What did you do to your mini today?
#8951
Replaced passenger front wheel speed sensor. The old one got destroyed by the stock crank pulley. Was hoping to get rid of the trifecta lights. Maybe need to take it for a spirited jaunt through the twisties so the ecu can get some readings.
Old sensor:
New sensor, routed away from the crank pulley:
Old sensor:
New sensor, routed away from the crank pulley:
#8952
Visited my localish MINI dealer. $124 and one hour later: Oil & filter change. Cabin filter change. Systems check-up (essentially the 30K service). Car wash.
SA said, "Our records show you aren't due for an oil change for another 6000 miles. We just did one last July."
"Cheap insurance, do it" said I.
SA said, "Our records show you aren't due for an oil change for another 6000 miles. We just did one last July."
"Cheap insurance, do it" said I.
Last edited by pmsummer; 12-03-2012 at 03:26 PM.
#8953
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I had an Akrapovic downpipe (w/cat) installed today. There is a notable difference. Next week, I am going to the dyno. I am hoping for somewhere close to 200 at the wheels with all the mods that have been done. I will let you guys know what I get.
BTW, so far, no CEL. I have yet to install the Akrapovic Delete R.
BTW, so far, no CEL. I have yet to install the Akrapovic Delete R.
#8954
Installed my megan short shifter...that was a chore..broke the my gorilla of a friend bushing that holds the shift level in because to him "be careful" means throw all your weight into a screwdriver you're prying with. So now I'm going to have to get a new shifter box. At least I get to rock this badboy while I'm being careful
#8955
Took my MINI in for tint today. Good thing I knew nothing about tint because if I would have "researched" (read googled) tint, I never would have made up my mind. I literally told the guy, your the professional, do me good. And he did. Huper Optiks (spell) on the sides and super dark on the rear window for all the SUVs who try to bully me by riding my bumper.
#8956
I had an Akrapovic downpipe (w/cat) installed today. There is a notable difference. Next week, I am going to the dyno. I am hoping for somewhere close to 200 at the wheels with all the mods that have been done. I will let you guys know what I get.
BTW, so far, no CEL. I have yet to install the Akrapovic Delete R.
BTW, so far, no CEL. I have yet to install the Akrapovic Delete R.
#8958
Pulled my Alpine Radio (CDA-9884, best radio I've ever owned) in preparation for the new CDE-HD138BT, which includes HD Radio, Bluetooth hands free and audio streaming, Pandora and of course Sirius satellite.
I ran the antenna to the SVX200 Sirius tuner, moved my sunroof switch to the pass side to mount the BT mic above/ in front of me.
Already have the Alpine power pack to boost the sound/ power (don't want external amps).
Tomorrow just have to put it in position, plug it in and make adjustments to the HPF and LPF to make it so I can turn it up LOOOOOOUD like I like it.
Just need an SWI-JACK to make the steering wheel controls function.
One day, I'll take on the task of doing a double DIN navigation...one day...
I ran the antenna to the SVX200 Sirius tuner, moved my sunroof switch to the pass side to mount the BT mic above/ in front of me.
Already have the Alpine power pack to boost the sound/ power (don't want external amps).
Tomorrow just have to put it in position, plug it in and make adjustments to the HPF and LPF to make it so I can turn it up LOOOOOOUD like I like it.
Just need an SWI-JACK to make the steering wheel controls function.
One day, I'll take on the task of doing a double DIN navigation...one day...
#8959
Pulled my Alpine Radio (CDA-9884, best radio I've ever owned) in preparation for the new CDE-HD138BT, which includes HD Radio, Bluetooth hands free and audio streaming, Pandora and of course Sirius satellite.
I ran the antenna to the SVX200 Sirius tuner, moved my sunroof switch to the pass side to mount the BT mic above/ in front of me.
Already have the Alpine power pack to boost the sound/ power (don't want external amps).
Tomorrow just have to put it in position, plug it in and make adjustments to the HPF and LPF to make it so I can turn it up LOOOOOOUD like I like it.
Just need an SWI-JACK to make the steering wheel controls function.
One day, I'll take on the task of doing a double DIN navigation...one day...
I ran the antenna to the SVX200 Sirius tuner, moved my sunroof switch to the pass side to mount the BT mic above/ in front of me.
Already have the Alpine power pack to boost the sound/ power (don't want external amps).
Tomorrow just have to put it in position, plug it in and make adjustments to the HPF and LPF to make it so I can turn it up LOOOOOOUD like I like it.
Just need an SWI-JACK to make the steering wheel controls function.
One day, I'll take on the task of doing a double DIN navigation...one day...
#8960
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EXTERIOR:
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Carbon Fiber Gas cap overlay
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Fuel Filler Trim
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Door Inserts
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Carbon Fiber Door Handle overlays
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Carbon Fiber Wing Emblem overlay
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Carbon Fiber Antenna Base overlay
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Valve Stem Caps
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Antenna
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber License Frame
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber License Frame Locking Kit
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Headlight Trim Overlay
NM Engineering Carbon Fiber front lip
NM Engineering Carbon Fiber scuttles
APR Performance 8" Support Rods
OUTMOTORING Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers
OUTMOTORING Black Beltline Tape
JCW Carbon Fiber Boot Handle
JCW Carbon Fiber Bonnet Scoop
JCW Grille Trim (Black)
M7 TUNING Carbon Fiber C-Wing
3D DESIGN Rear Carbon Fiber Diffuser
Euro Clear LED Taillights w/ Black Housing
Euro Clear LED Rear Fog Lights w/ Black Housing
Performance Auto Solutions Custom Built Headlight Retrofit Package
-Mini MH1 bi-xenon projectors
-Mini Gatling Shrouds (all black)
-H1 5000k HID AMP Bulbs (pure white)
-AMP Morimoto 3Five Ballasts
-ALL BLACK Paint
-Smoked Ambers
-CCFL Halos
INTERIOR:
MINI Cosmopolitan floor mats
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Steering Wheel Overlays
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Speedo/Vent Overlay Kit
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Door Ellipse Overlay Kit
AutoCarbon Carbon fiber/Alcantara Steering Wheel w/ Red Stitching
JCW Carbon Fiber/Alcantara Suede Shift ****
JCW Carbon Fiber/Alcantara Suede E-Brake handle
MINI Alcantara Suede Shift boot (black)
MINI Alcantara Suede E-Brake boot (black)
WHEELS/TIRES:
NM Engineering RSe05 17x7.5 Black wheels
BFGOODRICH g-Force Comp2 215/45-17 tires
SUSPENSION/BRAKES:
Wilwood Front Brake Kit (140-8528-DR) w/ red calipers and cross drilled/slotted rotors
Wilwood Rear Brake Kit (140-10885-DR) w/ red calipers and cross drilled/slotted rotors
Wilwood Braided Stainless Brake Lines
Helix Lower Control Arms
H&R Sport Springs (1.4" drop)
NM Engineering Adjustable 22mm Rear Sway Bar
NM Engineering Adjustable Rear Sway bar links
NM Engineering Billet Aluminum Tie Bar (carbon fiber vinyl wrapped)
PERFORMANCE:
NM Engineering Stainless Steel Cat-Back exhaust
NM Engineering Titanium Turbo Heatshield
NM Engineering Engine Torque Arm Mount Insert
NM Engineering Carbon Fiber Hi-Flow Induction Kit
NM Engineering Discharge Pipe (Blue)
NM Engineering Air Charge Pipe (Blue)
NM Engineering Oil Catch Can
Helix Stepped Intercooler
Akrapovic Stainless Downpipe w/ cat
TyrolSport ShiftRx Short Shift Kit
Last edited by MinMin2010; 12-05-2012 at 03:32 PM.
#8963
#8964
Was driving thru Norfolk,VA on Sunday. Hit a pretty gnarly pothole. Didn't think too much about it.
Just minutes ago, was dusting the engine compartment and noticed something odd. Guess that pothole was worse than it felt. Inspected everything, seems fine. Except for the plastic strut tower cap. Rest in peace.
Just minutes ago, was dusting the engine compartment and noticed something odd. Guess that pothole was worse than it felt. Inspected everything, seems fine. Except for the plastic strut tower cap. Rest in peace.
#8965
Was driving thru Norfolk,VA on Sunday. Hit a pretty gnarly pothole. Didn't think too much about it.
Just minutes ago, was dusting the engine compartment and noticed something odd. Guess that pothole was worse than it felt. Inspected everything, seems fine. Except for the plastic strut tower cap. Rest in peace.Attachment 67781
Just minutes ago, was dusting the engine compartment and noticed something odd. Guess that pothole was worse than it felt. Inspected everything, seems fine. Except for the plastic strut tower cap. Rest in peace.Attachment 67781
Consider yourself lucky. I hit a large pothole and i ended up having to replace a tire and fix the rim. Cost me a grand total of $450
#8966
#8967
#8969
#8970
Tried to install a new c clamp cause I damaged the old one. Problem is I mustuve really over tighten the old one to the point that I can't get leverage on the other end of it to loosen it. Any ideas on what I could do? Or should I just take it to a local import shop for them to do the dirty work?
#8971
#8972
...and by Jedi, im using that term loosely. I'm not a member of the Jedi order; I went to the dark side because they have better force powers.
#8973
Since you asked about the mods, here you go:
EXTERIOR:
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Carbon Fiber Gas cap overlay
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Fuel Filler Trim
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Door Inserts
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Carbon Fiber Door Handle overlays
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Carbon Fiber Wing Emblem overlay
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Carbon Fiber Antenna Base overlay
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Valve Stem Caps
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Antenna
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber License Frame
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber License Frame Locking Kit
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Headlight Trim Overlay
NM Engineering Carbon Fiber front lip
NM Engineering Carbon Fiber scuttles
APR Performance 8" Support Rods
OUTMOTORING Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers
OUTMOTORING Black Beltline Tape
JCW Carbon Fiber Boot Handle
JCW Carbon Fiber Bonnet Scoop
JCW Grille Trim (Black)
M7 TUNING Carbon Fiber C-Wing
3D DESIGN Rear Carbon Fiber Diffuser
Euro Clear LED Taillights w/ Black Housing
Euro Clear LED Rear Fog Lights w/ Black Housing
Performance Auto Solutions Custom Built Headlight Retrofit Package
-Mini MH1 bi-xenon projectors
-Mini Gatling Shrouds (all black)
-H1 5000k HID AMP Bulbs (pure white)
-AMP Morimoto 3Five Ballasts
-ALL BLACK Paint
-Smoked Ambers
-CCFL Halos
INTERIOR:
MINI Cosmopolitan floor mats
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Steering Wheel Overlays
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Speedo/Vent Overlay Kit
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Door Ellipse Overlay Kit
AutoCarbon Carbon fiber + Alcantara CF Speedo/Vent Overlay Kit CF Speedo/Vent Overlay KitAutoCarbon Carbon Fiber + Alcantara AAAASteering Wheel w/ Red Stitching
JCW Carbon Fiber/Alcantara Suede Shift ****
JCW Carbon Fiber/ Alcantara Suede E-Brake handle
MINI Alcantara Suede Shift boot (black)
MINI Alcantara Suede E-Brake boot (black)
WHEELS/TIRES:
NM Engineering RSe05 17x7.5 Black wheels
BFGOODRICH g-Force Comp2 215/45-17 tires
SUSPENSION/BRAKES:
Wilwood Front Brake Kit ([SIZE=3]140-8528-DR[/SIZE]) w/ red calipers and cross drilled/slotted rotors
Wilwood Rear Brake Kit ([SIZE=3]140-10885-DR) w/ red calipers[/SIZE]and cross drilled/slotted rotors
Wilwood Braided Stainless Brake Lines
Helix Lower Control Arms
H&R Sport Springs (1.4" drop)
NM Engineering Adjustable 22mm Rear Sway Bar
NM Engineering Adjustable Rear Sway bar links
NM Engineering Billet Aluminum Tie Bar (carbon fiber vinyl wrapped)
PERFORMANCE:
NM Engineering Stainless Steel Cat-Back exhaust
NM Engineering Titanium Turbo Heatshield
NM Engineering Engine Torque Arm Mount Insert
NM Engineering Carbon Fiber Hi-Flow Induction Kit
NM Engineering Discharge Pipe (Blue)
NM Engineering Air Charge Pipe (Blue)
NM Engineering Oil Catch Can
Helix Stepped Intercooler
Akrapovic Stainless Downpipe w/ cat
TyrolSport ShiftRx Short Shift Kit
EXTERIOR:
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Carbon Fiber Gas cap overlay
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Fuel Filler Trim
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Door Inserts
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Carbon Fiber Door Handle overlays
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Carbon Fiber Wing Emblem overlay
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Carbon Fiber Antenna Base overlay
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Valve Stem Caps
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Antenna
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber License Frame
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber License Frame Locking Kit
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Headlight Trim Overlay
NM Engineering Carbon Fiber front lip
NM Engineering Carbon Fiber scuttles
APR Performance 8" Support Rods
OUTMOTORING Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers
OUTMOTORING Black Beltline Tape
JCW Carbon Fiber Boot Handle
JCW Carbon Fiber Bonnet Scoop
JCW Grille Trim (Black)
M7 TUNING Carbon Fiber C-Wing
3D DESIGN Rear Carbon Fiber Diffuser
Euro Clear LED Taillights w/ Black Housing
Euro Clear LED Rear Fog Lights w/ Black Housing
Performance Auto Solutions Custom Built Headlight Retrofit Package
-Mini MH1 bi-xenon projectors
-Mini Gatling Shrouds (all black)
-H1 5000k HID AMP Bulbs (pure white)
-AMP Morimoto 3Five Ballasts
-ALL BLACK Paint
-Smoked Ambers
-CCFL Halos
INTERIOR:
MINI Cosmopolitan floor mats
CARBONMINI CARBONPRO Steering Wheel Overlays
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Speedo/Vent Overlay Kit
CARBONMINI Carbon Fiber Door Ellipse Overlay Kit
AutoCarbon Carbon fiber + Alcantara CF Speedo/Vent Overlay Kit CF Speedo/Vent Overlay KitAutoCarbon Carbon Fiber + Alcantara AAAASteering Wheel w/ Red Stitching
JCW Carbon Fiber/Alcantara Suede Shift ****
JCW Carbon Fiber/ Alcantara Suede E-Brake handle
MINI Alcantara Suede Shift boot (black)
MINI Alcantara Suede E-Brake boot (black)
WHEELS/TIRES:
NM Engineering RSe05 17x7.5 Black wheels
BFGOODRICH g-Force Comp2 215/45-17 tires
SUSPENSION/BRAKES:
Wilwood Front Brake Kit ([SIZE=3]140-8528-DR[/SIZE]) w/ red calipers and cross drilled/slotted rotors
Wilwood Rear Brake Kit ([SIZE=3]140-10885-DR) w/ red calipers[/SIZE]and cross drilled/slotted rotors
Wilwood Braided Stainless Brake Lines
Helix Lower Control Arms
H&R Sport Springs (1.4" drop)
NM Engineering Adjustable 22mm Rear Sway Bar
NM Engineering Adjustable Rear Sway bar links
NM Engineering Billet Aluminum Tie Bar (carbon fiber vinyl wrapped)
PERFORMANCE:
NM Engineering Stainless Steel Cat-Back exhaust
NM Engineering Titanium Turbo Heatshield
NM Engineering Engine Torque Arm Mount Insert
NM Engineering Carbon Fiber Hi-Flow Induction Kit
NM Engineering Discharge Pipe (Blue)
NM Engineering Air Charge Pipe (Blue)
NM Engineering Oil Catch Can
Helix Stepped Intercooler
Akrapovic Stainless Downpipe w/ cat
TyrolSport ShiftRx Short Shift Kit