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Old 12-05-2012, 05:09 PM
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FINALY , i install the hood shocks today and get rid of that broom stick
Which ones did you buy? Pics?
 
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Old 12-05-2012, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Day177017
Which ones did you buy? Pics?
the original ones from the dealer , sorry have no pics, but if you need them ill post them later
 
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Old 12-05-2012, 05:16 PM
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the original ones from the dealer , sorry have no pics, but if you need them ill post them later
Had no idea the dealer sold them. No pics needed, i was just curious, but if you could provide the prices and part numbers, that'd be awesome
 
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Old 12-05-2012, 05:23 PM
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Had no idea the dealer sold them. No pics needed, i was just curious, but if you could provide the prices and part numbers, that'd be awesome
Ok i got them from www.miniofsouthatlanta.com part number 51237132755 and the price is $43.83 each one
 
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Old 12-05-2012, 06:25 PM
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ordered red color line trim
finally installed it over the weekend. did the doors too, but no pics

 
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Old 12-05-2012, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by absoluteczech
finally installed it over the weekend. did the doors too, but no pics

Nice choice. That is what my 2009 MCS came with.

 
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Old 12-05-2012, 09:36 PM
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What steering wheel is that?
 
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Old 12-06-2012, 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Kurtster
What steering wheel is that?

It is a MINI R56 steering wheel that has been modified by a company called AutoCarbon in Germany. They take the core and strip it and rebuild it to their specifications. The leather and Alcantara suede are handstitched. It takes them 16 hours to complete one steering wheel.



http://www.coopersport.com/56/STW/
 
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Old 12-06-2012, 05:53 AM
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Very nice guys... just picked up my 2nd MINI last night (Traded in the prior one). Drove it to Dunkin to pick up a brekkie sandwich this AM.

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Old 12-06-2012, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by MinMin2010

It is a MINI R56 steering wheel that has been modified by a company called AutoCarbon in Germany. They take the core and strip it and rebuild it to their specifications. The leather and Alcantara suede are handstitched. It takes them 16 hours to complete one steering wheel.

http://www.coopersport.com/56/STW/
That's bad ***!!
 
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Old 12-06-2012, 11:15 AM
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That's bad ***!!
so, how much will one of THOSE run us?!
 
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Old 12-06-2012, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by astroBlackMetallic_Mini
so, how much will one of THOSE run us?!

http://www.coopersport.com/56/STW/
 
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Old 12-06-2012, 11:29 AM
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so, how much will one of THOSE run us?!
Ha Ha Ha, that's so true it's funny! It may be one of those items that if you have to ask, (you) (we) (I) can't afford it! Damn nice wheel.
 
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Old 12-06-2012, 01:17 PM
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I think that I like my JCW leather/Alcantara wheel for 1/2 the cost...lol
 
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Old 12-06-2012, 04:29 PM
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Unplugged my brake wear sensors, clipped them and spliced them together. Pads are fine, must've been faulty sensors. Hopefully the brake light stays off now.
 
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Today i install the scangauge II, at last i discover that my mini is boosting 15.8psi at 5000 rpm and see that my mpg is 17.5 averageWhat did you do to your mini today?-2012-12-06-19.34.45.jpg
 
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Old 12-06-2012, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by pmxgm
Today i install the scangauge II, at last i discover that my mini is boosting 15.8psi at 5000 rpm and see that my mpg is 17.5 averageAttachment 67887
You didn't do the calibration yet. :-)
 
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Old 12-06-2012, 09:24 PM
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Played on an open track with a new iPhone app called Dynolicious.

0-60 in 7.74 sec :-)
 
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Old 12-07-2012, 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by jbat66
You didn't do the calibration yet. :-)
I did the initial set up, and today im filling up my gas tank, is that the calibration that you talking about or there is any oder?
 
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Old 12-07-2012, 07:56 AM
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I dropped my MINI off to get the tints done about an hour ago.
 
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Old 12-07-2012, 08:19 AM
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Just purchased a tail light tint kit from OM, along with tint for the reflective side markers on the front and rear side fenders. Let the blackout process continue!
 
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Old 12-07-2012, 02:59 PM
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I dropped my MINI off to get the tints done about an hour ago.
Came out sweeeeeet.




 
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Old 12-07-2012, 03:16 PM
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Got my brakes done two days prior and now my wheels are fixed and straightened and...gloss black rims! Absolutely love it!
 
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Old 12-07-2012, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by pmxgm
I did the initial set up, and today im filling up my gas tank, is that the calibration that you talking about or there is any oder?
You should do the mileage calibration (I did 6 miles instead of the suggested 1 mile), AND THEN the gas calibration. I did a couple of fill-ups instead of just one as well.

I still get "Miles left to empty" variances between the car and the ultra.
 
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Old 12-08-2012, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by BJM
Came out sweeeeeet.




Nice tints. I notices your taillight rings are black while your headlight rings are chrome. Are you in the middle of a blackout process?
 


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