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Old 04-07-2013, 02:41 PM
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I had mine towed 50+ miles.... BTW - I bought it yesterday. Go figure...
 
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Old 04-07-2013, 03:09 PM
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interior detail! looks, feels, even smells better!
 
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Took it for a drive.
 
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Old 04-07-2013, 05:20 PM
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added a fun accessory to the glovebox; air sickness bag

also realized that driving w/DSC and DCT both off = even better throttle response!

 
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Old 04-07-2013, 06:43 PM
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Interior Change
The rubberized black coating on the center steering wheel insert was flaking, so I took them off, sanded them, and then put installed them on the new steering wheel I purchased from another NAM member. I like the look, but it needs more red accents in the interior. I ordered a red shift and e-brake boot as well as the dash trim. What do you think?Name: SW2_zpsbf467e14.jpg Views: 54 Size: 37.3 KBName: Steeringwheel_zpsa3700a49.jpg Views: 83 Size: 47.0 KB
 
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Old 04-07-2013, 07:41 PM
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. I like the look, but it needs more red accents in the interior.
do a red tach face! Looks good so far!
 
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Originally Posted by flredmini
The rubberized black coating on the center steering wheel insert was flaking, so I took them off, sanded them, and then put installed them on the new steering wheel I purchased from another NAM member. I like the look, but it needs more red accents in the interior. I ordered a red shift and e-brake boot as well as the dash trim. What do you think?
Looks very sharp!
 
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Old 04-07-2013, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by flredmini
I like the look, but it needs more red accents in the interior.
A quick & easy mod would be to get a GP2 gear shift ****!

-Paul
 
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Old 04-07-2013, 08:52 PM
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Husband attempted to replace the oil feed lines and broke a headlight instead :(
 
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Originally Posted by flredmini
The rubberized black coating on the center steering wheel insert was flaking, so I took them off, sanded them, and then put installed them on the new steering wheel I purchased from another NAM member. I like the look, but it needs more red accents in the interior. I ordered a red shift and e-brake boot as well as the dash trim. What do you think?
Awesome! I never thought to do this but I just might have to now
 
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Old 04-07-2013, 09:11 PM
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Smoked my tail lights, looks awesome........ until I looked at it with the lights on and noticed that the first coat that was to heavy and some drips show. I'll redo it next weekend.
 
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A quick & easy mod would be to get a GP2 gear shift ****!

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I already have upgraded to a JCW shift ****.
 
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esfreerider - JCW steering wheel looks good with the red inserts

Really like the GP 2 shift ****, here is a picture. It would work well with the Red theme.


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/25117638583/ES2607800/




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Old 04-08-2013, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by flredmini
I like the look, but it needs more red accents in the interior. I ordered a red shift and e-brake boot as well as the dash trim.
I think it's going to look great with the dash and boots! Can't wait to see pics once it's all together.

How about some red/black cocomats in there too?
 
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Old 04-08-2013, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by flredmini
The rubberized black coating on the center steering wheel insert was flaking, so I took them off, sanded them, and then put installed them on the new steering wheel I purchased from another NAM member. I like the look, but it needs more red accents in the interior. I ordered a red shift and e-brake boot as well as the dash trim. What do you think?
I was thinking about trying this the other day. Yours looks great! What did you use for the red?
 
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Old 04-08-2013, 10:25 AM
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How did you reset the ecu

Originally Posted by heresmymind
did some maintenance and reset my ecu. So fricken happy. plugs, oil change, intake/filter (alta).

bought the car and it got 28-29mpg mixed.

I then checked the plugs to find out the coilpack's prongs 3 & 4 were severely rusted. I cleaned them up and installed brand new NGK iridiums 1 step colder plugs.

Then my MPG sank to 24.6mpg

I reset the ECU. and BAM I get this!!! woo

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Old 04-08-2013, 02:01 PM
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I went to Lowes and used their spray paint for plastic. For insurance, I used their plastic primer first. 2 coats of primer, 3 coats of paint.
 
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Old 04-08-2013, 03:51 PM
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I got my mini a companion ! They are both so happy :p
 
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Had this delivered, now have to find time to install it!

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Old 04-08-2013, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by spcalan1
I had mine towed 50+ miles.... BTW - I bought it yesterday. Go figure...


Any news?


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Old 04-08-2013, 09:48 PM
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Got my NM springs, Koni yellows, and Hsport comp sway bar delivered. Just waiting on my Hsport rear camber links to arrive later this week.
 
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Any news?


-Paul
It was picked up this morning and now in shop at BMW dealer.. I am waiting for them to call me back ...
 
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I got my mini a companion ! They are both so happy :p

Nice !
 
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Old 04-09-2013, 12:15 PM
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Rubbed off a lot of rubber chasing 4 matching Lotus Elises (and a couple of Aston Martins) through the Texas Hill Country on Sunday.





Heavily PhotoShop'd images because I was focusing on the road, not the camera.
 
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as i do on most clear weather days - drove my Mini into work the long way today. Then, during lunch had my co-worker drive for lunch in her R52. Wonderful day in the North East to be driving with the top down!
 
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