Kit was $438.00 from the dealer.

 

need coding or plug and play? ptnum?

 

No coding. A five hour install so kinda plug in play.....

 

ha i hear ya, i just noticed your in CT me too

 

a bunch of us are from CT!

-B

 

had full paint correction (wet sand/buff/polish) done, serious detail job, and application of GTechniq surface sealant coating.
freakin' a-m-a-z-i-n-g, better than from the factory. I cannot describe how shiny the WeeBeastie is now.
looks like someone poured glass on the car and polished it.
highly recommended, especially for black...

 

So. I see now :-)

 

Installed a NM torque arm insert. Took 20 minutes to put on and it's friggin awesome!

 

Installed a set of Craven Speed strut tower defenders. Thought it would be a good idea considering I live on a dirt road and we have lousy roadies here in MI.

 

finally installing my wheel stud conversion from Helix on the r53.

FYI 10lbs is the torque for the studs, and red locktite is recommended directly from helix themselves! it isnt posted on their website so I had to call them

-B

 

Installed the lip from N2Mini, really happy with how it came out. Will try to take more pics of it soon.

 

Pepper Potts got new shoes. So far I'm very happy with the non run flats!

 

What tires did you end up going with?

 

I went with the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3. The reviews here, at the Tire Rack and on Discount Tire's website all pointed me that way. Consumer Reports also has it rated the highest. I wanted to get the run flats off and replace them with an all weather tire.

 

Great!!!!!! That's the same tire that I chose to replace my run flats. Giving my rf's one more winter season and then I'm switching to 17's with the AS3's.

 

Our Mini is a giant project. It's been sitting in a garage for the past four years. In the month that we've had it, every project that has been started has been put on hold because of something missing along the way... screws, expanding rivets, grommet, random parts back-ordered, etc.

But all that changed today! The driver door lock and boden cable have been replaced, the door panel is back on the door, and everything works correctly. The cabin air filter has been replaced. The passenger side panel has been replaced and new side markers have been installed on both sides. The reverse light has been replaced.

Now we can get it inspected. I can't wait to drive it!

 

spent a few hours and dipped my rims and trim.....turned out great!

 

Put it on the Dyno today at Mickey & Mini 9

 

Installed some LED parking bulbs from ECS so I'm finally all LED... Took the JB+ out for a romp in the Berkeley/Oakland hills with half a tank 100 octane, other half 91...

Wow. All that work for the torque arm insert is now obliterated by the power coming out the wheels, but it's a very fair trade. Would hate to have this sans that insert, it'd be squirrely city!

Loving this car more every drive!!

 

Not all today, but:

Got its first oil & filter change. Installed: NM short shifter & box cover, torque bushing insert, and new GP brake ducts. Then took it for a little drive!

 

and how did we do

 

Killed a spider on the roof tonight. I guess I'll see if it was the one making happy webs on my glass.

 

I also clay barred, polished, and waxed the heck out of it... Just got done and it's beer-thirty!

 

Replaced my thermostat housing and thermostat.

 

Installed my roof rack (finally), a second lxm sticker, and plasti dipped my gas cap...