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Old 07-12-2014, 04:29 AM
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I brought my 2003 MC in to swap the failing Midlands for a Getrag 6-speed plus a
Quaife LSD, and a Milltek header. While it's in, also doing the water pump as it's
getting old (11+ years), and the rear brake pads along with Tyrol caliper pin bushings.

The parts (lots of them!) took over a week to round up, and the tech that specializes
in MINIs is off until later this coming week, so it may take a while to get it all done.

Wish me and Bliksem good luck with the endeavor!
 
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Old 07-12-2014, 04:44 PM
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Upgraded to jcw exhaust with deleted resonator and 2nd cat removed. Sounds awesome!

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Old 07-12-2014, 04:58 PM
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Sound clip please!
 
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Old 07-12-2014, 06:23 PM
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Spent a good hour masking off and Plasti dipping my headlight rings black, then dissatisfied with the results I ripped it off and did the gas cap.
 
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Old 07-12-2014, 07:49 PM
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I flushed the coolant and made a mess. I only ran about 6 gallons of distilled water though her bowels before filling her back up with MINI coolant 50/50.

A little tip on the R53 pull the oil cooler hose off also when draining.
 
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Old 07-13-2014, 04:38 AM
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Finally finished my custom audio system. Rear seat delete with custom stealth downfiring sub box,amp in gps cubby under passenger seat e/ Polk MM1240DVC, Pioneer 9600 deck, Polk MM6501 in front doors, Polk MM651 in the rear qtrs, Arc Audio 5 channel 850 watt amp Xdi850.5. Since the polks are 2ohm I am getting 125w per channel and 400w to the sub....Sounde F'n killer Also dynamated the car and carpeted wear the rear seat used to be since its just bare metal under the seat.

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Old 07-13-2014, 07:09 PM
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I noticed after replacing my bypass valve that my MPG shot up by 4. The car also has a lot more crackle and pop. I have yet to reset the ECU.
 
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Old 07-14-2014, 08:03 AM
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First AutoX yesterday! It was a blast
 
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Old 07-14-2014, 10:12 AM
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I was bored and decided to start painting undercarriage parts…
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ze/big/cat/500
 
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Old 07-14-2014, 01:46 PM
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hit the jackpot on my odometer! lol

 
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Old 07-14-2014, 02:45 PM
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That doesn't say 80085...

Originally Posted by astroBlackMetallic_Mini
hit the jackpot on my odometer! lol
Sent from my phone using NAMotoring, which is why I've probably mistyped something.
 
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Old 07-14-2014, 04:03 PM
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not much did torque arm bushing inserts, fini mini scoop grill mini logo puddle lights and gp belly pan. this goes along with my light in sight jb+, bms clutch stop and craven dipstick
 
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Old 07-14-2014, 06:33 PM
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Got my rocky mounts bike attachment for the rack today
 
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Old 07-14-2014, 06:34 PM
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Koni yellows and h&r springs

The RSe05's and BFGs are on the way for next weekend
 
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Old 07-14-2014, 06:44 PM
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Ordered three new keys

(2) remote
(1) standard

The price hurts, but what do ya do.
 
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Old 07-15-2014, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Nicefeet
Ordered three new keys (2) remote (1) standard The price hurts, but what do ya do.
What did it cost? My car only came with 1.
 
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Old 07-15-2014, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by MNEWRTN
Upgraded to jcw exhaust with deleted resonator and 2nd cat removed. Sounds awesome!

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How does it drive on the freeway for an extended period of time? I hope the drone is minimal....
 
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Old 07-15-2014, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by St_G
That doesn't say 80085...

Sent from my phone using NAMotoring, which is why I've probably mistyped something.
LMAO. it took me a couple of minutes to figure out wtf you were talking about, then it hit me!
 
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Old 07-15-2014, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by slvrsoho
Got my rocky mounts bike attachment for the rack today
Very nice - we have twin pure silver Minis with bike racks! (Rare to see another PS with the matching roof and bike racks.)
 
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Old 07-15-2014, 11:17 AM
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New ASA AR1's just installed about 2 hours ago.
 
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Old 07-15-2014, 11:58 AM
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^^^Nice looking MINI you have there Minidaho ^^^
 
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Old 07-15-2014, 12:43 PM
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Rockeymounts look nice on the black roof w/silver.



Reds match the JCW Red / Chili Red almost perfect. we have them here with free ship and many different colors to change things up or to match your MINI.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/Euro_PitchFork/





Nice set up.
 
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Old 07-15-2014, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by bavmotors
What did it cost? My car only came with 1.
For two remote keys and a standard key It should come out to about $500 or so I will still have to pay the labor to have them programmed that cost is unknown. They figure an hour.

I'm in the same boat I only have one key and if I lost that I'm going to be boned bender style. I just want to get this out of the way.
 
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Old 07-15-2014, 03:33 PM
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Why only one key? Mine came with two.

Sent from my phone using NAMotoring, which is why I've probably mistyped something.
 
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Old 07-15-2014, 03:36 PM
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That's the worst way to be boned.

Originally Posted by Nicefeet
I'm in the same boat I only have one key and if I lost that I'm going to be boned Bender style. I just want to get this out of the way.
 


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