What did you do to your mini today?
Installed H-Sport comp rear sway bars and NM Engineering Ti heat shield. The difference in bonnet temps before and after heat shield was INCREDIBLE! Before: burn hands; after: warm. That was after motoring all day on twisties in the Blue Mountains.... VERY impressive! I think it's safe to say there's very little hood scoop warping risk now. What have other folks found with these heat shields after spirited motoring all day? Does it still remain this good? How about during the summer summer?
Installed H-Sport comp rear sway bars and NM Engineering Ti heat shield. The difference in bonnet temps before and after heat shield was INCREDIBLE! Before: burn hands; after: warm. That was after motoring all day on twisties in the Blue Mountains.... VERY impressive! I think it's safe to say there's very little hood scoop warping risk now. What have other folks found with these heat shields after spirited motoring all day? Does it still remain this good? How about during the summer summer?
On area's taht are touched (the door handles) yes, you will have to touch up occasionally. The rings around the lights, not so much. They are never touched.
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Taught the old dog a new trick.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post3998227
EDIT: And the Ol' Lady thought it was such a cute trick, she had me teach it to her MINI too.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post3998227
EDIT: And the Ol' Lady thought it was such a cute trick, she had me teach it to her MINI too.
Last edited by trwxxa; 10-08-2014 at 02:51 PM.
My mini's clutch was a bit grabby (@ 64K miles), especially in the morning. Pulling away from a stop was becoming unpleasant, not so fun to drive anymore, downright clunky. I had been eying the NM inserts for the bottom torque arm but I couldn't justify the cost. Ever since I saw that mod I could not help wondering, what if you just squirt some RTV in the air gaps.
Well yesterday I went to the 99cent store and bought 2 tubes of RTV. Total cost was $2.18. 2 tubes is just enough for one car.
I squirted it in with the bracket in place last night and this morning took it for a spin. I could not believe the difference. It was so easy to modulate the clutch while cold. The car felt new again, actually a little better than new. Shifting is now very crisp.
Clutch modulation is now very linear, with no grab and clunk like before
I have heard complaints that with the urethane inserts or the replacement solid torque arms, that vibration can be transmitted into the cabin. RTV must have just enough give to bypass that problem, no extra vibration. I have been complaining about the clutch on this car since day 1 and 12 miles on the odometer, it is much better now at 64K. Best $2.18 and 10 minutes I have spent on this car! The wifes car is next.
2009 R56 HZBJCW NM Alpha Springs, Alta 22mm RSB, Adjustable control Arms, Konig feathers, LED everything
2010 R55 MNBJCW 19mm RSB, Carbon fiber Hood, Challenge graphics, LED plate and eyelids
Well yesterday I went to the 99cent store and bought 2 tubes of RTV. Total cost was $2.18. 2 tubes is just enough for one car.
I squirted it in with the bracket in place last night and this morning took it for a spin. I could not believe the difference. It was so easy to modulate the clutch while cold. The car felt new again, actually a little better than new. Shifting is now very crisp.
Clutch modulation is now very linear, with no grab and clunk like before
I have heard complaints that with the urethane inserts or the replacement solid torque arms, that vibration can be transmitted into the cabin. RTV must have just enough give to bypass that problem, no extra vibration. I have been complaining about the clutch on this car since day 1 and 12 miles on the odometer, it is much better now at 64K. Best $2.18 and 10 minutes I have spent on this car! The wifes car is next.
2009 R56 HZBJCW NM Alpha Springs, Alta 22mm RSB, Adjustable control Arms, Konig feathers, LED everything
2010 R55 MNBJCW 19mm RSB, Carbon fiber Hood, Challenge graphics, LED plate and eyelids
Last edited by HZBJCW; 10-08-2014 at 11:02 PM.
Went by to look at #24 sitting at the shop, waiting to have the R90 Wheels refinished and the commemorative decals replaced.
Verified #211 is ready for pickup Saturday (Power Steering Pump) warranty replacement.
Polished my R52
Printed my first proof for the Rocket Fuel Only decal
Motor on!
Verified #211 is ready for pickup Saturday (Power Steering Pump) warranty replacement.
Polished my R52
Printed my first proof for the Rocket Fuel Only decal
Motor on!
I visited the mechanic that is fixing the power steering pump replacement. The car should be done in an hour or so. This after replacing the rack a few weeks ago and the passenger door lock mechanism a few weeks before that. And did I mention the drivers door window motor that is failing. Or the passenger window motor that failed the day I brought the car home?
Do I love the car? When it's working fine! Right now my love is pretty tarnished and if the is streak doesn't end, the for sale signs are going on it. All in less than 12 months of ownership and only 34,700 on the clock at purchase, certified via Carfax.
Do I love the car? When it's working fine! Right now my love is pretty tarnished and if the is streak doesn't end, the for sale signs are going on it. All in less than 12 months of ownership and only 34,700 on the clock at purchase, certified via Carfax.
Went by to look at #24 sitting at the shop, waiting to have the R90 Wheels refinished and the commemorative decals replaced.
Verified #211 is ready for pickup Saturday (Power Steering Pump) warranty replacement.
Polished my R52
Printed my first proof for the Rocket Fuel Only decal
Motor on!
Verified #211 is ready for pickup Saturday (Power Steering Pump) warranty replacement.
Polished my R52
Printed my first proof for the Rocket Fuel Only decal
Motor on!
Just wanted to let you know we have new ones( BBS R90 MINIs right here and for ~$755.08 for a set on sale , while they last. . They look awesome and worth it .
http://www.ecstuning.com/News/R90_MINI_4x100_Cross_Spoke_Composite_Anthracite_17 _Wheel_2002_2003_2004_2005_2006_2007_2008_2009_201 0_2011_2012_2013_2014/
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Customer Service Hours: 8am-8pm EST|Sales Team Hours: 8am-11pm | SAT 10am-7pm 800.924.5172
I visited the mechanic that is fixing the power steering pump replacement. The car should be done in an hour or so. This after replacing the rack a few weeks ago and the passenger door lock mechanism a few weeks before that. And did I mention the drivers door window motor that is failing. Or the passenger window motor that failed the day I brought the car home?
Do I love the car? When it's working fine! Right now my love is pretty tarnished and if the is streak doesn't end, the for sale signs are going on it. All in less than 12 months of ownership and only 34,700 on the clock at purchase, certified via Carfax.
Do I love the car? When it's working fine! Right now my love is pretty tarnished and if the is streak doesn't end, the for sale signs are going on it. All in less than 12 months of ownership and only 34,700 on the clock at purchase, certified via Carfax.
Back to thread topic.
Last edited by Systemlord; 10-09-2014 at 04:13 PM.