What did you do to your mini today?
For some reason I believe the R53 dash and instrument/speedometer gauges, you got coolant temp and oil pressure. I like the quality of the LED lighting, it just looks higher quality. The R56 instrument/speedometer gauges (coolant temp/oil pressure) were neutered, are the coolant temp/oil pressure gauges analog? If you don't mind me asking where did you score those matching seats?
According to the LS1 forums (LS1 also has a baffle on its snorke), it's supposed to damper the intake sound by creating a chamber to resonate any intake droning. But I have an intake (PROMINI
) that pulls air from the bay as well as the snorkle, so the baffle is unnecessary. And who doesn't like the intake sound?
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According to the LS1 forums (LS1 also has a baffle on its snorke), it's supposed to damper the intake sound by creating a chamber to resonate any intake droning. But I have an intake (PROMINI
) that pulls air from the bay as well as the snorkle, so the baffle is unnecessary. And who doesn't like the intake sound?
![Confused](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/confused.gif)
I also installed a 16% pulley, so the lovely whine kind of takes over the sound in the front. From a stop, a hard takeoff you hear that deep "voomp" maybe a little better? Nothing to run and go mod immediately, but I guess if you have the snorkle off and some 5 minute epoxy lying around like I did, it may be worth it. All I did was cutthe baffle off, then cut off the end piece of the baffle with a hack saw and epoxied the end cap back to the base of the baffle on the snorkle, effectively shorting the baffle from approx. 6" to maybe 1/4".
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M3 Wheels on a Mini Cooper
Just mounted a set of BMW M3 wheels on my 06 Mini Cooper. I used wheel adapters from Motorsport Tech then, I located a set of M3 17x7.5 wheel from hubcap haven that were trued and painted. I mounted a set of 205 40 R17 tires and I'm happy with the results.
Now I'm thinking about coilovers.
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Now I'm thinking about coilovers.
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Having been bothered by the amount of brake dust that collects on my black challenge wheels even after only a few days of driving and making the wheels look grey-ish. I decided to treat my wheels to a day at the wheel spa.
Removed all 4 wheels
Washed them all with BMW car shampoo and a micro fiber towel including the barrels
Using meguires foaming wheel cleaner for the tough stuff
Blow drying them with my car use only leaf blower
Then applying a generous coat of " chemical guys" wheel wax including the barrels
Hand buffing to a deep glossy shine.
At least they look real good now. Waiting to see if the wheel wax defers the dust from sticking so quickly and tough in the nooks
At the same time I painted the hats of my rotors black as the grey looked awful against the black wheels and red calipers.
One bad / good thing about bonding with your car every once and a while. I found a screw in my r/f tire. It's not leaking air when I did a soap test and my tpm never went off but it was low a few pounds as compared to the others. but am happy that I have wheel and tire insurance? Yup ! I'll have that taken care of tomorrow.
Also installed the PIAA extreme white light bulbs for my halogens. I like the sharpness of the white as opposed to the duller yellow of the OEM. I ordered PIAAs for the driving lights and the fogs also so that they would match. I inadvertently clicked 2 for the driving lights. So now I have a set for the lic plate lights.
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Removed all 4 wheels
Washed them all with BMW car shampoo and a micro fiber towel including the barrels
Using meguires foaming wheel cleaner for the tough stuff
Blow drying them with my car use only leaf blower
Then applying a generous coat of " chemical guys" wheel wax including the barrels
Hand buffing to a deep glossy shine.
At least they look real good now. Waiting to see if the wheel wax defers the dust from sticking so quickly and tough in the nooks
At the same time I painted the hats of my rotors black as the grey looked awful against the black wheels and red calipers.
One bad / good thing about bonding with your car every once and a while. I found a screw in my r/f tire. It's not leaking air when I did a soap test and my tpm never went off but it was low a few pounds as compared to the others. but am happy that I have wheel and tire insurance? Yup ! I'll have that taken care of tomorrow.
Also installed the PIAA extreme white light bulbs for my halogens. I like the sharpness of the white as opposed to the duller yellow of the OEM. I ordered PIAAs for the driving lights and the fogs also so that they would match. I inadvertently clicked 2 for the driving lights. So now I have a set for the lic plate lights.
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From my experience, RF tires are more susceptible to getting nail punctures on them for some reason (maybe because they are harder and have much less give to them?). On my MCS, I would find a mail once every 3 months for the first year until I switched them out to non-RF tires. Been driving the same commute for 2 years now on non-RFs and no occurrence for another nail in my tire. Plus, the ride is much more comfortable. That tire & wheel insurance is nice though if you have bad luck with nails. ; )
So this weekend, as well as few other weekends I finished up replacing
- Water Pump
- Themostat Housing
- Accessory Belt
- Carbon Blasting
- Valve Cover Replacement
So this weekend, as well as few other weekends I finished up replacing
- Water Pump
- Themostat Housing
- Accessory Belt
- Carbon Blasting
- Valve Cover Replacement
I don't remember how they fixed it, be prepared for one huge headache!
Last edited by Systemlord; 10-27-2014 at 01:45 AM.
These Mini's are so sensitive that if one moves the throttle plate with the engine off you'll have a difficult time getting it to start. There's only one way to clean one's intake valves, get it walnut blasted and you'll be up and running in no time. Either way you pay the price.
I don't remember how they fixed it, be prepared for one huge headache!
I don't remember how they fixed it, be prepared for one huge headache!
Your welcome.
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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-cleaning.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4006058
MC40 #24 disassembled center console to clean and check climate control lights (lights still dont work) installed R53 badge on hatchback
MC40 #211 washed and waxed, installed Stainless Steel "GB" and R53 badges on hatchback
R52 drove to my mothers for a visit, washed and waxed Enjoyed the fall weather and the leaves as I tore a** around the mountains.
Motor on!
MC40 #211 washed and waxed, installed Stainless Steel "GB" and R53 badges on hatchback
R52 drove to my mothers for a visit, washed and waxed Enjoyed the fall weather and the leaves as I tore a** around the mountains.
Motor on!
Your welcome.
Might want to check out these two threads.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-cleaning.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4006058
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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-cleaning.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4006058
Yeah the first post is me =). I read the second post, it was really helpful and has given me some more possibilities to try out. Where did you read about the throttle plate being a problem if you move it while disconnected from the car? I am having a hard time finding that.
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For Gen 1 MINIs R50 R53 R53
Pair it with the JCW Alcantara wheel and the carbon fiber inserts
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http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/32300403545/
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The bottom JCW insert is still available, but only for the bottom and the one side ( which is a blank ) for non steering wheel control MINIs.
Bottom CF JCW insert 32300403582 #4 below
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/32300403582/
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&
Carbon Fiber JCW Cover For Sport Wheel - Right #3 in the digram
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/32300403581/
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