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Old 12-29-2014, 05:10 PM
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Wow! That looks great. The yellow on the tires really adds to the color of the wheels and overall look of the car. Good job.

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Old 12-29-2014, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by spingq
Christmas presents: -pinstriped floormats -stainless steel pedals not pictured: -backordered wood shift **** -black LED side markers
Sharp!

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Old 12-29-2014, 05:37 PM
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Swapped out my hood scoop
 
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Old 12-29-2014, 06:41 PM
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I put a new thermostat housing on my R56. I got 120000 miles on it, so I guess it was my turn. Boy that clip on the waterpump feed coolant tube sucks.
 
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Old 12-29-2014, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
Classy !

The shift **** will complete the look.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/25167584238/


Thanks
Actually you were the supplier of all my Christmas gifts. Got word today that my wood shifter is in the mail so I'm looking forward to my belated gift. BTW, you might want to look into how parts get listed through your specified car database, as the stainless steel pedals (which are stock on the S model) are only listed for manual transmissions under the R56. You have them available for autos, but only under the Clubman listing for some reason. You never know what other parts people are passing up on when browsing your site looking for things that fit their specific vehicle.
 
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Old 12-30-2014, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by spingq
Actually you were the supplier of all my Christmas gifts. Got word today that my wood shifter is in the mail so I'm looking forward to my belated gift. BTW, you might want to look into how parts get listed through your specified car database, as the stainless steel pedals (which are stock on the S model) are only listed for manual transmissions under the R56. You have them available for autos, but only under the Clubman listing for some reason. You never know what other parts people are passing up on when browsing your site looking for things that fit their specific vehicle.

Awesome , thanks. We are always updating the site. Lots of MINI part numbers to add. If you see something weird always let us know.
 
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Old 12-30-2014, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Ive's Mini
I put a new thermostat housing on my R56. I got 120000 miles on it, so I guess it was my turn. Boy that clip on the waterpump feed coolant tube sucks.
Cooper S or non-S? Either way 120,000 is great!
 
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Added the NM Torque Insert this morning. Shifts are so much more smoother!

Found fresh oil on the transmission case while I was down underneath though. Checked oil filter cap, no wetness. Weird. I did an oil change two weeks ago. I don't think it's from that.
 
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Old 01-01-2015, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Ovrclck
Added the NM Torque Insert this morning. Shifts are so much more smoother!

Found fresh oil on the transmission case while I was down underneath though. Checked oil filter cap, no wetness. Weird. I did an oil change two weeks ago. I don't think it's from that.
We can't tell without pictures, could be a number of things leaking oil. Oil line for turbo, oil filter housing and valve cover to name a few. Check and make sure your filter cap is tight enough (28 ft.lbs) to the filter housing.
 
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Mounted my scangauge
 
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Originally Posted by Systemlord
We can't tell without pictures, could be a number of things leaking oil. Oil line for turbo, oil filter housing and valve cover to name a few. Check and make sure your filter cap is tight enough (28 ft.lbs) to the filter housing.
Filter cap is tight, no wetness present between cap and filter housing.

Going to put it back on the ramps and take pictures.
 
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Hey NAM member's, what are you paying for a gallon of gas these days? I filled my gas tank up two days and only cost $33 dollars where Summer it cost $50 or more.
 
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Old 01-02-2015, 02:20 PM
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Picked up the mail today after being away for a while.

I put five (smaller) packages in the car, and then took the first pic.

...And fit everything into the car after all!
 
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Hey NAM member's, what are you paying for a gallon of gas these days? I filled my gas tank up two days and only cost $33 dollars where Summer it cost $50 or more.
$2.34/gallon for premium.
 
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Old 01-02-2015, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DneprDave
$2.34/gallon for premium.
Here in California we are paying $3.23 for premium last time I filled up, yours is a full $1 dollar less.
 
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Here in California we are paying $3.23 for premium last time I filled up, yours is a full $1 dollar less.
Not sure what part of CA your in, but San Diego area Costco is charging $2.67 per gallon for premium.
 
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Miami Beach is $4.09 a gallon for premium at BP or Shell, the only two I'll put in my car.
 
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Originally Posted by MINIMAN1411
Miami Beach is $4.09 a gallon for premium at BP or Shell, the only two I'll put in my car.
Wow, time to move... In the Chicago suburbs, we are paying almost a full $2 less than you per gallon...
 
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New tires (205/45/17) and Rota RB's from Mach V!


Invidia Cat Back, pulley and coilovers on Friday!!





 
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New tires (205/45/17) and Rota RB's from Mach V! Invidia Cat Back, pulley and coilovers on Friday!!
Very nice.

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Old 01-02-2015, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Systemlord
Hey NAM member's, what are you paying for a gallon of gas these days? I filled my gas tank up two days and only cost $33 dollars where Summer it cost $50 or more.
Paid $2.59 a gal for premium yesterday in north Jersey.

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23000 mile service= Dealer Maintenance package; Oil Change, New Brakes, Front and Rear, Car Wash, all free, The fact that my Dealer did not screw with my Manic Tune, Awesome👍👍👍
 
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23k did they put rotors and pads?
 
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Originally Posted by Convincor
23k did they put rotors and pads?
. I believe it was just pads.. But I will confirm tomorrow. All I know is that the minor pulsating effect went away, brake pedal felt smoother and grabbed way sooner than before. This May is fluid change for Breaks, not sure why it's not done at the same time😮
 


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