What did you do to your mini today?
Good game. Glad they won 50. My grandfather played for the Broncos back when it was the AFL. He was more than pleased about the win yesterday.
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Yes! I've delayed it about all I can... The one thing I am missing which I am debating about will be the transmission mount.
If I've read correctly, I will have to remove some pieces (e.g. ECU?) to reach the thermostat/housing area in order to replace everything. While I am there, I believe the transmission mount will be exposed/accessible. Its been a while since I've taken a look at that and I think I might replace it while I am in there area.
If I've read correctly, I will have to remove some pieces (e.g. ECU?) to reach the thermostat/housing area in order to replace everything. While I am there, I believe the transmission mount will be exposed/accessible. Its been a while since I've taken a look at that and I think I might replace it while I am in there area.
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Yes, If you want to have room. Then you have the access to that upper mounts.
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Keep checking back, no sale right now. But it will change when there is one.
https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2005-Cooper-R53-S-Coupe-L4_1.6L_W11B16A/Suspension/Cup_Kits/
https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2005-Cooper-R53-S-Coupe-L4_1.6L_W11B16A/Suspension/Cup_Kits/
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Keep checking back, no sale right now. But it will change when there is one.
https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2005-Cooper-R53-S-Coupe-L4_1.6L_W11B16A/Suspension/Cup_Kits/
https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2005-Cooper-R53-S-Coupe-L4_1.6L_W11B16A/Suspension/Cup_Kits/
Yes, not sure what to think as this is only the middle of February. 82-deg currently. Should still be a little chilly...
Weather channel predicts 89-deg by Wednesday, 86-deg by next weekend and then settles in around 83-84 after...
I remember days like those down there. Enjoy it!! It's 4.3F here and dropping like a rock with a mighty breeze. I had to put gloves on to go out into the garage and check on the Mini. It wishes we were driving top down up the Beeline toward Payson, or out 93 to Wickenburg and then 89 to 89A to Jerome. Some of my many favorite drives out that way!
I remember days like those down there. Enjoy it!! It's 4.3F here and dropping like a rock with a mighty breeze. I had to put gloves on to go out into the garage and check on the Mini. It wishes we were driving top down up the Beeline toward Payson, or out 93 to Wickenburg and then 89 to 89A to Jerome. Some of my many favorite drives out that way!
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I was beautiful day in the neighborhood. Cleaned up and cut the back lawn, Gave Lulu a bath and the wife I took off to the foothill east of her to pick up our Wine Club selections ( 2 wine clubs) stock up on our favorites, do a little tasting had a from scratch Pizza and a bottle of wine and head home for the NASCAR Race, Temps in the Mid 70's Moonroof open, windows down and in sport mode. Great day. After almost 50 years we can still have fun and enjoy each other company. Moding Lulu is off the table for now. Got 02 Toyota Tacoma double cab back from my son after a year so Have been doing maintenance, repairs and cleaning it up and kind of restoring. He did tear it up but it was used as his work truck so it go dirty. Spent most of this week Clay Baring, Polishing and waxing, Started Plastic Dipping the front valance and the wheel opening moldings. Have Polyurethane Bushing for the rack and pinion steering rack, sway bar and rear spring bushing. The truck has 152k so it need a few thing Shocks will be coming. Engine bay has been cleaned and detailed, new tires and wheels, radiator. Interior will be done next week as it will be warm and the carpet and seat will dry after they are steamed cleaned. When I get the truck done the we will see about Lulu again she is getting close to suspension I assume 44k on her now so I imagine after 50 K will need some thing. Found out I still can and enjoy working on my cars just takes more planning and more time than 40 years ago.
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Guess I was pretty lazy with the Mini all weekend, too. It got down to -15.3 degrees F (that's air temperature, not wind chill) overnight and it's warmed up to zero (0.0F) at the moment in beautiful sunshine, but I'm not going to wash the Mini, or change the oil, or even check the tire inflation today. The roadster is in the garage, waiting for a Spring day and I'm in the family room with a cup of hot coffee looking out at the snow on the ground.
This is what cold sunshine looks like at zero degrees (no touch ups, just what the phone took)...
Blue sky by Arctic air! Coldest day here at this house since 1997. We moved here in the Winter of 1995. Forecast has rain here on Tuesday. Still a crazy Winter. The foot prints along the front of the house are from deer.
This is what cold sunshine looks like at zero degrees (no touch ups, just what the phone took)...
Blue sky by Arctic air! Coldest day here at this house since 1997. We moved here in the Winter of 1995. Forecast has rain here on Tuesday. Still a crazy Winter. The foot prints along the front of the house are from deer.
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x2 Beautiful home!
That is very cool that deer come up to visit. Pretty neat.
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Looks awesome, and stealth! Nice
Looks sweet Any concerns for the road debris breaking it? I am toying with the same idea, but afraid that rocks/other crap will smash it in no time
Guess I was pretty lazy with the Mini all weekend, too. It got down to -15.3 degrees F (that's air temperature, not wind chill) overnight and it's warmed up to zero (0.0F) at the moment in beautiful sunshine, but I'm not going to wash the Mini, or change the oil, or even check the tire inflation today. The roadster is in the garage, waiting for a Spring day and I'm in the family room with a cup of hot coffee looking out at the snow on the ground.
This is what cold sunshine looks like at zero degrees (no touch ups, just what the phone took)...
Blue sky by Arctic air! Coldest day here at this house since 1997. We moved here in the Winter of 1995. Forecast has rain here on Tuesday. Still a crazy Winter. The foot prints along the front of the house are from deer.
This is what cold sunshine looks like at zero degrees (no touch ups, just what the phone took)...
Blue sky by Arctic air! Coldest day here at this house since 1997. We moved here in the Winter of 1995. Forecast has rain here on Tuesday. Still a crazy Winter. The foot prints along the front of the house are from deer.
In Colorado I remember we would have a 1-2 week span of negative degree weather where if you put your hand a few inches from the wall you could feel the cold radiate off from it. I heard it's been much milder this year, but happy I got to skip winter this year. Stay warm!
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Sometimes, just hold tight .
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My Build list.
2005 R52 MINI Cooper Convertible (Justa) w/ JCW Sound Kit ( and lots other OEM / ECS mods/ JCW stuff. ) 250K+
Its a long list on the R52 ...
ECS STPs
ECS Geomets ( up to 7/2006)
ECS SS Brake lines 4/2003+ R50 R52 r53
2005 steering wheel conversion w/ MFSW controls Button upgrade for full factory bluetooth
Center armrest retrofit
JCW sound kit ( full intake and exhaust , badges ) ( Full kits now NLA )
JCW stictched down tubes. ( Now NLA )
Checkered Dash , interior Rolls overs and convertible interior trim D brace, A covers (Custom)
Custom stripes
Ziza LED interior kit
Ziza exterior LEDs
Ziza plate lights
Ziza back up lights
JCW 4 piston Brembo kit with hawk pads ( just left the stock rear for now. You have to change the front with ECS brakes lines, rears I have not changed , thus stock silver R502 R52 r53 calipers .
Cooper S Euro full suspension ( like Sport plus option), ordered for europe
Full MINI Bluetooth kit with IPhone snap in adapter
R91 wheels silver and R113 black wheels now
Hot orange e brake handle and shift ****
JCW floor mats ( now NLA )
05+ seat back covers
under-strut system prototype
Euro taillights now w/ amber tops (7/2004+)
Clear Brake light ( R52 )
Rear fog light
JCW door sills
Checkered patter on grille and overhead, ( custom )
Stubby antenna
new valeo clutch 7/2004+ Base ( NON S )
Factory white sport stripes (Viper stripes) just added
... Etc
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Euro parcel dash left and right
Wooden Euro dash trim Factory ( Just got actually ) 7/2004+
GP brake boot and shift base
Bilsteins
JCW tuning kit head
Milltek header
and its goes on and on.
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JCW Coupe'
ECS CF intake
ECS STP
ECS GP2 6 piston Big Brake kits for Factory JCW models ( on mine ) : For Cooper & Cooper S ( for others )
ECS Geomets Factory JCW brakes drilled / slotted ( before the GP2 BBK kit was installed )
ECS SS brake lines ( before the GP2 Brake kit was installed ) After the GP2 brakes we changed out the front lines with the full kit.
Ziza Lights all around, DRL , interior kit.. ( R58/ R59 models )
Rolls Royce / Goodwood Dash inserts and door grabs .
Spyder Headlights HID DRLs version, they have for halogen people also.
15mm wheel spacers all around
2007 R56 MINI Cooper S ( and lots other OEM / ECS mods/ JCW stuff. )
Up to 120 K , just sold to a Club Member.
R56 MINI Cooper S 2007
ECS and Ziza full coverage
Forge intake tube
Etc
My Build list.
2005 R52 MINI Cooper Convertible (Justa) w/ JCW Sound Kit ( and lots other OEM / ECS mods/ JCW stuff. ) 250K+
Its a long list on the R52 ...
ECS STPs
ECS Geomets ( up to 7/2006)
ECS SS Brake lines 4/2003+ R50 R52 r53
2005 steering wheel conversion w/ MFSW controls Button upgrade for full factory bluetooth
Center armrest retrofit
JCW sound kit ( full intake and exhaust , badges ) ( Full kits now NLA )
JCW stictched down tubes. ( Now NLA )
Checkered Dash , interior Rolls overs and convertible interior trim D brace, A covers (Custom)
Custom stripes
Ziza LED interior kit
Ziza exterior LEDs
Ziza plate lights
Ziza back up lights
JCW 4 piston Brembo kit with hawk pads ( just left the stock rear for now. You have to change the front with ECS brakes lines, rears I have not changed , thus stock silver R502 R52 r53 calipers .
Cooper S Euro full suspension ( like Sport plus option), ordered for europe
Full MINI Bluetooth kit with IPhone snap in adapter
R91 wheels silver and R113 black wheels now
Hot orange e brake handle and shift ****
JCW floor mats ( now NLA )
05+ seat back covers
under-strut system prototype
Euro taillights now w/ amber tops (7/2004+)
Clear Brake light ( R52 )
Rear fog light
JCW door sills
Checkered patter on grille and overhead, ( custom )
Stubby antenna
new valeo clutch 7/2004+ Base ( NON S )
Factory white sport stripes (Viper stripes) just added
... Etc
Future:
Euro parcel dash left and right
Wooden Euro dash trim Factory ( Just got actually ) 7/2004+
GP brake boot and shift base
Bilsteins
JCW tuning kit head
Milltek header
and its goes on and on.
2012 R58 MINI Coupe' JCW ( and lots other OEM / ECS mods/ JCW stuff. ) Close to 49 K
JCW Coupe'
ECS CF intake
ECS STP
ECS GP2 6 piston Big Brake kits for Factory JCW models ( on mine ) : For Cooper & Cooper S ( for others )
ECS Geomets Factory JCW brakes drilled / slotted ( before the GP2 BBK kit was installed )
ECS SS brake lines ( before the GP2 Brake kit was installed ) After the GP2 brakes we changed out the front lines with the full kit.
Ziza Lights all around, DRL , interior kit.. ( R58/ R59 models )
Rolls Royce / Goodwood Dash inserts and door grabs .
Spyder Headlights HID DRLs version, they have for halogen people also.
15mm wheel spacers all around
2007 R56 MINI Cooper S ( and lots other OEM / ECS mods/ JCW stuff. )
Up to 120 K , just sold to a Club Member.
R56 MINI Cooper S 2007
ECS and Ziza full coverage
Forge intake tube
Etc
Updated list
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