What did you do to your mini today?
Have not seen many debadged clubmans
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Thanks! I'm thrilled it turned out so well. I purchased a set of replacement badges from ECS just in case, though.
I was hoping to post a photo of the new scuttles I just bought, but apparently I need new scuttle holders too, so I just ordered them today.
I was hoping to post a photo of the new scuttles I just bought, but apparently I need new scuttle holders too, so I just ordered them today.
Pardon the mess, i'll be cleaning this weekend. Got my GTT Boot Brace in. I'm happy with it. It has helped stop some of the creaking I've been hearing from my high mileage mini, which was my main reason for getting it. I've noticed a very slight difference in handling. It's hard to describe, but it just feels a bit tighter and the back doesn't seem a loose. SUPER easy install and no modifications needed at all.
Got my package from ECS yesterday and installed the new OEM wiper blades. I was surprised to see a wind spoiler on the wiper blade (soo cool) never seen that before. Just another reason I love MINI! Thanks ECS! Will install the CAM sensor, and BPV soon as me and a buddy can set up a time to meet.
Swapped my Bosch ICON blades with PIAA Super Silicone Curved blades. PIAA definitely better and doesn't leave a gap between windshield like ICONs. Installed rear cargo nets, now the stuff in the trunk doesn't move around. Got a cd slot phone holder from Koomus. Finally, got a vGate Bluetooth OBD2 scanner.
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Swapped my Bosch ICON blades with PIAA Super Silicone Curved blades. PIAA definitely better and doesn't leave a gap between windshield like ICONs. Installed rear cargo nets, now the stuff in the trunk doesn't move around. Got a cd slot phone holder from Koomus. Finally, got a vGate Bluetooth OBD2 scanner.
New rotors/pads and left caliper (old one was sticking), brake fluid flush/fill, new spark plugs and wires, new power steering lines including fluid flush/fill, bent rim repaired, replaced stock exhaust with cat back Milltek sport exhaust, had A.C. charged and a state inspection on my '06 MCS.
New rotors/pads and left caliper (old one was sticking), brake fluid flush/fill, new spark plugs and wires, new power steering lines including fluid flush/fill, bent rim repaired, replaced stock exhaust with cat back Milltek sport exhaust, had A.C. charged and a state inspection on my '06 MCS.
It's all about the little accents! Goes super well with your JCW CF hood scoop.
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PlastiDip on everything that was chrome except for the belt line, and door handles. I don't want to over load the site with pics but it looks awesome. I also did the JBn18 tuner, and holy poop is that thing worth the money. Happy man am I!
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The only odd thing I noticed - it has a peculiar sort of road noise with the coarse asphalt around here. At first, I was starting to wonder if the wheel bearings up front were starting to show signs of wearing out...but then I drove over a patch of brand new asphalt and the noise went completely away. One of the video reviews I saw on these tires mentioned the odd road noise too.
No real comments on traction as of yet. It has been raining out here for what seems like months on end. No more DSC activation whenever I try to pull out of my neighborhood and on to the main road, though!
Well the new tires finally arrived and I had them installed yesterday. First thing I noticed is that these Michelin Premier A/S tires don't ride like they're made of concrete (OE Pirelli Euphoris did). On-center feel is much improved - feels a tad heavier and it no longer strays off-course with imperfections or gravel on the road like the OE tires would). They took very little weight to balance them. The tire guy commented that the Euphoris took a lot more weight to balance them than he would have expected from such a 'small' tire.
The only odd thing I noticed - it has a peculiar sort of road noise with the coarse asphalt around here. At first, I was starting to wonder if the wheel bearings up front were starting to show signs of wearing out...but then I drove over a patch of brand new asphalt and the noise went completely away. One of the video reviews I saw on these tires mentioned the odd road noise too.
No real comments on traction as of yet. It has been raining out here for what seems like months on end. No more DSC activation whenever I try to pull out of my neighborhood and on to the main road, though!
The only odd thing I noticed - it has a peculiar sort of road noise with the coarse asphalt around here. At first, I was starting to wonder if the wheel bearings up front were starting to show signs of wearing out...but then I drove over a patch of brand new asphalt and the noise went completely away. One of the video reviews I saw on these tires mentioned the odd road noise too.
No real comments on traction as of yet. It has been raining out here for what seems like months on end. No more DSC activation whenever I try to pull out of my neighborhood and on to the main road, though!
Put the summer tires back on, realized the new lug bolts I bought were too long.
Inspecting the Pirelli Sottozero 3 run flats I took off, I found the rears looked to be in very good shape, but the fronts are half worn. I have 4-5,000 miles on them at most (one winter). It seems I may only get 2 seasons out of them.
Inspecting the Pirelli Sottozero 3 run flats I took off, I found the rears looked to be in very good shape, but the fronts are half worn. I have 4-5,000 miles on them at most (one winter). It seems I may only get 2 seasons out of them.
Put the summer tires back on, realized the new lug bolts I bought were too long.
Inspecting the Pirelli Sottozero 3 run flats I took off, I found the rears looked to be in very good shape, but the fronts are half worn. I have 4-5,000 miles on them at most (one winter). It seems I may only get 2 seasons out of them.
Inspecting the Pirelli Sottozero 3 run flats I took off, I found the rears looked to be in very good shape, but the fronts are half worn. I have 4-5,000 miles on them at most (one winter). It seems I may only get 2 seasons out of them.