What did you do to your mini today?
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ECSTuning (05-16-2019)
Well - I bought it a week and a half ago. What have I done so far?
Last week:
This week:
More to come.....
Last week:
- Added the JB+ Piggy Back Tune
- Did a full two stage paint correction
This week:
- Replaced windshield cowl since it was faded and gray with a new one from ECS
- Replaced all four runflats with Bridgestone Potenzas
More to come.....
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ECSTuning (04-24-2019)
Well - I bought it a week and a half ago. What have I done so far?
Last week:
This week:
More to come.....
Last week:
- Added the JB+ Piggy Back Tune
- Did a full two stage paint correction
This week:
- Replaced windshield cowl since it was faded and gray with a new one from ECS
- Replaced all four runflats with Bridgestone Potenzas
More to come.....
Very satisfied - especially for the cost and time effort. There is a substantially noticeable power jump over stock, but it is really only available at wide open throttle. If I push it to the floor in second, it will completely loose traction.
been researching this. But unfortunately it’s not available for r53’s. Might have to bite the bullet and go with a tune
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usshelena725 (04-24-2019)
I came out of a BMW E93 into this car, so there wasn't much of a transition since the F56S I bought is basically just a BMW 228i with a de-tuned engine. Most of all the things I learned about the BMW seem to move right across to this car.
Oh - almost forgot - I also installed the Turner Motorsports Clutch stop as well. That is by far the best $10 you can spend on these cars. Makes driving so much better.
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Serafin (04-24-2019)
Spring has sprung in Wisconsin
today in Mini land
Replaced front strut bearings. that right one was really bad. anyone ever notice if rights or lefts go first?
Dried out interior from sunroof leak. Cleaned up 40 pin connector. Installed jumper wire on pin 22 (OBD power). Reset airbag light, and O2 sensor errors. (why do Bosch O2 sensor upstream of CAT throw errors?)
After work, a drive through some Wisconsin twisties!
Enjoy,
Paul
Replaced front strut bearings. that right one was really bad. anyone ever notice if rights or lefts go first?
Dried out interior from sunroof leak. Cleaned up 40 pin connector. Installed jumper wire on pin 22 (OBD power). Reset airbag light, and O2 sensor errors. (why do Bosch O2 sensor upstream of CAT throw errors?)
After work, a drive through some Wisconsin twisties!
Enjoy,
Paul
today in Mini land
Replaced front strut bearings. that right one was really bad. anyone ever notice if rights or lefts go first?
Dried out interior from sunroof leak. Cleaned up 40 pin connector. Installed jumper wire on pin 22 (OBD power). Reset airbag light, and O2 sensor errors. (why do Bosch O2 sensor upstream of CAT throw errors?)
After work, a drive through some Wisconsin twisties!
Enjoy,
Paul
Replaced front strut bearings. that right one was really bad. anyone ever notice if rights or lefts go first?
Dried out interior from sunroof leak. Cleaned up 40 pin connector. Installed jumper wire on pin 22 (OBD power). Reset airbag light, and O2 sensor errors. (why do Bosch O2 sensor upstream of CAT throw errors?)
After work, a drive through some Wisconsin twisties!
Enjoy,
Paul
My theory is that shoulder of the road has more pothole than the center, which makes the right side strut bearings wear out faster.
I recall back in 2005 when the right side mount tore/broke. I took it to MINI under warranty and was told they cannot warranty the item as the damage was due to the "way I drive". But for $986, they can replace both.
Because it couldnt be the city streets or a weak part... For $85, I did both myself and logged a complaint.
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scotty_r56s (04-24-2019)
The center console needs to be cut, but I'm leaving that and general clean up for the weekend.
Finally installed my powerflex trans bushings. Need driving with the front ones installed i couldn’t get the rear ones in. So i left the stock ones and even with my VIP engine stabilizer i blew the Hydraulic motor mount in a week.
Got it a new motor mount. And now everything is in place.
Inside vibration doesn’t bother me. Just a tiny shake. I mean like really tiny on idle.
Shifting is amazing. The car feels more responsive. Can’t wait to push her this weekend.
Got it a new motor mount. And now everything is in place.
Inside vibration doesn’t bother me. Just a tiny shake. I mean like really tiny on idle.
Shifting is amazing. The car feels more responsive. Can’t wait to push her this weekend.
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vetsvette (04-28-2019)
Not familiar with the turbo MINIs, but I know they are the weak link in some other engines, like VWs VR6. I built a turbo VR6 and replaced the rod bolts to fortify the engine to withstand the boost.
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scotty_r56s (04-28-2019)