What did you do to your mini today?
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DJinAC (06-19-2019),
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Changed my worn out windshield cowl. The battery cover was broken and a lot of the weather stripping was breaking off. Took me a bit less than an hour to install. The cowls can be a little difficult to align with the underside mounting strip.
Also installed an ECS short antenna and a new GoBadge.
Before:
Worn out windshield cowl
Worn out windshield cowl
After:
New windshield Cowl
New Badge:
Also installed an ECS short antenna and a new GoBadge.
Before:
Worn out windshield cowl
Worn out windshield cowl
After:
New windshield Cowl
New Badge:
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aabcds (06-14-2019),
Black-eyed-Purple-Mini S (07-06-2019),
DJinAC (06-19-2019),
ECSTuning (06-14-2019),
usshelena725 (06-14-2019)
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Should i i replace the whole thing? Want to know what’s easier. Thanks
I'd install new o-rings regardless of which rail you use. It's easier to get the injectors out of (and back into) the rail than the intake due to crud buildup at top edge of injector bore. Also, make sure to blow off the area before pulling the old injectors and use a shop vac to get anything that remains before installing the new ones.
I'd install new o-rings regardless of which rail you use. It's easier to get the injectors out of (and back into) the rail than the intake due to crud buildup at top edge of injector bore. Also, make sure to blow off the area before pulling the old injectors and use a shop vac to get anything that remains before installing the new ones.
In the meantime i was able to install my freshly powder coated cabrio brace and new tensioner damper with poly bushings.
Speakong of poly bushing. Noticed my lower engine mount ones are failing already after being in the car for a week 🤷🏻*♂️
YOWZA!
Odd indeed.
Especially that both sides of each little bush has an identical tear,
it sorta looks like a violent laceration --- possible road debris?
I just installed that set this past weekend too. I went ahead and included the black insert on the big bush, did you as well?
YOWZA!
Odd indeed.
Especially that both sides of each little bush has an identical tear,
it sorta looks like a violent laceration --- possible road debris?
I just installed that set this past weekend too. I went ahead and included the black insert on the big bush, did you as well?
I have the yellow ones on the big side. I think the black ones are the raving ones instead of the purple.
edit. The black insert is he stock one that i snipped off the little tabs and inserted the yellow ones.
The putple one came with the metal cylinder that goes between the bushings
Ya. Can’t be debris my ps fan has no issues and it’s next to it. Nothing from powerflex. But ECS tuning is on point. They sending me a replacement one ASAP.
I have the yellow ones on the big side. I think the black ones are the raving ones instead of the purple.
edit. The black insert is he stock one that i snipped off the little tabs and inserted the yellow ones.
The putple one came with the metal cylinder that goes between the bushings
I have the yellow ones on the big side. I think the black ones are the raving ones instead of the purple.
edit. The black insert is he stock one that i snipped off the little tabs and inserted the yellow ones.
The putple one came with the metal cylinder that goes between the bushings
Good on ECS Tuning!
Ah,
I must've got a different one, I think there are 2 versions --- the one I did replaced the entire bush. I pressed out the stock bushes entirely and swapped for the PowerFlex.
I guess the other version is an insert which goes into the stock rubber bush?
The one I used comes with a black insert and it's optional as to install it. It adds stiffness as it is a harder durometer than the yellow:
Some people opt to leave it out due to increased NVH, but I like a little rumble in the seat.
This is the one that I got:
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ECSTuning (06-18-2019)
Good on ECS Tuning!
Ah,
I must've got a different one, I think there are 2 versions --- the one I did replaced the entire bush. I pressed out the stock bushes entirely and swapped for the PowerFlex.
I guess the other version is an insert which goes into the stock rubber bush?
The one I used comes with a black insert and it's optional as to install it. It adds stiffness as it is a harder durometer than the yellow:
Some people opt to leave it out due to increased NVH, but I like a little rumble in the seat.
This is the one that I got:
Took it in for its first 10K service. Everything was good. Asked about a little hesitation I felt between 15-20 mph occasionally and after analyzing the on-board computer I was told that a couple of the tanks of gas I got were grade 2 not grade 3. Every tank I've bought has been from one of the same two Costco's near me and at Top Tier 91 grade the whole time. I did notice a couple of tanks ago my gas mileage was low though, so its possible there was a bad batch or two that was delivered to Costco.
Looks great!
A couple of questions:
What kind of i/c sprayer are you using?
Did you notice a difference with it?
How do you like the IE adj. plates?
Did the install slightly raise ride height any?
Thanks.
Today I'm finally getting around to changing out my gearbox oil.
I chose Amsoil and opted for the new "easy pack":
https://www.amsoil.com/lander/easypack/
Hopefully it'll be super convenient, but if not I have a hand pump at the ready.
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DJinAC (06-20-2019)
Looks great!
A couple of questions:
What kind of i/c sprayer are you using?
Did you notice a difference with it?
How do you like the IE adj. plates?
Did the install slightly raise ride height any?
Thanks.
Today I'm finally getting around to changing out my gearbox oil.
I chose Amsoil and opted for the new "easy pack":
https://www.amsoil.com/lander/easypack/
Hopefully it'll be super convenient, but if not I have a hand pump at the ready.
The ic sprayer is a garden hose i modded with rear wiper delete. So i can spray using the rear wiper ****.
I notice at least 5-10 degrees it doesn’t really do anything on a standing still. But i see it go down on my OBD2 app
i love the IE camber plates. I got the street version and it rides smooth. And they have great customer service as well.
I had a cheap one that fell apart before. Hope that helps
Hello. Thank You.
The ic sprayer is a garden hose i modded with rear wiper delete. So i can spray using the rear wiper ****.
I notice at least 5-10 degrees it doesn’t really do anything on a standing still. But i see it go down on my OBD2 app
i love the IE camber plates. I got the street version and it rides smooth. And they have great customer service as well.
I had a cheap one that fell apart before. Hope that helps
The ic sprayer is a garden hose i modded with rear wiper delete. So i can spray using the rear wiper ****.
I notice at least 5-10 degrees it doesn’t really do anything on a standing still. But i see it go down on my OBD2 app
i love the IE camber plates. I got the street version and it rides smooth. And they have great customer service as well.
I had a cheap one that fell apart before. Hope that helps
Thanks for the reply,
I appreciate it.
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Serafin (06-20-2019)
The instructions included were good, except the R52 apparently has a center connection between the rear subframe and the body that the hardtop doesn't have, and wasn't mentioned in the instructions. We had to cut a hole in the heat shield to access it without dropping the exhaust, and then it was a real pain to sneak the old sway bar out and the new one in past it. I ended up unbolting the right side muffler hanger to get some more space. Definitely a two-person job.
Also, the bottom of the shock to control arm bolts were incredibly tight. I had to use a thread file before I could reinstall them, even with a pneumatic impact.
I'm about to drive it in the dry to see how much of a change it made.
Also, the bottom of the shock to control arm bolts were incredibly tight. I had to use a thread file before I could reinstall them, even with a pneumatic impact.
I'm about to drive it in the dry to see how much of a change it made.
The instructions included were good, except the R52 apparently has a center connection between the rear subframe and the body that the hardtop doesn't have, and wasn't mentioned in the instructions. We had to cut a hole in the heat shield to access it without dropping the exhaust, and then it was a real pain to sneak the old sway bar out and the new one in past it. I ended up unbolting the right side muffler hanger to get some more space. Definitely a two-person job.
Also, the bottom of the shock to control arm bolts were incredibly tight. I had to use a thread file before I could reinstall them, even with a pneumatic impact.
I'm about to drive it in the dry to see how much of a change it made.
Also, the bottom of the shock to control arm bolts were incredibly tight. I had to use a thread file before I could reinstall them, even with a pneumatic impact.
I'm about to drive it in the dry to see how much of a change it made.
so i i have to drop the rear subframe no matter what i take it.
New Wheels, Painted Side Trim and Side Diffuser
Today was a good day (in my Ice Cube voice). Installed my new BC Forged HB09 Wheels, painted Side Trim, and Sneed4Speed Side Diffusers! Thanks to MmotorWorx!
Links:
Side Diffusers - https://www.sneed4speed.com/f56-side-splitter-kit/
Painter - https://www.yelp.com/biz/kens-paint-and-body-lewisville
Wheels - https://www.bcforged-na.com/
Tires - Michelin Pilot 4S - 225/40/18
MmotorWorx - https://www.facebook.com/MmotorWorx/
Links:
Side Diffusers - https://www.sneed4speed.com/f56-side-splitter-kit/
Painter - https://www.yelp.com/biz/kens-paint-and-body-lewisville
Wheels - https://www.bcforged-na.com/
Tires - Michelin Pilot 4S - 225/40/18
MmotorWorx - https://www.facebook.com/MmotorWorx/
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aabcds (06-20-2019)
I'm in the middle hole, and it now feels dead flat taking 90° neighborhood corners without slowing from 25 MPH.
No, you just have to remove bolts from some of the rear attachment points and pry the rear subframe downward. Saves you from having to disconnect brake lines and everything else that attaches to it.
No, you just have to remove bolts from some of the rear attachment points and pry the rear subframe downward. Saves you from having to disconnect brake lines and everything else that attaches to it.