Went back to the DDM Diverter.....Had this same set up before...then tried a DFIC unit with DFIC Scoop. It was great looking but had some boost pressure loss. I Went back the GP intercooler few years ago, and now finally pulled the trigger on the DDM Works GP diverter again....

Always saw the best air intake numbers using the GP intercooler and this diverter.....would easily see 10 degrees and less running temps with excellent recovery. Took a bit to make necessary modification to accomodate the CRYO2 sprayer.....but was worth it.

 

Cleaned and reoiled the air filter one last time before trading Merlin my trusty R56.

 

Reached in behind the DDM Works air filter cover to make sure the air filter was still attached. Better safe than sorry.

 

Drove it for the first time in a week

 

New grills. See details in my thread.

 

Finally got my Scorpion MINI Challenge exhaust on. Sounds awesome.

 

that is a crime, what happened?

Finished waxing on Tuesday morning

fresh wax waiting for road trip to Columbus, Oh from Cincinnati

Picked up 4 tires from user JohnRausch here on NAM.

 

These are the times I wish I had an R56s.....

That sounds magnificent.....

 

One of my favorite MINI wheels....I was under impression they wouldn't fit over S front rotors....Nice !!

 

Thanks! The old original went NLA so we teamed up with original maker to bring it back, without the MINI logo and price

 

I did an oil change last night and today I drove it a few hundred miles from Champaign to Indy and back to take my kids to my Uncle's house for the weekend. It is very quick at speed, have to be very careful, it will go from 70 to 100 in 6th in a few seconds, I love the noises and extra boost from the setup I ended up with, very peppy!

 

Came across some mesh SS screen didnt know I had....dressed up the intercooler with it....

 

Installed a Palo Uber Bonnet scoop to help the DDM Diverter with keeping things cool....

 

Did a chrome delete.

 

Looking good!

 

So, not my Mini, but “A” Mini... installed some goodies onto a friends F56. Started with an NM front tower bar, added a PowerFlex lower engine bushing, Cravenspeed big pair braces, and finished it off with a Magnaflow rear box. His car sounds fantastic now

 

Put my R53 in the garage, waiting for the parts to arrive for the supercharger service

 

Installed the smoked LED side markers I had purchased a month ago, and reapplied Hampton stripes to the front.
Yeah, she’s a little dirty... I had to go to a job site yesterday, and it rained on the way there. Haven’t had a chance to give her a bubble bath yet.

 

Started working on the supercharger service, need to wait on parts to continue. Noticed some damage on the condensor, but its still fully intact.




Time for some proper cleaning before refitting everyting after the service

 

crank sensor O ring is leaking right there( last photo)....always good idea to put new O ring in maybe dab of RTV with it and put it back in....If lots of mileage replace the crank sensor too....

 

Thanks for the tip, will do!

 

Dragon draggin'

Cheers,

Charlie

 

jealous, was going to go down the weekend, but have to wait another 2 weeks 😕

 

Found a nearby picture spot. Now, I need to clean the car up and head over there early in the morning for better lighting....

 

Gave it a good wash, polish, and seal. Looked good in the lighting - was worth a photo.