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Old 11-16-2010, 05:59 AM
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Oh no wonder I couldn't see them, the steering wheel is upside down here, lol. The 2011 all black inserts confused me. You should get Way's Diverter Blow Off Valve too...it dramatically improves non sport mode in the Clubbie.
Not to threadjack, but could you explain a little about the DV and what it improves? LOVE that interior.....
 
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Old 11-16-2010, 06:39 AM
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In short, if you got a Turbo, and you feel that Sport mode is the only way to drive a MINI because non Sport mode seems lethargic, this mod, makes the turbo more efficient such that for me, in non sport mode, it's so good, I don't instinctively feel that I need to hit that button every time. For others, it smooths out the power delivery between shifts, an improvement you can really feel and the mod is only $65.

See this link
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post3161196


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Not to threadjack, but could you explain a little about the DV and what it improves? LOVE that interior.....
 
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That may be my first mechanical mod. Thanks for the link. Now back to the original programming.
 
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Old 11-16-2010, 05:57 PM
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So happy to see some new activity in here! Great lookin' Clubbies, everyone!
 
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Old 11-16-2010, 06:53 PM
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Here is my clubby with some new wheels
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Old 11-16-2010, 08:38 PM
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What kind of wheels are those? (Brand, name, size) Thanks!
 
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Old 11-16-2010, 08:52 PM
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They are gloss black R112 17" like on the Wc50 but they are replicas

very nice quality though

I have not put centercaps on yet (not sure if I want to or not)
 
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Old 11-17-2010, 07:17 AM
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picked up yesterday

thought I'd post some pics....















 
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Old 11-17-2010, 08:17 AM
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lookin great gang!
I have a bunch of new pics but I'm on jury duty so I'll post when I can...
 
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Old 11-17-2010, 08:50 AM
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thought I'd post some pics....
Nice clubman If you ever find yourself wanting to upgrade to the aero kit or just sell that rear bumper, let me know
 
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Beautiful car, great photos! Congrats! The new 2011 styling changes look nice!
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thought I'd post some pics....


 
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Old 11-17-2010, 07:58 PM
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thanks guys

enjoying it very much - definitely some improvements and refinements from our previous '04 mcs. love the clubman looks and already used the function a few times!
 
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Old 11-17-2010, 09:30 PM
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I'm stunned at how quickly ive gone from a Clubman hater to lover. Hated them in 08, when driving a coupe. Then a baby and baby stuff and an Element later, suddenly the Clubman doesn't seem so long and awkward... and we order one... and after a few weeks of driving, I can't imagine going back to the shorties... LOVE it.
 
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Old 11-18-2010, 02:42 AM
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Zimbo, Assume that the D is for diesel (which we can't get over here) so if I can ask what you are getting for mileage? Thanks.
Originally Posted by Sportspack Mark
They list the Cooper D consumption on the mini uk website at 72.4 mpg


But our gallon measurement is different from yours
Hi OldLoad, like Mark above has posted they generally get into the 70s. At the moment I am in the 60s. I used to have a Cooper D hatch before that and the best I ever got was 82 mpg (though that was driving like miss daisy, just having a leisurely drive...) but if you drive it like your rear is on fire then I will probably still be mid 50s to early 60s.
 
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Old 11-18-2010, 08:45 PM
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Hello everyone, just picked up my Clubman this past Wed. Been lurking around and this seems like a great forum.
 
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Nice! Is that Eclipse Grey?

 
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Old 11-18-2010, 09:06 PM
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Thanks! Yup that is the Eclipse Grey, love that color ^_^.
 
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Originally Posted by gmodder
Try this again









That's the exact shade I wanted. I'm happy with PS but kinda regret not waiting another year or two to see what new colors would be available. On the other hand, I might have missed out on a color that would be discontinued so it was a hit/miss choice for me.
 
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here's my mini clubman

We bought this MINI in August 2009. My son was 2.5 year old, and my daughter was 3 months.





A year later, added stripes, driving lights, and chrome scoop



Added side panel graphics



Added roof graphics "black hole"





Last week, I got my vanity plate (and then two parking tickets)




What next? I need something on the side, and something on the back.
 
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Old 11-19-2010, 12:30 PM
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some fantastic looking Clubbies in here

here's a couple of the latest pics of mine, on my run last weekend





 
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Old 11-19-2010, 03:46 PM
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So it Goes...

Here's my 2009 R55 JCW - bought it about a month ago.
Finally got some photos that looked ok - can never seem to get a good day when I have my good camera - so I used the best camera I had with me - my iPhone!




 
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Old 11-19-2010, 05:09 PM
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Very pretty car!

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Old 11-19-2010, 05:42 PM
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Figured it's about time I post some pics of my Clubbie! I have a 2009 factory JCW, and recently added on some custom graphics, and Focal F05 wheels.

Here's Rocket shortly after coming home in 2009


And here she is now!


 
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Old 11-19-2010, 07:54 PM
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These new pics are all awesome! I looooove the before and after stuff!

Also, jorielle, did you try and join my TRDL R3 forum recently?
 
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Old 11-21-2010, 03:17 PM
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True, the Imperial Gallon is 5 quarts, not 4, so 80% (ish) of 75-80 mpg is still somewhere about 60 mpg if I have my maths right. Be nice if they start offering it here...
 


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