R56 ra2fanatic's R56S build
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#528
Nope! Waiting on my AiM dash....I'm not gonna waste the time buying a boost gauge just for my boost reading right now when the AiM dash will tell me that info and more.
The waiting for it sucks though. Supposedly soon, but that has been said for a while now though. I'll probably give it 'til the end of next week. If it doesn't ship, then I'll move onto the P3car's gauge and another set of wheels or something.
The waiting for it sucks though. Supposedly soon, but that has been said for a while now though. I'll probably give it 'til the end of next week. If it doesn't ship, then I'll move onto the P3car's gauge and another set of wheels or something.
#529
Nope! Waiting on my AiM dash....I'm not gonna waste the time buying a boost gauge just for my boost reading right now when the AiM dash will tell me that info and more.
The waiting for it sucks though. Supposedly soon, but that has been said for a while now though. I'll probably give it 'til the end of next week. If it doesn't ship, then I'll move onto the P3car's gauge and another set of wheels or something.
The waiting for it sucks though. Supposedly soon, but that has been said for a while now though. I'll probably give it 'til the end of next week. If it doesn't ship, then I'll move onto the P3car's gauge and another set of wheels or something.
#530
And I'm curious about the fitment of the CAE shifter? How much cutting of the interior, was necessary in order to mount the unit? Did you have to move the Sport and ABS buttons? I'm really curious... I just recently ordered the shifter from Adam @ Hard Motorsports. It was one of those. "I just got to have this" moments! Any Pics…. Oh BTW… You Mini is F/N Stunning!!!
#531
And I'm curious about the fitment of the CAE shifter? How much cutting of the interior, was necessary in order to mount the unit? Did you have to move the Sport and ABS buttons? I'm really curious... I just recently ordered the shifter from Adam @ Hard Motorsports. It was one of those. "I just got to have this" moments! Any Pics…. Oh BTW… You Mini is F/N Stunning!!!
Initial cut.
My initial outline.
What it looked like after I sanded it all down and trimmed it some more.
A notch was made on the front compartment tray too so it would fit inside. I wrapped it with alcantara afterwards.
This was the end result as seen in the other shot.
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Steering wheel...yes...slowly in the works to try and get a flat bottom steering wheel that's thicker than stock. I'll get to it eventually. lol. Must...stop...spending...
Thought about it. But I am kinda bummed that it is not as "clean" as the other vented P3Car gauges. I'll look into other alternatives.
#539
#541
Keep spending while the money allows. At some point this chapter of your life will be supplanted by a different one, and different priorities will come up.
That is definately why I enjoy tracking your build. I'm out of mod money (mad money is only one letter different?), and appreciate what you've done.
Have fun,
Mike
That is definately why I enjoy tracking your build. I'm out of mod money (mad money is only one letter different?), and appreciate what you've done.
Have fun,
Mike
#542
Keep spending while the money allows. At some point this chapter of your life will be supplanted by a different one, and different priorities will come up.
That is definately why I enjoy tracking your build. I'm out of mod money (mad money is only one letter different?), and appreciate what you've done.
Have fun,
Mike
That is definately why I enjoy tracking your build. I'm out of mod money (mad money is only one letter different?), and appreciate what you've done.
Have fun,
Mike
#546
What? Who you trying to make you carbon wheels?
Even if I had the money for them, I wouldn't be able to justify them on the MINI knowing I may or may not curb them down the line.
So at least I'd have the option of repairing them compared to curbing carbon wheels which would be a sore sight.
Even if I had the money for them, I wouldn't be able to justify them on the MINI knowing I may or may not curb them down the line.
So at least I'd have the option of repairing them compared to curbing carbon wheels which would be a sore sight.
#548
Hey George I haven't. I discovered an oil leak last week coming from the oil cooler. Originally thought it was AN fitting that wasn't tightened, but having drained the engine 3 F'IN TIMES, it definitely is not the fitting, but the oil cooler itself as I have discovered the persistent leak having driven to work this morning.
Been in contact with Sneed, so they'll get me out a new one and I can return this defective unit. They say it's rare that it would ever leak, and I believe them, but it's scary to realize that I put ~2k miles and just found out last week about it. I never noticed since there were no signs of a leak. No drippings or anything on the ground, AT ALL. The GP2 engine gray had streaks and the condenser and other parts are filled with oil residue though, so needless to say, I'm not going to make it to Bimmerfest this year, AGAIN and I'm pretty sad about that.
I just don't have the time since the project started to get everything done now. Blows...
Been in contact with Sneed, so they'll get me out a new one and I can return this defective unit. They say it's rare that it would ever leak, and I believe them, but it's scary to realize that I put ~2k miles and just found out last week about it. I never noticed since there were no signs of a leak. No drippings or anything on the ground, AT ALL. The GP2 engine gray had streaks and the condenser and other parts are filled with oil residue though, so needless to say, I'm not going to make it to Bimmerfest this year, AGAIN and I'm pretty sad about that.
I just don't have the time since the project started to get everything done now. Blows...
#550
To add insult to the situation, went into limp mode and threw codes P0100 and P1113B which are associated with my MAF sensor. So I have to see if MAF cleaner will help and to make sure it's the MAF I'll borrow my friend's maf to see if that does the trick also to ensure that that is the culprit of my limp mode issues.
Replacement oil cooler goes on later today so busy busy day today
Replacement oil cooler goes on later today so busy busy day today