Damn good ! Perfect pics.

 

Got the Porsche RS door pulls installed today. It's really not as scary as it looks in the first pic - the door cards go on and off very easily.. Getting the door cable back on isn't easy the first time due to the lack of space but once I knew what I was doing it was fine..

They look really good I think - the holes in the backing plate allow the mood lighting to show through..

 

Very cool. Those door pulls look great!

 

I really like it ! Looks Great ! Very original !

 

Thanks

Nothing new to report at the moment so just thought I'd post from photos from last weekend. I went up to Brands Hatch racing circuit with a few MINI friends..

 

MiniMe:

England is made for roadsters.... The English countryside , villages, etc. Been to London, Wimbledon , Cambridge... Great peeps!
Keep the reports/ photos coming.... Tell us more about this event ...
JoNack

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Wow, that's the most radical MINI mod I've ever seen. Moving the steering wheel to the right side of the vehicle must have been a nightmare...or did MINI make a serious mistake when they built yours?

 

I really like the daytime driving lights in the fog light housing you have setup. Can you tell me more about how you set that up?

Thanks
Danny

 

Are you buying the black/de-chromed pieces or are you doing a paint/plastidip?

Also, which bulbs did you replace your city/DRLs with? I like that they're actually white.

Also, which side markers?

 

Thanks Jonack - it's a great country overall (minus the weather!) and I live out in the sticks with twisty country lanes for a daily commute! It was just general racing that day but next weekend is MINI Challenge!

I've actually seen a MINI on the production line that had to be removed because they'd put the hole for the steering column on the wrong side of the car for it's destination country..

They aren't DRLs just LED replacement bulbs, MINI actually make DRLs for all models now which I saw at the Geneva motor show but they are about £450 ($700) due to the car needing recoding. The LEDs match the xenons really well as they are proper white - can't remember what brand they are but I'll find out and let you know. Making sure they have canbus is vital since otherwise it will throw a bulb warning.

The LED side indicators can be purchased here: http://www.newministuff.com/new/shop...ctshow&id=1046

Originally I painted all the parts myself but they chipped so easily from stones that I had to replace them with genuine MINI parts..

 

My friend came over for the day in her R50 MINI ONE featuring 18" JCW wheels & JCW exhaust. Thought you might be interested in the US since you don't have ONEs over there

 

Love your photos , MiniMe... I'm assuming that you are featured in the last black/ white pic.... Keep them coming .... How far from London are you?
JoNack

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Cheers Jonack - that is indeed my ugly mug

I live in the county of Kent 'The Garden of England' about 50 minutes south of London

 

Yesterday we were back at Brands Hatch for the MINI Challenge, only snapped a few of our MINIs when most people had left as I was too busy concentrating on the action on the track!

Nighthawk is currently staying at the garage as the solenoid valve oil leak has been discovered, along with several other issues being looked at..

More photos: here

 

Mini Me...

How many miles on nighthawk? How serious are the issues?
Love the photos ....
JoNack

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Nighthawk is 7 months old - having done 10,000 miles.

Nothing too important but here's a list of the issues and the progress so far:

Computer predicting early first service - this has been confirmed and not a problem.

Front brake pads were due for replacement in 3,000 miles and rear pads in 6,000 miles.. Sensor failure but brake mileage hasn't increased by much, garage are confused by this.

Solenoid oil leak (PUMA) - Fixed

Bonnet so hot it billows steam in the rain - Confirmed this 2013 model didn't have the heat insulation, looking into solution before paint damage occurs due to intense heat.

Bi-xenon lights pointing too high? - Confirmed mis-aligned in factory

Bad rattle from rear roof area, the engineer had never heard anything like it in a roadster - Unresolved

Bad rattle from top left of windscreen - Unresolved

 

Just a little update on Nighthawk.. You can also read about my French MINI Adventure here.

I recently changed to Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres which are one of the highest rated tyres in Europe. I have to say ditching the runflats is one of the best mods I've ever done - the cornering is now atonishing while the ride is still firm but no longer back breaking


I've also fitted LED MINI Logo puddle lights


More to follow..

 

I want those puddle lights!

 

Love the puddle light!

 

Once you've tried real summer tires you'll never be able to go back

I'm curious though. What made you choose the PS3 over the PSS?
Since I've tried the PSS on my other car I've fallen in love with those tires despite its price . . . It's so bad I just got a set for the MINI

And yes . . . where did you get the puddle light?

 

Wicked!

 

Sorry for the delay in replying. Thanks for the comments

Firstly the puddle lights can be purchased from here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3807057110...84.m1439.l2649 They are plug and play

TG - I've not tried the PS range before so wanted to try out the PS3s before going the whole hog. Needless to say they are brilliant and I'll be going for the PSS next time

 

After this conversation I felt compelled to look into it...
From what I could read those tires are both quite performing tires. The PSS as an edge on dry grip while the PS2 as an edge on wear and wet grip. So all in all the PS2 stays quite a smart choice for most. Although I love the PSS and when I push the car I can feel the difference, I don't think I'll be using its full performance very often