R60 What did you do to your Countryman TODAY?
#676
awesome, but what is different from the $500 NM Eng tune? i thought mini said they dont offer jcw tune for r60
http://www.motoringfile.com/2012/05/...he-countryman/
http://www.motoringfile.com/2012/05/...he-countryman/
#677
#678
awesome, but what is different from the $500 NM Eng tune? i thought mini said they dont offer jcw tune for r60
http://www.motoringfile.com/2012/05/...he-countryman/
http://www.motoringfile.com/2012/05/...he-countryman/
#680
#681
#682
Added a MiniFini Receiver!
You've probably seen the youtube installation video, which was helpful, indeed. While I was put off by the cost of the "Country Link"($340 with shipping to NC), I must admit that the product quality is top notch, this coming from a former welder/fabricator. Fit-up was spot-on, powder coat finish is high quality. This thing os SOLID.
I did the job without raising the car, which likely added time and some frustration. I did the bumper cover cutting with a Dremel and a good razor knife - the advice on the instruction video was really thorough and helpful. The box served as a decent holder for the bumper cover as I did the cutting. The job took about 4 hrs. If you want to add a super-stealth receiver to your CM, this is it.
First pic shows the cutout, which is really the only visible evidence. Later pics will include the receiver hidden in that cutout.
2nd pic shows my new car in a very striking state. The receiver is behind the curved steel bumper, out of sight.
3rd pic shows the back of the CM Link before I installed it. As I said, construction is solid and welding is done correctly, wrapped around corners, no weld spatter - nice work.
I'll post more pix with my bike rack on after tomorrow's race.
I did the job without raising the car, which likely added time and some frustration. I did the bumper cover cutting with a Dremel and a good razor knife - the advice on the instruction video was really thorough and helpful. The box served as a decent holder for the bumper cover as I did the cutting. The job took about 4 hrs. If you want to add a super-stealth receiver to your CM, this is it.
First pic shows the cutout, which is really the only visible evidence. Later pics will include the receiver hidden in that cutout.
2nd pic shows my new car in a very striking state. The receiver is behind the curved steel bumper, out of sight.
3rd pic shows the back of the CM Link before I installed it. As I said, construction is solid and welding is done correctly, wrapped around corners, no weld spatter - nice work.
I'll post more pix with my bike rack on after tomorrow's race.
#683
#685
More Pics of New Rack!
You've probably seen the youtube installation video, which was helpful, indeed. While I was put off by the cost of the "Country Link"($340 with shipping to NC), I must admit that the product quality is top notch, this coming from a former welder/fabricator. Fit-up was spot-on, powder coat finish is high quality. This thing os SOLID.
I did the job without raising the car, which likely added time and some frustration. I did the bumper cover cutting with a Dremel and a good razor knife - the advice on the instruction video was really thorough and helpful. The box served as a decent holder for the bumper cover as I did the cutting. The job took about 4 hrs. If you want to add a super-stealth receiver to your CM, this is it.
First pic shows the cutout, which is really the only visible evidence. Later pics will include the receiver hidden in that cutout.
2nd pic shows my new car in a very striking state. The receiver is behind the curved steel bumper, out of sight.
3rd pic shows the back of the CM Link before I installed it. As I said, construction is solid and welding is done correctly, wrapped around corners, no weld spatter - nice work.
I'll post more pix with my bike rack on after tomorrow's race.
I did the job without raising the car, which likely added time and some frustration. I did the bumper cover cutting with a Dremel and a good razor knife - the advice on the instruction video was really thorough and helpful. The box served as a decent holder for the bumper cover as I did the cutting. The job took about 4 hrs. If you want to add a super-stealth receiver to your CM, this is it.
First pic shows the cutout, which is really the only visible evidence. Later pics will include the receiver hidden in that cutout.
2nd pic shows my new car in a very striking state. The receiver is behind the curved steel bumper, out of sight.
3rd pic shows the back of the CM Link before I installed it. As I said, construction is solid and welding is done correctly, wrapped around corners, no weld spatter - nice work.
I'll post more pix with my bike rack on after tomorrow's race.
-JS
#688
I changed our deposit from a CM4 without the HID lights to one with them... lost the anthracite wheels and power heated/fold mirrors , but such is life.
This choice was based on reading ALL of the posts here that said HIDs were one of the best options to get.
Should be picking it up friday!
Light White, black roof, black wheels, black lights, premium pack2, heated seats.
my 16" wheels and 205/65/16 blizzaks showed up today and will get slapped on the car saturday morning.
This car is for my wife, to replace an aged 4runner. She is out of town mon-wed of next week so I'll get to drive it!
This choice was based on reading ALL of the posts here that said HIDs were one of the best options to get.
Should be picking it up friday!
Light White, black roof, black wheels, black lights, premium pack2, heated seats.
my 16" wheels and 205/65/16 blizzaks showed up today and will get slapped on the car saturday morning.
This car is for my wife, to replace an aged 4runner. She is out of town mon-wed of next week so I'll get to drive it!
#689
#691
Took a cog from a transmission and fabricated a bracket to support my Scanguage II. Did the cut and test fit last night, did the paint and texture today... loving it now, just got to decide which parameters I want to monitor. Took it out for a quick drive, even washed the mini, it stood up to the car wash guys interior cleaning... .. Sorry for the horrible photo quality. Will take a better photo in the daylight, and from both sides.
#695
Picked it up on friday!
Xenon lights probably already paid for themselves on friday night... we were coming home from dinner through a fairly rural area, and we both saw these "sticks" in the road quite a ways off... started slowing down before we realized they were deer legs!
Getting the clearbra on it today at lunch, and then it's 100% my wife's and I probably won't get to drive it hardly ever again.
Xenon lights probably already paid for themselves on friday night... we were coming home from dinner through a fairly rural area, and we both saw these "sticks" in the road quite a ways off... started slowing down before we realized they were deer legs!
Getting the clearbra on it today at lunch, and then it's 100% my wife's and I probably won't get to drive it hardly ever again.
#696
Picked it up on friday!
Xenon lights probably already paid for themselves on friday night... we were coming home from dinner through a fairly rural area, and we both saw these "sticks" in the road quite a ways off... started slowing down before we realized they were deer legs!
Getting the clearbra on it today at lunch, and then it's 100% my wife's and I probably won't get to drive it hardly ever again.
Xenon lights probably already paid for themselves on friday night... we were coming home from dinner through a fairly rural area, and we both saw these "sticks" in the road quite a ways off... started slowing down before we realized they were deer legs!
Getting the clearbra on it today at lunch, and then it's 100% my wife's and I probably won't get to drive it hardly ever again.
#697
Picked it up on friday!
Xenon lights probably already paid for themselves on friday night... we were coming home from dinner through a fairly rural area, and we both saw these "sticks" in the road quite a ways off... started slowing down before we realized they were deer legs!
Getting the clearbra on it today at lunch, and then it's 100% my wife's and I probably won't get to drive it hardly ever again.
Xenon lights probably already paid for themselves on friday night... we were coming home from dinner through a fairly rural area, and we both saw these "sticks" in the road quite a ways off... started slowing down before we realized they were deer legs!
Getting the clearbra on it today at lunch, and then it's 100% my wife's and I probably won't get to drive it hardly ever again.
My wife and I (I get to drive it when it is low on fuel - ha) have a '12 CMS4 as well. Enjoy!
#698