What did you do to your mini today?
I did the same thing years ago on my R53, with a set of post-facelift headlights I picked up from a MINI dealership when I was vacationing in Switzerland. The ECE (European) market lights project a slightly different beam pattern than the US lights, and also have a shutter built into them if you were to take your car someplace where people drive on the other side of the road (like the UK), you simply flip the shutter down.
Yesterday after work, I swapped my rear shocks from the originals (manu dates of 04.02.03 and 05.04.03) for new Bilstein B4s. I can't believe how much height functioning suspension has added to the ride!!
Old coldness on the left, new hotness on the right!!
This was the first time that I've ever managed a vehicle project in <= the estimated time. Pelican's guide estimated 5 hours for the project, and I had Cooper off the jack stands in 2.75!!
Old coldness on the left, new hotness on the right!!
This was the first time that I've ever managed a vehicle project in <= the estimated time. Pelican's guide estimated 5 hours for the project, and I had Cooper off the jack stands in 2.75!!
Wow those MINI delphi struts have seen better days.
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When I swapped to my summer tires, I noticed the front and rear struts on my R53 were starting to look sad (oil weeping). To make matters worse, the upper strut mounts up front are starting to show signs of tearing.
How are you liking those Bilstein B4s? I was thinking of getting a set of those to replace the factory Delphi struts.
How are you liking those Bilstein B4s? I was thinking of getting a set of those to replace the factory Delphi struts.
Yesterday after work, I swapped my rear shocks from the originals (manu dates of 04.02.03 and 05.04.03) for new Bilstein B4s. I can't believe how much height functioning suspension has added to the ride!!
Old coldness on the left, new hotness on the right!!
This was the first time that I've ever managed a vehicle project in <= the estimated time. Pelican's guide estimated 5 hours for the project, and I had Cooper off the jack stands in 2.75!!
Old coldness on the left, new hotness on the right!!
This was the first time that I've ever managed a vehicle project in <= the estimated time. Pelican's guide estimated 5 hours for the project, and I had Cooper off the jack stands in 2.75!!
When I swapped to my summer tires, I noticed the front and rear struts on my R53 were starting to look sad (oil weeping). To make matters worse, the upper strut mounts up front are starting to show signs of tearing.
How are you liking those Bilstein B4s? I was thinking of getting a set of those to replace the factory Delphi struts.
How are you liking those Bilstein B4s? I was thinking of getting a set of those to replace the factory Delphi struts.
I do wish that I would have replaced my strut pinch bolts while I was at it, but I lucked out that they didn't strip or round, so all's well that ends well, I suppose.
*I* ordered my new head from ALLMAG. Can't wait to get it in, get it tested, and toss it on. Then ready to order a crap ton of new parts for suspension rehabbing. Road trip ready soon, hopefully!
Anyway, yesterday I flashed an old 7" tablet I had laying around to Marshmallow and installed Torque Pro to have a gauge cluster:
And I finally killed that highway shimmy with !!
EDIT:
Also picked up a MUCH needed tool (stock photo of new):
Snagged it used for $60 shipped!
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All I know is a) I went from tires *just* clearing wheel arches to ~2" of clearance and b) the rear shock that I compressed by hand until the threads were in the shock body last Friday had still only recovered to about 50% today.
Anyway, yesterday I flashed an old 7" tablet I had laying around to Marshmallow and installed Torque Pro to have a gauge cluster:
Anyway, yesterday I flashed an old 7" tablet I had laying around to Marshmallow and installed Torque Pro to have a gauge cluster:
That tablet is busy but looks very functional. I'd kill for that mileage. Hopefully soon!
Great deal on the impact.
I accidentally stumble on it while searching Amazon.ca for weathertech liners.
https://www.tuxmat.ca/
They are a Canadian company but I am sure they will deliver in the US. I am seriously considering replacing all of my weathertech liners for my other cars with these as they really look nice and really have good quality. The fact that it literally covers the entire area is a big plus for Canadian weather and you won't worry about snow or mud going beyond the mats and into the carpet.
https://www.tuxmat.ca/
They are a Canadian company but I am sure they will deliver in the US. I am seriously considering replacing all of my weathertech liners for my other cars with these as they really look nice and really have good quality. The fact that it literally covers the entire area is a big plus for Canadian weather and you won't worry about snow or mud going beyond the mats and into the carpet.
I accidentally stumble on it while searching Amazon.ca for weathertech liners.
https://www.tuxmat.ca/
They are a Canadian company but I am sure they will deliver in the US. I am seriously considering replacing all of my weathertech liners for my other cars with these as they really look nice and really have good quality. The fact that it literally covers the entire area is a big plus for Canadian weather and you won't worry about snow or mud going beyond the mats and into the carpet.
https://www.tuxmat.ca/
They are a Canadian company but I am sure they will deliver in the US. I am seriously considering replacing all of my weathertech liners for my other cars with these as they really look nice and really have good quality. The fact that it literally covers the entire area is a big plus for Canadian weather and you won't worry about snow or mud going beyond the mats and into the carpet.
Also I have tan carpet, and it gets dirty pretty easily.. oh, and its hideous. Anyhing that covers it up (backseat mats go from floor to seat) is a huge plus!
Those mats just look amazing! I need a set for my R53!
Thanks for sharing, Shotgun_banjo!
Thanks for sharing, Shotgun_banjo!
Looks like they ship to US via Amazon.. for $20 more. Yes they're expensive, but the alternative (weathertech) is about the same price and they don't fit R53 as well as they should. I'll be pulling these things when I sell the car to install into MINI #5 when the time comes.
Also I have tan carpet, and it gets dirty pretty easily.. oh, and its hideous. Anyhing that covers it up (backseat mats go from floor to seat) is a huge plus!
Also I have tan carpet, and it gets dirty pretty easily.. oh, and its hideous. Anyhing that covers it up (backseat mats go from floor to seat) is a huge plus!