North American Motoring - Interior/Exterior http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums Interior and exterior modifications for Clubman (R55), Cooper and Cooper S (R56), and Cabrio (R57) MINIs. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:20:44 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums//forums/images/misc/rss.jpg North American Motoring - Interior/Exterior http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums Chrome overlay interior kit - opinions http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178696-chrome-overlay-interior-kit-opinions-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:52:49 GMT Has anyone seen or installed the chrome overlay kit in an R56? It is a cheaper route than replacement pieces and includes the ring for the tach, but I don't want a cheap look. I'm looking at this kit: http://new.minimania.com/web/Item/G2.../InvDetail.cfm
Thanks! ]]> Interior/Exterior Mini2na http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178696-chrome-overlay-interior-kit-opinions.html Shifter Monkey http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178645-shifter-monkey-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:07:29 GMT Image: http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/8448/img0417c.th.jpg (http://img200.imageshack.us/i/img0417c.jpg/) I cannot find one that fits our cars at all. Anyone who finds one, through looking for it or just having/seeing one please tell me. If anyone find one and want to ship it to me take a pic and email it to me at malteseracer@gmail.com or here. I will love you forever....no homo...just kidding...but seriously.

I cannot find one that fits our cars at all. Anyone who finds one, through looking for it or just having/seeing one please tell me. If anyone find one and want to ship it to me take a pic and email it to me at malteseracer@gmail.com or here. I will love you forever....no homo...just kidding...but seriously. ]]> Interior/Exterior malteseracer http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178645-shifter-monkey.html How to remove colorline panel??? http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178632-how-to-remove-colorline-panel-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:41:18 GMT I need to remove the colorline panel....looking to finish panel in Alcantara. Any info/help would be appreciated. Thnx! I need to remove the colorline panel....looking to finish panel in Alcantara.

Any info/help would be appreciated.

Thnx! ]]> Interior/Exterior nkatsim http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178632-how-to-remove-colorline-panel.html who wants a carbon fiber hood? http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178617-who-wants-a-carbon-fiber-hood-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:20:46 GMT OK, I spoke with AECarbon (http://aecarbon.com/) today, and for them to produce a CF hood they would be looking for at least 10 people. Who would be on board for this? As far as I know there isnt a company (in the US) that is currently making one for our cars. Any thoughts? OK, I spoke with AECarbon today, and for them to produce a CF hood they would be looking for at least 10 people. Who would be on board for this? As far as I know there isnt a company (in the US) that is currently making one for our cars. Any thoughts? ]]> Interior/Exterior Dead Ringer http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178617-who-wants-a-carbon-fiber-hood.html WHO SELLS THE REAR WIPER DELETE KIT http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178606-who-sells-the-rear-wiper-delete-kit-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:12:44 GMT ANY HAVE A IDEA WHO STOCKS THIS KIT ANY HAVE A IDEA WHO STOCKS THIS KIT ]]> Interior/Exterior Stig One http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178606-who-sells-the-rear-wiper-delete-kit.html Thank You Aesthetic Creations http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178479-thank-you-aesthetic-creations-new-post.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:57:16 GMT I want to make a post and say thank you to Aesthetic Creations. I have read posts about how long orders can take, and decided to order early since my 2010 MCS is on its way, hoping that the items I've ordered will get here as my baby does.

I placed my order last weekend (Saturday), and today (Thursday) my order has arrived in my mail box :thumbsup:. Granted my items were small and they are not big graphics on the roof or the side of the car, my order went smoothly. I certainly was not expecting the items to come so soon. Thanks again :nod: ]]> Interior/Exterior Samysonary http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178479-thank-you-aesthetic-creations.html JCW STUFF FOR SALE! http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178378-jcw-stuff-for-sale-new-post.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:59:45 GMT When i bought my R56 Cooper I went all the way and made it look exactly like a JCW mini.

The mini was bought in June 2009, and i will be trading it in December.
Here is a list of stuff that i would be selling in the next month.

JCW 18" R105 Rims brand new condition (no scuffs dents scratches etc)
Cooper Midnight Black Gas cap.
JCW Black mesh grill.
Carbon Fibre mirror caps.
Carbon fibre tailgate handle.

PM me for any more info or prices. Everything is in brand new condition. PM for pictures.

Im located in Naples, Florida, USA and can ship to anywhere in the USA. ]]> Interior/Exterior alexc93 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178378-jcw-stuff-for-sale.html Adding a mechanical boost gauge http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178370-adding-a-mechanical-boost-gauge-new-post.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:00:52 GMT Hi all!

Just got my 2010 JCW on Friday, and I'm loving it!

I've been searching through the forums, but I guess I just don't understand how the search engine works - the results are never really what I'm looking for. Even putting things in quotes or using +'s doesn't work. If someone can educate me off line, I'd appreciate it.

I'm looking for a mechanical boost gauge that will complement the three gauge cluster (I have the "relative torque" and "coolant temp" gauges straddling my tach). An a-pillar mount would be fine.

Alternatively, I'd give up the relative torque gauge for a matching boost gauge.

Can someone point me to resources I can look at for coming up with a solution? I've seen references to some "$70 boost gauge install", but can't actually find the reference. There was something from a website called "s-w", but the links are broken.

Also, that Rev2 app for the iphone sounds cool, but I just got the Driod... And, I'm not too keen on an electronic boost gauge. I learned that lesson when overboosting an Eclipse back in the 90's. :-) But, I'd be interested in other apps like that for monitoring engine stats.

Thanks...

/greg ]]> Interior/Exterior gmarch http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178370-adding-a-mechanical-boost-gauge.html Anyone know the PMS color codes? http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178073-anyone-know-the-pms-color-codes-new-post.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:09:38 GMT I need the PMS (Pantone Matching System) color codes for Chili Red and the black roof and pillars. Mine is a 2009 MCS.
]]> Interior/Exterior Babalouie http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178073-anyone-know-the-pms-color-codes.html License Plate Lighting Options w/ Photos http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178061-license-plate-lighting-options-w-photos-new-post.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:31:15 GMT Hi All,

I've gone through a few changes with my lighting for my 2007 MCS and thought I'd share some photos of what each looks like.

NOTE: Everyone has an opinion on what they like best in modifications, so this thread isn't meant to show one bulb's superiority over another, but just to point out the differences. YOU be the judge of what YOU like best!

Let's start with the rear license plate bulbs.

Each photo below was taken using the same camera and lens as well as the same shutter speed and aperture, so the differences in light and color are due exclusively to the bulbs. All photos were taken in a darkened garage at night.

Stock Bulbs
First off, the stock bulb. The stock bulb is a C5W festoon bulb. This is also listed as a type 6418 bulb. It is a 5 watt clear incandescent bulb. The standard length of the bulb is "normally" 36mm. My OEM bulbs measured 38.05mm. Replacements are probably about $4/pair.

Here is the light output from the stock bulbs.



Hoen C5W 4000degree bulb
The next bulb is sold by Hoen USA. It has a blue tint to the glass and is a standard 5W bulb. The blue glass filters out the yellow light, making the light appear "whiter." The "4000 degree" description relates to the approximate color temperature of the light, not a heat value. The company says that the bulbs are 37mm, but mine measured 36.17mm. They sell for $19/pr.

In order to install these smaller bulbs I had to squeeze the two connectors closer together so that they would hold the bulb snugly. Be careful when doing this because the two connectors are attached to a PC board and could break off if you bend them too much.

Here is the light output from the Hoen incandescents:


Remember that the aperture and shutter speed are the same as the previous picture, so the light level differences you see are accurate.

Although I liked the "whiter" light, they didn't produce as much light as the stock bulbs.


Hoen dLED C5W LED bulb
The last "bulb" is also sold by Hoen but it uses 2 LEDs in each "bulb." The LEDs are mounted on a small PC board which is attached to two metal ends. These are not encapsulated in glass, but are open to the air. Mine measured 37.58mm. They sell for $35/pair.

The LEDs are arranged so that they face downward when installed correctly. The LED bulbs, unlike incandescent bulbs, are sensitive to polarity (+/-) and will only illuminate when inserted with the positive(+) side to the left. The small PC board has markings to show you which end is which.

Here is the light output from the Hoen dLED:


As you can see, there is a lot more light output than the Hoen incandescent bulbs. Although the camera angle is slightly different from the other two photos, the shutter speed and aperture remain the same.


I'm sure that there are other bulbs available that could also be used for comparison, but this captures the main differences.

So, YOU decide what YOU like best!

Larger photos can be found here: License Plate Light Comparison Photos

Cheers,
Tom ]]> Interior/Exterior tcowden http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/178061-license-plate-lighting-options-w-photos.html Gotta get cloth seats...best source? http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/177977-gotta-get-cloth-seats-best-source-new-post.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:31:55 GMT I really don't like my vinyl seats...very hot in summer.

I'd like to find a couple 2007+ cloth front seats from a junkyard (also considering a trade with someone or buying seat covers)...is there an easy way to locate wrecked MINI's? Or do I just have to make a bunch of phone calls?

Thanks... ]]> Interior/Exterior wsalopek http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/177977-gotta-get-cloth-seats-best-source.html Getting ready to attack dash panel http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/177945-getting-ready-to-attack-dash-panel-new-post.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:10:03 GMT I have decided "no more suction cup mounts". My planned solution is to destroy the dash panel behind the tach by permanently attaching a mount through/on/in it. Since I have an R57 the mount would be behind the Openmeter. In fact, my plan is for the Openmeter to hide almost the entire mount. At last a use for that embarrassing toy.

It appears sturdy enough to hold the mount and GPS with little if any vibration. I've collected a big box of various mounts over the years and I know I can piece together something to hold the GPS a little above and to the left of the Openmeter where it will block nothing. I am left handed so maybe that's why I like that position.

I have not yet tried to remove the panel but I have read somewhere here that it is just a matter of grab and pull hard.

I assume someone out there has removed it to install a Carbon Fiber or Black Jack dash, so can you tell me, Is it as strong as it looks? Is there any room at all behind it? What's the back look like? Thought I would ask before I rip the dash apart in case there is some reason I shouldn't even try this.

I have posted in 2nd Gen Parts Wanted a request to buy one to play around with from someone that did upgrade their dash but so far no responses. Guess I will attack mine and buy a new one when it is time to sell the car. ]]> Interior/Exterior TRL http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/177945-getting-ready-to-attack-dash-panel.html NEED speaker upgrade advice HELP! (serious speaker knowledge) http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/177921-need-speaker-upgrade-advice-help-serious-speaker-knowledge-new-post.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:22:05 GMT So I was planning on upgrading my speaker system in my R56 and ive been seeking advice from every stereo company in my area. My options are: 1. Replace all the stock speakers with a set of high quality pioneer D series speaker (or maybe JL audios) and run a 4 channel amp. Also, get the inside panels dynamatted to prevent any tin can sound with the extra bass. 2. Leave all the speakers stock. Add a subwoofer, not concerned about the trunk space because I want a powerful shallow sub. A... So I was planning on upgrading my speaker system in my R56 and ive been seeking advice from every stereo company in my area.

My options are:

1. Replace all the stock speakers with a set of high quality pioneer D series speaker (or maybe JL audios) and run a 4 channel amp. Also, get the inside panels dynamatted to prevent any tin can sound with the extra bass.

2. Leave all the speakers stock. Add a subwoofer, not concerned about the trunk space because I want a powerful shallow sub. A 4-channel amp and a LC6 interface to integrate the stock radio.

I dont really listen to music crazy loud and obnoxious but I would like a clean sound with a good amount of bass.

PLEASE help !! ]]> Interior/Exterior mrravioli3 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/177921-need-speaker-upgrade-advice-help-serious-speaker-knowledge.html painting the body http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/177845-painting-the-body-new-post.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:53:07 GMT hey guys this is to anyone who's ever repainted their whole exterior of their mini or have gotten an estimate to do it....not just tid bits on the car but the whole car:grin:

people who have done it:
i just want to know what was the cost of you having to re-paint your whole mini in a differ color or just respray factory?

people who got estimates:
what was the estimate pricing they were offering you to do it?

and for both:
were you able to use your insurance for any discounts?

been wanting to repaint my whole car non factory colors....and am not really into doing my car in full vinyl vehicle wrap just yet...but if prices are to high for paint then i might as well do vinyl....the only thing with the vinyl is, i don't think it would do justice for the gloss and mirror shine like car paint....unless proven wrong then i might just do it since people say its cheaper then paint.....

if you guys got photos of your re-paint or full vehicle vinyl post up pics....i've seen langstons and vicskimmer and think its wonderful in those satin colors but i'm looking towards the glossy look....

and does vinyl offer metalic gloss colors also?:grin: ]]> Interior/Exterior raindizzle http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/177845-painting-the-body.html <![CDATA[Hood & Rear Gate Strips]]> http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/interior-exterior/177771-hood-and-rear-gate-strips-new-post.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:12:14 GMT Hello Everyone, Need to know if anyone knows where I can find the attached color comb strips for the 2007 Up S type; for both Hood and Rear Gate. :) Hello Everyone,

Need to know if anyone knows where I can find the attached color comb strips for the 2007 Up S type; for both Hood and Rear Gate. :)
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