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Mini-Fini sells this set up. It is very clean and professional looking. However, it is about $350 for the rig AFTER you put down $350 for the Mini-Fini hidden tow-bar. Again, a neat looking rig, but I think I will go with the $30 kit from Auto Zone to plug and fill and call AAA if it is something worse.
Here is a link to the Mini-Fini kit: http://www.minifini.com/ShopDetail.aspx?id=16
Cheers,
Greg
__________________ Chili: '08 MCS CR/W; Alta: Cat-back, FMIC, 19mm sway bar, adjustable end links; DoS: Cold-Air Intake; m7: Ram Hood Scoop, STD's; Koni: FSD's; NM Engr: RS-alpha springs, hot-side and cold-side turbo pipe, engine torque arm insets; WMW: Turbo heat wrap; TSW: Lower rear control arms; Rota 16 x 7 RB's wrapped in Conti Extreme Contact DW's; Misc: things to make it look nice.
Mini-Fini sells this set up. It is very clean and professional looking. However, it is about $350 for the rig AFTER you put down $350 for the Mini-Fini hidden tow-bar. Again, a neat looking rig, but I think I will go with the $30 kit from Auto Zone to plug and fill and call AAA if it is something worse.
Here is a link to the Mini-Fini kit: http://www.minifini.com/ShopDetail.aspx?id=16
Cheers,
Greg
tow bar+rig=$700+wheel + tire=+/- $1000.00. I'll take my chances with my non- runflats, AAA, Slime kit, cell phone, and have a much better ride. I guess just like investing, it comes down to risk vs reward. We're all different.
__________________ PEPPER WHITE OWNERS CLUB # 11111, LIL GUY, 2007 MCS/PW/B, Black Bonnet Stripes, Leather Lounge Carbon Black Interior, Convenience, Sport, Premium Packages, English Oak surfaces, and a usually dirty exterior boot. I'm not perfect. I thought I made a mistake in 1984, but I was mistaken.
The MINI Fini stuff is nice, but laughably expensive. $700 and you have to drill holes through your rear bumper?
Mini Do More has a cleaner installation and is $500 cheaper.
The hitch looks like a pretty simple welding job anyway.
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2003 Liquid Yellow Cooper S - 17" Enkei RPF1's, Brembo Big Reds, Bilstein PSS9's, MINI Madness 15% pulley, MSD, Supersprint exhaust, 22mm rear sway bar, OMP braces, B&M Short Shift, Poly bushings, and much much more..
I don't think so, reminds me of a Jeep, maybe it needs a vinyl wheel cover with MINI on it or something.
__________________ SCOOTER2009 MC, Chili Red/White, Automatic, Cold Weather, MFSW, Sport Seats, Center Armrest, 25.5mm Rear Sway Bar, Falken Azenis RT-615, Valentine V1, Now Alive and Well in Salt Lake
I recomend doing what a lot of small car manufactures are going with. An air pump, can of fixaflat, and plug kit. My '06 Miata just has a kit in the trunk rather than a spare. I just carry an elec. pump and plug kit in the Mini.
Anyone got any comments on how well the various "flat-fix" products work when they've been exposed to freezing temps? Obviously, I'm referring to spray cans or bottles of 'goop', and not to the plug products.
I've had a small pump in my cars before, so other than finding a place to store it, that's not an issue. But I have my doubts that the "Slime" or other products are going to work after being frozen for weeks at a time.
I have an 04 MCS and carry a full size 195 55 16 Spare behind the rear seats, it is strapped in. It sticks up maybe a inch over the middle of the rear seat and you loose the shelf. I do alot of long distance driving and after 2 flats with this car in a 18 Month period, I decided it was no longer a option to not carry a spare, its not the prettiest looking but with the tinted back and side windows you really cant see it from outside the car.
__________________ Burn-em upus asphaltus,04 MCS Indi Blue, Auto Climate Control,Cruise,Heated Seats, Nav,JCW Carbon Fiber shift knob, Blue LED Speedo and Tach, Front and Rear Fog lights, Sports Package with DSC, M7 Air Diverter, 15% Helix Pulley, Helix CAI, Aero Grill, 17 inch Rota RBs in Hyperblack
I have an 04 MCS and carry a full size 195 55 16 Spare behind the rear seats, it is strapped in. It sticks up maybe a inch over the middle of the rear seat and you loose the shelf. I do alot of long distance driving and after 2 flats with this car in a 18 Month period, I decided it was no longer a option to not carry a spare, its not the prettiest looking but with the tinted back and side windows you really cant see it from outside the car.
What about a jack?
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'06 MDX with a Recaro toddler seat
I purchased my 2007 MCS used, and it came with a BMW jack. I dunno if it was original equipment, or the prior owner purchased it, but I can say I own a BMW jack.
__________________ PEPPER WHITE OWNERS CLUB # 11111, LIL GUY, 2007 MCS/PW/B, Black Bonnet Stripes, Leather Lounge Carbon Black Interior, Convenience, Sport, Premium Packages, English Oak surfaces, and a usually dirty exterior boot. I'm not perfect. I thought I made a mistake in 1984, but I was mistaken.
. Also noticed that this has been posted on jalopnik already. sorry if anyone has seen this already.
PEPPER WHITE OWNERS CLUB # 11111, LIL GUY, 2007 MCS/PW/B, Black Bonnet Stripes, Leather Lounge Carbon Black Interior, Convenience, Sport, Premium Packages, English Oak surfaces, and a usually dirty exterior boot. I'm not perfect. I thought I made a mistake in 1984, but I was mistaken.
SCOOTER 2009 MC, Chili Red/White, Automatic, Cold Weather, MFSW, Sport Seats, Center Armrest, 25.5mm Rear Sway Bar, Falken Azenis RT-615, Valentine V1, Now Alive and Well in Salt Lake
Can't spell, sorry!
Burn-em upus asphaltus ,04 MCS Indi Blue, Auto Climate Control,Cruise,Heated Seats, Nav,JCW Carbon Fiber shift knob, Blue LED Speedo and Tach, Front and Rear Fog lights, Sports Package with DSC, M7 Air Diverter, 15% Helix Pulley, Helix CAI, Aero Grill, 17 inch Rota RBs in Hyperblack
