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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 02:17 PM
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Found an R53 gem in So-Cal

Had an 06 MCS JCW that I sold 3 yrs ago and just recently found an 05 MCS (No sunroof with low miles). Bought this car from a car enthusiast who took good care of the car. Thanks to NAM, the upgrades are moving right along. Members have been helpful with wheel selection, tires, and modification ideas. After hours of reading, this is whats been done so far:
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Got rid of the run flats and OEM wheels and picked up Team Dynamics and wrapped in Yokohama S-Drive

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Vibra Technic Motor Mount:

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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 03:37 PM
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Very nice. Good luck. How do you like the motor mount?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 04:21 PM
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Havent noticed add'l vibration. I think I am more excited that it was my first DIY project on the mini.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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Very cool. You will have many more projects. good luck
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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Congrats on your MINI find. Lookin' good.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 06:18 PM
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Awesome looking car! Where'd you get the wheels? Can you link me?

Just curious- why'd you sell your '06 JCW?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 06:42 PM
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Wow!!!! Making it look really sharp..........

Question? Why the motor mount? (yea, I know.....it's a blonde thing.)
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by USCooper
Awesome looking car! Where'd you get the wheels? Can you link me?

Just curious- why'd you sell your '06 JCW?
I picked them up at the distribution center in Ontario CA, but there are a couple of vendors on here that sell them. Fastmini.net (who also sells the Rota RB i was looking at getting) and Outmotoring sells them. I bought them on a Friday afternoon and Team Dynamics let me take them from the warehouse. I went with Outmotoring who reduced the shipping cost from the price when I called them.
 
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