Hi,
Im a proud owner, at last, of a R53. I said last 'cos it took me 6 months to find one in the shape that I wanted and also of the last year of production. I'm an absolute Mini and now MINI fan. I also have a Classic Mini for some years now that I rebuild completely from scratch. That said, I'm not afraid of the "bug bite" hahaha so I started with the upgrades and personalisation immediately. New mate black JCW grill, Go badge, OM Bluetooth kit (in Chile always it's missing) center console, and this next week it's going to the workshop to the installation of the complete JCW line, JCW Air intake and 15% reduction pole that I bought there in US. I can't wait to hear the new sound!
Cheers to all,
Victor

 

Congrats on your R53! Remember to post up some pics when you get the chance.

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Here are the pics, please if someone can tell me how to delete the duplicated post... Cheers

 

Thats a very nice MINI!! Grey rocks!!

 

You can put a turbo on that in Chile huh? ")

 

I like it better supercharged, you know, the loud sound of that pulley spinning... priceless! And now with the JCW intake flapper opening at 4000rpm... even louder!

 

Beautiful cars...nice options with oem appeal. I will have to get an R53 someday.

 

Congrats, Vitovillabilbao. I can't wait to see what you will do next.

 

Thanks a lot! Cheers

 

Thank you very much! I'll try to keep on posting my upgrades. Cheers

 

Great ride: What's that old one? Those rule too!

 

Thanks! The old one is a Cooper S 1300cc with a lot of "magic" in the engine. He flies through the streets like a go-kart!

 

Vitovillabilbao - Very nice Classic Mini and MINI.

The Chili plates are half way between US plates and Euro plates. Looks like on Eur plate mount.

R52 Cooper S / R53 Cooper S Euro Plate mount ( Non Aero Kit ) Part # 51711491079

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51711491079/ES127385/

 

I want to take out the plate mount and leave only the plate, but it will leave the holes visible... so im waiting to do it when I take the car for painting, next month I hope

 

Yes, keep up posted and happy motoring.

 

Yea, that sounds like a better plan for the bumper if you do take it off otherwise the exposed holes. That Chile # plate is unique.