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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 09:48 AM
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New R53 JCW owner!

Hey everyone, just picked up this R53 jcw the other day. First stick shift, and first mini!
 
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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 10:01 AM
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Another great R53! Love the wheels and color. Looks pretty darned tropical where this Mini lives, too. Pop that sunroof and go for a drive!!
 
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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by MiniRoadstah
Another great R53! Love the wheels and color. Looks pretty darned tropical where this Mini lives, too. Pop that sunroof and go for a drive!!
Florida is where we're at! It's currently 38 outside and I definitely use the sunroof quite often!
 
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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 10:27 AM
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We have family all over the Tampa area and in Apopka... they all mentioned (complained about) the cool weather. Don't worry, won't last. You'll be in the perfect 60s and lower 70s by tomorrow! At least they will. Might be little cooler farther north from those spots.

We probably won't see those kinds of temperatures consistently here until May or June. Enjoy!!
 
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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by MiniRoadstah
We have family all over the Tampa area and in Apopka... they all mentioned (complained about) the cool weather. Don't worry, won't last. You'll be in the perfect 60s and lower 70s by tomorrow! At least they will. Might be little cooler farther north from those spots.


We probably won't see those kinds of temperatures consistently here until May or June. Enjoy!!
Yeah I'm a tad north. We're supposed to hit 60 something tomorrow and 70 Tuesday followed by another cold front.

I love the cold though! I wish it would stay longer.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 10:52 AM
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It's a beauty!
 
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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 12:17 PM
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Let's trade wheels enjoy the JCW
 
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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 12:23 PM
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Let's trade wheels enjoy the JCW
Haha no thanks!! I love these! Really don't feel the need to upgrade which is nice.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 12:23 PM
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They are great wheels, a bit heavy but who cares.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 12:27 PM
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Until I can afford to take her to track days or autocross I won't bother with that.
 
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Welcome, looks great to see another used MINI pop up with rare R90 wheels as they were a very expensive option when new.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 07:33 PM
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Welcome, looks great to see another used MINI pop up with rare R90 wheels as they were a very expensive option when new.
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Old Jan 24, 2016 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by WayMotorWorks
Welcome, looks great to see another used MINI pop up with rare R90 wheels as they were a very expensive option when new.
I hadn't done a whole lot of research on what exactly it has yet. Cause I know a lot of JCW parts were selectable options. Thanks for the info on the wheels! Also, love your site. Already have a few things bookmarked on there!
 
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Welcome to NAM! If you want to learn about the options your R53 has you can enter the last 7 digits of your vin into this website HERE. Looks to be in great condition. How many miles are on it?
 
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Hey everyone, just picked up this R53 jcw the other day. First stick shift, and first mini!
Wow , second person today with R90 wheels to post up as a new Owner. Congrats. JCW Tuning kit also ?
 
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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by PelicanParts.com
Welcome to NAM! If you want to learn about the options your R53 has you can enter the last 7 digits of your vin into this website HERE. Looks to be in great condition. How many miles are on it?
Thanks!! It's got 68k miles (odo shows 49 cause it's the second speedo. First one shorted when radio was installed)

And yes it has the JCW tuning package.
 
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Can I see some more pics, kind of a JCW guru here.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
Can I see some more pics, kind of a JCW guru here.
What would you like to see? I'll take the pics in a few
 
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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 02:40 PM
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Engine, interior options. Thanks
 
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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 03:11 PM
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Engine, interior options. Thanks








Interior has HK system, JCW shift **** and sunroof











I thought the door sills had the jcw logo.. but the engine badge convined me
 
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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 03:14 PM
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Also the power steering reservoir seems to have some oozing out the cap. Would this be just a faulty cap?



And the coolant reservoir is leaking slightly at the seam, so I'll be ordering a new one and putting that in asap
 
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 05:07 AM
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Clean it up , its the seal sometimes , there is also a breather / overflow on there built into the cap that likes to come out when the fluid is a bit overfilled.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/32411128333/





But since you are getting a new reservoir, ( which has a built in filter), you will be good. 32416851217

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/32416851217/




Original sticker label here as some of the new ones dont have the sticker or markings. 1212122171

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/71212122171/ES2676077/

 
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Originally Posted by Aethir











Interior has HK system, JCW shift **** and sunroof











I thought the door sills had the jcw logo.. but the engine badge convined me
It was and add on, on the JCW door sill or with the Aero kit, yep you have the early JCW tuning kit, the one with the stock cooper S intake., Rare cloth stitch sport seats. And also rare clear taillights w/ the even more rare reflector US insert on the bumper. Some people did not due that but it was because you needed a red reflector due to no red reflector in the taillight by MINI standards.

Very nice and rare options.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
It was and add on, on the JCW door sill or with the Aero kit, yep you have the early JCW tuning kit, the one with the stock cooper S intake., Rare cloth stitch sport seats. And also rare clear taillights w/ the even more rare reflector US insert on the bumper. Some people did not due that but it was because you needed a red reflector due to no red reflector in the taillight by MINI standards.

Very nice and rare options.
Sweet! thanks for the info. I'm not a huge fan of the lights, and was going to sell them, but i didn't know they were so rare. And I'm a fan of the cloth seats. They're in good condition!
 
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 10:23 AM
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Yea, You are welcome, Rare MINI cars and parts are my thing. MINI JCW Guru here.

Very rare , the inserts in the bumper are NLA .

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ide-lamps.html





63216927585KT





If you want those JCW inserts





http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51710305557/

51710305557





OR

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...door-sill.html








Note the Illuminted ones are used on the R56+ modesl also, so they NLA the older JCW logo design and went with the newer JCW logo design. But the stick black on ones you can get both versions.
 
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