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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 03:54 AM
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New Member - R53 Cooper S

Hello all,

I've been lurking around this forum for days as a guest and thought I'd finally register and introduce myself!

No doubt - I'll bug you all with future questions/ share my experiences.

I'm the proud owner of a UK 2004 Mini Cooper S in Black with:
JCW steering wheel upgrade
JCW alloys
Factory Nav
H/K amplifier
Rear 6 Disc CD changer
Xenon lights & racing spotlights
Panoramic sunroof



In the near future, I'm looking to install an Intravee + Alpine iPod interface, OEM Bluetooth (with Nav integration) and the OEM aux input.

There are already some great threads on all of these things
My intentions will be to keep this beauty looking as OEM as I possibly can!
 
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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by JCR53S
Hello all, I've been lurking around this forum for days as a guest and thought I'd finally register and introduce myself! No doubt - I'll bug you all with future questions/ share my experiences. I'm the proud owner of a UK 2004 Mini Cooper S in Black with: JCW steering wheel upgrade JCW alloys Factory Nav H/K amplifier Rear 6 Disc CD changer Xenon lights & racing spotlights Panoramic sunroof These are not scratches on the side - just reflections of the parking lines! In the near future, I'm looking to install an Intravee + Alpine iPod interface, OEM Bluetooth (with Nav integration) and the OEM aux input. There are already some great threads on all of these things My intentions will be to keep this beauty looking as OEM as I possibly can!
Fantastic. Cheers on your Mini. I hope you have many safe, fun and happy motoring miles in it. Welcome to the club.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 04:50 AM
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Long live the R53's!

Welcome aboard, and happy motoring!
 
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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 07:45 AM
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Welcome to NAM! Looks super clean and loving those chrome mirror caps. They really go well with the wheels and chrome accents.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2016 | 11:29 AM
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Those aren't JCW wheels are they? Look like cabrio wheels.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2016 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by sevin
Those aren't JCW wheels are they? Look like cabrio wheels.
looks like the 18" r95s
 
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Old Apr 16, 2016 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by bavmotors
looks like the 18" r95sThose aren't JCW wheels are they? Look like cabrio wheels.
Yes ... 18x7 R95 JCW Spider-spoke

 
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Old Apr 16, 2016 | 03:21 PM
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Oh, I thought that was a cabrio wheel.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2016 | 08:10 PM
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Welcome! Just picked up a 2004 Cooper S but I like your chrome mirrors and rally lights! Please check out the cool articles on this model and let us know if we can help with upgrades or repairs in any way. How many miles on yours?




http://new.minimania.com/Search_Results/R53/default
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Old Apr 16, 2016 | 08:14 PM
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Welcome! Great looking car!
 
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Old Apr 16, 2016 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MINIAC
Yes ... 18x7 R95 JCW Spider-spoke

Those are the ones, yeah!
 
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Old Apr 16, 2016 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Mini Mania
Welcome! Just picked up a 2004 Cooper S but I like your chrome mirrors and rally lights! Please check out the cool articles on this model and let us know if we can help with upgrades or repairs in any way. How many miles on yours?




http://new.minimania.com/Search_Results/R53/default
12% OFF. Excludes Sales items and Special Orders Parts
Promo Code: CelebrateApril

Thanks! Got mine in really great condition at 24k miles. Yours is a real beauty!
 

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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by JCR53S
Those are the ones, yeah!
Yea, the R95's are rare. Dont see them too often.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 09:11 AM
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Another R53 yay!!!

Nice lookin Mini ya got there. Welcome!!!

cya around!
 
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JCR53S
Thanks! Got mine in really great condition at 24k miles. Yours is a real beauty!
Thanks JR, 79,000 on mine but well-maintained. Wish I could have gotten 24! I checked a whole list of possible mechanical issues. Only real issue was annoying rattle in the back. It naturally turned out to be the latch mechanism and for the time being fixed with a little strip of racer tape around the latch. I'll adjust later. Runs smooth as can be. Sprint Booster is next addition.
 
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