Hey there,

New (but used) Mini Cooper owner, just picked up a JCW R53 a couple weeks ago. Having a bit of issues with it, so might be posting in the troubleshooting forums a bit!

If anyone has checked out the new DriveTribe site, I started a Mini Cooper tribe there after not seeing any, it's grown pretty big! Please check it out!

 

I'm in the city too. Where's that picture?

 

Lincoln Park!

 

Congrats and Welcome

You have a nice Italian Job look there with the aero kit and black mirrors

 

Welcome to NAM! If you need anything or have any questions about your issues please do not hesitate to shoot me a PM.

 

Thanks for the warm welcome! Appreciate it!

 

Welcome to the forum!

 

Hello and welcome, nice clean R53 JCW. Like that it has the rally lights and the aero kit. Nice find.

 

Thanks! Wish I could get the rally lights working. Didn't realize till a poster above pointed it out it totally looks like the Italian Job Minis. Probably subconscious in my desire to buy it!

 

They come on with a switch button near the knee pad. They come on with the high beams.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...em-switch.html

 

Oh yeah, I'm aware. I'm having trouble getting them to work though - I made a post here while I troubleshoot the issue: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...t-working.html

 

Sooner than later (likely sooner) you're gonna need a source to buy replacement parts as well as performance accessories. We've been focusing on MINI since 2003 and here's some links to the categories on our site just for your model:

 

Congrats and welcome to a fellow Chicagoan! Started my racing career there.

Mini Mania has been working on street and race Minis since 1974 (I actually started in 1971), so please feel free to ask any and all questions! In the meantime, please viist our website for service & maintenance recommendations, and sign up for member discounts. This month, NAM members like you get 12% off!

How many miles on yours? Please post some pix when you get the chance. BTW, ever get to Twin Anchors on Sedgwick Street for their ribs?

Drive Hard. Drive Safe. Keep Grinning.