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Old Jun 27, 2018 | 02:08 PM
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Hi from South Central Wisconsin

We've had our 2012 Chili Red R56 S for 2 weeks now. I really like it. I've wanted a Mini (MINI) for as long as I can remember. I lurked in NAM in 2007-'08, but nothing came of it. It took totaling our Ford Focus that finally made me pull the MINI purchase trigger.
We also have a 2012 Skyactiv Mazda 3 , and a 1990 Miata that only comes out in the Summer.
We have an Old English Sheepdog, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and a six month old Australian shepherd. They are NOT riding in the MINI! I used to haul two Old English around in my Fiero years ago. But, no dogs in the MINI.
I'm now buying special tools to be able to work on it. It's a bit different than working on a Miata.
Being born in the 1940's, I guess I can't join the "Born in the 1950's or 1960's Club", huh?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2018 | 08:49 PM
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Hi and welcome to NAM!I am a 1950 old fart, with several Mini Coopers!
 
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Old Jun 28, 2018 | 05:14 AM
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Old Jun 28, 2018 | 05:16 AM
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Welcome to NAM, nice looking MINI.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2018 | 05:10 PM
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Welcome and Congrats Big step from a Miata but so much fun.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2018 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by sheeperz
We've had our 2012 Chili Red R56 S for 2 weeks now. I really like it. I've wanted a Mini (MINI) for as long as I can remember. I lurked in NAM in 2007-'08, but nothing came of it. It took totaling our Ford Focus that finally made me pull the MINI purchase trigger.
We also have a 2012 Skyactiv Mazda 3 , and a 1990 Miata that only comes out in the Summer.
We have an Old English Sheepdog, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and a six month old Australian shepherd. They are NOT riding in the MINI! I used to haul two Old English around in my Fiero years ago. But, no dogs in the MINI.
I'm now buying special tools to be able to work on it. It's a bit different than working on a Miata.
Being born in the 1940's, I guess I can't join the "Born in the 1950's or 1960's Club", huh?
Wow looks great. I just bought a 2011 R56 Chili Red as well and working on it now. Looks great red and black.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2018 | 04:57 PM
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What's ur wheel tire combo? Wheel Size? Offset? Tire size? I'm assuming its stock suspension as well?
 
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Old Jun 29, 2018 | 05:20 PM
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As far as I know, it's all stock. The tires are 205/45-17's. According to the Monroney, the wheels are "17"x 7.0" conical spoke alloy wheels". They are part of the "ZSP" Sport PKG. Then the wheels are called "(2RV)" Black Alloy Wheels.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2018 | 06:06 PM
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Perfect I went with 17x7.5 and 205 45 17 as well. Lowering 1inch hope it doesn't rub ha
 
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Old Jul 5, 2018 | 08:39 AM
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Welcome!

Great looking car... (the fastest color)

Motor On!
 
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