Here she is, 2006 R53 S with Aero Kit
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Here she is, 2006 R53 S with Aero Kit
So, finally got my new (to me) ride today. Near-mint 2006 Cooper S with the aero kit, LSD and 72k well cared for miles on the clock. Last owner had her for 6 years and only put 7k miles on her. It has a 17% reduction with JCW belt, CAI, one ball mod, custom center arm rest, viper alarm, and few other goodies. Everything checks out mechanically. I plan on upgrading/refreshing the suspension, new wheels, cat-back (looking at Invidia), strut bar, and then maybe some injectors and a tune. I just love the thrill of driving her, and the license plate is growing on me This is without a wash-- still looks pretty good.
Last edited by jkluesner; 01-15-2019 at 08:31 AM. Reason: update
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Welcome and a super clean R53. that thing looks soo new.
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Thats great! Based off the Nav, webspokes, autodim, and the aero kit, someone put some money into it back in the day
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Miles usually, but since this has been sitting that long and might have some cracking on the points where it was bent around curves i would change it.
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That's a really nice MINI, and an aero kit and LSD to boot!
i would probably go ahead and change the belt since it's not expensive and can do some damage if it breaks. Also, check with WMW or ECS for the correct belt size as I think a JCW belt is too big for a 17% pulley. I think it's even too big for a 15% pulley. How much of the spring tab showing on the belt tensioner? Another thing is the belt is supposed to wear faster with a 17% because the diameter is a lot smaller so you'll need to keep your eye on it a little more.
With the correct sized belt, you might find your MINI has more power than you thought.
i would probably go ahead and change the belt since it's not expensive and can do some damage if it breaks. Also, check with WMW or ECS for the correct belt size as I think a JCW belt is too big for a 17% pulley. I think it's even too big for a 15% pulley. How much of the spring tab showing on the belt tensioner? Another thing is the belt is supposed to wear faster with a 17% because the diameter is a lot smaller so you'll need to keep your eye on it a little more.
With the correct sized belt, you might find your MINI has more power than you thought.
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That's a really nice MINI, and an aero kit and LSD to boot!
i would probably go ahead and change the belt since it's not expensive and can do some damage if it breaks. Also, check with WMW or ECS for the correct belt size as I think a JCW belt is too big for a 17% pulley. I think it's even too big for a 15% pulley. How much of the spring tab showing on the belt tensioner? Another thing is the belt is supposed to wear faster with a 17% because the diameter is a lot smaller so you'll need to keep your eye on it a little more.
With the correct sized belt, you might find your MINI has more power than you thought.
i would probably go ahead and change the belt since it's not expensive and can do some damage if it breaks. Also, check with WMW or ECS for the correct belt size as I think a JCW belt is too big for a 17% pulley. I think it's even too big for a 15% pulley. How much of the spring tab showing on the belt tensioner? Another thing is the belt is supposed to wear faster with a 17% because the diameter is a lot smaller so you'll need to keep your eye on it a little more.
With the correct sized belt, you might find your MINI has more power than you thought.
Great advice! How do I measure the spring tab? I have seen/read conflicting information about being able to see a hole a the top...
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Change the belt! It is not expensive and could cost you, if it flys apart!
Just so you know, the 06 MCS is arguably the best model made!
You have important options, that makes you car special and unique!
The chrono gauges are great, but I am not big on the navigation instead of the gauge package.
I am a gauge kinda guy!
Just so you know, the 06 MCS is arguably the best model made!
You have important options, that makes you car special and unique!
The chrono gauges are great, but I am not big on the navigation instead of the gauge package.
I am a gauge kinda guy!
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I wondered what the tab was showing because you said the car came with a JCW belt and a 17% pulley. The JCW pulley is a little less than 11%, that's why I think the belt is too long and might be slipping causing a loss of boost
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Change the belt! It is not expensive and could cost you, if it flys apart!
Just so you know, the 06 MCS is arguably the best model made!
You have important options, that makes you car special and unique!
The chrono gauges are great, but I am not big on the navigation instead of the gauge package.
I am a gauge kinda guy!
Just so you know, the 06 MCS is arguably the best model made!
You have important options, that makes you car special and unique!
The chrono gauges are great, but I am not big on the navigation instead of the gauge package.
I am a gauge kinda guy!
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The conflicting information is probably because the tab is not specifically a gauge to determine belt tension. From what I've read, one hole showing is generally ideal and half to none is usually an indicator the belt has stretched, or is the wrong size. More than 1.5 holes and the belt is probably too small.
I wondered what the tab was showing because you said the car came with a JCW belt and a 17% pulley. The JCW pulley is a little less than 11%, that's why I think the belt is too long and might be slipping causing a loss of boost
I wondered what the tab was showing because you said the car came with a JCW belt and a 17% pulley. The JCW pulley is a little less than 11%, that's why I think the belt is too long and might be slipping causing a loss of boost
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Good suggestion on the firmware-- I still have to hit the button every time. Is this a dealer update?
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You talking about the V32 update? Sat nav disc went nla, but i think some guys have the file still or burned the disc.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ini-s-gps.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-voice-11.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ini-s-gps.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-voice-11.html
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Yep, updating to v32 will eliminate having to accept the warning. It also has a 3D map mode and updates some other things I don't remember. If you're lucky the dealer or one of the techs will still have a disc laying around and will update the firmware for free since you just pop it into the NAV unit under the seat and let it do its thing for a few minutes. If you can't find a disc, or a dealer who still has one, hopefully one of the links ECS posted will help.
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