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1st GearNew members: make an initial post and introduce yourself as you shift from Neutral to First Gear. Current members: meet some of the new members.
Hi, I'm new to this brand as of last night. Pics to follow shortly as it was dark when I got it home.
I'm a long time hot rod, BMW, motorcycle collector/hobbyist. I can't wait to dig into this thing...178k miles, needs quite a bit of bodywork, it looks like a tree branch fell on it. A few rust holes that I need to tackle. It needs a new hood, but in the back it looks like a scratch in the paint went to full on body rot in a very isolated area. It's a very easy fix for me but I'm wondering if these cars use extra thin metal?
There are a TON of swirl marks in the glass...is this common?
Needs a muffler: Would I be able to install a muffler from an S model?
CEL is lit, I'm going to pull codes but I'm assuming it has original O2 sensors so I'll just install them from the get-go.
Thanks for maintaining what looks to be a great Site!
1. Nope, unless its the rear glass from the wiper.
2. Easier/cheaper to get an aftermarket exhaust that fits an R50, I have an R52 Cooper and a good performance exhaust makes it sound great.
3. Get a scanner, like the schwaben one we have, find out the code first. Then go from there
Hi, I'm new to this brand as of last night. Pics to follow shortly as it was dark when I got it home.
I'm a long time hot rod, BMW, motorcycle collector/hobbyist. I can't wait to dig into this thing...178k miles, needs quite a bit of bodywork, it looks like a tree branch fell on it. A few rust holes that I need to tackle. It needs a new hood, but in the back it looks like a scratch in the paint went to full on body rot in a very isolated area. It's a very easy fix for me but I'm wondering if these cars use extra thin metal?
There are a TON of swirl marks in the glass...is this common?
Needs a muffler: Would I be able to install a muffler from an S model?
CEL is lit, I'm going to pull codes but I'm assuming it has original O2 sensors so I'll just install them from the get-go.
Thanks for maintaining what looks to be a great Site!
5 speed base model. I just received my muffler, camshaft position sensor, and 2 O2 sensors. She should be purring this Saturday, I look forward to a quiet, more responsive drive.
Nice looking ride! I’ve toyed with the idea of red with a black roof, but have ended up ordering over time two blue MINI’s with white roofs. Hope you’re on the road soon!
Last edited by Llanrhaeadr_Cymru; Feb 13, 2020 at 03:30 PM.
5 speed base model. I just received my muffler, camshaft position sensor, and 2 O2 sensors. She should be purring this Saturday, I look forward to a quiet, more responsive drive.
