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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 06:29 PM
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Installed an Alta I/C

I installed an Alta IC and love what it does, I could immediately tell a difference, and can't wait to install the water spray kit. Has anyone put the spray on their r53 yet?
 
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 11:08 PM
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I installed an Alta IC and love what it does, I could immediately tell a difference, and can't wait to install the water spray kit. Has anyone put the spray on their r53 yet?
I just went for it, and installed the methanol/water spray kit, I'll let you guys know how it does
 
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 11:18 PM
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Thought I might as well ask on this thread too, has anyone done hardwood in the back of their mini? Removing the rear seats and replacing the carpet with wood flooring/paneling?
 
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 06:27 AM
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id love to see it!

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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 10:07 AM
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I've been debating it. I am currently in the process of designing a RSD and have been considering this, my only problem is I was looking for weight savings, and my current scheme is black and silver on the inside...
 
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by soccerbummer1104
I've been debating it. I am currently in the process of designing a RSD and have been considering this, my only problem is I was looking for weight savings, and my current scheme is black and silver on the inside...
I was going to go for weight savings but she'll run 140 with 4 people in there, so I'm not too worried about adding weight, especially with the build plan I have in mind
 
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Jake02mcs
Thought I might as well ask on this thread too, has anyone done hardwood in the back of their mini? Removing the rear seats and replacing the carpet with wood flooring/paneling?
I totally like that.But I occasionally need to carry another person up front and 2 above the knee amputees, I mean.. 2 rear passengers in my car so I would have to make it swap-able.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeGravelle

I totally like that.But I occasionally need to carry another person up front and 2 above the knee amputees, I mean.. 2 rear passengers in my car so I would have to make it swap-able.
Hahahahahahaha, I see. I'm in college and don't wanna be a drunk taxi, so it'll be nice. I'm planning on doing it flat from the carpet to just before the seats and hinging it to another price, so it'll be a little compartment space, great for......... Groceries. Definitely not booze....
 
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Jake02mcs
I installed an Alta IC and love what it does, I could immediately tell a difference, and can't wait to install the water spray kit. Has anyone put the spray on their r53 yet?
what kind of difference could you immediately tell?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Jake02mcs
Hahahahahahaha, I see. I'm in college and don't wanna be a drunk taxi, so it'll be nice. I'm planning on doing it flat from the carpet to just before the seats and hinging it to another price, so it'll be a little compartment space, great for......... Groceries. Definitely not booze....
Please document it. I'd like to do the same thing. I was going to get a MKIV golf and do a wood floor install but now I own a MINI
 
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by PrplPplEtr
what kind of difference could you immediately tell?
The engine ran cooler, and especially with the spray kit. Also, it felt more torquey, and a lot more top end, now idk if that's because I am hoping it's giving me more power, so maybe it's wishful thinking. But either way it at least LOOKS better than stock
 
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by JoeGravelle

Please document it. I'd like to do the same thing. I was going to get a MKIV golf and do a wood floor install but now I own a MINI
Definitely, I'm trying to figure out a template first
 
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 09:28 AM
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i have the intake as well, first thing i noticed was the sound, which is awsome, but the responsiveness definently improved, im sure the nice clean filter gave a bit mroe power too
 
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