What? Thats not good for you if its tobacco.

 

I have to have my nicotine fix. I should actually rephrase it to "vaping" (i think that's what the "cool people" refer to it as).

 

Well thats different... No stink!

 

My Helix I/C was shipped and car wash!

 

went on a quick run during lunch and had a moment of absolute zen in the MINI.
It was a moment where my mind and the MINI's handling became one as a giant gopher attempted suicide directly in front of me. No idea how I missed him, but I did. I think Obi One's voice in my head just as the little bugger hurled himself in front of me made all the difference.
It went something like this...

 

Took the car to an exhaust shop and had them install my JCW exhaust I got from a member on here. Havent really driven with it much...as its been snowing and just wanted to get home. But pretty excited to get the catless dp reinstalled and finally button everything up.

 

This weekend I painted the calipers on my 2010 Chili Red HT (see attachment). The entire project took nearly 3 hours. I used two sets of Jack Stands so all four wheels can be removed at one time which is a good idea because the two-part epoxy paint started to harden a bit by the time I got to the last caliper. The G2 paint kit includes everything you need but, make certain you have pleanty of rags on hand and GoJo soap for cleanup! The end result is great and well worth the time and effort! Happy Motoring!

 

Had the timing chain tensioner replaced with the re-engineered but stock length tensioner. Did not have a death rattle yet but Im beginning to think the tensioner should be treated as a wear item and changed every 50K just for safety. The tensioner oil seal was starting to smoke. and now find out that the VANOS unit control solenoid seal is leaking as well. Wondering if this will be my first and last MINI/BMW, terrible engineering and parts quality. Also had the lower engine mount bushing inserts installed, big difference, little more rumble/buzz at idle transmitted through the dash and seat, but on the roll, worthwhile, horsepower much smoother putting down to the ground, power out of a turn hard with much less torque steer/wobble. All work performed at OxSpeed in Pasadena. Look Rick up if you are in the area, they do very good work.

 

I installed the Flexipod! I have a cool thing that lets me mount any variety of GPS or smartphone so long as it fits in that grip!

 

Finally put on the black tail light trim rings. One step closer to a chrome-free exterior!

 

DTH2CHROME/DTH2CHARM more pics when you're done please.

 

 

DTN2CHRM

Yes,

Those do look great on your White MCS !

I cant believe the difference these trim pieces make to the whole de- chromed look.



http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/51132296297KT/


Looks like you have the factory rear magnetic guards also. Very nice.


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/82110304813/ES194919/


Nice.

 

I put sticker bomb stuff on the beltline but didn't like it too much. I still have it on the hatch. I am messing around with ideas. This is 3M "beltline tape" with some red pinstripes. I kind of like it and think I'll do the whole side to see how it looks. It's cold here so a car wash is very overdue:/

 

Some quality garage time this morning to:

...convert to wheel studs from wheel bolts
...install my summer rims and tires (JCW Challenge wheels with 205/45-17 Continental DW)

Very pleased so far...I'd had the Blizzaks on since late November, so it was affirming to zip a couple of entrance ramps on the way to lunch today.

Just a quick photo...not that everyone hasn't seen JCW rims, but I thought I'd catalog a photo of JCW's with NM Alpha springs. And, you usually don't see JCW rims on Ice Blue MINIs.

 

Yeah....thanks to you guys!!! Purchased the front and rear trim pieces, the JCW grille and trim and the MINI OEM oil and filter from you.

 

You are welcome and I am glad I can help.

Your MINI is really getting the treatment. The scratch guard on the rear bumper really works with the other black pieces. Keep up the mods!

We need a shot of the front now with the new Black Line Trim Headlight surround with the grille.




http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2608661/

 

Well my MINI got a boo boo, now I have to pay $368 to get it fixed:-) so excited(sarcasm), and I received my helix intercooler today(now I'm excited).

 

i bought my first mini :-D

2004 Mini Cooper S
British Racing Green w/ matching roof
6 Speed
102,000 Miles
Sport/Cold weather packages.
Leather heated seats.
Heated mirrors
Heated windshield blades
Double Pan Sunroof
Xenon Headlights
Mini Rubber foot mats
5 spoke wheels. with pirelli snow tires
I think the only thing not added was the upgraded audio/navigation which I plan on doing myself anyways.

-B

 

Congratulations on your first MINI!

 

Today, I installed my Helix FMIC!

 

Sweet! The stock I/C is such a disgrace. Lol

 

The stock one is a disgrace even on a stock car. I went to the drag strip last year and ran .5 second slower in back to back runs if I didn't let it cool down. Haha

 

Changing her oil and putting a torque arm insert in!

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Just added the roof Racks. The Basket and wheel mount is next!