There was no nay-saying. I was just asking if slvrsoho has ever used solid end links before.

In my personal experience, they transmit a lot of noise. I'm talking about clunking and rattling sounds... Even when installed correctly. Perhaps these are some exceptionally quiet end links, or maybe in this application they don't transfer a lot of noise.

 

Changed brake fluid, oil change, tire rotation, and added the Forge hot side pipe.

I'm all set till I do my beltline and coolant flush next:-).

 

Hey guys, I'm a first-time MC owner and I'm absolutely in love with my R60.
I installed MINI crossbars and a Yakima Load Warrior roof basket. I ordered a PIAA fog lamp kit to mount onto the basket but I'm afraid that it might affect any warranties. I just purchased my R60 about a couple months ago. Good idea? Bad? Suggestions?

 

Put the Piaa's on a grille mount, and hide some Rigid Dually D2's on the basket. Let the blinding begin.

 

Added a seat belt holder on both sides. Got tired of the ones they sell at the Mini parts places that break and found these.

 

I asked my MA about the MINI seat belt holder, and she said not to waist my time with them because they were terrible quality. Please let us know how these hold up. Where did you purchase them?

 

This is my 1st MINI and it took me almost 2 weeks to install the following parts. I was afraid to mess something up, not because I wasn't mechanically competent, but it's a new car. Black HL/TL ring, CF door handles & gas cap, front plate (1st mod done a while ago). All done in less than 20 minutes. Car was tomorrow before black belt line goes on. I will also remove the red front decal. Here are some pics, my 2 year old Alaskan Malamute was all in the mix, he was excited about the new parts.

Are the 3M tape good or am I going to look back at my car and see missing pieces?

 

Lookin' good, Inkw8ll.

 

Thank you, my list of mods are growing. It's a problem

 

They are durable molded plastic and should hold up well. I had the other ones on my R56 and they were terrible. Now that I have a R55, decided on going outside of the box. These are from a 2008 Chevy Cobalt and I ordered them new from the dealer ($13 for the driver and $16 for the passenger). Just needed to drill one whole. Can give order numbers if needed.

 

I put an Nvidia catback exhaust on and now have a JCW exhaust for an R53 in my garage....

 

Swapped stock outside mirrors for European ones tonight. Looking forward to seeing them in action tomorrow.

 

could you send me the order numbers as well? do they squeak or ratle? can you show me the mod/hole you drilled? thanks in advance.

 

Yes! I've been looking something similar. They look right at home in the Mini.

 

Even though this is not a MINI product, style wise, it goes well with the seat height adjustment handle.

 

Gave him his first bath, despite rain earlier and predicted for later. I just couldn't look at the oak tree pollen anymore!

 

Ughh, I hate oak tree pollen. Seeing that crap on my car I get annoyed haha.

 

Took it back to the dealer to have the catalytic converter replaced (that's it way at the back, back towards the camera, face to the wall in shame).

 

Great pic

 

Please post those numbers! They look great!

You might even want to post a little DIY in the appropriate section. Good work!

 

Thanks. The iPhone with Camera+ app is fun.

That's my SA making the long walk back down the line, a bit reminiscent of other 'doctors' slowly walking down a hallway towards me with bad news.

 

+1 for Camera+.

 

Not today, but yesterday, I picked up my MINI from the body shop. Good things can come out of a fender bender!

 

Will do, but I need a day (it's the wife's car and will be able to take some pics tomorrow morning). Maybe I should start a new thread with the info?

 

In this forum would be nice!