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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by XXLil MickXX
. . driving a 13' with lots of JCW bits. it's very nice. I DON"T WANT TO GIVE IT BACK!!!
I'm sure they'll be glad to arrange that for you. Just sign here, here, here and here to enjoy your new Mini!
 
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 08:43 AM
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Cracked 199422 on the way to work this morning :O

Replaced the Xenon ballast for the passenger side headlamp. On the way to 200k I've got a bunch of parts going in...

New tranny fluid
***** Joints
Control arm bushings
rotors
oil pan gasket
starter
o2 sensors...where does it end?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 09:27 AM
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installed new hub, YAY ABS LIGHT OFF!!

installed alta 17% pulley. What a pain in the *** if you dont have the special belt tool. The pulley puller worked great.

I went from .75 bar (10.8psi) to 1.12 bar (16.24psi) and man can i feel the difference!

Other mods include 1 step colder plugs, alta intake, and jcw catback.

-B

 
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 10:29 AM
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New mods

I added a TSW engine mount, 2 o2 sensors, m7 c wing, and transmission poly bushing! next week comes the ns1 cam and tpr1 head!!
 
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 12:52 PM
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Oh yes, for an oil change.. It was very nice but I think my 06 is quicker. maybe it's just louder... I felt like somebody important again.. haha..just playin

ohhh and it got washed for the first time in ages..kids are cramping my car time just a tad..
 
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 10:02 PM
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Modded my trunk badge on my 03 BRG Cooper S.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by RHcoopers
Modded my trunk badge on my 03 BRG Cooper S.
I was thinking about this mod. Thanks for the preview.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. T

I was thinking about this mod. Thanks for the preview.
Been there decided not to... It kinda screams AutoZone to me now. Decided on a full shave holes for the MINI badges and all.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DICKS GARAGE R53

Been there decided not to... It kinda screams AutoZone to me now. Decided on a full shave holes for the MINI badges and all.
Too cool for school eh?

We are driving euro cars. Sophistication comes first I guess.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 03:58 PM
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Well, I sprained my ankle on a early hike up in the mountains, right ankle. So, I put the Mini (stick shift) on cruise control through 35 miles of winding hairpin switch backs dropping 7,000 feet with 1,385 turns and no traffic. Probably should have set a lower speed,....
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 04:52 PM
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Uhhhh.......

Originally Posted by RockAZ
Well, I sprained my ankle on a early hike up in the mountains, right ankle. So, I put the Mini (stick shift) on cruise control through 35 miles of winding hairpin switch backs dropping 7,000 feet with 1,385 turns and no traffic. Probably should have set a lower speed,....
Lower speed?
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 05:26 PM
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Ordered some brake rotors (Zimmerman) to go with the pads (EBC Green) I ordered last week. After measuring the rotors, I decided they were getting too close to minimum (20.5).
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 06:02 PM
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How's the ankle ... And the MINI? Hah
 
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by DICKS GARAGE R53
Been there decided not to... It kinda screams AutoZone to me now.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by RHcoopers
How's the ankle ... And the MINI? Hah
Torn ligaments, constant hassle with the crutches and that damm Mini guillotine door! The Mini received significant tire wear on those run-flats coming down the mountains. Great road, one of the best in the country, IMHO....
 
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by RHcoopers
Modded my trunk badge on my 03 BRG Cooper S.
That looks GREAT!! I really like the use of the numbers.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 12:58 PM
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I just hate the way the S looks. It's a straight copy from the Corolla's S.

http://static.cargurus.com/images/si...pic-45763.jpeg
 
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ViperNL
I just hate the way the S looks. It's a straight copy from the Corolla's S.

http://static.cargurus.com/images/si...pic-45763.jpeg
Love the scion tC rims on that corolla haha
 
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 07:47 PM
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Broke the 54k mile barrier!
 
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ViperNL
I just hate the way the S looks. It's a straight copy from the Corolla's S.

http://static.cargurus.com/images/si...pic-45763.jpeg
Corrolla s logo has always been that way?
 
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Old Aug 2, 2013 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ViperNL
I just hate the way the S looks. It's a straight copy from the Corolla's S.

http://static.cargurus.com/images/si...pic-45763.jpeg
That just gripes me to no end to see that S on a Corolla. Maybe at one time it meant something, but for 2013, it means you paid $2K over the L model to get ground effects. It is the exact same drivetrain!
 
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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 01:22 PM
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saw some vinyl lettering in the autoparts store today and couldnt help myself

 
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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 01:50 PM
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Switched the bulbs on my fog lights back to the standard ones (had yellow) and replaced one of the clips since it was broken by somebody...
 
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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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First wash (bird poop) and put a sticker on the hatch window...
 
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Old Aug 3, 2013 | 04:42 PM
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Got my downpipe put on today... and the best part... I didnt have to deal with the demon v band clamp. Good day today.
 
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