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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 05:59 PM
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I think if it were me, knowing all this, I would just push them to total it.
Tis the best that could happen... It will never be the same.

I would also see what I could do about the whole steering failure issue.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 06:06 PM
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Rotated my tires.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 06:07 PM
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Changed the spark plugs and peeled off the white plastidip today.

Since the spark plug change, my car has been running so much smoother

Wheels are back to their original paint job. I had no problems peeling the dip, easiest thing ever to be honest

 
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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 06:09 PM
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I actually really liked the white.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by DICKS GARAGE R53
I actually really liked the white.
I did too, but I had an unfortunate encounter with a curb and it peeled a part of it off and the rest lifted on that specific area. I thought about respraying it, but in the end just decided to peel them so I can have them powder coated soon ... or sell for a new set of white wheels
 
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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 09:24 PM
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I finally took the time to get the headlights adjusted perfectly.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 09:49 PM
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I installed my AEM Intake(Thanks to Lowsid3r) and changed out plugs.
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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 10:13 PM
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Where's the AEM turbo heat shield?
 
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Old Dec 17, 2013 | 10:16 PM
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It's in the mail...
 
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 12:08 AM
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I've had an AEM CAI sitting in my storage building for three weeks now. Finally taking the Mini in on the 27th for new Cam chain cassette. Once I get that done I can install the intake, exhaust, and OCC. Feel like a kid waiting for Christmas.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 12:22 AM
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I've had an AEM CAI sitting in my storage building for three weeks now. Finally taking the Mini in on the 27th for new Cam chain cassette. Once I get that done I can install the intake, exhaust, and OCC. Feel like a kid waiting for Christmas.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 01:00 AM
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LMAO!
 
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 05:55 AM
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So i got news today regarding my MINI, shop thinks its totaled. All engine mounts was broken, engine cradle was bent, all sensors were cracked, tranny is partially bent and the engine hasnt event been looked at yet. So they say they at 17k$ repair cost so far
Let it be known that "flippy floppy" steering and driving in underwear leads to steering failure, the finding of in-movable objects, failure to apply brakes, and the eventual totaling of your beloved car. Let the public be aware.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by VittorioS
I think if it were me, knowing all this, I would just push them to total it.
I totally agree (no pun intended). Mine had over 17k damage too and then they found that the frame was bent. They fixed it anyway (straightened the frame and welded in a new frame rail). The body shop guy said he could "fix anything given enough money" but not so.

The car was never the same afterwards.

You are never really made whole by the insurance company.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 09:05 AM
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Officially put the mini up for sale

If you mention this post if you buy it, I'll knock 100$ off the final price

http://www.ebay.com/itm/191007237751...84.m1555.l2649
 
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 06:02 PM
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Alfie got new shoes! Ordered a set of wheels and Blizzak run-flats from Tire Rack (excellent service, I might add) - they came in yesterday. Ran around town in our 30 degree temps - felt good. BTW, the weather channel says it'll be in the 60s by Sunday. Figures . . .
 
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by linak
Alfie got new shoes! Ordered a set of wheels and Blizzak run-flats from Tire Rack (excellent service, I might add) - they came in yesterday. Ran around town in our 30 degree temps - felt good. BTW, the weather channel says it'll be in the 60s by Sunday. Figures . . .
Ooh, what kind did you get linak?

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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 06:56 PM
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Ordered a set of Cravenspeed nGauges (boost and water temp).
 
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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Ooh, what kind did you get linak?

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I got Sparco Assetto Gara wheels (looked like they would be easy to clean up around) and Blizzaks LM-60 RFTs. The feeling was good - just a little softer than our summer Dunlops and handled beautifully in the sleet and rain we had last night. Next week we'll be back in the 30s so we'll be giving them a workout soon enough.


How's California weather treating your JCW?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 07:55 PM
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CF wrapped my door handles. Came out alright. Not perfect but it does the job. That was the was the last visible chrome other than inside of the headlights. Waiting for my JCW spoiler to arrive so I will have a project on Christmas Day. Still under warranty so I can't do much more. Or can I? Haha. "Evil laugh"
 
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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Santa came a little early.
I must have been better than I thought I was this year.

NM Engineering 17x7.5.

Didn't actually do anything to the car... but hope to have these installed w/photos by the weekend.



 
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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by DICKS GARAGE R53
Looking at your daytime pic in the other thread, and the brightness you show here, I might want to pic a couple of these up! Looks like they are only mounted in a 7/8" hole correct? Can you PM me a link?
Heeheeheeheeheeheeheehee!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BIFTY26/ref=pe_385040_30332200_pe_309540_26725410_item http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BIFTY26/ref=pe_385040_30332200_pe_309540_26725410_item

They also have red and yellow if you surf their site. Other companies have blue as well.
Jtech-Yellow-Reverse-Daytime-Running+9w Jtech-Yellow-Reverse-Daytime-Running+9w
Jtech-Red-Eagle-Reverse-Daytime-Running+9w Jtech-Red-Eagle-Reverse-Daytime-Running+9w

They mount in a 3/8" hole (I made mine 1/2" to get a little wiggle room on mounting).

Have fun. I may get some for the front to use as driving lights, and mount them in the lower grille....

C ya,
Dutch
 
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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 02:13 PM
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Love those wheels! Congrats!

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Old Dec 19, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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replaced my 15" silver rotator spokes with a set of these 16" black awesomesor https://twitter.com/ReallyHarley/sta...863745/photo/1 if pic dont work. :3

Side note: anyone want to buy a set of 15" silver rotator spokes in damn decent shape?
 
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 12:30 PM
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Was a couple days ago but I swapped the MINI wheel center caps for the JCW ones.

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