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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by MikewithaMini
I'd be interested to know if you can tell or difference in the IP coils. I know you will after the blast. I'm up on Tuesday. Coils sound interesting. Where did you get yours?
I got mine used actually. Here on NAM. I installed these the same time I did the blasting, so not the best reference in terms of butt dyno bump. But of course after doing the blasting and the coils the car has a lot more pep.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 02:50 PM
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Took advantage of the day off and did a full detail - clay. sealer. glaze and wax.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 07:46 PM
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Sounds like Polizzi also blasted in the intake valve...

Originally Posted by Grizld700
Walnut Shell blasted in the intake valves and installed IP Coils. Knees are sore, shoulders are sore, and back is sore. Well worth it.
Sent from my phone using NAMotoring, which is why I've probably mistyped something.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 09:09 PM
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Not a whole lot today. My '10 Justa got cleaned inside and out and I finally got around to installing my clutch stop. A solid mod for $10 if I do say so myself!
 
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Old Sep 2, 2014 | 11:01 AM
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Gave my MCS and the wife's CMS a bath. MCS is anxiously awaiting delivery of its DOS Intake...👍

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Old Sep 2, 2014 | 11:07 AM
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I loaded up two empty LP gas fuel tanks and took the long way to the store to exchange them, (the two fit nicely in the back without rolling around) turned on the AC for a minute and remembered I needed to remove and order new Cabin carbon/filters for my MINI Trifecta.

Motor on!
 
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Old Sep 2, 2014 | 11:18 AM
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Took the Blue Meanie out for our first autocross in Darlington, SC. Awesome time and the MINI did really well! Son got 4th and I got 6th out of 12 on the "newby-stock" category and joined the SCCA. Great fun! We were the only newbies with a MINI! We're hooked!!
 
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Old Sep 2, 2014 | 02:32 PM
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I took mine to the shop for a valve cleaning.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2014 | 05:31 PM
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made me a sticker...

 
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Old Sep 2, 2014 | 07:26 PM
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DOS Intake

Received and Installed

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Thanks UncDeo...
 
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 06:00 AM
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Bath, and scheduling an appointment with the leather reconditioning guy... 8 years and it's about time!
 
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Old Sep 5, 2014 | 09:03 AM
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well, Finished the Auto-Sport, Mini Alpine upgrade AND the Integral Audio Subwoofer Kit installs...Very pleased with the outcome, I do wish the Alpine had more volume to it, it just gets loud but not LOUD lmao!
I wanted to take a minute to thank Kevin Bennett at Integral, he put up with my q's and helped with whatever he could and was always just a email away! Many thanks!Aside from the nice sound, It all looks factory!
Now the pic goodness!







 
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Old Sep 5, 2014 | 10:52 AM
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Had to put back on the chrome S scuttles after the passenger side one decided to commit suicide and jump off my car while it was moving Maybe now, I'll get the JCW ones instead of ordering another set of the black aero's. Also have to replace the black led side marker lights
 
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Old Sep 5, 2014 | 11:46 AM
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Set of 4 Conti Extreme Contact DWE.....
 
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Porter M Corn
Set of 4 Conti Extreme Contact DWE.....
Never heard of the DWE - do you mean the DW or the DWS?
 
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 05:37 AM
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must be dws, since the w is above the s :P
 
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 10:32 AM
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Continued to subdue or eliminate the shiney parts. Painted gas cap black and put tinted Laminx on the door sills and schuttle lights. Still need to do the four door handles. Added two LED lights wired to the one stock back up light. Tried to post pictures but couldn't.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 01:04 PM
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Installed my chrome line interior kit today. The tach was quite the PITA, but everything went well.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 03:00 PM
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Finally snagged some different wheels,
 
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 05:04 PM
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I just receiveda much awaited package, from JMTC! The E45R is sitting on the coffee table, next to the Gen 3 manifold, R34X exhaust and a few other assorted goodies! Still waiting on 3" DP… Lots to do, in the very near future!
 
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 06:52 PM
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Installed this today.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2014 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by RAYGUNZAP
I just receiveda much awaited package, from JMTC! The E45R is sitting on the coffee table, next to the Gen 3 manifold, R34X exhaust and a few other assorted goodies! Still waiting on 3" DP… Lots to do, in the very near future!
Excellent, sounds like a nice set up!

let us know your thoughts on the R34X! I have it on my mini and the sound is awesome but it is loooouuud.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 08:46 PM
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I decided to try babysarah's 5-point turn parking job just to see if I can do it.

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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by KilmerPT
I decided to try babysarah's 5-point turn parking job just to see if I can do it.

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Maybe there should be a "Post your garage shots!" thread. See just how small some fit in, or how well the Countryman can do it etc.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by KilmerPT
I decided to try babysarah's 5-point turn parking job just to see if I can do it.

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Nice job, KilmerPT.
 
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