Dyno tested my '09 MCS this AM before starting engine mods. 164 whp. Need plugs and "walnuts" at 35,000 miles. Doing tune, Madness/Wagner FMIC, DDM 3" catback exhaust, air filter upgrade to stock intake for now (leaning towards Madness Ram Air) all next week.
Did springs, Konis, Poly motor bushings, Madness 22mm rear sway bar last week, done 2 hrs before Track Night! Fun!

 

Yes i did, it was really ez. I used some alcohol swabs to clean the chrome off and that was almost no effort. I just cut along the line, popped it open, wiped off the chrome, cleaned it up, and epoxied it back together. If i were to do it again id use a slower epoxy than the 5 min. I ended up getting a bit rushed at the end.

 

It is just the aero grill and a stock scoop that i plastidiped. I plan on getting a voltage scoop in the future but for the summer I need to save for track days

 

I have all of the stuff to do it I am just nervous I will cut in the wrong spot or something. What did you use to cut or split it open?

 

when you pop out the taillight out "theres 1 nut holding it in" you will see a line that goes around the edge of the lens. I cut it there w/ a small cutting wheel on my digrinder. There is plenty of space on the inside to be sloppy with your depth, not to worry sir.

 

Ok thanks! Ill look into it soon. Also think I might need to pickup a grinder or something since all I have is a drill.

 

When there is an excuse to buy more tool there is a smile on my face! When I run out of excuses I'll find a reason.

 

HAHA Always a good reason for more tools!

 

+1 You can never have enough

 

Not today, actually a couple of days ago...

This also counts as "my Mini", right?

 

Nice I have the Lego Mini also.

 

#NM #ECS



Looks good, how do you like the tone.

 

had same issue with my 2012, they replaced valve cover..

 

Awesome, glad they made it. Thanks for the order.

 

A couple days ago I installed the lower engine poly mount inserts.... man what a difference it made.. For the cost and install time of the poly inserts definitely a must. A little more NVH at idle but you get used to it quick.

 

K, so it was yesterday, and my mechanic did it (I ***HATE*** hydraulic fluid), but got a new clutch slave cylinder installed, and it's made of *METAL* not plastic! Just in time, too, as mine was starting to leak....


C ya,
Dutch

 

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'09 R56 was missing and backfiring a little, especially after Track Night at 95 degrees last week. 35,000 miles, I bought it last year w/ 28,000. Carbon cleaning at Madness Motorworks, Portland. Roberto sent me these before/after pix. Runs great!

I've ordered their Oil Catch can, anything else to prevent this?

 

Plasti dipped my mirror caps red

 

Oh man! I wonder what mine look like after 102k?

 

After almost a month in Colorado Springs my MINI Barnaby finally has returned to his home in Kansas 7.5 hours later. For all of you that had commented or helped me out with the overheating issue thanks.

I am so confused/happy. The BMW shop that I dropped my car off at when it overheated at said there is no way the engine block didn't warp or I didn't blow a head gasket but its a miracle. After lots of prayers my mini is fine and it only cost me 300 bucks WOW! After thinking back to the incident that actually cause the overheating I confirmed that I drove with the car overheating for over 2 hours. Compression test, test drive, and code running all showed the car to be fine! I drove it home today and IT IS BETTER THAN EVER! I got 34MPG on the way home all the way. Thats the most I have ever got since I owned it. Someone was looking out for me!

I also hit 130k as I was driving home. TODAY WAS A GOOD DAY!

 

Not today, but the last 2 days I put IE fixed camber plate, stagg shs shocks and struts and new lemforder shock mounts on the mini.

 

My R56 got the red warning light when my water pump started leaking. Hit almost 250 degrees. Luckily no warping or headgasket issues either.

 

Of course your mileage went up. Down hill all the way! LOL ;>)

 

Yeah, these minis are tough and really take a beating... But one question, did you drove with the water temperature needle all the way up???

I'm asking you because we all know that the needle is not really accurate after reaching operating temperature and by the time the car starts to overheat, the needle could very well sit still for a good while after starting to rise.

Cheers!