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Oct 17, 2018 | 07:57 AM

#19901

CooperSAZ

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From: Phoenix, AZ

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug1066

HAL got four new spark plugs and a new coil for cylinder #3.

#3 on the coil is a jerk. I popped off mine this past weekend to check out and its already turning at 38k miles again. First one lasted 87,551 miles...

Oct 17, 2018 | 09:48 AM

#19902

Doug1066

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CooperSAZ

#3 on the coil is a jerk. I popped off mine this past weekend to check out and its already turning at 38k miles again. First one lasted 87,551 miles...

Mine lasted 72,000 and change. I figured it was time for a new set of plugs too. I bought the car used and it still has the factory Beru plugs. Now, it has four new Bosch plugs. I will keep an eye on cylinder #3.

Oct 17, 2018 | 02:24 PM

#19903

TnickR57

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Originally Posted by J_'09s

I didnt do anything to my mini today, but tomorrow installing Koni yellow shocks/struts and NM engineering lowering springs. :D

Congrats on the upgrades. Can yall feel any gains through your butt dynos??

A few days ago, I put red MGP caliper covers on. Clearance was close, but didn't need spacers. Looks good on our Chili Red convertible.

Oct 18, 2018 | 05:32 PM

#19904

madcanvis

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From: New England

Dme jcw210

Installed the JCW 380 injectors a couple weeks ago to complete my R53 to JCW DIY (save for the ported head).
Today I had an appointment for my local Mini dealer to flash the DME with the JCW210 code! Glad I lucked out with the service rep and senior tech that were willing and capable to tie it all together.

Oct 19, 2018 | 08:09 AM

#19905

OJmini

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Im doing RMW power kit and tune, catback exhaust, all Oil gasket that causing oil leak! Yay to me!

Oct 19, 2018 | 12:14 PM

#19906

CooperSAZ

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From: Phoenix, AZ

Quote:

Originally Posted by madcanvis

Did you notice anything with the JCW 380s? Realistically, the next steps for me are to go this route with the injectors and then the re-flash. I dont want to get too crazy with reliability being the primary...

Oct 19, 2018 | 06:58 PM

#19907

madcanvis

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From: New England

Quote:

Originally Posted by CooperSAZ

I just sent you a PM but in short...
I too wanted mods that are truly “bolt-on” proven tested reliable and easily attained (eg OEM).
Def wish I put the 380s in sooner!

Oct 19, 2018 | 08:00 PM

#19908

vetsvette

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From: South Central Virginia

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Originally Posted by OJmini

Im doing RMW power kit and tune, catback exhaust, all Oil gasket that causing oil leak! Yay to me!

I'm jealous! You got a hat! I didn't get one when I ordered my coil overs.

Oct 19, 2018 | 11:11 PM

#19909

Shotgun_banjo

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Took out the R56 justa from a 5 month hibernation. Did not do anything on it just inserted the key and it run like a champ. It needs a good exterior cleaning though. R56 are getting rarely seen in the road now a lot of F series though. So the older the 2nd gens go the better.

Oct 28, 2018 | 03:22 PM

#19910

Doug1066

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Well...

A few days back, HAL got four new plugs and a new coil for cylinder #3. Today, he was washed, waxed, had trim restorer and tire fell applied and is ready to face the work week.

Oct 28, 2018 | 08:32 PM

#19911

Vincent.

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From: Los Angeles

Sweet! Which catback did you go with OJ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by OJmini

Im doing RMW power kit and tune, catback exhaust, all Oil gasket that causing oil leak! Yay to me!

Oct 28, 2018 | 09:36 PM

#19912

OJmini

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Quote:

Originally Posted by vetsvette

I'm jealous! You got a hat! I didn't get one when I ordered my coil overs.

i wanted the sticker tho

Oct 28, 2018 | 09:37 PM

#19913

OJmini

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincent.

Sweet! Which catback did you go with OJ?

its resonated miltek. Not to loud not too quite.

Oct 29, 2018 | 05:55 AM

#19914

djohnson34

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I put on my ALTA 15% pulley on Saturday. If your in Georgia I have a guy that can do it and reasonable.

Oct 29, 2018 | 06:30 AM

#19915

Bnourai

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From: TEXAS

Went for my oil change Sunday, my car is pretty low so they drove it over the flat lift the guy did the job and as he drove off the lift the front aero bumper caught something on the lift and tore up my front bumper off my car. All broken, they said they will order the part and make it right.

Oct 29, 2018 | 07:03 AM

#19916

djohnson34

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It's good when a business does right by there customer.

Oct 29, 2018 | 09:05 PM

#19917

Strubaj

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From: Paramus,Nj

Got my new wheels on !

Nov 1, 2018 | 09:53 AM

#19918

JABowders

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From: Dover, PA

Aero Side Skirts painted ... (black border) finally Whew!

Nov 5, 2018 | 08:31 AM

#19919

miniCPA

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Joined: Dec 2017

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From: York PA

Yesterday, I put on my new tags and went for the last drive of the season.

Nov 5, 2018 | 09:21 AM

#19920

edgy

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From: Colorado

Yesterday I put on my new tags and my winter rims/Pirelli snow tires so I can continue to drive all the way through winter!

Nov 5, 2018 | 12:38 PM

#19921

Mad Mini 19

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From: Wisconsin

Prepped for winter hibernation (oil change, fluids checked, washed/waxed, tires pumped-up).Going to be a long 4-5mo.MadMini

Nov 5, 2018 | 12:54 PM

#19922

I like mini clubman's

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I just bought mine so I haven't done anything to it yet! The dealer is still putting in a new timing chain as part of the purchase agreement. I did get my order of amsoil total, 0W40 classic. Funny my oil came in before my car LOL. I guess that shows what kind of owner I'll be. 😎

Nov 11, 2018 | 01:13 PM

#19923

DudskieG

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From: MS

Replaces all my runflat with regular tires - Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-season, thank you to Vetsvette for the coupon. Finally fixed my cigarette lighter issue and put a new battery to my remote key. Now need to get jack kit. Have a good day. Happy Veterans Day!!!

Last edited by DudskieG; Nov 11, 2018 at 01:44 PM.

Nov 11, 2018 | 05:41 PM

#19924

Shotgun_banjo

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Fixed my non-functioning key today by dissecting the key carefully and soldering a new rechargeable battery in place. $1.50 fix compared to the $350+programming labour that the dealer wants for a new key fob.

Nov 11, 2018 | 07:17 PM

#19925

CooperSAZ

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From: Phoenix, AZ

Today is the day my Cooper S was dropped off and I drove him home for the first time 14 years ago.

I ordered him out of San Antonio, TX and had him trucked to Phoenix. On Nov 11th 2004, he was dropped off. Time flies.

Backstory... back in the day, it was a 12-14 month wait in Phoenix for a Cooper S. Most other dealerships were charging $5000 - $10000 over MSRP with no wait times... San Antonio did not charge over MSRP and guaranteed me 12-13 weeks after I placed the order.