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General MINI TalkShared experiences, motoring minutes, and other general MINI-related discussion that applies to all MINIs, regardless of model, year or trim.
Here's an update on my 13' r58 jcw build.. it's REALLY coming along , I've JUST ordered a knock off coolerworx shifter. I call it a coolerfaux ! Aaaaand I ordered the cover plate off etsy for it too.
Here's an update on my 13' r58 jcw build.. it's REALLY coming along , I've JUST ordered a knock off coolerworx shifter. I call it a coolerfaux ! Aaaaand I ordered the cover plate off etsy for it too.
Your plugs look good (even firing all around) but clearly have wear on them. I should probably do the plugs on my JCW give the track miles on them. Coils should be good, though, not many miles on them
Your plugs look good (even firing all around) but clearly have wear on them. I should probably do the plugs on my JCW give the track miles on them. Coils should be good, though, not many miles on them
Whoops, I meant to add that in...
Plugs had ~30k miles, and 'unknown' miles on the coils. The coils looked to be original, so roughly 90k miles.
Not surprised by the ~30k on the plugs and wanting to replace them. That’s about how far I go with the plugs on my MINIs. Changing the plugs aways seems to improve how the engine runs.
Not surprised by the ~30k on the plugs and wanting to replace them. That’s about how far I go with the plugs on my MINIs. Changing the plugs aways seems to improve how the engine runs.
On my Clubman, I would go 20k miles, which ended up basically every spring. Became part of my Spring fresh-up routine. Realized last month that I was creeping up on 30k miles this Spring with the F60, so decided to change them out. I actually wasn't expecting to notice as much of a difference as I did. The Pig definitely runs smoother with the new coils and plugs. Hopefully my fuel mileage shows a benefit, too.
Finally got off my butt and test fitted a rear spoiler to my R58. Luckily I found another OEM rear spoiler on eBay so I didn't have to drill into mine. Had to order some epoxy to finish the project. Disconnected the power so it won't raise up, hopefully I won't get the annoying chime in the cabin. If I do I guess I'll have to code it the fixed wing option.
Just in time for the upcoming predicted rains and 80 deg weather here in the North East, I have changed out the snow tires on Morris to the new wheels and summer tires:
New wheels and summer tires on Morris
Morris came with Goodyear All Season runflat tires that I have to admit are surprisingly good. MINI/BMW and Goodyear have done a really well at integrating the RFTs to the car. First experience with them was a drive in a snow storm to go skiing. Ride is as good as with the non-runflat tires on our older Coopers, maybe better. They performed well in the snow, except for under braking. Since our purchase of Morris in January I have become quite impressed with it. Very MINI-like in the way it drives and handles, with the added bonus of space which, at times, is nice to have.
My Mini got a bath and interior detail. After the bath, I applied a coat of Collinite No. 915, then scrubbed the seats and applied some Meguiars interior detailer on the interior.
Purchased a new toy this last Saturday and have been going over all the mods and extras that came with it.
Did go out and took a pic before the rain hit.
Purchased a new toy this last Saturday and have been going over all the mods and extras that came with it.
Did go out and took a pic before the rain hit.
Looks like it was modded well!
Those wheels look cool. Nice take on the classic Minilite wheel. Do you know what brand / model and size they are?
Ditto on those wheels!
Super cool looking indeed...Even in seven spokes.
I'm assuming that's 44,000 Yen +tx = $285.00 USD /per wheel?
Not too bad compared to the other newer version of the Minlites (forgot the name), I'd considered buying a few years ago at a buck 98/USD ea.
Ditto on those wheels!
Super cool looking indeed...Even in seven spokes.
I'm assuming that's 44,000 Yen +tx = $285.00 USD /per wheel?
Not too bad compared to the other newer version of the Minlites (forgot the name), I'd considered buying a few years ago at a buck 98/USD ea.
yeah, not too bad at all really
unsure if they have a North American distro, might have to go through one of the JDM import services?
you can still find the older German-made versions second-hand too
the design has been around for a loooong time,
dig this thread from 2002 !!!
@Oldboy Speedwell 'can always count on you for digging in deep.
Perhaps for another discussion - but, yeah I too wondered about the weight on those as shown on the Japanese link.
I understand why many have opted for weight reduction going for the more updated/stylish aftermarket wheels.
Personally, for me, the factory looking S-lites/Minilites, (I feel), are more characteriscally proportional to the cars design. But that's just me.
Aesthetically speaking - Me being a "design guy", as oppose to a "performance" guy...I never really concerned myself that much about the weight.
