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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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I have the front and rear sway bars, f/r endlinks, upper/lower control arms, PSRS, alta-nator pulley, 2% crank pulley I am waiting for front endlinks and PSRS to come in. As soon as I have them, I will be ready to install
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by nyricanintx58
I have the front and rear sway bars, f/r endlinks, upper/lower control arms, PSRS, alta-nator pulley, 2% crank pulley I am waiting for front endlinks and PSRS to come in. As soon as I have them, I will be ready to install
Is the Clubman next in the Mod line
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 06:32 AM
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Is the Clubman next in the Mod line
Yeah, after we're done, you'll check the oil through the suicide door.

Steve
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by nyricanintx58
I have the front and rear sway bars, f/r endlinks, upper/lower control arms, PSRS, alta-nator pulley, 2% crank pulley I am waiting for front endlinks and PSRS to come in. As soon as I have them, I will be ready to install
You know you have a Cooper and not an S, don't you? The 2% crank pulley won't do you any good and the Alta-nator pulley is sort of unnecessary, though it might possibly help very slightly. You could add a 0% crank pulley and lose about 2 lbs. of rotating weight. The suspension is where you can do some good.

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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 08:16 AM
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MOD's Good
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 09:42 AM
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Forgot to thank you yesterday Steve for clearing my tattletale codes. Thanks much appreciated as usual.........................and in the spirit of the day mods are good.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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Yes, mods are good....the cure for the world's ills & I'm sure one day will help contribute towards global peace. Dr.Steve, were you able to clear my code(s)?
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Fracky
Yes, mods are good....the cure for the world's ills & I'm sure one day will help contribute towards global peace. Dr.Steve, were you able to clear my code(s)?
Dude a car had to be actually driven to get a code
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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So when I get the other two parts in, I will bring him in to have the mods put on Harley. I won't get anything with the two pulleys I already bought? I would hate to have spend my money for nothing. Let me know when you have the opportunity to work on him. Have a great day!!

P.S. Clubman "Molly" won't have mods done until warranty runs out. Would hate to void warranty
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Fracky
Yes, mods are good....the cure for the world's ills & I'm sure one day will help contribute towards global peace. Dr.Steve, were you able to clear my code(s)?

Ya gotta know of your addiction to get cured.................my name is Joe and I'm addicted to MODS.
 

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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by CAP49
Ya gotta know of your addiction to get cured.................my name is Joe and I'm addicted to MODS.
I ain't sayin' nuthin. Ignorance is bliss & I'm happy with my addiction. That'd be kinda weird to remove CMS from my monthly budgeting spreadsheet.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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That'd be kinda weird to remove CMS from my monthly budgeting spreadsheet.
Heaven forbid!

 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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Yes, I finally got home and brought back the pod. I haven't had a chance to check it yet because I'm trying to get the current mad modder out of here after he decided to completely replace every bushing in the car, plus 99% of the original suspension and a whole lot of rubber hoses.

Steve
That would be me
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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That would be me
What is left? Will it be you on the lift this weekend? Fun times ahead is all I can say with all your bushings replaced it should drive like a different car
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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Hey All, Let's get this thread back on track...
I am home again. Made it back with no issues
Let me start with saying that "I want to give a BIG Thanks" to Dr. Steve For all his help past week. I also want to thank John for all his assistance, and Chris and Jen for their gracious hospitality (even with my extended stay)
So, now for a report on what was done and how it drove home.

Hoses and tanks, Love the look and it has been over 5 years since anything was done to cooling system.

Now for those that are out of the loop I just MODDED...
Every possible Powerflex bushing
H-Sport front camber plates
TSW rear control arms ( all 4)
Koni Springs, Shocks and struts.
I love the new setup.... No more NHV than I had before. Ride is definetly firmer( but that is what was expected) on the road it rides no differnt. The response is very crisp with instantanious response and feel. No Noises other than what Steve and I discusseed, (Left front coil rubbing due to structural issues, So I Could only get -1.5 on the camber) will adjust as all settles in.
Can say HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY

Again a big thanks to everyone that helped esspecially the good "DR."
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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Minichef,

Always a pleasure to talk with you, help you and learn from others experience while hanging out at Custom Mini Shop.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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That's awesome Chef. Glad to hear your install went great & you're happy with the results. I know Cliff & Willum are big Koni fans, but any reason for your struts+springs versus a coilover setup? Also, how come you went with TSW rear control arms? Did you get some underbody pics so we can all see the new toys?
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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Hey MINICHEF, thanks for inspiration to where to mount my Scangauge I installed it tonight. I have a question about the background color. If I remember yours was very close to the OEM gauge color, amber. I tried to get mine close but it seems like yours was better. Can I ask what setting you are using for color? Are you using the Scangauge's amber setting, or are you using the custom color setting? Right now I am using a custom color, trying to get as close to OEM as possible, but it is a little off. Thanks for any help, Jim.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Fracky
That's awesome Chef. Glad to hear your install went great & you're happy with the results. I know Cliff & Willum are big Koni fans, but any reason for your struts+springs versus a coilover setup? Also, how come you went with TSW rear control arms? Did you get some underbody pics so we can all see the new toys?
Spring Strut Vs. Coilover = cost issue for ME
TSW= serious biz ( heavy but bullit proof)
Got pics but you need to remember I am seriously IT challengeged
 

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Old Oct 21, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by JIMINNI
Hey MINICHEF, thanks for inspiration to where to mount my Scangauge I installed it tonight. I have a question about the background color. If I remember yours was very close to the OEM gauge color, amber. I tried to get mine close but it seems like yours was better. Can I ask what setting you are using for color? Are you using the Scangauge's amber setting, or are you using the custom color setting? Right now I am using a custom color, trying to get as close to OEM as possible, but it is a little off. Thanks for any help, Jim.
JIMINI, Just played with colors until they looked right....found what was right and stuck there... I like it
 
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 08:59 AM
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I want a scanguauge!! JIMINNImachine, post up some pics so I can see what you & Chef have done.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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I want a scanguauge!! JIMINNImachine, post up some pics so I can see what you & Chef have done.
Dude, you sound like one of my kids in the toy store I will text you a pic from my iPhone. Ps. It looks like I will be driving thru Ducor on Saturday
 
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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Is it Friday yet? Oh wait if it was I'm late for Casa, one more day Suzie and I will be there with chairs in boot anyone else?



They are now on face book

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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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Is it Friday yet? Oh wait if it was I'm late for Casa, one more day Suzie and I will be there with chairs in boot anyone else?
Why would anybody want to go there?

Steve
 
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Old Oct 22, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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Why would anybody want to go there?

Steve
So we can mess with the Fresno PD or Sheriff dept nothing like a bunch of Mini Cooper owners hanging out in a parking lot sitting in chairs They look like such a "bad" group
 
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