R56 :: Hatch Talk (2007+) MINI Cooper and Cooper S (R56) hatchback discussion.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

R56 Upgrade2007 base mini R56 fuel door from base to S model

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 6, 2015 | 06:25 AM
  #1  
Superdave88's Avatar
Superdave88
Thread Starter
|
Neutral
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Upgrade2007 base mini R56 fuel door from base to S model

Just wondering if you can upgrade the the fuel door a b d upgrade to an S model chrome gas cap? I have a 2007 R56 base. I already bought the whole S model door and whole mechanism so if anyone can help me please i dont know how to change it out or if it can be done at all..
 
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2015 | 10:13 AM
  #2  
ammodave's Avatar
ammodave
5th Gear
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 915
Likes: 18
From: Niceville Fl
It's been done many times but getting the old parts off without damaging them is a little tricky. Read this thread https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...s-gas-cap.html all the way thru and you'll see what's involved.
 
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2015 | 10:17 AM
  #3  
Superdave88's Avatar
Superdave88
Thread Starter
|
Neutral
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
How does that rear sway bar working out is it cutting down alot of that understeer and does it really improve the handling alot?
 
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2015 | 11:19 AM
  #4  
ammodave's Avatar
ammodave
5th Gear
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 915
Likes: 18
From: Niceville Fl
I haven't noticed much difference with the sway bar change.
 
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2015 | 11:32 AM
  #5  
Superdave88's Avatar
Superdave88
Thread Starter
|
Neutral
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
I was going to order one where do u have the the adjustment at in the center hole? Cause ive heard if u put it on the outermost hole it puts it at the best setting for performance?
 
Reply
Old Jun 8, 2015 | 02:14 PM
  #6  
ammodave's Avatar
ammodave
5th Gear
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 915
Likes: 18
From: Niceville Fl
I put it in the outermost hole. There may have been a marginal improvement in understeer but not anything I noticed in daily driving. Might be worthwhile for autocross but I don't autocross anymore.
 
Reply
Old Jun 8, 2015 | 08:15 PM
  #7  
Systemlord's Avatar
Systemlord
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 3,428
Likes: 37
From: Mission Viejo, CA
Originally Posted by Superdave88
How does that rear sway bar working out is it cutting down alot of that understeer and does it really improve the handling alot?
The Hotchkis 25.5mm competition rear sway bar improves your handling like you wouldn't believe, it has three settings for soft, stiff, stiffer. I drove with it in the middle setting for almost two years, just recently set it to the stiffest setting. Why did I wait so long!
 
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2015 | 08:51 AM
  #8  
ECSTuning's Avatar
ECSTuning
Platinum Sponsor
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 36,724
Likes: 2,537
From: Wadsworth, Ohio
That kit is right here and yes you will have to get the primed ring painted to your body color.

Retrofit Chrome Gas Cap Lid Set

Mfg Part# 51170419864

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/51170419864/

 
__________________

MINI Guru/ MINI Owner Since 2004 | NEW Lifetime Part Replacement | Local Pickup
Milltek | Genuine MINI | Forge Motorsport | NM Engineering | ECS Performance | M7 Speed
Customer Service Hours: 8am-8pm EST|Sales Team Hours: 8am-11pm | SAT 10am-7pm 800.924.5172
Reply
Old Jun 10, 2015 | 09:34 AM
  #9  
PelicanParts.com's Avatar
PelicanParts.com
Vendor
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 7,188
Likes: 71
From: Harbor City, CA
Originally Posted by Superdave88
I was going to order one where do u have the the adjustment at in the center hole? Cause ive heard if u put it on the outermost hole it puts it at the best setting for performance?
The Whiteline adjustable sway bar is amazing as well.



I run all Whiteline suspension on my vehicle. It's a really great product all around. Can read more about it here.

-Luccia
 
__________________
Your Trusted Source For DIY and Parts
FREE SHIPPING over $99 click here
MINI Parts | DIY Help | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Promos
888.280.7799 | 6am - 5pm PST
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
igzekyativ
MINIs & Minis for Sale
34
Jul 16, 2020 12:54 PM
Motown
Drivetrain (Cooper S)
4
Apr 20, 2018 09:31 AM
Dashdog
MINIs & Minis for Sale
0
Aug 10, 2015 06:17 AM
ECSTuning
Vendor Announcements
0
Aug 7, 2015 08:02 AM
SoCalledFriend
General MINI Talk
5
Aug 6, 2015 06:59 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:35 PM.