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Hello everyone, after about 4 years of saving up, maintenance woes, lurking on the forums and lots life events I finally have enough to start upgrading my MINI.
This thread will chronicle the updates and relevant product discussions related to the parts installed. Will try to update this at least weekly once things pick up.
First Round:
Powerflex Lower Engine Mount (yellow) (INSTALLED)
Wagner Intercooler (Ebay Clone Installed)
Milltek Exhaust (specifically for the 2.5 in diameter) (Installed)
H Sport Rear Sway Bar (Installed)
WMW Endlinks
Koni FSD (Installed)
Powerflex Bushings: Trail Arm, Front Control Arm, Shock Top, Torque Arm Insert [Yellow] (Installed)
Powerflex Shock Top (Installed)
NM Engineering Air Charge Pipe (Installed)
NM Engineering Discharge Pipe (Installed)
GFB DV+ (Installed but had problems)
Stock Diverter (Installed but unknown which part number)
ARP Rod Bolts (Installed)
NM Engineering Complete CAI (Installed)
NGK 1422 Spark Plugs (Installed)
Second Round:
WMW Down Pipe (Installed)
Uprated Fuel Pump (Deutchworks DC65V)
New Turbo: Mario 43/56 Turbo ( Installed)
IP Coils
WMW Heat Wrap
Front Sway Bar
RPM Stage 3 Tune (Installed)
Third Round:
Clubman LED Tail Lights (Installed)
Black headlight rings (Painted myself)
F56 Style Headlights (Spyder-Xenon)
Front splitter
Custom Rear Underside Diffuser
Lamda Hood Scoop
VIP Quad Light Bracket (Installed)
Black Oak LED Amber Pod Lights (act as fog) x2 (Installed)
Black Oak LED 5 inch Round LED Pod Lights x2 (Installed)
Side Fender Flare LEDs (Installed)
Rear Mud Flaps (Obtained but not installed)
Ultra Racing Underside Bracing Bars
JMTC Ice Pipe
Gauge Pod Cluster (Cravenspeed) (4 pods) (Ordered but not installed)
Sport Spoiler
Camber Plates
Adjustable Rear Control Arms
GP2 Belly Pan (Obtained but not installed)
JCW Clubman Underbody Panels
Custom Rear Lower Diffuser
16x8 wheels
Cravenspeed Stubby Antenna (Installed)
Hella TC16 (BMW) Horn (Installed)
Vinstar V3 Fog Lights (Installed)
Cravenspeed Dipstick (Ordered but not installed)
JCW Side Skirts (Obtained but not installed)
Prosport Boost Gauge (Ordered but not installed)
Prosport Oil Pressure Gauge (Ordered but not installed)
LIGHTS: Headlight - OEM D1s to Osram CBI D1s DRL- OEM W5W to AUXITO 194 LED CANBUS Fog Light - OEM H8 to Nokya H8 2500k Turn Signal - OEM Sylvania PY21W to *testing LED* Hyperflash free License Plate - OEM W5W to AUXITO 194 LED CANBUS Side Turn Signal - OEM W5W to iJDMTOY R56 Side Marker Rear Brake Light-OEM P21W(7506/1156) to T10 Adaptor to Alla Lighting Canbus Strobing Red T15 Rear Turn Signal-OEM P21W(7506/1156) to Alla Lighting Canbus Red Turn Signal Bulb Rear Tail Light - Mitol LED "Tron Style" Tail Lights Rear Reverse Light - OEM P21W(7506/1156) to Boodled 4014 Canbus Reverse Light Bulb (3600lumen model)
Got my WMW Manifold, looks very pretty, very focused on improving the breathing of the engine and this definitely will do it. Waiting to install it with the rest of the goodies soon.
Sure will post some, excuse the dirt on him. Getting him towed today to repair shop to get some nasty damage done by another person fixed. Also did some talking to MarioKart over the weekend...plans possibly in the making?
Alot has happened since last post, sort of lost the email to the account. Lots of personal things happened which stiffled some of my upgrades but none the less they have started. First off lights have been installed all CANBUS and Error Free minus the occassional flashing only on startup. Replaced Xenon Bulb, Drl Light, License Plate Lights, Fog Lights, and Turn Signals.
Got dangerously low on oil (1.3qts) got it refilled with factory 5W-30 and a new Mishimoto Magnetic drain plug. Shout out to ECS for the awesome Oil Change Kit.
Osram CBI on Passenger Side - OEM On Driver Side (full frontal pic [2])
AUXITO 194 CANBUS LED on Passenger Side - OEM W5W Driver Side
License plate lights OEM on Left AUXITO on Right
Side Turn Signal is a little more complicated, mine is a iJDMToy Side Marker for R56 MINI that has 3 amber LEDs. Pretty bright suckers.
The Turning Signal LEDs so far do not Hyperflash and have not thrown an error yet. Ordered these bad boys and got them the following week, super impressed! Install was super easy following the MINI Manual. Only complaint is they flash sometimes when the car starts but this is due to me not having my computer set to LEDs. My only warning is that these can get quite hot if left for too long on Hazard Mode. 1500 lumens supposedly, friend measured actual to be within 5% tolerance. These are direct PY21W replacements and are Bright Amber in color.
PROS:
1500 Lumens
Lifetime Warranty
Amber Color
Plug and Play (CANBUS)
Handcrafted and Professional Feel
Quick Shipping (Got in less than 5 Business days)
CONS:
Can't be left on too long (ridiculous amount of time)
High Cost
Busy day! Noticed loud clunking coming from the car, when inside sounds like it's coming from under my feet. Noticed it on uneven road surfaces, even small uneven parts would cause constant little clunking. Suspected bushing had failed, local MINI mechanic confirmed it was the Front Control Arm bushing and I also have a cracked Belt Line. Already ordered new Belt Line.
I also have been emailing Way back and forth about getting some suspension parts coming along..
H Sport Comp Bar, Powerflex Front Control Arm bushings, Rear Shock Top bushings, Rear Trailing Arm Insert bushings and Koni FSD
I talked to the maker of them, says if forum interest is high enough they can make Red/Amber variants for our Rear Turn Signal lights (mine have Red lens).
PM me for details, I don't want to step on any Vendor toes by advertising a company that's not an Official Vendor yet (MODs feel free to give advice on this). I still need to finish email communication with them but I will setup a group buy (25 people min. was the initial number thrown around)
PM me for details, I don't want to step on any Vendor toes by advertising a company that's not an Official Vendor yet (MODs feel free to give advice on this). I still need to finish email communication with them but I will setup a group buy (25 people min. was the initial number thrown around)
Picture of fog lights with Nokyas installed Relatively nice looking lines, I like the look from the Nokyas sometimes just with those on around my dark neighborhood. Obviously could be brighter...if LED or HID. The LED had a weird effect in the photo in the top (black line), looks pretty though AUXITO (DRL LED) does make an Amber version
So I helped a friend install some Light Pods on his Jeep and dang these suckers are bright. After seeing some nice looking brackets from "I like mini clubman's" build thread (check it out it's sweet) I thought to myself "why not get some amber Pod Lights and use them in place of a Hella Kit? 1200 lumens each Pod with alot less draw on the battery sounds enticing hmm..
Once the car is done I'm building a black walnut and aluminum roof rack. Those lights may look nice up top. Things that make you go hummm?
100 or so bucks for bracket and 150 for 2 pod lights with a wiring harness with weatherpoof connectors, fuses included and IP69k rating (highest you can get) seems do able for a guarantee you will see in bad weather
Arrrgghh hit a nasty pothole and part of my front driver sider tire got ripped. Outer layer is ripped but tire does not lose air so called the tire shop locally, seems my tires are also discontinued. Hoping I can get away with just having the one replaced via warranty and not have to get a second tire to match for treadwear.
Been raining lately but got a nice shot shot when walking to my door... Definitely noticeable even when just locking up or hazards on.
Got my replacement tire installed, finally can drive it again like I stole it. Also ordered new interior lights to replace the rest of the halogens, new rear LED red turn signals and a new reverse LED bulb. Suspension parts also coming soon!
Getting the itch again to replace my foglight bulbs with something even brighter yellow than what I have. The bug never ends...
