NYC area MINIs!
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Thanks! Are there any dealers that have good relations with the forums or reputation? In the subaru world, most enthusiasts would recommended Ramsey as they are active on the forums and knowledgeable. Hopefully something exists for the mini's too (princeton mini?)
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Joined: Oct 2016
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From: Bronx, NY
Anyone running a catless DP in NY? If so are you guys switching back to catted for emissions? Im looking to get the Manic stage II or go to tyrol but have concerns about passing emissions in November. I currently have a visual constant CEL for the DP. If someone wants to PM about what they are doing feel free.
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I'm running a flow thru catted DP thru my Alta turbo back exhaust and no lights or emissions problems. I'm also running stage 3 on my accessport. I just had a performance clutch & flywheel installed and I'm going thru my break in period which is 1000 miles. PIA but must be done. You should be able to clear the light. But I think it's going to keep coming back.
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From: NYC
I'm running a flow thru catted DP thru my Alta turbo back exhaust and no lights or emissions problems. I'm also running stage 3 on my accessport. I just had a performance clutch & flywheel installed and I'm going thru my break in period which is 1000 miles. PIA but must be done. You should be able to clear the light. But I think it's going to keep coming back.
I have the R60s (N18 engine). Everywhere I look about the Hi-Flow Catted or Catless DP it says that you will need a tune to run them and to suppress the idiot light (CEL), also the N18 engine will not pass emissions with the any of the higher flow aftermarket DP's. If they are wrong please lmk. I've been eyeing the Miltek Hi-Flow chatted DP
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From: Bronx, NY
I have the R60s as well with n18 same color as yours. I have the vip custom parts Catless downpipe. There have always been work arounds in other car platforms I have come from so hoping I can figure it out before November and not have to Uninstall and reinstall the dp again.
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Lets get something going !!!!
I'm in WESTCHESTER NY and everyone is invited we have great roads here. This Sunday is cars & coffee in Yorktown ny. It's from 8-10am. At BJs an Duncan. I leave at 7:30am if anyone wants to join in all is welcome.
PM me or email me at willastoundu@aol.com
PHILIP KLIPPER
PM me or email me at willastoundu@aol.com
PHILIP KLIPPER
2nd Gear
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From: Bronx, NY
Hey just FYI anyone looking for a countryman intercooler for the R60S im selling my in never used wagner competition intercooler and giving priority to local sales.
Last edited by Sall4Ken; Aug 16, 2017 at 04:52 AM.
5th Gear
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From: NYC
Nice, this intercooler will fit any mini running with the N18 engine
2nd Gear
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Hey everyone. If you don't know about it,
July 2-5 2018 mini meet east will be at Kingston NY, should be awesome especially since it's in our region. Let's show out!
https://sites.google.com/view/minimeeteast2018/home
July 2-5 2018 mini meet east will be at Kingston NY, should be awesome especially since it's in our region. Let's show out!
https://sites.google.com/view/minimeeteast2018/home
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Upstate NY
http://limerock.com/labor-day-historics
I didnt see anything mini-specific. Is there a bit showing of them there?
I didnt see anything mini-specific. Is there a bit showing of them there?
2nd Gear
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Do any NYC folks have recommended mini specific mechanics in the tri state area theyd recommend? Doesn't have to be a full on speed shop... i'm interested in the independent mechanics that work out of their own houses as well 
. As long as their an expert in all things mini!
. As long as their an expert in all things mini!
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From: NYC
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There's a guy I use his name is DAVID SOMA and is a top mini mechanic. I just had him install my performance clutch. He's currently working at a BMW Dealership.he also races. His garage is located in the Bronx ny.
He's very meticulous and knows how to treat a clients car. He can be reached at
914-960-7273.
He's very meticulous and knows how to treat a clients car. He can be reached at
914-960-7273.
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Currently located in Brooklyn. Don't own a mini (yet) but been on the hunt for a clean automatic R53 as a daily driver/wife's car. We currently own a 2017 WRX (that often gets mistaken for a STI because of the added wing/brembos) but wanted something automatic as well.
Looking forward to attending a tri-state meet to learn more about these cars, but in the interim, are there any good classified pages or facebook pages to hunt for a clean mini? I've looked at a ton on craigslist, but no luck so far. Thanks in advance!
Looking forward to attending a tri-state meet to learn more about these cars, but in the interim, are there any good classified pages or facebook pages to hunt for a clean mini? I've looked at a ton on craigslist, but no luck so far. Thanks in advance!
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I frequent NASIOC as well for my other vehicle (2017 Subaru WRX).
In the past, spent a good amount of time on www.infinitifx.org, www.infinitiscene.com, www.clublexus.com and ih8mud. Possibly we've run into each other before?
oh and theres also a font called 'pmingliu' that might be a little close to my handle :-D
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hm possibly...
I frequent NASIOC as well for my other vehicle (2017 Subaru WRX).
In the past, spent a good amount of time on www.infinitifx.org, www.infinitiscene.com, www.clublexus.com and ih8mud. Possibly we've run into each other before?
oh and theres also a font called 'pmingliu' that might be a little close to my handle :-D
I frequent NASIOC as well for my other vehicle (2017 Subaru WRX).
In the past, spent a good amount of time on www.infinitifx.org, www.infinitiscene.com, www.clublexus.com and ih8mud. Possibly we've run into each other before?
oh and theres also a font called 'pmingliu' that might be a little close to my handle :-D
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oh wow, thats awesome haha. Sold mine in 2012 and miss it still. If you dont mind me asking, what was your handle on the FX forum? Met a lot of good people on that page who are still friends today.
1st Gear
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i honestly dont remember. went back to the site and tried my usual handles but no go. GL with the mini, most fun car i have ever had!
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From: NYC
Checking in with you, *pmanliu*. I went to Bimmer, not too long ago, and saw a few Minis there. One was a nyMINIon and 2 others.
1st Gear
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Too Bad I missed this. It looked like a lot of fun from the videos I saw with the other NYMinions. Nice pic!