Well I've given up on the CVT after several rubber bands breaking . I'm switching over to a 5-speed . If anyone knows of a MINI (2003) getting parted out let me know. I'm looking for a steering column, and brake booster. I've got a pedal box, wiring harness, and axles. New tranny on its way. We will have a tech session a Johns European down the road where we will open up the CVT for those interested.

 

Hi Larry...

See what thes guys can do for all or some of your needs.

Mini Recycling (Rancho Cordova)

1-800-926-5900

 

I'd like to look inside...

 

wow...just signing in to watch this.....cant wait to hear how it turns out

 

Thanks for the support . We will have a couple of beers and tear it apart. My first shipment of parts is on its way from Rancho Cordova. They seem to be the only ones around and their parts go quick. It should cost around $3.5k buy the time I'm down. Even Mini official types are curious .I should have bought Eamons car and put a water cooled intercooler on it, Super Cooper!.

 

Mazda/Mini Recycling in Rancho Cordova, Ca. Pedal Box $100, Wiring Harness $300, Axles $250. -$50 for buying it all at once and free shipping. $600 verses $2300 dealer cost.

 

is that the entire parts list for the conversion? other than the tranny of course. i have an 02 with about 20k on it now and i'm hearing that the CVT will blow at some point and i want to go to a 5 or 6 speed. all i need is a parts list so i can start accumulating the stuff i need. thanks for anyone that can help.

 

Larry, how's the project going?

 

I've got almost everything, I just need a steering column from a stick shift. I've been busy with new grandkids and the club all year. Hopfully it will be back on the road before spring.

 

if it isn't too much of a hastle i would really like to get a parts list of what i need to acquire before i do this so i can affort to slowly save up and buy the things before my tranny blows.

 

Me too!