R50/53 Your ULTIMATE R53 Newbie, DIY, and Performance Guide
#102
#104
Removing rear interior panels?
Does anybody have instructions for removing the rear interior panels? I am replacing my Harmon Kardon amplifier and sure could use some detailed instructions. If you have the instructions please PM me.
The posted DYI her in NAM is for the panels in the R56 and is not helpful.
The posted DYI her in NAM is for the panels in the R56 and is not helpful.
#106
Family Service Gone Bad - Need Help - Break Calipers
Hi, I have a 2005 Mini Cooper S.
Title explains itself. I just brought my mini into a European Service Center since I had this noise that was driving me crazy, a grinding. I have had the pads and rotors replaced (by family) and then again... in very low miles. Whenever we had a sound, he said, oh, it's just brake dust. Squirt it off.
So, now, i get the results from the service center and I'm going to lose my mind.
1. NEEDS NEW REAR CALIPERS. $900
(What??? These are not supposed to go out)
2. New Rotors AGAIN in less than 2,000 miles $370
3. New Brake Pads - Again - Less than 2,000 miles and before we changed the rotors and pad within the last 5,000 miles. (Probably less)
3. Supercharger gasket $170
4. O2 Sensor - Upstream $270
5. Passenger Sensor Mat Pad (Airbag to turn on and off) - $1100
There are more items, silly things, and I don't have the paper in front of me. The bill would be $3,000. I'm already choking on getting the gasket and O2 Sensor replaced by them, because I need the dang check engine light off, I need to get it registered. They also have 5 hours of diagnostics I get charged for for the calipers and I cannot afford to have them fix them.
So.... above is my problem and I'm pretty stressed out.
I need to get some reasonable parts. I don't want to pay these prices. I'll also have to replace or get some help replacing. Maybe my son can do better than my brother.
Any tips on Calipers? Used ones for sale? Thoughts?
Any other feedback would be great. I'm new to dealing with this stuff. Usually, I'm just helping my son with his broken E30.
Title explains itself. I just brought my mini into a European Service Center since I had this noise that was driving me crazy, a grinding. I have had the pads and rotors replaced (by family) and then again... in very low miles. Whenever we had a sound, he said, oh, it's just brake dust. Squirt it off.
So, now, i get the results from the service center and I'm going to lose my mind.
1. NEEDS NEW REAR CALIPERS. $900
(What??? These are not supposed to go out)
2. New Rotors AGAIN in less than 2,000 miles $370
3. New Brake Pads - Again - Less than 2,000 miles and before we changed the rotors and pad within the last 5,000 miles. (Probably less)
3. Supercharger gasket $170
4. O2 Sensor - Upstream $270
5. Passenger Sensor Mat Pad (Airbag to turn on and off) - $1100
There are more items, silly things, and I don't have the paper in front of me. The bill would be $3,000. I'm already choking on getting the gasket and O2 Sensor replaced by them, because I need the dang check engine light off, I need to get it registered. They also have 5 hours of diagnostics I get charged for for the calipers and I cannot afford to have them fix them.
So.... above is my problem and I'm pretty stressed out.
I need to get some reasonable parts. I don't want to pay these prices. I'll also have to replace or get some help replacing. Maybe my son can do better than my brother.
Any tips on Calipers? Used ones for sale? Thoughts?
Any other feedback would be great. I'm new to dealing with this stuff. Usually, I'm just helping my son with his broken E30.
#108
We have your parts here:
R53 MINI Cooper S 2005:
http://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2005-Cooper-R53-S-Coupe-L4_1.6L_W11B16A/
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1. NEEDS NEW REAR CALIPERS. $900
(What??? These are not supposed to go out)
2. New Rotors AGAIN in less than 2,000 miles $370
3. New Brake Pads - Again - Less than 2,000 miles and before we changed the rotors and pad within the last 5,000 miles.
"
This might be sticking rear emergency brake cables. Wearing down the back brakes. Check the emergency brake cables.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...rake-wear.html
Thanks
R53 MINI Cooper S 2005:
http://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2005-Cooper-R53-S-Coupe-L4_1.6L_W11B16A/
"
1. NEEDS NEW REAR CALIPERS. $900
(What??? These are not supposed to go out)
2. New Rotors AGAIN in less than 2,000 miles $370
3. New Brake Pads - Again - Less than 2,000 miles and before we changed the rotors and pad within the last 5,000 miles.
"
This might be sticking rear emergency brake cables. Wearing down the back brakes. Check the emergency brake cables.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...rake-wear.html
Thanks
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#109
#110
Here is the link and the DIY / user guide video for the Gen 1 MINI OEM Bluetooth kits, shows you how to pair thr phone. I would also , restart and cycle the power on the phone itself.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-retrofit.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-retrofit.html
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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
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
#111
Here is the link and the DIY / user guide video for the Gen 1 MINI OEM Bluetooth kits, shows you how to pair thr phone. I would also , restart and cycle the power on the phone itself.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-retrofit.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-retrofit.html
#112
You are welcome.
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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
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
#114
Possible Cracked Catalytic Converter (2006 R53)
Hello NAM Community,
I had a 17% pulley installed on Tues (I don't believe this has anything to do with the issue) and on my way to work the following day, I experienced a problem with my exhaust system: a loud exhaust noise coming from somewhere between the exhaust manifold and cat. I'm having a shop assess the problem today, but would like to get your collective input about quality and affordable alternatives to the OEM system if the down tube or cat is cracked. This is my daily driver, not a track car, and I'd like to keep my milage as efficient as possible.
I had a 17% pulley installed on Tues (I don't believe this has anything to do with the issue) and on my way to work the following day, I experienced a problem with my exhaust system: a loud exhaust noise coming from somewhere between the exhaust manifold and cat. I'm having a shop assess the problem today, but would like to get your collective input about quality and affordable alternatives to the OEM system if the down tube or cat is cracked. This is my daily driver, not a track car, and I'd like to keep my milage as efficient as possible.
#115
Hello NAM Community,
I had a 17% pulley installed on Tues (I don't believe this has anything to do with the issue) and on my way to work the following day, I experienced a problem with my exhaust system: a loud exhaust noise coming from somewhere between the exhaust manifold and cat. I'm having a shop assess the problem today, but would like to get your collective input about quality and affordable alternatives to the OEM system if the down tube or cat is cracked. This is my daily driver, not a track car, and I'd like to keep my milage as efficient as possible.
I had a 17% pulley installed on Tues (I don't believe this has anything to do with the issue) and on my way to work the following day, I experienced a problem with my exhaust system: a loud exhaust noise coming from somewhere between the exhaust manifold and cat. I'm having a shop assess the problem today, but would like to get your collective input about quality and affordable alternatives to the OEM system if the down tube or cat is cracked. This is my daily driver, not a track car, and I'd like to keep my milage as efficient as possible.
-Luccia
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#116
#117
-Luccia
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#119
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#121
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#123
R53 transmission fluid guide
http://new.minimania.com/Search_Resu...0fluid/default
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