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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 02:10 PM
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Well it was fun..

Just got my mini back from the shop, needs a new supercharger any help?
 

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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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any mini > speed3
 
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 11:46 PM
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If you really hate the MINI and really want to spite it, sell it off CHEAP! That'll teach it.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 03:54 AM
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I'm with Jeffrey on this one!
 
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 05:01 AM
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I hate my MINI every day. It needs control arm bushings, rear brakes, new power steering hoses, the drivers side door actuator, a new coil and plug wires (just discovered that yesterday!), there's a funny smell coming out of the doors when the windows are open, the glove department rattles and one of the hard to get to rear marker lights is out.

But I'll never sell it.

I guess some of us are MINI people and some aren't. Enjoy the Mazdaspeed!

Val
 
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 05:05 AM
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The Speed3 is ugly, particularly the 2nd gen models with their dopey looking smile....
 
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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You speak like a 16 year old child. Mazdaspeed3, hahaha. Get some taste.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 01:05 PM
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Not sure what all these companies like Mazda and Subaru are thinking... Once you add a second set of doors, you go from a hatch-back to a station wagon.... Albeit a quick station wagon.

Terribly ugly cars now. Wouldn't want to sit in one, let alone own one.

But, its your car, do what you want.
GL.
 

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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 01:44 PM
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So long and thanks for all the fish!
 
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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Been reading people in here say, "MINI people", sorry but that's freaking hilarious.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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I have to admit, I personally only stand 5' 7" myself and my Grandmothers Maiden name was "Midget". True story!
 
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by valvashon
there's a funny smell coming out of the doors when the windows are open...
LMAO!!!
 
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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I hope you find somebody to love that Mini! Good luck!
 
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 09:27 AM
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it needs a new supercharger so i wont be selling anymore, if you need a new supercharger is something like a sprintex or upgraded one like a bolton difference or is alot more work needed? like upgraded parts like injectors and such
 
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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From what I've read in Richard's posts, (IIRC) the Sprintex doesn't put down more boost (In similar configurations) than the Eaton. I believe it just does it more efficiently, and with less drag on the engine. Thus freeing up horsepower. That should not require more fuel to run, so an injector change shouldn't be warranted.

But talk to Dicksgarager53, he will know more than anyone else about the sprintex.
 
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