HeresMyMind's R53 build Thread.
 

After speaking with GreekDrifter for awhile and realizing we have met in person randomly and live close I decided I should put up a build thread.

Bought My 2004 Mini Cooper S BRG, with 107k miles on it in March of 2013.

Since then here are the upgrades/fixes.

Alta Intake
Samco Intake Hose
Alta Intercooler Boots
Alta Intercooler Diverter
Oil Catch Can
OBX Ignition
NGK Plugs Wires
JCW Cat-back Exhaust
Detroit Tuned BPV
Defi Advance CR Boost Gauge / Controller.
JCW Grill
Enkei Tarmac ER 16x7 et40 Rims, (13.7lbs each!)
Facelift headlight upgrade, with custom projector retrofit and blacked out housings
Smoked side markers
R53 Badge
38% window tint all around
Pioneer speakers all around, pioneer head unit.
MM Poly Control Arm Bushings.

And now for the good stuff, some updated pictures. Still needs a good wash n polish though :-(

The last picture shows my Av MPG highway, and my peak boost 1.2 bar! 17.4psi

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nice:thumbsup:

on another note i like how i stared a string of people making build threads on here:lol:

Very cool!

Boost controller? I didn't know there was anything on the market to turn up the boost on an r53

its a defi controller for gauges, check them out! defi advance cr gauges and controller allow you to record and daisy~chain like 12 gauges at once.

-B

bump, care is for sale

-B

lol, what?

Idk if I just don't get it, but can you actually turn the boost up or down? Is it an actual manual boost controller? Or just a gauge that reads and records data?

its a gauge, with recording features, and peak settings, with a separate computer to control the gauge itself. it does not alter boost in any way.

-B

That's what I thought, but that would be sick, still looking into that gauge, thanks

Installed OBX ignition. NGK plug wires. and a Catch Can. Alta Intercooler Diverter, Intake Box Top, and Samco Intake inlet are on the way!

-B

Love the BRG color. Very nice looking MINI you have there...

:thumbsup:

I made a home made rear seat delete, 20$ worth of wood, and 12$ worth of carpet from homey depot. it came out perfect.

Dog Approved

-B

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amp mounted under it
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My Pups (2 Boxers) love my mini too. :D