Hello,

My brother just bought a 2006 R53. He's so excited!
He owned an old Golf and was very disappointed by the maintenance it required. I'd like to help him be more educated about the car, know what to expect, and be able to fix things.

What should I get him?
(I will have to ship these overseas, so weight is an issue)

These are the things I'm considering:

• OBDII scanner for codes and cool info (any good bluetooth devices with apps for iPhone?)
• Repair manual (Bentley or Haynes?)

Anything else that is small and a MINI owner should have?

 

Shift ****!

 

Bently Manual!!
the best by far!!

 

Pulley package

 

Is it the original one?


Is it that bad and needs immediate replacement or was it an inside joke about ultimate upgrade that gives +10HP?

 

This is expensive, didn't expect it. But if you say it is worth it, I'll get one.

 

Pulley = moar power? How much more?

What does it do to fuel economy and reliability? It is a 8 year old car with high milage. Being the only car, reliability is the key point for him.

 

thats OEM...
kinda a personal choice....
not sure a gift of one is great...
some like bigger...or smaller...or wood...or a modifed 8 ball, etc...
Some a machined from a solid hunk of metal...like the Whalen shift machine..$$$...starting at $150...the untimate ****...but high end..
http://www.whalenshiftmachine.com/


or even stone...