You are welcome and glad we could help make this happen. Can we use this pic for IG ? Instagram ? Are you posing on IG ?

 

I just read about a guy on MA that had his ECU tested and repaired at a shop in Florida called Specialized ECU repair.

 

Is IG short for Instagram? If it is than no I am not on there only social website I use is Facebook and as little as possible. Feel free to use them how you like, can take a few better ones with the wing on today if you would rather. Just LMK.

 

Yeah I found that site while searching for info on this issue (very little out there) It looks like it would have cost a bit more to have that done than buying the full replacements I have and I would have been down 3-4 weeks or more with shipping from Canada to the US etc.

 

Ok thanks , yep IG. That way we can tag you for such a great project.

 

Thanks, here is the updated pics. Can't really see the wing anywaybut better lighting than the last ones as it's 22 deg and sunny today. Use whichever you like.

 

Love this thread. I hope to get a color change and my dents repaired in 2 months.

 

Fin,
Sorry to be so late again....(had to finish up my MINI)
Well it looks like you don't need that schematic from all if the stuff I saw you ordered. If still in need don't hesitate to PM. The paint and overall view of the car look nice! I am a huge fan of the true BRG on there.
Keep at it fin!

 

Thanks Spencer, might still need the schematics who knows if the new stuff will fix it or not.

I'm still waiting on all the ECU related parts, should be here Wednesday I hope.
In the mean time I decided to install the new Android stereo the wife bought me for my birthday last week. Was a bit of work but I'm pretty happy with the end result. The unit is a Quad core 1024X600 res screen running pure Android 4.4.4 KitKat. I had to mod it a bit to fit such a tiny space with the manual air diverter it was interesting to say the least. lol Here it is fired up, screen still has the shipping plastic on it so looks scratchy but it's not.

 

That's a nice unit!
Really clean looking inside of the dash area as well.(some units don't look right)
If I'm not mistaken you can use that stero and screen to monitor driving parameters with a software upgrade and cable. I'm not sure if the company name because I haven't set up a unit like that in years but it's certainly something to consider if you plan to take the Mini any further into the performance realm

 

Oh? I wasn't aware of software and a cable? I know I can run Torque with a OBD2 bluetooth dongle, I have all that and will use it if I can get the new ECU to connect.
And thanks I had to mod the acutal head unit to sit correct in the dash or it would stick out 3/4" which looked really goofy, angled the faceplate so the back could be brought up. It's a none CD/DVD unit so moding it was pretty simple and easy, just have throw the warranty out the window is all. And it actually looks far cleaner and less flawed in person, the flash just makes it look very dirty and scratchy for some reason.

 

I'm going to try and track down an old client that had me setup an android screen unit similar to yours with that integral system so I can find the name. I recently meet a bloke at a local car meet that used his in car touch screen
to control boost,meth,and maps all via touch screen. The tech is out there for the android units.

I figured it fit too perfect.....you had to have cleaned it up or just been very thorough in selection. Very nice when as always that unit could pass for OEM especially with your added wallpaper

 

Thanks again Spencer, and yes LMK what you find out from your client.

Oh and one last pic, I forgot I had a set of driving lights bought. I'm not a huge fan of the over sized standard driving lights so I tracked down a set of smaller ones for my install. They are LED and draw something like .04 amps a light, and they were $26 CND. Best "cheap" mod I've done IMO I really like the look.

 

Fin,
I spoke with another person about the management and diagnostic system and they have had great success with the TOAD unit ....apparently it requires some software hacks to get it to do everything he has optimised but it works without them.


Also........MONEYSHOT!!!! Really dig the low profile lights with the great stance, wheels, brakes, and trim details. Beautiful!

 

A little late to this Party, but just found this restoration build thread. Wow. Incredible talent and craftsmanship. Old British White is spot on for the flawless non metallic BRG. It makes the car really pop. No pictures of the back of the car, though. Probably looks just as good as the rest.

Certainly wish I had tools and instruction from a talented dad to be able to dismantle the Mini, do all that you did under, over and inside the car, and then put it all back together. My dad's idea of car restoration was to go buy a new car.

Your Mini turned out better than new. Wish you would have tried the Old British White on the dash. Might have been pretty cool (and maybe too bright?), not that the whole job didn't turn out fantastic, anyway.

 

+1 Well done.

 

Would be nice to see a final update!! It was a thorough 1st class refurb.

 

Great looking build. Hope you get the bugs worked out and we can see some updated pics of this baby out on the road.

 

 

Wow! Wonderful style.

 

Wow, Cant believe if found this thread! I own this car now. Bought it from Calgary AB. It now lives in Regina, SK. Want any updates let me know. Ill post a pic later.

 

wow! Well I guess you know it’s history now 😳

 

Nice small world

 

I for one would love to know the rest of the history on this car. It just seemed to end abruptly. The builder was amazing and it didn't seem like any part was untouched.

 

I assume i bought this car from the guy the OP sold it to. The owner before me used it as a track toy to race at Castrol in Edmonton. Changes to the car at this point that i could tell are KW Clubsports, Sparco sprint seats, x-lite wheels, sticky hankook rs4 tires, maybe the exhaust, OMP steering wheel, rennline pedals and stickers.

Sparco seats couldnt stay as i need to put my daughter in the back seat and these dont tilt forward.

Dreaded tailight rust is begining to bubble a bit behind the paint. Canadian winters are rough.

When in calgary a friend and i raided junkyards looking for oem seats and a steering wheel for the airbags. Needed these to pass the out of province saftey. Junk yards around here never have minis. Found some tan seats i thought went good with the green.