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Oct 31, 2017 | 11:05 AM
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2005 Mini Cooper s John Cooper Works
Hey i wanted to see what you guys think of my car. I bought it about a month ago. Its in good condition. Super fun!
Oct 31, 2017 | 01:05 PM
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From: Hawkins, Indiana
I like that the wheel arches match the body.
Oct 31, 2017 | 05:16 PM
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From: Fuquay Varina, NC
Welcome to NAM.
Nov 1, 2017 | 10:26 AM
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Nov 1, 2017 | 07:29 PM
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limited slip differential?
Nov 1, 2017 | 07:35 PM
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Nov 2, 2017 | 04:06 AM
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From: Fuquay Varina, NC
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limited slip differential?
Depending on the build date the JCW package had the LSD option. Yes limited slip, eliminates most of the torque steer. It is how a MINI should be.
Nov 2, 2017 | 07:40 AM
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From: SF Bay Area - Nor Cal
Congrats ChrisOakes. Nice JCW.
If you want to find out more details on how your car was built, go here and plug in the last 7 digits of your VIN.
http://bimmer.work/
Nov 3, 2017 | 05:21 AM
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From: Gulf Coast FL
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r53coop
It is how a every car should be.
Fixed that for you.
Nov 4, 2017 | 08:52 PM
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From: Atlanta, GA
Congrats it looks Great.
Nov 5, 2017 | 04:40 AM
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From: United Kingdom.
Chris, that's a great looking Mini, congratulations.
Nov 6, 2017 | 10:08 PM
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thanks guy, i appreciate all that. Im loving the mini. Just put the winter on. The rims had lots of caked on brake dust. I wet sanded them and they are looking brand new.
