R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006) Cooper (R50) and Cooper S (R53) hatchback discussion.

R50/53 Last chance suggestions to order

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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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Deuce,

I have the white wheels pictured in your signature car, and while I might buy white wheels again, I do not think I would get the same style again.

You are going to have to clean any wheel you get. I suggest taking a rag to the dealer, and seeing how hard it is to fit it into the smaller segments of that wheel. I have large hands, and getting into that part of the wheel is almost impossible for me.

I do not like replacing perfectly good parts just for fun, but i am giving serious thought to looking for aftermarket wheels that are easier to clean.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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Ok second to last chance at suggestions that people may have missed out on giving. I will bump again on Thursday.

I do have a question though on what would be a good idea: Should I get the aux. port at the time of order and let the dealer install it, get it a little while later and do a garage night party install, or get an iPod adapter (iPod is in the distant future of about a year at the latest) and install at a garage night? I could probably install this myself, but this being the first mod (well maybe a set of snow tires and cheap rims for the winter) on my new baby I want to ensure it is done well.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2006 | 03:57 PM
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One suggestion.

If you go with the MC, and care about resale value, do not load it up with options that push it into MCS territory because you will be disappointed when trying to sell it.

See https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=62294

I've seen other threads on the same subject in other forums where resale is not what it used to be ended up with disappointed former owners.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 08:56 AM
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bump for absolute last chance suggestions on either my order or my above audio question. I will be ordering the car in approximately 24 hours.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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If you get the aux do it yourself. Takes 10 minutes and the dealer will charge you at least $40 for that 10 minutes.
 
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