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Old Mar 14, 2022 | 01:39 PM
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Just here i believe. Or search the forums with that vin or number.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2022 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by scf
I know this thread is old, but is there a registry of the LOTSC Minis?
Ran across one, but the sill plate doesn't have the numbers on it. It is the LOTSC sill plate, just doesn't have numbers.
The last 7 of the VIN are TU81557.
I know that #66 is TU81590, and I don't believe that the VINS were sequential.
mine is TU81588 - but i don't know the number as it has aero package sills on it...
 
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Old Nov 16, 2022 | 12:38 PM
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My Supercharged R52 Cooper S JCW is build date 12/2007 it has john cooper signature decals on both front guards and on dash, it has "mini international motorsport limited edition" badges above the signature's, the Speedo & Tach are behind steering wheel with oil/temp/fuel in center of dash, I haven't been able to find any info on this combination anywhere on line, It is an Australian import
any thoughts/help
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Old Nov 21, 2022 | 11:13 AM
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"mini international motorsport limited edition"

Think thats just an ebay special badge. People put those on the car like autozone upgrades. lol

Post up pictures of the cars and we can help you out.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2023 | 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by lotsdan
Thanks so much - a great area to drive I agree. Took my old Alfa Spider in that area once.

Also an important correction - I finally squinted closely at the passenger doorsill badge - it is 71 of 100, not 82 (which was the number my wife recalled). I was too busy driivig to look closely yesterday!
I just bought this one with 63K on it even though I had just bought a 2006 R52 with 47K on it a few weeks before. It would have been nice if you or the next owner had bought a duplicate key so I don't have to.
 
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Old May 15, 2025 | 11:47 AM
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#47 out of 100.


Just joined the club.
Mechanically is strong.
Powering steering is a bit sluggish and turning squeak seems to be coming form the column.
I am thinking of restoring this, including some fresh paint (or wrap), lowering (ECS Tuning coilovers), pulleys, etc.
I also want to replace the convertible top - watched a few YouTube videos but not confident I want to take that on. So may end up buying a used top in good condition and paying $800 labor for them to install it.

Would love any advice along the way.
Excited to have a project car again!
 
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