+1 for the gun between the seat and console

This is rather awesome. I'm in SC so if my MINI ever needs some serious attention you're not too far away.

 

I just wanted to say that you have a gorgeous Mini and that I am jealous of the bond you have (more than likely) formed with it with such labor intensive work and changes.

 

WOW fantastic post. Thanks a huge Thanks for sharing!!!
I also say +1 for the pistol, I was looking at your cig lighter knobby thing, ALL VERY COOL!

 

Very nice!! I especially like that you painted the CD storage door and steering column covers orange as well. Is that a holstered 9mm between the driver's seat & center consule?

 

Thanks man and no, it's a 40 caliber HK.

Mark

 

Great job bro... gotta love the orange! Thanks for all the pics

 

Wow, this is my new favorite Mini. Great work, I love everything you did to it. Orange and Black look REALLY good together. All the small details really set this off. Nice..

 

What a build..amazing paint job

 

Orange, How hard is it to replace the A pillar trim peice? I was driving down the highway and it sounded like a bullet hit it and it's got a big chip in it. my car only hav 2,000 miles on it so I will have to replace it. Thanks.

 

I know you’re gonna think I’m crazy but I can’t remember if it had clips AND 3 screws under the rubber that the glass seals to or just 3 screws. I can take a look Monday to remind myself.

In either case, it’s easy.....


Mark

 

I will have to call the dealer and find out how much that peice costs and get one ordered. If you could let me know Monday I would really appreciate it.

Mdun6

 

Will do.... tomorrow I’m going riding and will try to remember to look at Oscar (he’s at my shop right now).

Mark

 

Mark, Did you get a chance to look at that trim peice?

 

Crap, I’m sorry... I was slammed today and completely forgot about it. I’m writing a note right now.

Sorry.


Mark

 

On the R53, there are just a handfull of clips under there. It's a fairly common occurance that they come off... especially if you have had the windshield replaced, as they have to remove those A-pillar pieces to do the replacement and the clips weaken with the removal and replacement.

My A-pillar was broken during a hail storm and the part cost the repair shop $23. That's probably some sort of wholesale price... I might expect $30-50 across the parts desk to an end consumer.

You can find the parts and pics at www.realoem.com. Look under your model for "Vehicle Trim", then "Exterior Trim". Here is the link to a Nov 2005 build MCS (R53): http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...75&hg=51&fg=20

I applied one of these for a friend of mine (another R53) who had the 'highway fly-away' issue that you did. There was a foam gasket underneath that needed to be replaced as well. I put the new one on for him in a parking lot in under 5 min using just my hands (once we pried the old, broken clips out of the holes using a screwdriver).

 

Cool... I did a google search on the part number and found a dealer that sells all of the bits:

A new cover is $52 for the R53. The molded foam pieced is $8.35 and the clips are all under $1 (but you get new clips included when you buy the cover)

http://parts.miniofsouthatlanta.com/...137128157.html

 

Well, this chapter has ended as Oscar was sold (reluctantly) to a fellow NAM owner.

But, keep your eyes peeled, I found an R53 I'm dying to tear apart, it's been wrecked and needs some work but I've got a couple ideas in my head that I can't get rid of.

Thanks everyone for the compliments, it's been fun working on Oscar and hopefully I'll have another build thread soon.

Mark

 

 

Atleast it went to a good home...

Cant wait to see whats next.

 

Hey Mark. I found this, its not exactly Oscar but.............

 

Not sure why but suddenly I’m hungry... got any ketchup and mustard?


:D


Mark

 

I'm sure nobody else noticed, but, I keep my 1911 in the same spot.

 

What rims are those on the car in and just out of the shop?

 

Why did you sell it?!

 

Check about a half dozen posts up. It was sold over a year ago.