Nice modification.

Yes that's the hood insulation from the MINI Diesel. Newer hood insulation that has more coverage.

MINI diesel Hood insulation 8/2010-
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/51487266543/



Plastic Rivet

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/51481915964/ES125485



There was other hood insulation for the MINI hood -8/2010 models.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/51487136797/ES515130/


And takes 10 of those expanding rivets.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/51481915964/ES125485



And then the heat insulation for the intake molding.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/51482183986/ES2080964/



Thanks and keep up the mods, they look good.

 

That had to be the easiest mod I've ever done....

NM Engineering's Titanm turbo heat shield.





now I need to get a 4" NM decal for the hood there's a spot above the Alta decal that will look great.

Waiting for it to warm up before I go under to do the short shift kit and cover.

Andy

 

And that's the perfect time to bolt on a new Akrapovic exhaust.

 

On the list, saving my pennies.......

 

 

I'm thinking this is next and I'm wondering whether the heat shield can be painted. Does anyone have any experience with whether paint can stand the heat above the turbo?

 

I'd say no. But, you might be able to have it powder coated, that can stand higher heat. Why not have it polished. You have to polish it up often, but will look nice.

 

Powder coating is sweet. I've had my Whalen shift **** and the rear 1/4 of my exhaust powder coated. It's relatively inexpensive.

 

Did the powder coating handle the temperature of the exhaust system and how long ago did you have it done?

Thanks

 

Basically the powder coating starts at the back of the muffler and continues to the tips. They were probably baked hotter during the process than that part of the pipes get driving around.

 

Just got my NM springs in the mail. The baby shower gifts for my new boy just keep piling up. I need to stop lol. PM me for address if youd like to help out with gifts =]

 

It won't be long now. The Athens Highway should be there in Brunswick.

 

The NM springs are a great mod Will you run them with your stock shot/struts? I'm all gifted out...sorry


-Steven

 

I already started hinting about light weight wheels and either Falken RT-615k's or Toyo R1R's..

Now I'll buy little things for the next 2 months and ......

She did just buy me a new Kayak.....

We have way too many hobbies... Then she'll say why don't you spend as much time thinking about updating the bathroom or the.....

Come on Lottery, where are you when I need you...

Andy

 

Light weight rims on a MINI....
Makes such a HUGE change in the feel of the car, I cringe when I hear folks putting on heavy cast 17's or 18' rims....makes the car's steering heavy and truck like. Light rims=playful feeling MINI imo!! You will LOVE the change!!

 

I had the lightest Enkies on both of my Miata's, they where the best......

I can't remember off the top of my head exactly, somewhere around 15lbs maybe less.

Makes those twisty's a blast.....

 

For right now the Springs will be on stock shocks. The jury is still out on whether or not its a good idea to use stock shocks. While I don't disagree with the fact that aftermarket shocks would do worlds of difference, my wallet DOES. I've already spent over my allowance and I havent even gotten the car yet. Next big purchase will be to get rid of the RFT and go sporty All seasons.

 

I really fell in love with the look of the GP2 Diffuser.

Problem was, I have a Cooper Roadster and even though I have the Factory JCW Trim, the passenger-side muffler and single tail pipe made consideration of the diffuser quite problematic.

So there was only one thing to do. I'm guessing it might be the only R59 of its kind -- which I like.

 

Fantastic job...you pulled it off perfectly! Bravo


-Steven

 

Agreed. Nice work. I also like the chrome boot handle cover. I think that these photos have made me decide to do that.

 

[QUOTE=Gil-galad;3723828]I really fell in love with the look of the GP2 Diffuser.

Problem was, I have a Cooper Roadster and even though I have the Factory JCW Trim, the passenger-side muffler and single tail pipe made consideration of the diffuser quite problematic.

So there was only one thing to do. I'm guessing it might be the only R59 of its kind -- which I like. :


Gary, this looks terrific, well thought out. Have you noticed any difference in performance with the exhaust upgrade? Love the look, Lil Raggi might just be getting a new diffuser soon, too.

Bill

 

Thanks everyone.

Haven't really had it long enough to notice. In any event, my objectives were completely aesthetic so any little bump would just be an added bonus.

 

Great Mod! Totally in love !

 

I have been looking to ugrade the exhaust to Akrapovic but the reply from outmotoring is that it only fits the R58 and not the R59 because of the bracing issues. Anyone had the same experiece.

What other exhaust would you recommend if the Akrapovic is a no go.

Thanks.

 

Sorry but that is BS. I've had the Akrapovic down pipe, exhaust, delete-R for over six months on my 2013 Roadster S. I got it from Way, they had it in stock and sent it to me in two days. It's the best exhaust you could put on a roadster in my opion.