New to MA, 2004 R53

Discussion in 'Starting Line - New Member Introductions' started by Hobine, Dec 15, 2015.

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  1. Hobine

    Hobine New Member

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    Hey all,

    Glad I found this site. I own a 2004 Indie Blue R53 that I picked up in late September. Best part is the low mileage, just over 33k when I brought it home.
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    So far I've added strut tower protectors, and a roof rack to get the mountain bikes to the trail head.
    Also did a coolant and transmission fluid changes, replaced the belt and idler pulley.
    Been battling some strange wiper/washer problems that really have me baffled. So far resulting in a rear wiper delete.

    Recent grill update.
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  2. TexasChiliS

    TexasChiliS Well-Known Member

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    Welcome, Nice looking MINI!
     
  3. Qik

    Qik Well-Known Member

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    Nice R53, Welcome!
     
  4. BruceK

    BruceK Active Member

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    Hi. Nice to see you here. Love your car.
     
  5. MCS02

    MCS02 Moderator
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    Welcome to MA! Nice R53!
     
  6. jiminni

    jiminni Well-Known Member

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    Welcome! Gotta love those Grillcraft grills :Thumbsup:
     
  7. Red Bull

    Red Bull Active Member

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    Welcome, great looking MINI :Thumbsup:... indie blue is my favorite color on R50-53's.
     
  8. Zillon

    Zillon Well-Known Member

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    Welcome!
     
  9. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
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  10. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

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    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
  11. Eric@Helix

    Eric@Helix New Member
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    Yeap. I like the bottom one, but still prefer the factory black upper and middle grill.

    Oh, and welcome!
     
  12. Savvy

    Savvy Well-Known Member
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    Welcome aboard.
     
  13. wmwny

    wmwny Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to M/A!
     
  14. Goldsmithy

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    Welcome to the modness...it's an addiction. Good looking R53...
     
  15. Mr. Jim

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    Welcome to M/A!
     
  16. Hobine

    Hobine New Member

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    Thanks for the welcomes everyone!
    Just installed an M7 CAI Tue. night. Half hour install followed by an hour of trying to get the filter to stay put. Every time I'd tighten the hose clamp, it would push the filter off. Kind of a silly design. It does sound good though.
     
  17. mrntd

    mrntd Well-Known Member
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    Great find
    Welcome Aboard!
     
  18. quikmni

    quikmni Moderator

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    Welcome to MA and the Mini world. Glad to see you are working on your car and making improvements.
     
  19. 00Mini

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    Beautiful R53 and Welcome to Motoring Alliance the bestest MINI Forum on the interweb !!
     

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