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    Show off your Classic

    Thanks, there's a lot of time making room for the front subframe (yes I'm still running an A-series). It's going to be a very radical car when...
    Post by: 1972Austin, Aug 25, 2012 in forum: Classic Mini
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    Show off your Classic

    Here's how mine looks today. Hopefully I'll have it finished this year. [ATTACH] Shawn
    Post by: 1972Austin, Aug 25, 2012 in forum: Classic Mini
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    Kiwi Mini breaks speed record

    It's a turbo Specialist Components BMW K series head conversion. They make awesome stuff, I have their seven port head for my Mini....
    Post by: 1972Austin, Aug 20, 2012 in forum: Racing MINIs
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    JCW(aero) Body Kit

    Thanks for the heads up, no response to me so far and why jack the price up here? Shawn?
    Post by: 1972Austin, May 24, 2012 in forum: Classifieds Archive
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    JCW(aero) Body Kit

    Dibs, I'll let you know shortly. Shawn
    Post by: 1972Austin, May 24, 2012 in forum: Classifieds Archive
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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S Supercharger oil change R52, R53

    I did ours when we changed the water pump just for security. I know that I'll have to do it again sometime since the rear gears didn't have that...
    Post by: 1972Austin, May 6, 2012 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    BMW to Revive Triumph?

    Lucas, the prince of darkness! Shawn
    Post by: 1972Austin, Apr 10, 2012 in forum: Other Vehicles
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    Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Looking for Borla exhaust clips

    No, never been on the dyno but there was a noticeable gain and we did it in conjunction with an ALTA CAI. Shawn
    Post by: 1972Austin, Apr 9, 2012 in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    SUV's are a Poor Choice for the Ring...

    Apparently that was Tanner Foust in the Raptor. Shawn
    Post by: 1972Austin, Apr 9, 2012 in forum: Other Vehicles
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    Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Looking for Borla exhaust clips

    We have the Borla Race on out 06 R52 S and love it! It's got a nice growl at idle and if you drive conservatively it's not imposing, but once...
    Post by: 1972Austin, Apr 8, 2012 in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    New MINI Customer Service Program :: The Motorer Pledge

    Checkered Flag MINI in Va Beach destroys the pledge. Shawn
    Post by: 1972Austin, Apr 8, 2012 in forum: MINI
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    Mini News MINI Cooper Yachtsman to Launch in New York

    Wow, that's a good one! I especially like the 61 knots part. Shawn
    Post by: 1972Austin, Apr 1, 2012 in forum: MINI News and Articles
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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S Is it normal to hear your shift linkage when shifting

    As far as the linkage being loud, that's the nature of an R53. They are clunky and loud and personally I love it. The clutch pedal on the other...
    Post by: 1972Austin, Mar 24, 2012 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    Lotus Exige Rally Car

    Why not, if they can pull it off it will be exciting. Using the same old hot hatches for rally cars is getting boring. Shawn
    Post by: 1972Austin, Mar 5, 2012 in forum: Motorsports Chat & Race Preparation
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    Top Gear Season 18 Episode 5

    Got it, thanks! Shawn
    Post by: 1972Austin, Feb 27, 2012 in forum: Top Gear