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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Got rear-ended, Help!

    Thanks for the response. I actually did suffer a mild concussion, so I haven't been able to drive for the past couple of weeks because I still...
    Post by: borv, Jan 2, 2013 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Got rear-ended, Help!

    It is a lease. I live in NY so I think the insurance companies in NY state don't have to pay out the devalued amount :(. I'm trying to find out...
    Post by: borv, Dec 27, 2012 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Got rear-ended, Help!

    Does anyone know what type of suspension/axle a 2011 mini cooper s has? I got a really got hit from the rear, and I'm concerned that the real...
    Thread by: borv, Dec 27, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Dealer Labor Rates?

    dupe post
    Post by: borv, Oct 16, 2011 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Dealer Labor Rates?

    I got a quote for $4400 for parts and labor for the JCW tuning kit. Personally, I do not think this is worth it for 9hp. I tuned my Porsche...
    Post by: borv, Oct 16, 2011 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Dealer Labor Rates?

    i was curious to see what the hourly labor rates are for dealers around the country. I'm located in NYC and so far I've contacted 2 places, and...
    Thread by: borv, Oct 12, 2011, 28 replies, in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    Engine Drivetrain 2nd Gen S Duplicating the cold-start chatter

    2nd video is now public. Thanks for the response, looks like the sound is normal.
    Post by: borv, Sep 8, 2011 in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    Engine Drivetrain 2nd Gen S Duplicating the cold-start chatter

    Does this sound like the rattle? or normal injector/valve noise? 2011 MCS.. MINI Cooper S - stock motor - YouTube...
    Post by: borv, Sep 8, 2011 in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    Engine Drivetrain 2nd Gen S Duplicating the cold-start chatter

    does anyone have a video or sound clip of this they can post?
    Post by: borv, Sep 8, 2011 in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    2nd Gen JCW R56 JCW has a different turbo than the MCS?

    Thanks RKW, MINI Motoring Accessories and Motoringgear Does the kit come with any exhaust modification? This kit seems a bit different than...
    Post by: borv, Sep 6, 2011 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S JCW Tuning Kit will *NOT WORK* on 2012

    Newbie question, what is MCSa? Is that the website for mini acccesories? MINI Motoring Accessories and Motoringgear I'm curious to see where...
    Post by: borv, Sep 5, 2011 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    Suspension Brakes Strut Brace/Sway Bar Installation

    Right now I'm looking at the JCW strut brace that goes across the 2 strut towers in the front. I'm looking to get a bit more stiffness and...
    Post by: borv, Sep 5, 2011 in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    Suspension Brakes Strut Brace/Sway Bar Installation

    I'm considering purchasing a strut brace for my 2011 MCS, and was wondering if this is a DIY type of mod. Does the car need to be lifted? Or Can I...
    Post by: borv, Sep 5, 2011 in forum: Tuning and Performance