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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Turbo heat shield or not?

    Hood Scoop Protector the best I agree this is the best way to protect the hood scoop. I did a lot of track days and daily driving in Texas...
    Post by: GreyLens, Jul 27, 2016 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    Re-Turn

    MINI Vacation...Indeed!!!
    Post by: GreyLens, Jul 26, 2016 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    Sport Button

    Pre-flight checklist: 1. Start button 2. Sport mode button. 3. DSC off button. 4. First gear. 5. Go.
    Post by: GreyLens, Jul 25, 2016 in forum: MINI
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    Re-Turn

    I've been away from M/A for awhile...just too much work and other distractions. I used to post on a number of threads focused on AutoCross a few...
    Thread by: GreyLens, Jul 25, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    The Phoenix - The GP Roadster Project

    I've been gone a few years. Just logged on to see what's up. This is quite a project!!! Excellent work!!!
    Post by: GreyLens, Jul 25, 2016 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    2nd Gen AutoX to Sport Touring - A Rebuild 2014

    Cars and Coffee in SA - Where's the MINI? ...as in...where's the beef? I went to the local Cars and Coffee meet up here in SA yesterday. I...
    Post by: GreyLens, Sep 14, 2014 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    2nd Gen AutoX to Sport Touring - A Rebuild 2014

    Longevity - Exterior The R56 has several weaknesses as a car. Expensive, decent handling but nothing to brag about, weird ergonomics for many...
    Post by: GreyLens, Aug 30, 2014 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    New, but with questions

    Welcome. Go Whalen!! You can see a close up of my Whalen in my garage. I was going to do a custom order but he had a standard pattern he had...
    Post by: GreyLens, Aug 21, 2014 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    2nd Gen AutoX to Sport Touring - A Rebuild 2014

    Impact of plan on AutoX Build I've been doing a lot of research and getting good advice/guidance/ideas here. Part of my plan is solidifying so I...
    Post by: GreyLens, Aug 16, 2014 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    2nd Gen AutoX to Sport Touring - A Rebuild 2014

    What is the rating on the Swifts you used...336lbs/in?
    Post by: GreyLens, Aug 15, 2014 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    Looking for Barry Brazier of MC2 magazine

    I'm in.
    Post by: GreyLens, Aug 13, 2014 in forum: MINI
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    2nd Gen AutoX to Sport Touring - A Rebuild 2014

    Thanks. I'll start on some research, then. The ultimate goal is to upgrade the stereo but I'll do that early next year. I'm doing a rear seat...
    Post by: GreyLens, Aug 12, 2014 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    The Phoenix - The GP Roadster Project

    I now have the GreyLenz because the last time I called the wife to "pick me up" I was at the Uvalde Emergency Clinic following an encounter with a...
    Post by: GreyLens, Aug 12, 2014 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    2nd Gen AutoX to Sport Touring - A Rebuild 2014

    Sound Dampening Several years ago there was much discussion about sound dampening. I don't see much about it these days. I'd like a quieter...
    Post by: GreyLens, Aug 12, 2014 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments