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    The Chili Rescue

    For sure, I am kind of surprised mine didn't.
    Post by: John Jordan, Sep 23, 2022 in forum: Member Garages
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    The Chili Rescue

    Thanks! Took a while to get here but am happy with the results.
    Post by: John Jordan, Sep 23, 2022 in forum: Member Garages
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    The Chili Rescue

    Here are some new pics. Said it was black metallic but came out more of a gunmetal color. I may try tying this color into other areas. Glad I...
    Post by: John Jordan, Sep 23, 2022 in forum: Member Garages
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    The Chili Rescue

    Thank you! More to come.
    Post by: John Jordan, Aug 24, 2022 in forum: Member Garages
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    The Chili Rescue

    John Jordan submitted a new Showcase Item: The Chili Rescue Read more about this showcase item here...
    Thread by: John Jordan, Aug 24, 2022, 10 replies, in forum: Member Garages
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    R53 Cooper S The Chili Rescue

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    Posted by: John Jordan, Aug 24, 2022 in category: 1st Generation
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    Interior 1st Gen How to remove an armrest pad?

    I know this is really old but wanted to post my findings. I have a 2002 as well and mine has 3 T-8 torx screws holding the pad on. You will need a...
    Post by: John Jordan, Aug 17, 2022 in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    R53 High pitched noise, at full throttle over 3000 RPM

    I agree, I have done that in the past with a timing belt. Instantly made a growling noise. It can also put too much stress on the underdrive...
    Post by: John Jordan, Jun 20, 2022 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    R53 High pitched noise, at full throttle over 3000 RPM

    Hoping it was just because the belt was new. I also tightened it until it felt like one with a standard tensioner initially. In this case, the...
    Post by: John Jordan, Jun 20, 2022 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    R53 High pitched noise, at full throttle over 3000 RPM

    Another update. Tightened the belt and the noise is gone! Also, supercharger is much more responsive. Slipping was definitely causing me to lose...
    Post by: John Jordan, Jun 19, 2022 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    R53 High pitched noise, at full throttle over 3000 RPM

    Just an update, I was driving today on a quiet road with building close by. With the windows down, I can hear that this is definitely a belt...
    Post by: John Jordan, Jun 17, 2022 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    R53 High pitched noise, at full throttle over 3000 RPM

    Thank you, more to come!
    Post by: John Jordan, Jun 17, 2022 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    R53 High pitched noise, at full throttle over 3000 RPM

    Thank you for the links as well. Detroit Tuned is only about 20 miles from me so I will have to stop by there at some point.
    Post by: John Jordan, Jun 17, 2022 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    R53 High pitched noise, at full throttle over 3000 RPM

    Putting the shock back on is still a possibility as I saved the old tensioner. I had concerns that the adjustable rod may result in vibrations...
    Post by: John Jordan, Jun 17, 2022 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52