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    1st Gen 2005 MCS For Sale

    YGPM
    Post by: mattkosem, Jun 1, 2020 in forum: Classic Mini, MINI and other Cars for Sale
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    Intentional speedometer miscalibration?

    This has been the case in every European car I've owned. Read up on UNECE regulation 39 if you'd like a detailed explanation. --Matt
    Post by: mattkosem, Jun 4, 2013 in forum: MINI
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    Exterior 2nd Gen MINI GP 2 Front Undertray

    Woot! Ecs is local to me, and sources their MINI parts from my local dealership! Need to get me one of these. Even ignoring the aerodynamic...
    Post by: mattkosem, May 31, 2013 in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    Suspension Brakes Fitment of Strut Brace and Intake Combo Reference 2ND Gen MINI

    Same on my '13 R55. Had to file off a bit of plastic above the MAF to keep them apart. NM indicated that this is a common issue with '12+ models...
    Post by: mattkosem, Feb 17, 2013 in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Sputtering

    No power past 3k eh? Have a severe boost leak (like, piping popped apart bad) or failed diverter valve? --Matt
    Post by: mattkosem, Feb 8, 2013 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Sport button

    Every time I have tried that, it has seemed like it did nothing around low/mid throttle until I released it and pressed it again. --Matt
    Post by: mattkosem, Jan 25, 2013 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Sport button

    Wow, seriously? I find the difference immediately noticeable. If you really want to feel the difference, it is quite obvious if you toggle sport...
    Post by: mattkosem, Jan 23, 2013 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R55 Clubman Easy, Necessary Mods to 2011 Clubman S?

    Wow, I swapped my stock RE050a tires out for Hankook Ventus V12s in the first 3k miles and found it to be nearly a night and day difference. It's...
    Post by: mattkosem, Jan 17, 2013 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    Brakes Wheels 2nd Gen Tires EBC Reds, EBC Front Rotors, RBF 660 Fluid

    I wonder if the Motul DOT5.1 causes the same kind of damage. That's not the first complaint I've seen. I'd never use ATE blue either, since it...
    Post by: mattkosem, Nov 15, 2012 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61