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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S New front hood emblem?

    Bought my replacement front and rear emblems for my R53 from eminiparts.com. Took only a few days to arrive but then again I live in the...
    Post by: Stinch, Sep 24, 2016 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S Powerflex FCA bushing install

    As a DIY home mechanic, I just replaced the FCA bushing with PowerFlex a couple of months ago and used the washer that came with the kit. It...
    Post by: Stinch, Apr 24, 2016 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S Strut mount choices

    I went the same route. Under stress, the front end always seemed unstable. Replacing my control arm bushings was the focus of this winter...
    Post by: Stinch, Mar 8, 2016 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S Strut mount choices

    I'm working on replacing the four control arm ball joints on my R53. Found a set of four Lemförder brand ball joints on eBay (seller was...
    Post by: Stinch, Mar 6, 2016 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S Power Steering Motor Fan

    Thanks for pointing this out. I had my p/s pump and fan replaced under warranty last spring. Guess the dealer never checked for function. I...
    Post by: Stinch, Jan 14, 2016 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    What did you do with your MINI today?

    Stopped by Helix in Philly a few weeks ago and bought a Hotchkis Sport rear sway bar. Had it shipped since the PA sales tax was higher than...
    Post by: Stinch, Aug 23, 2015 in forum: MINI
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    Pre Migration REBUILT Part Deux Watercolor / Shirt

    Got mine, thanks!
    Post by: Stinch, Aug 22, 2015 in forum: Announcements, How do I, Feedback
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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S Help to ID s/c Pulley and K060535 fit problem

    Thanks for the update. I did remove the timing cover and change the idler pulley. I'll look at it again this weekend and report back.
    Post by: Stinch, Aug 18, 2015 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    Pre Migration REBUILT Part Deux Watercolor / Shirt

    Looking forward to getting mine. :)
    Post by: Stinch, Aug 12, 2015 in forum: Announcements, How do I, Feedback
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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S Front Wheel Speed Sensors....Ebay?

    eminiparts.com has great prices for OEM parts and fast shipping. Once installed (assuming the bad one located) and a short drive, the ECU will...
    Post by: Stinch, Jul 28, 2015 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    Engine Drivetrain 2nd Gen S Amsoil

    I've got a case of Amsoil European 5W-40 Full-SAPS Synthetic coming that I'll put towards my next oil change.
    Post by: Stinch, Jul 15, 2015 in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    New here with my 2004 R53 JCW

    Thanks everyone for the welcome. Not many pictures of me driving but this one was taken last weekend while in the Bear Mountain region of New...
    Post by: Stinch, Jul 11, 2015 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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