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    Suspension Brakes 1st Gen Lowering R53

    I can't imagine that the springs on any Mini would "wear out". By most standards these are toy cars, there isn't enough weight there. I have...
    Post by: wotagame, Apr 12, 2013 in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S New Parts from WMW and Out Motoring

    I have their adjustable sway bar and rear control arms on my R53, no complaints. (I must admit though, I bought 'em cause they're red.) I...
    Post by: wotagame, Dec 5, 2012 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S A.T.I. Crankshaft Damper Pulley

    Wouldn't hurt to replace the crank bolt as well.
    Post by: wotagame, Nov 24, 2012 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S Exhaust Questions - Which to buy?

    I realize this thread is somewhat old, but I was the one who installed the Milltek at the Dallas DIY event. The problem with aftermarket exhausts...
    Post by: wotagame, Nov 24, 2012 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S A.T.I. Crankshaft Damper Pulley

    There is no keyway, the timing marks on the damper are somewhat useless... I don't remember seeing any marks on the OEM damper either. They...
    Post by: wotagame, Nov 23, 2012 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    Suspension Brakes 1st Gen Koni Yellow sleeve size

    Just did mine. Sleeve comes with the struts. Need to drill upper plates. Only on the rear struts.
    Post by: wotagame, Oct 20, 2012 in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S URGENT HELP with crank pulley install

    Does anyone know where to rent or otherwise borrow the tool that stops the crank from turning? Thanks.
    Post by: wotagame, Sep 9, 2012 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    MotoringFile 150 Reasons to Buy a MINI over the Fiat 500

    Bring out the Abarth version, then we'll talk...
    Post by: wotagame, Apr 7, 2011 in forum: MINIs in Other Media
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Which Spark Plugs do you use?

    I have the Beru plugs. They seem to work just fine. MINI Cooper Beru Ultrax Spark Plugs
    Post by: wotagame, Apr 7, 2011 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    Vuvuzela Overload - or why I stopped watching World Cup

    I am a big soccer fan, and while it does not make it unwatchable for me (after all it is the World Cup) I agree with you Nathan, it is annoying as...
    Post by: wotagame, Jun 20, 2010 in forum: Politics and other "Messy" Stuff
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    TSW Engine Mount Prototype

    "Is this heaven?" "It's Iowa." "Iowa? I could have sworn this was heaven." I think I can say with reasonable certanty that my Mini will not...
    Post by: wotagame, Jul 30, 2009 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    TSW Engine Mount Prototype

    Give it time... Every '04-'06 Mini out there needs this mount. If not now, eventually. My replacement OEM mount failed after about two years.
    Post by: wotagame, Jul 29, 2009 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments