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    My R53 journey, First time Mini owner,LOT S of pics

    Thanks, I am not a fan myself. I've used black wheels on the track when I had my STi mainly because of the brake dust. Front bumper is in great...
    Post by: z_wrecker, Jun 22, 2017 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    My R53 journey, First time Mini owner,LOT S of pics

    Hello! Here is the link for a youtube video that shows how to do ithttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO0HJQmopic. Little tip would be to cut the...
    Post by: z_wrecker, Jun 22, 2017 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S 2005 cooper s 155k?

    I purchased my 06 with 145K I think couple of months ago. Previous owner had it maintained by a "mini mechanic" as he called it. They did just the...
    Post by: z_wrecker, Jun 19, 2017 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    RMW Maryland Dyno Tuning Day

    I've used NGP for my audi flashes. I would love to have my mini tuned, but I am still not 100% certain that it hasn't been flashed already. I am...
    Post by: z_wrecker, Jun 14, 2017 in forum: General Chat
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    My R53 journey, First time Mini owner,LOT S of pics

    Another little side project were my wheels. They are 17" MSW in black. Unless on a track I was never a fan of the blacked out look. Some cars can...
    Post by: z_wrecker, Jun 13, 2017 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    My R53 journey, First time Mini owner,LOT S of pics

    I still haven't removed all of the "goo" and didn't do any polishing or cleaning. I am letting it bake in the sun and working on it slowly. After...
    Post by: z_wrecker, Jun 13, 2017 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    My R53 journey, First time Mini owner,LOT S of pics

    Quick update. -Oil changed with full synthetic -Transmission fluid change as well (it looked original, and I hope it wasn't) -Coolant flushed (car...
    Post by: z_wrecker, Jun 13, 2017 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    My R53 journey, First time Mini owner,LOT S of pics

    Great advice. I ended up purchasing a pulley and tensioner from FCP Euro. They have lifetime warranty on their parts. I've used them for my Audi...
    Post by: z_wrecker, Jun 8, 2017 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    My R53 journey, First time Mini owner,LOT S of pics

    This exact belt is en route as we speak and arriving today. I ordered it...twice. Must have thrown it out because I could not find it.:mad2:
    Post by: z_wrecker, Jun 7, 2017 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    My R53 journey, First time Mini owner,LOT S of pics

    I changed every seal that was removed in addition to the crank position O ring. I was surprised how clean everything looked. I think I have a...
    Post by: z_wrecker, Jun 7, 2017 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    My R53 journey, First time Mini owner,LOT S of pics

    Perfect. This is the reassurance I needed. Already changed the belt tensioner, idler pulley and got the tool! Having worked on Audi's for years...
    Post by: z_wrecker, Jun 7, 2017 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    My R53 journey, First time Mini owner,LOT S of pics

    Thank you so much for your words of wisdom! This won't be the last time I take them off I am sure. I got them on with the help of little silicone...
    Post by: z_wrecker, Jun 7, 2017 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    New mini owner! (VA)

    Thanks everyone. Happy to be here and learning so much already. I am going to try and document updates to the car in this thread...
    Post by: z_wrecker, Jun 6, 2017 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    My R53 journey, First time Mini owner,LOT S of pics

    so this past Saturday I decided to tackle the supercharger oil replacement. I've been toying with the idea of keeping the wheels and changing the...
    Post by: z_wrecker, Jun 6, 2017 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    My R53 journey, First time Mini owner,LOT S of pics

    I used the 3M kit, but I also wetsanded between their dry sanding coats. so 500 grit wet sand, 800 grit wet sand, 2000 grit wet sand and finished...
    Post by: z_wrecker, May 17, 2017 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments