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Fairly large differences. Gen 1 is supercharged versus turbocharged in the S models. I have heard the CVT transmissions are problematic. General...
Yeah, It's about 22 miles from my house in Austin. Shouldn't be too bad of a drive. :D
I'd buy one. Nathan would have to put a pic of his ride on it though. Cartoon or otherwise.
Only on the track... :D
I'm not anywhere near an engine builder in my knowledge but I'm always interested to learn more. Hence honest questions: What is the quench area?...
Do you have before and after pics of the intake valves? The PCV routing and intake set-up on the N18 is different enough that it should solve...
Oil Windage Tray
...Crossed 61k miles. :D
Perfect summation. :thumbsup: Emphasis on the last line. I will point out that given my driving habits and mileage that I could realistically...
From the few before and after pictures I have seen (mostly sewing site) it looks like it does a decent job removing the "wet" contaminents....
Nice. I don't have the benefit of having a truck/trailer combo to use. I can still get a trackday in may car (Wheels/tires, jack, jack stands,...
Seafoam helps but does not stop or remove existing hard build-up. Oil catch-cans do help as well. I'm still not convinced that blocking off...
The degridation is slow and subtle. I had no outward signs before taking mine in. I have noticed and improved gas milage and faster turbine spool...
It's not. I chose to do mine at 60k (59k really but whatever). It wasn't bad. I could have gone another 20-30k before being in the same condition...
Did the tech or SA tell you what "level" of build-up the intake valves were at?
Go for the Clubman S then. Find a certified pre-owned (CPO) car and get the extended warranty if you are going to keep it for a long time. When...
There is a season? Can't go more than two weeks without an available track day down here. LOL. Besides, snow-tires + snowy/rainy track = Epic...
Took'em long enough to figure it out. LOL.
I'm thinking it's a spoiler and NOT a wing. [Spoilers and Wings] The back-sides of MINIs aren't exactly aero-friendly (neither are the fronts for...
Welcome to M/A Kevin! In 2008 and 2009 there were a few noteable issues with the engines. Most of it can be taken care of via warranty/recall...