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There's an undated, longer plunger switch that solves this problem. Mine was replaced under warranty a few years ago.
The big problem with rigging something to defeat that switch is that if something in the boot is pushing the shelf up out of place, you would have...
Mmmm. Something is awry. That shelf switch takes very little pressure to activate. Could just replace the switch Part 51466980045 $35 at IMBM Parts
Glad to hear you got it fixed, but sorry that you had trouble and $$$$ IMHO the biggest fallacy on these cars is the "lifetime" fluid. It needs...
Yeah, it takes verrrrry little Epic. I use my RO with a black pad to apply and put it on so thin, it almost isn't there. Perfect I'm using...
R53 vs. R56 makes a big difference here. The R56 front calipers & pads have almost twice the braking surface area of the OEM R53 front calipers....
Yeah.... I see that in my future eventually.....
Somebody should SNAP UP those bilsteins and swifts - that is a SWEEEEEET combo. I know.
I want a "spare" purple haze R52-S in a bad way.
I'll have you. But you gotta ride b!tch.
The only thing I have against the 2nd gen cars is the engine. It's an abomination, like the CVT, but on a massive scale. Otherwise MINIs rock....
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This is the greatest FAIL thread of all time on MA. But hey, I'm getting some good stuff outta it. And minimark says "we can still be friends"....
Well... I know folks who have had their CVT disintegrate well before its time, due to no fault of their own. Too many people for it to *not* be a...
Epoxy! Epoxy! Epoxy!
I have the front flaps which do make a significant difference. I also have clearbra stone guards that were installed new and have been a godsend,...
I even happen to remember who the bloke was. He's a legend in his own mind. :skep:
Dave.O: "MFin' thing wouldn't stay closed so I epoxied the SOB shut. That'll teach the f'er not to mess with my azz!" Word from a now-wiser...
^lol That is soooo "you". :)
FWIW - I agree with all of the above for cars with a manual transmission. On cars with the automatic, the 17% is a better choice, as the auto...