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Trying to find the best deal on some Powerflex Control Arm Bushings since my wheels flop around like a fish on a deck. Came across these for $43...
Hey Everyone, Figured as I am going through and replacing parts I might as well do some reviews on the parts that I am using. Most of mine will...
I bought myself a winter vehicle so I'm selling my winter setup to clear out the garage. These are the OEM star R83s in great condition, only one...
Not really a build thread, but I think I will be doing several jobs on this car over the summer and fall, so it needs a place separate from the...
Update.....I got a set of Madness Plates. Sorry I know this isn't the right place, but does anyone even look under the "Wanted" ads anymore? I...
Purchased the car from auction in May 2018. We have replaced a few parts to get it road worthy, and will be adding custom parts as we get them...
When I drive the R53 For 20 or 30 min. and come to a stop light I can smell burnt oil. Like it is getting on the exhaust. Last summer I changed...
Super clean 2006 Mini Cooper S, R53. -Posting for a friend from MINI's and Coffee Georgia, Located in SC- All original condition, very clean,...
Hey guys, Overhauling the interior with roll bar and fixed backs so I am selling off the original interior. Previous owner said rear seats were...
An Introduction to Water/Alcohol Injection Systems by Jeff Howerton All images courtesy of the Author Introduction There is no question that...
The struts or shocks that hold up the boot or hatch have finally failed. Replacement parts aren't expensive, and it would appear to be a pretty...
The serpentine belt on your R53 MCS is a critical component in the engine. It passes power from the motor to the air conditioning compressor to...
I was tired of seeing write-ups/how-to's across the net that say you MUST remove the supercharger to service the water pump. This is simply not...
There is a discussion thread for this article here: Supercharger Oil Service for the R53 - Discussion Thread I've also created a PDF version of...
The full leather version of these wheels are about to go the way of the Dodo (only 2 wheels left in MINI USA's hands as of 3/18/2010 and no plans...
R53 Powerflex Transmission Mount Bushing Install w/ Upper Engine Damper Replacement. You don't have to do both of these jobs at the same time......
Jango, my 2006 MCS (R53), and I have been driving the streets of Dallas, TX for almost 6 years. I’ve never found the AC to be quite up to the...
Everyone has a different idea of what appropriate maintenance is and everyone has a different use for their car. Everyone has a different level...
Crank sensor seal replacement for the R53 On almost every R53 that I’ve seen lately, the crank sensor is weeping at least a little bit of oil....
