Hello all. Truck guy, Mini guy, Audi guy, Jeep guy.... Anything with wheels guy.

Discussion in 'Starting Line - New Member Introductions' started by goneFXcrazy, Oct 26, 2015.

  1. goneFXcrazy

    goneFXcrazy New Member

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    Hey all. I've had my R53 for just over a month now. Bone stock with 64,000 miles when I bought it. PO had the supercharger, CPS, clutch, and several other important parts replaced less than 10k miles before purchase, all confirmed by the service records retrieved from the dealer.

    Since purchase I've swapped the headlight bulbs, deleted the resonator, swapped for OEM Sport tips, added an aux audio input, and scrubbed it from grille to tailpipe.

    PO never drove it, just sat collecting dust and scratches from their cats. At least it sat in the garage.

    This last weekend though it got some serious TLC. XXR 527's 17x8.25 wrapped in 215/45/17 Michelin MXM4's

    Then wrapped the roof, spoiler, mirror caps, gas cap, and headlight surrounds. All in all about 8 hours work. Worth it.


    Next step is the grille, beltline, and a few other little things.

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    Stock.

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  2. goneFXcrazy

    goneFXcrazy New Member

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    And yes I know the wheels are super wide. I dig it. And hate it at the same time.
     
  3. wmwny

    wmwny Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to M/A! You'll find a ton of R53 Miniacs here! Btw, NICE S! Enjoy...:Thumbsup:
     
  4. caseydog

    caseydog Well-Known Member

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    Welcome. Looks like your R53 is the same color as my R56. I prefer a white roof, but to each his own.

    Three of my last five cars have been Audis, so we have that in common, too.

    CD
     
  5. MCS02

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    Welcome to MA! It don't get no better than RRRRRRR53!
     
  6. goneFXcrazy

    goneFXcrazy New Member

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    Haha thanks


    Electric Blue? I like the white roof on some as well, but this one was pretty stained and faded. Plus my plan in the future is to wrap the body as well. Not sure what color yet though.


    Thanks!
     
  7. Stefanie

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    Welcome! Nice color MINI you got there...almost as nice as chili red!! :D
     
  8. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

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    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
  9. MCS02

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    If your going to wrap it you should use Chili Red. You will get a 50% HP gain. :lol:
     
  10. TexasChiliS

    TexasChiliS Well-Known Member

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    Very nice, this is the color I almost ordered, but ended up with Chili Red with black top for the speed factor. You got me thinking I need another R53, but Electric Blue / White.
     
  11. Savvy

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    Welcome aboard.
     
  12. 00Mini

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    Very nice looking R53 and Welcome to Motoring Alliance the bestest MINI forum on the interweb !!
     
  13. Firebro17

    Firebro17 Dazed, but not Confused
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    Hey, Welcome! There's certainly nothing abnormal about being a truck and a MINI lover. Been there myself for many, many years. My photo albums tell the story of that cohabitation...
     
  14. DneprDave

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    Welcome!
    My other "car" is a Ford F350 4x4. The MINI's roof doesn't even come up to the truck's door handles.
     
  15. goneFXcrazy

    goneFXcrazy New Member

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    I love the color as well, but if I'm honest the pictures are a bit fudged with, the actual finish is not nearly as nice. The blue is quite faded out. I will be wrapping the body as well soon enough, just have to decide on a color still.
     
  16. goneFXcrazy

    goneFXcrazy New Member

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    Haha I'm near that same level.


    Haha you've definitely had a diverse selection of vehicles!
     
  17. goneFXcrazy

    goneFXcrazy New Member

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    Latest pic of the truck for anyone who cares to see.

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