1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: New Parts on the way!

  1. Crashton

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    My MINI has no oil gunk in the engine compartment.:D Myst be that your catching can is a leaker. :ihih:

    I'm with Kitty, IMHO those hoses are sort of low on the bang on the buck scale. They do look nice though. I lusted after them too, when I first got my MINI. After thinking about it I spent that money on more donuts. :donut1:

    For my money the Detroit Tuned is the way to go. Way to many of them out there doing a fine job. :D
     
  2. Metalman

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    Rattle should be able to be controlled if you use a spring washer in conjunction with the fastener...

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    Heck man just turn up the tunes!!! ;)
     
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    Sounds good, but don't forget the Detroit Tuned tensioner stop. That red hose is faster than the black. :wink:
     
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    I'm intrigued by this new WMW tensioner stop. Post up your impressions. How does it avoid making noise?
     
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    We've installed about 20 of them for testing and not had any make noise. I was concerned about it making noise and if they do we should be able to just put a nylon washer or like Metalman showed those washers. Our goal was to make something that would actually work and not come apart. The new Alta one isn't even a shock. Its the same as a sway bar link with no dampening like the original shock so it's not going to let the tensioner work like it was originally designed. Also it's really expensive.

    We also have delrin bushings for the shock now.
    WMW Supercharger Belt Damper Bushing Set - Way Motor Works
     
  7. oldvet53

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    Jason, are you running a turbo or a supercharger as it is my understanding that there should be no pressure on the intake hose as all it does is feed fresh air from the intake box and filter to the inlet side of the supercharger and has no pressure going through it. As apposed to a turbo system that uses the exhaust to pressurize the intake charge and is the reason they use so much metal tubing with the silicon or neoprene hose connections for the metal piping. That is why a turbo set up has to use the metal piping.
     
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    Just ordered the Cooper S tensioner tool,bushing kit for the hydraulic damper on the belt tensioner,the tool for removal of the Supercharger pulley. The only thing left is the hydraulic fluid damper crankshaft pulley that will be ordered on the first of the month and talked to the Mechanic yesterday and was told he could have it out in 45 min. to a hour and should come in at less than $200.00 which will be done on the 13th of Feb. Whoo, Whoo!
     
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    Well 6 months after getting my Cooper S I finaly got all the parts together and the car gets dropped off at the shop on the 25th and is first in line on the 26th and should be able to pick it up later in the day! WHOO,HOO!
     
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    Sounds like your car coming together quite nicely!!
    The ATI super-damper is nice to have...slightly lighter than the OEM, and much more reliable...noticed a very slight improvement in my idle as a plus.
    The Samco hoses are look nice...just be careful to install it carefully so the hose ends do not slip off in the future.
     
  11. KittyMini

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    If you thought you had a difference in power from yuor intake, wait until you get the pulley on :Thumbsup:

    In all honesty, I think the OEM hoses are the best way to go... you really don't get anything out of the silicone ones except possible leaks.
    Just my opinion.

    Good luck!
     
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    Man it is hell to get old.... :(
     
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    Yeah :frown2:
     
  14. Jason Montague

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    :cornut::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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    #28 oldvet53, Nov 19, 2012
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    Well I got all the parts that I ordered today, Thanks to WMW and Out Motoring as it all hit at once. I got the power steering cooling fan cover on in about 15 min., the cubby in front of the cup holders took a bit longer trying to get it in so a phone call revealed that it had to be folded like a taco to get it in but the effort was worth it as it will come in handy. Then the Samco intake hose showed up and I fought with it for a couple of hours and then decided that it needed to be cut down, but wish I had left a extra 1/2" on but everything sealed as it should. The factory hose came apart taking it off where the ridges that allow it to flex to get it to bend and allow it to be fitted but finaly got the new one on and sealed good. And then UPS showed up with my WMW 15% Pulley kit with the 15% pulley a shorter belt and one heat range colder plugs. But that will wait until I get the A.T.I. Super Pulley and new motor mounts and do that all at once. I must say that I'm impressed with the quality of the craftsmanship of the pulley. And finaly installed the Cabin Cabin Air Filter.
     
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    #32 oldvet53, Nov 20, 2012
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    The SAMCO hose is made up of a blue inner section that is reinforced with what looks like nylon stitching or 2 layers of nylon wrapped in the blue section with another blue layer in between as a reinforcement and another blue section between the red layer red outer layer. While not as stiff as the age cracked stock hose it replaced it also doesn't have the ridges that helped the factory hose to bend and thus creating turbulence that disrupt the air flow. Also they must work or WMW and several other parts suppliers wouldn't carry them as they would have proven problematic.
     
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    I just chose it as I could get it without having to drive 115 miles to Tenn. to the nearest MINI dealer and I figured that the stock hose would have been a lot more expensive that the one I got from WMW.
     
  18. Jason Montague

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    :cornut: Go getum soldier! Boy you're really into your MINI which is great as all of us are watching and cheering you on.:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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    You should drive it around a couple of times before the mods so you can remember how it used to feel...
     
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    It's not even my MINI and I am getting excited for you...Just be calm, relax ,and be patient..MINI will be ready to tear up your local streets before you know it...Happy Motoring!!