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  1. martabo

    martabo New Member

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    Hey, I'm Marty and im new here. I've had my mini for about 9 months, and in that time ive been asked probably 4 times how i liked my new fiat.

    Either my car is aging ungracefully, or the people in my town are just retarded (no offense if you know me, my car, or have asked me how i liked my fiat ;) ).

    I own a chili red 2002 r53, which is MOSTLY stock.

    I bought it with a cheap-o cold air intake already installed (yay for heatsoak!)

    Since then, ive installed EBC red brake pads, and BC coilovers. getting ready to install adjustable control arms in the rear, and if anyone has a USEFUL writeup on how to get to the arm's inner bolts without dropping the gas tank, a link would be GRAETLY appreciated. i REALLY dont want to drop it, or buy a specialty wrench to get in there.

    The rota RBs in the bottom pics are currently for sale, and i'll ad a link to a for sale thread for them shortly.

    All comments, criticism, and assistance greatly appreciated!
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  2. Mr. Jim

    Mr. Jim Mudshark
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    Welcome to M/A! Nice fiat, I mean MINI!
     
  3. martabo

    martabo New Member

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    That's the new fiat model, right? The Clubarth or something?

    Love the rims in the two last photos, really sharp.
     
  5. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

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    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
  6. martabo

    martabo New Member

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    those are the ones im selling
     
  7. MCS02

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    Welcome to MA. Nice R53
     
  8. e46tor56

    e46tor56 New Member

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    Welcome! Oh nice Fix it again Tony...ahhh I mean R53...:)

    EX Fiat 500 Sport owner here...
     
  9. eMINIparts

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    Welcome.....Nice MINI
     
  10. rum4

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    Welcome to m/a
     
  11. Crashton

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    Welcome to M/A :)

    Your MINI looks great on the Rota's. :Thumbsup:
     
  12. martabo

    martabo New Member

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    Thanks to all for the welcomes. The rotas pictured are for sale
     
  13. Jason Montague

    Jason Montague New Member
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    :cornut: Welcome to MA and the R53 looks very nice.:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
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    Welcome to M/A the FUN Mini site.
     
  15. martabo

    martabo New Member

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    So far this sight is MUCH more receptive. Very encouraging.
     

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