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  1. rum4

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    #9 rum4, Dec 29, 2012
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    pics of your car???
     
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    #2 Nathan, Dec 29, 2012
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
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    #3 rum4, Dec 29, 2012
    welcome to m/a. I don't know the answer to your question but be very careful cause there were a lot of changes between the 10's and 11's. Some parts that fit the 10's will not fit the 11 and up.
     
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    #4 Crashton, Dec 29, 2012
    Welcome to M/A

    Enjoy your new MINI!
     
  5. Mbroncosfan422

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    #5 Mbroncosfan422, Dec 29, 2012
    Hey thanks guys. I've decided to keep it simple for awhile. Probably just change the suspension and those ridiculous tires . U think changing the inter cooler would void the factory warranty ?
     
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    #6 MCS02, Dec 29, 2012
    Welcome to MA
     
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    #7 Dave.0, Dec 29, 2012
    Welcome to M/A the FUN Mini Site. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #8 fngolfer, Dec 29, 2012
    Welcome

    Oil catch can would be my first mod. I don't think you would notice a performance gain with the inter cooler unless you keep the the revs up above 4000 rpm. With all the torque I rarely go above 3500 in normal driving. I would just keep the carbon buildup in check with the catch can and sea foam treatment at 5000 mile oil changes. All that said, the most entertaining car I drive. Have fun.
     
  9. Mbroncosfan422

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    #10 Mbroncosfan422, Dec 29, 2012
    I would deff do the catch can knowing it can only help. Do they make it for the 011 cooper s ? I looked under the hood and have no clue where one would fit
     
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    #11 Mbroncosfan422, Dec 29, 2012
    Does anyone kno what these stickers r for. I was trying to see if my engine is a n18 and saw this in the driver door. Any clue ?
     

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    #12 jcauseyfd, Dec 29, 2012
    I think those are the stickers they use when they complete some recall work. I got one on my 2008 after they did the aux water pump recall. May possibly be for non-recall campaigns as well.
     
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    #13 Mbroncosfan422, Dec 29, 2012
    It was at night so it's a bad pic but one has the 53 missing and the other had the 54 missing. Was very strange to me
     
  13. SacredDisorder

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    #14 SacredDisorder, Dec 31, 2012
    I didnt see an answer to yout question in the first post so here goes.. The R55-R56 uses a Recirculation valve and not an atmospheric BOV. By using the BOV spacer mentioned in the first post you will be taking your boost and venting it rather than re-using it in the intake stream. Not only will this make your turbo work harder to make up for the missing air it can also cause CEL's. Forge does sell an Electronic DV which works well. If you are looking to get the Pshhhhh back an aftermarket intake will do the trick nicely. Hope this helps.

    -Brian
     
  14. eMINIparts

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    #15 eMINIparts, Dec 31, 2012
    Those are recall/ Bulletin decals so that the next dealer will know that those recalls have been done.
     
  15. Mbroncosfan422

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    #16 Mbroncosfan422, Dec 31, 2012
    Hey guys thanks for the replies . I learn more and more each day with this forum. I was originally thinking of a cai but I've read u kinda loose more then gain with performance. Well Atleast that's the opinions I read. I go to dealer on sat for oil change and a recall for window trim or seal. Really didn't understand her but I'm down for any recall. If there is a ecu flash update will they try to do it or do I ask them to check? Any noteable flashes I should ask about ?
     
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    #17 AM_AUTOS, Jan 1, 2013
    I would leave the BOV given they actually dont work better than the OEM part

    Tyres will make a massive improvement all round on performance - just dont get run flats

    If you want more induction noise or tshhh sound from the turbo

    I have ITG Panel Filter fitted to my 2011 JCW
     
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    #18 Mbroncosfan422, Jan 1, 2013
    I just pressed the filter yesterday and as for the tires I desperately would live to get rid of those things .ill have to deal with them till spring time