Owned a R56 MCS a few months now

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  1. thinkinmini

    thinkinmini New Member

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    I love my car. It's awesome. Just thought I would say it. Also, I'm new to this forum so I hope to gain valuable insight into the best mods, install how-to's (particularly clutch installs as I will be undergoing that soon), and general advice. Oh btw, my car's a british racing green/whiteroof r56 MCS 6sp manual, hifi stereo, xenon lights, lsd, and with a couple other options.
     
  2. Nathan

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    Well hello and welcome to M/A!
     
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    welcome to m/a
     
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    Hiya..... Welcome to M/A....:D
     
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    Howdy! Pics please!
     
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    Welcome. Glad to have ya.
     
  8. Crashton

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    Sounds like a very nice MINI. LSD on R56 MINI's seems to be pretty rare. Nice find!

    Welcome to M/A.... :D
     
  9. thinkinmini

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    Thanks for the warm welcome. Here's some pictures. Also has anyone done a clutch replacement? Just wondering what I'm getting myself into. I rebuilt the motor in my Dodge pickup, so I'm pretty good with a wrench, just want to know any tips if anyone's done one. Thanks everyone!
     

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  10. Jason Montague

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    :cornut: Welcome! Welcome! Once again.........BRG adds 5hp and 3ftlbs torque. NICE RIDE!:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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  12. Redbeard

    Redbeard JCW: because fast is fun!
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    Nice ride. You found an unusual combo. LSD but without the sport package. Enjoy it. I know I do. :D

    BTW, I've always been a fan of BRG.
     
  13. thinkinmini

    thinkinmini New Member

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    What comes in the sport package? Yah brg is awesome, looks great w/the white roof.
     
  14. Redbeard

    Redbeard JCW: because fast is fun!
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    I depended on the year it was ordered. Generally, for the 2007 - Early 2010 you got 17" wheels with "summer" runflats, clear turn signals (as opposed to orange-lensed), and the "sportier" traction control (DSC versus DTC).

    Oddly that didn't include the Sport Springs or LSD. However, if you got either you ususally go the Sport Package with it.

    None of this is absolute though. Hence, your car. Just goes to show how customizable the MINI is. :Thumbsup:
     
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    We love pics! Thanks, and welcome! :cornut:
     
  16. thinkinmini

    thinkinmini New Member

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    Why don't any of my threads show up under the subscribed threads section of my CP?
     

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