1st Gen R53 in Chitown

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  1. SimTechDJ

    SimTechDJ New Member

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    New to Mini but not to BMW.

    Just picked up a 2004 Cooper S with all the right adds and done with taste!
    Pure Silver
    Xenon
    Harmon Kardon

    Small List:
    -Milltek Catback
    -Cravenspeed Short shift kit and cover
    -OZ Ultraleggera 16x7†wheels
    -Aero kit front bumper
    -IE 22mm Rear Swaybar
    -Carbon fiber Hood scoop/mirror caps/hatch cover
    -Stubby Ant.???
    -JAN Tune
    -DDM works 15% pulley
    -Alta Foam Panel Filter
    -M7 F. Strut tower bar
    -M7 Oil Catch can
    -TSW Rear lower adjustable control arms
    -TSW Fremax Rotors
    -SS brake lines ???
    -Carbotech pads
    -Oil pressure and battery voltage gauge panel
    -Bikini clear bra
    -NS1 Cam
    -Mini AUX Audio input kit
    -Madness Strut reinforcement plates


    I have long time history with racing, drifting and wrenching. Am an active BMWCCA member and expect to be on track in spring.

    I also look forward to being an asset with this group as i have been/still am in many others. :)
     
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    SimTechDJ New Member

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    #2 SimTechDJ, Dec 1, 2011
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    Definitely planning:
    -Brake cooling ducts
    -Intake silicone pipe
    -CAI
    -15" track wheelset
    -TSW X-brace
    -Cabrio front braces
    -Race seat
    -4pt cage
    -JSArt rear spoiler extension
     
  3. Dave.0

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    Welcome and congrats on the new ride.

    Pictures????
     
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    SimTechDJ New Member

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    It has been pretty cloudy and dark lately... i will get a couple up by monday. :)
     
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    Welcome to M/A :Thumbsup: pictures... :beer pictures...:beer pictures...:beer
     
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    Congrats on the purchase and certainly enjoy it !

    Couple quick points:
    1) You wont be able to run roll center adjusters w/ 15" wheels. The lower ball joint barely clears as is.
    2) Get a Samco hose over an Alta. Just a nicer hose in general. I reaaally like the Craven CAI as it replaces the entire airbox, and i think its the only one that does.
    3) Check out the Orranje spoiler rather then the extention. It costs more, but looks 10x better and will function better (how much ? i have no idea).
    4) Waymotorworks has the best looking brake ducts.
    5) JAN Tune = RMW
    6) 949racing 6uls are some of the better 15" wheels to get for track purposes. Ive tried a few others as well, so feel free to PM for more details.


    Looking forward to the pics! :Thumbsup:
     
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    welcome to MA
     
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    welcome to the party
     
  11. SimTechDJ

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    As promised...
     

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    I have mixed feelings about the mounting of the engine damper on pass side...
     

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