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I only mentioned an engine swap because my 2006 has a new head (maybe 10k on it since installation), plus new plugs, oil filter housing, new clutch kit, new flywheel, new exhaust and a few other things. I’ve been the only owner and I know the service history.

 

UPDATE...

I’ve decided not to retrofit the Xenons.

I’ve discovered that the automatic climate control swap cannot be done.



I successfully swapped the Homelink rear view mirror, swapped over the Ian Cull Auto-Up unit, ALL of the red bits & bobs that I painted to add pizzazz to Schultze’s interior, and I installed a Sirius-ready Kenwood KDC-BT378U head unit—works WONDERFULLY with the HK system!

I also swapped over the unique LED tail lights and the InvisiLens anti-reflective gauge lenses.

I even grabbed my simple, but very useful, Light In Sight fresnel lens for the windshield.

I also pulled the Parrot Evolution CK3000 Bluetooth components even though I don’t have MFSW on the new MINI.

I will create a separate thread for MSFW steering wheel.

 

Hi, everyone...

With 99% certainty, I believe that I have located Schultze 2.0--except he is a 2006 BRG R53.

The Xenons on 1.0 are undamaged, so I am hoping that I can swap them over to 2.0--is this possible or just a wishful dream on my part?

The steering wheel on 2.0 is the plain sports wheel--no buttons whatsoever. If I swap over the Multi-Function JCW steering wheel from 1.0 (cruise control, stereo control AND bluetooth phone buttons), what else would need to be done to make the swap fully-functional?

Climate control: 2.0 has the dials while 1.0 has the digital display--I'm getting conflicting information about whether or not the control panels are interchangeable--and I would love to hear from someone who has successfully swapped these components. I will be getting into the head unit to install my Sirius radio (Lifetime subscription since Day 1!!!), plus swap over Ian Cull's Auto-Up module (yes, I'm spoiled!), so if the climate control panels can be swapped over, I'd prefer to do everything at one time.

I actually cannot remember if 2.0 has the multi-function rearview mirror or not...if it doesn't, I certainly hope I can swap over the one from 1.0 because I do NOT want to deal with a garage door remote and reaching for the rearview mirror button to open the door has been second nature for a very, very long time.

 

Grrr...
WHY would someone use JB Weld to hold a spark plug in place?!!!

 

Will a 2006 R50 engine fit into a 2002 R50?

If yes, what other issues would I need to be aware of?

Schultze only needs a few parts plus have the front rails straightened (per Nationwide’s Blue Ribbon shop).

 

Thanks for the correction.

 

It’s not my engine with the JB Weld; it’s the 2002 engine.