http://www.minitorque.com/forum/ The place to discuss all things MINI. en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:24:35 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.minitorque.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.minitorque.com/forum/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/r56-cooper-s-joins-evolve-fleet-13643/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:11:35 GMT I put a deposit on this 2008 R56 last week. Should be collecting it in 2 days. Image:... I put a deposit on this 2008 R56 last week. Should be collecting it in 2 days.





Amongst other things the car has JCW Aero Kit, Leather interior, MFSW and Xenons.

Will start a new thread in the Projects section to keep you all updated on the modifications as and when they happen. ]]> MINI Chat evolve http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/r56-cooper-s-joins-evolve-fleet-13643/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/photo-request-dark-silver-tints-13617/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:22:07 GMT any one got some pics of dark silver r53's with the windows tinted? thinking of having mine done dark smoke or med smoke on the back and light smoke on front?

thanks

alex ]]> MINI Chat alex_666 http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/photo-request-dark-silver-tints-13617/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/what-do-you-want-your-mini-13609/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:13:56 GMT Dave Morgan made a good point the Americas my cam your cam etc thread. So what do people actually want from their cars: A nice balance of an... Dave Morgan made a good point the Americas my cam your cam etc thread.

So what do people actually want from their cars:

A nice balance of an engine ? Good solid power ? High revving race engines ? a properly set up chassis ? Nice looks and some decent power ? A daily beater thats been nicely tweaked ?

How much would you be willing to spend ? some of us havent spent much and have done some nice tweaks.

Where would you go to have it done, do the easier installs and home then go for a set up, or do as much as possible or take your credit card to a tuner and say do your best? ]]> MINI Chat Jamesf http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/what-do-you-want-your-mini-13609/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/well-finally-collected-13577/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:23:12 GMT We finally collected our car. To say my wife is thrilled with it is an understatement! Goes like a rocket as well! Sorry for the late post, but... We finally collected our car. To say my wife is thrilled with it is an understatement!

Goes like a rocket as well!

Sorry for the late post, but have been detailing it prior to taking pics!












Spec. -

April 2007 build
First registered July 2007 07 plate R56 Cooper S

Laser blue metallic
Cloth / leather ray carbon black sports seats

Dealer fitted JCW stage 1 192bhp engine tuning kit (with certificate)
Dealer fitted JCW bodykit
JCW 18” R109 composite double spoke wheels, powder coated anthracite. Fitted with Toyo Proxes 4 205/40 18 non-runflats

Options
Chilli Pack -
Bi-xenon headlights
3 spoke sports leather steering wheel
Floor mats in velour
Passenger seat height adjustment
Front fog lights
On-board computer
Interior lights pack

Electric panoramic glass sunroof
Auto air con
Storage compartment pack
Exterior mirror pack
Chrome line interior
Colour line dark grey
Dealer fitted Viper stripes
'Additional' security ]]> MINI Chat Bristle Hound http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/well-finally-collected-13577/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/non-runflats-my-18-split-rims-13570/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:59:33 GMT Hi Guys,
...I'm gagging to get on non-runflats for my R56 Mini Cooper S and Toyo (PROXES 4) were recommended. But after speaking to Camskill Tyres they said that Toyo have stopped producing these!!! Does anyone know of any other brands of non-runflats for my 18" split-rims (205/40 R18)? Many thanks. ]]> MINI Chat C00PERS http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/non-runflats-my-18-split-rims-13570/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/lesson-time-13563/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:53:41 GMT EDIT: What power could be achieved with a standard exhaust manifold? EDIT:

What power could be achieved with a standard exhaust manifold? ]]> MINI Chat Thomas@1320MINI.com http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/lesson-time-13563/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/picking-up-my-car-wednesday-whooopty-13547/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:21:40 GMT After a good month without having my mcs after failing to top up the oil.. (blowing the engine :thumbdown:) I finally pick up my baby from 1320 next... After a good month without having my mcs after failing to top up the oil.. (blowing the engine :thumbdown:) I finally pick up my baby from 1320 next wednesday the 8th.

Although i shall be missing my current ride.. the hothatch that is, the smart car :blushing:

Having to search for a new engine which took weeks and a high phone bill, managed to find an 04 engine with 42k on the clock for £760 I didn't think that was too bad! Tom said the engine looked mint and the leak down tests ran smoothly. He's been such a great help and such an easy guy to speak to, being honest and reassuring with his best opinions at hand, I feel its in the safest hands it can be in right now.

Just a question really, I'm getting the pulley kit put on while it's there and the engines out - Any idea how much improvement the kit will make ? its completely standard mcs and just wondered how much I could expect out of the kit.

This time next week I'm gonna be a happy man with my car back on road! with hopefully a bit more power :thumbup:

Anyone else up there then? ]]> MINI Chat Charllie http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/picking-up-my-car-wednesday-whooopty-13547/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/warning-light-will-make-coop-fail-mot-13544/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:54:05 GMT :confused1:

ok im not sure if i am posting this in the right place :scared: sorrry if it is not :blushing:

im having my coop MOT'ed saturday and im just askin really if the warning light for the air bag will make coop fail his MOT :confused1: ]]> MINI Chat minnie me http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/warning-light-will-make-coop-fail-mot-13544/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/i-need-advice-urgently-13532/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:44:23 GMT Alrite guys, My car is booked in to get some work done at 1320mini on Friday, but i have a large problem... My car TAX ran out yesterday and i... Alrite guys,

My car is booked in to get some work done at 1320mini on Friday, but i have a large problem...

My car TAX ran out yesterday and i need an MOT before i can TAX it...

I just got back from Mexico today and i thought i'd just be able to tax it online tonight, admittedly its my fault because i should have realised my MOT had ran out :blushing:

It's too late to book it in for an MOT for first thing in the morning so i've got a few questions...

1 - Will 1320 MOT it for me whilst I'm there because i'm gonna be there all day anyway??

2 - A friend who's a mechanic mentioned booking it in for an MOT somewhere near 1320 (because I'm travelling from Middlesbrough) and IF i get pulled by the Police they can't do anything because its booked in for that day. Is this right?? And then I'll just book it in for sat morning when i'm home.

3 - I have a Janspeed Sports cat on my car and the engine management light has came on on my dash, does this mean i wont pass emissions??

I am reluctant to cancel my appointment at 1320 because of the waiting list :sad:

Any advice or help will be worth its weight in gold

Thanks ]]> MINI Chat jackin_jill http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/i-need-advice-urgently-13532/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/will-anyone-show-up-track-day-sebring-13529/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:41:42 GMT A challenge was thrown down in the tread-going-nowhere. The following dates are available: Chin Motorsports: Oct 9-10, Nov 6-7, Dec 11-12 NASA:... A challenge was thrown down in the tread-going-nowhere.

The following dates are available:
Chin Motorsports: Oct 9-10, Nov 6-7, Dec 11-12
NASA: Oct 2-3

If there are others, post them up. I cannot access PBOC on my phone.

Let's pick a date and see who shows up with what. My buddy, Victor, said that he will be in. He is a disgruntled RMW customer who replaced his $20k stroker with an engine built and tuned by a local Miami guy. He isn't quite as fast as Ian, but would like to run against him.

We have had as many as 12 MINIs at PBOC events. The Porche guys used to hang with us because we were having more fun. I might talk several others into signing up for this. We had at least 5 cars running faster than Ali Uzun's winning time at the Sebring Redline TA event.

You want it? Pick a date that works for the most people and do it!

Thumper, Jan, Ian, Mark? Who is in? ]]> MINI Chat beaner http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/will-anyone-show-up-track-day-sebring-13529/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/thoughts-13522/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:41:53 GMT Found a couple of MCS's for sale which have grabbed my attention and wanted some thoughts from the MT.

1st MCS - £7,990
- 2005 05 Reg
- 25,950 miles
- Chili Red with White Roof/Mirror Caps
- Full Dealer Service History
- 2 Owners from new. Last serviced 04/10 and next due in 14,000 miles.
- MOT until 23-05-2011

- Factory Options:
Chili Pack
Half-Leather Upholstery
Brilliant Silver Dash & Door Trims
Climate Control
Chrome Line Interior
Xenons
Multi function Steering Wheel (Cruise/Audio Control)
Privacy Glass

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2nd MCS - £7,995
- 2004 54 Reg (Facelift)
- 49,000 miles
- Metallic Dark Silver with Black Roof/Mirror Caps
- Full Dealer Service History
- MOT-04-2011
- 3 Owners from new

- Factory Options:
Chilli Pack
Air Conditioning
Chrono Pack
Alloy Patina Dash & Door Trims
Xenons
Multi function Steering Wheel (Cruise/Audio Control)
Half-leather Upholstery
Limited Slip Differential
John Cooper Works Suspension
Harmon Kardon
Driving Lamps
Privacy Glass


I'm favouring the 04 as it has a better spec, mainly because of the LSD, JCW suspension and Harmon Kardon. However the 05 has considerably lower mileage which you rarely see on R53's at this price range, and still has a pretty decent spec, but will need to find out if it has the LSD. ]]> MINI Chat WHITEY_ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/thoughts-13522/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/dealer-brake-issues-13505/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:50:57 GMT Having quite a few issues with a certain MINI dealer local to me, just after some advice really as I'm pretty confused with it all now!


Thursday 5th August
Car went in because:
- back seats were creaking - fixed
- it was slow and unresponsive plus clicking noise - fixed (no oil) :blushing:
- reset brake service warning light - fixed, front sensor replaced.

Wednesday 25th August
- MOT booked at local garage - advisory given on front brake calliper sticking, and also noticed that side skirt trim had come apart

Thursday 26th August
Back in to MINI:
- Front left brake calliper replaced under warranty
- Side skirt clipped back in

Thursday night - i hear a loud creaking sound on pull away (can only be heard inside the car), and seemed to be coming from front left corner

Friday 27th August
Back to MINI again
- had the car all day, was driven by me with senior technician so he heard the noise
- phone call saying it was all sorted and the noise had gone - and that the noise was due to (i don't know if this is true or i was told it to get me to shut up) the brake sensor pieces being both put onto one side of the car (the left side) and as they're wider they were rubbing causing the noise. This would be their fault as they replaced the sensors on the 5th?? I was also informed the car had been on a 'thorough' test drive - not sure why when it was a noise on pull away!!
- pulled car off the drive (they dropped it home) and the noise was there, just as loud as when i gave it to them that morning.

Friday night - drafted long email to dealer principal, leaving him to sort it all out.


Tonight - call from dealer principal, he rang service ready to shout at them - they told him my brake pads were not genuine and that is why the noise was still there. The brake pads came off an R57 that had done 2000 miles, so are genuine parts!

Basically, what the hell do I do now?! I'm going back to speak to the dealer principal tomorrow night, so am after some advice please.


Thanks, Nikola ]]> MINI Chat princessn http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/dealer-brake-issues-13505/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/imbalanced-brakes-13499/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:14:46 GMT Car had its MOT today and failed on the above. I currently run powder coated r56 calipers with carbotech bobcat pads, braided lines etc. ... Car had its MOT today and failed on the above.

I currently run powder coated r56 calipers with carbotech bobcat pads, braided lines etc.

Possible causes?

Slider problems (these were regreased recently)
Binding Pads
squashed brake line

I'm having the calipers stripped down tomorrow, reassembled and then retested.

Is there anything else that could be causing this problem? Just want to make sure I can check everything before I have to grudingly go back to standard brakes... ::getcoat:: ]]> MINI Chat sef http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/imbalanced-brakes-13499/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/bad-ebay-seller-13494/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:14:27 GMT Not sure where to put this but thought i'd start here.

Thought it might be good to have a thread if you have had any bad experiences with big sellers on eBay?

I've had big trouble with "ultimate lighting". Ordered some halo side lights and waited and waited and messaged and had no reply until today only to find out they didn't have them and were waiting for shipment. Asked for refund which i got but not happy at all with lack of comms.

Chris ]]> MINI Chat chrislich http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/bad-ebay-seller-13494/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/thats-odd-smell-13483/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:17:00 GMT took the cooper out to bed in the new XP8's on the front and i got back to le pit and something was mc stinking at 1st i thought id baked the clutch to bits but nope rear bakes were smoking like feck, let it be a lesson, dont buy cheap ass brake pads from ebay and put XP8's on the front :lol: ]]> MINI Chat Jamesf http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f10/thats-odd-smell-13483/