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My '03 DS MCS

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My '03 DS MCS, now '10 JCW Clubby

Hi All

Just thought 'd start a project thread for my R53 :tongue_smilie:

In late Oct '09, I bought my DS MCS as a non-runner. Otherwise, it's a fairly well loaded MCS with sunroof, satnav, xenons, full leather, auto wipers, auto dimming rear mirror, and S-spokes.

Here's a pic when it arrived at home; aka my 'Blank Canvas':



Running and Registered:



JCW catback:



Homemade CAI (was bored needed some garage time :) ):



There are some random graphics, but they probably won't be on long :)

Next job: headers and 15% pulley
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Been a little while since I have posted anything up - really need to take some pics :)

So what's new on the S:
- Alta intercooler diverter

Also did these this week, hope to have them on the car over the weekend.



Plenty of stuff waiting to go on :lol:
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top spec car, looks like a mint example too!
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Got some Kumho KU-36s for the S-Spokes :)

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Thought I'd try a tint :)





Also put my KMT 15% pulley on last weekend - woohoo :)
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Coming along nicely :thumbup1:

Any idea why its not running?
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Any idea why its not running?
I assume you are asking about why it was not a 'runner' when I bought it. From what I could tell, it looked like there was a crack in the block somewhere - anyways I put in a second hand motor in November.
Nice changes to the MCS mate, really like the fact you've done alot of it yourself. S spokes look good in that colour too
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Spent a recent Sunday at a 'local' track (Winton) :)

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Spent a recent Sunday at a 'local' track (Winton) :)

Nice!

*cough* 15s on your car FTW ;)



You will be happy with the weightloss believe me :lol:
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Nice!

*cough* 15s on your car FTW ;)

You will be happy with the weightloss believe me :lol:
Thanks.

I am actually looking for some lightweight wheels to replace the S-heavies :)

BTW what brakes are you running to fit 15's on? I am planning to fit R53 JCW / R56 S brakes and I am told minimum 16's.
It's been awhile since I updated, here's another action shot from Winton Raceway

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Nice. What wheels are they? Look a bit like RX's from that angle.
Thanks.

I am actually looking for some lightweight wheels to replace the S-heavies :)

BTW what brakes are you running to fit 15's on? I am planning to fit R53 JCW / R56 S brakes and I am told minimum 16's.
Stock ::getcoat::

What wheels did you go for in the end?
Nice. What wheels are they? Look a bit like RX's from that angle.
Well spotted, they are BBS RXs :)

Stock ::getcoat::

What wheels did you go for in the end?
BBS RXs
Why do the 17" OEM Webspokes look like 16's?

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Because the spokes do not run all the way to the outside they stop short and then you have a ring around the rim, this makes them look smaller
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Because the spokes do not run all the way to the outside they stop short and then you have a ring around the rim, this makes them look smaller
Agreed, plus probably cause I am running 215/45-17s.

Here's our first Cooper with BBS replicas and 215/40-17s and they look better from a size perspective :)

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