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RMW ROCHESTER MAY 21-22 TUNE SESSION
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hey everyone I have a chance to have Jan stop in Rochester this May 21-22 for a tune session on R56 and R53 MINI's. If you have any interest please PM me or email ASAPhttp://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/189092-rmw-rochester-may-21-...
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MSD coil
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Has anyone replaced their stock coil with the MSD Blaster coil? I went to install mine and the screws on the origional are captive,I'm afraid I'll ruin the screws taking them out to re-use them. Has anyone been through this? any advice? Thanks, Bob
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RMW-ROCHESTER TUNE APRIL 16-17, 2010
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RMW - ROCHESTER TUNE - EKSTEN AUTOWORKS Jan will be making his return to Eksten Autoworks for his spring tune session R53-R56-BMW1 seriers-BMW3 series twin turbo motors Eksten Autoworks 78 Bennington Drive Rochester, NY, 14616 1-585-621-8200 Jan will be tuning car's again at Eksten Autoworks. F...
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tuning by jan october 25th
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http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/176771-rmw-n-east-tune-rochester-ny.html
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Replacement Tires
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I need to replace my originals on my MCS. Anyone have any experience with Kumho Ecsta SPT XRP's? I've seen them on TireRack, but haven't heard of them before. Thanks.
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MPG on my new 2007 mini
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Hello everyone, I am real excited as this is my first mini purchase and have been looking at one of these for quite some time. I purchased a used 2007 Mini Cooper S Convertible with less than 15k miles with a Super Charged motor and not Turbo Charged - automatic. I would like to hear feedback in regards to t...
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Can Non-run flats in place of Run flats?
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Stopped into Dunn Tire today to get their prices on Kumho tires for the spring. Being a highly rated sport tire and a great value I thought it would be a nice tire to replace the run flats on the car from last summer that push bad in corners. Dunn told me that since the car had run flats on it they can not put non...
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FYI Update on cold winter start.
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When I picked up the car for regular service I spoke to Mark about the cold winter starting issue. If any of this is being repeated please excuse. When I inquired if they did any updates to any part of the air intake system, he said that there is nothing that can be done until the problem is happening again....
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Brake dust!!!
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We have an '07 R56 S and I am very very fed up with the amount of brake dust that it generates. If we drive the car 20 miles the wheels look like they haven't been washed in months! I had hoped that it would get better once the car had more miles on it, but so far (16K) it hasn't changed. I've seen low dust pads adv...
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*Wanted* Rims and Winter Tires 195/55-16
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I am going to purchase rims and winter tires for Maureen's MiniMo in a week or two and figured I would ask here before I go retail. If you have a set and are looking to sell them let me know. Need 16" and 195/55-16. Thanx, Scott
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Diesel sounds from engine
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I've seen complaints from some MINI owners about the engines in their cars having a clicking or diesel-like rattling sound. Interestingly, the N52 (non-turbo) 6 cylinder engines in some BMW models are also having reports of what sounds to be similar noises. There is a discussion about this on a cou...
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Installing Ipod kit
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Maureen has over 8000 songs on her iPod. I razz her all the time on how if the world ended we could at least listen to music for 300 days no stop. She connects the dang thing up every time she gets in the car. Not having the user interface for the iPod is the ONLY thing she gets upset about with the MINI. So I got t...
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Sport package rally lights
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QUICK question... having just picked up my (new to me) 03 S...it has the sport package with the rally lights. QUESTION... the rally lights ONLY WORK when the HIGH BEAMS are on...CORRECT? Or is there a way to have them come on when the low beams are on...(like the driving lights)..?
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Anyone Have Some..??
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I need to get my car inspected on monday and it wont pass with my bald tires. i need 2 tires to get me through inspection till i can afford my blizzaks for winter. I only need 2 ,195/55/r16s. help a miniac out please!! I will obviously pay for them. i just dont have 300$ for 2 tires at the moment. id rather save...
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Post catalytic convertor
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Has anyone else had the catalytic convertor recall done? If so have you noticed an increase in peppiness in your regular Mini? My regular 07 seems to have better acceleration and is stronger in the higher gears than before the replacement. Any thoughts?
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17" Crown Spokes
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I have a set of 4 - 17" Crown Spokes w/Toyo R888's with about 1/2 tread. TPMS sensors included. Would like to sell in upstate if possible - $800. I live in the Corning area and can meet 1/2 way. I will post pics if requested. Thanks, Mark 607 346-1336 mjl62@stny.rr.com Update: Make that $650 *******...
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Thank you Towne MINI - MiniMo back after a day. Our GREAT service!!!!
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5 stars to Towne service. Mark and the gang were great. MiniMo went in for her first year checkup (two mos late). Had the passenger window issue taken care of. It turns out that no matter how hard we tried we could not get the window to reset to the full auto up position. Many of you dug back in your mind and ga...
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resetting power window ?????
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Our passenger side power window now has its auto stop at halfway. we have to "fiddle" with the power switch to get it to stop all the way up. I understand there is a way to reset or set it back to the full auto up position. Does anyone know how to do it? -Scott -- Edited by MightyMo on Saturday 11th o...
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Set of 4 Pirelli Runflat tires, 2 with good tread - $20!
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Hey all, it's been a while since I've posted anything, because I foolishly sold my MINI. Anyway, I still have the original tires, 2 of which have good tread left (because I didn't rotate them). I figured someone on here would really benefit from some tires for their MINI for a ridiculously low price. ...
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GAS MILEAGE
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Am I the only one or has everyone's gas mileage gone down ever since the cold has arrived? Is it just the cold weather or could it be the winter gas mixture or both? My mileage has gone from 31.5 to about 29 just in the past 2 weeks. I have about 3200 miles on my 08 mcs. Any suggestions?
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Rear window molding pitted
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After this winter I have noticed the silver molding at the bottom of the back window is pitting. It seems the plastic clear coat is not holding up. Is it just MiniMo or is this common? I have rear clear coated paint with perfection but never moldings. Is this just something we have to accept and sometime d...
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Recent adventures.
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Everyone knows red goes faster but did you know it also stops faster? So last week-end Pat did the red G2 kit on the calipers. The hardest part was getting the MINI up in the air. On a less cheerful note we developed some dreadful discoloration on the bonnet stripes, at least the bits past the paint prot...
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Rear Sway
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I just ordered MINI-Maddness' rear sway bar. Anyone up for helping me put it on in the near future? Thanks in advance.
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Factory Saddle Bag Storage System
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Has anyone purchased one of these storage systems from Moss MIni? If so, what do you think of it? It is under interior/accessories on the Moss Mini web site. I have ordered one and was curious if anyone else had one. -- Edited by TINMAN on Wednesday 13th of May 2009 09:19:45 AM -- Edited by TINMAN on Wed...
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Replacing dashboard trim (R56) - anyone done it?
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Ted went ahead and ordered the large black & white check dashboard trim so she can keep track of the finish line at all times. On other boards, I've seen pretty decent directions for replacing the passenger side, but pretty hazy on the driver's side. Has anyone done the dashboard trim replacement...
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Bummed.... my battery is always dead in spring...
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I am late in getting my Mini out of my garage for spring... the battery is dead again. This time it's really really really dead. Tried to jump it. At first the interior lights were working, but when I tried to start it, everything went black.... I work a lot in spring, so have not had time to pull out the batt...
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Lowering springs
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Will be a bit in the future, but I would like to put some lowering springs in my MINI. I looked up how to DIY but looking at the tools needed I am guessing it would cost me quite a lot more to DIY than to have it done at Towne or someplace. Does anyone know what Towne charges for installation, or is there some...
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New all season tires for 2007 Cooper S
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I need to get a new set of all season run flat tires for my 2007 Cooper S. Originally it came with Continental ContiProContact so I'm looking at getting the same ones. I was quoted about $750 including installation, disposal of old tires and taxes. I don't have much experience with this. Does this sound...
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Roof Decals
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I am thinking about buying a checkerboard roof decal for my MCS. I talked to Towne Mini and they quoted me $311.75 labor to install it. I was wondering if anyone has done this themselves. It could be well worth the money to have the dealer do it,but I just don't know.Any help or suggestions would be appre...
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Power brake bleeder
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Does anyone in the club own a motive power brake line bleeder. Or a bleeder by any brand. I am going to need to bleed my brakes and thought I would check to see if anyone here had one I could use before I buy my own. Thanks!
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Missing wiring
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I was poking around on my 2005 and noticed that I do in fact have the lights in my doors that lit up the ground when you open the door. There is the lens and a bulb, but no wiring. Was this an option or was the wiring just over looked in the factory. I would like them to work since they are there. Is this a w...
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Mitch
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Parking lamp
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My parking lamp burnt out and I cannot get the bulb out. I tried twisting, pulling, and pinching. I went to autozone and they couldn't figure it out either. Any tips. BTW I have a 2005.
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Mitch
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Rear passenger side wheel well plastic
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Well, I was leaving for work the other night, and in order to avoid running over the wife (our driveway is very long and very narrow), I moved to the right a little. Don't ask me how, but I managed to scuff the rear passenger side wheel well cover plastic thingy (yeah, that's the technical term). I had an oi...
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For Sale (4) Winter Tires 175/65 R15 mounted on rims
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I hope this is the correct forum. I have used these winter tires through 2 winters in Rochester. Purchased new from Towne. They are Dunlops and already mounted on rims. Included are the full size Mini hub caps. I also have the small hub caps. And I'll throw in a set of Mini car carpets(4) that were...
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Passenger Seat Belt
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I've noticed the passenger seat belt is very slow to recoil and sometimes doesn't recoil at all. I had Towne look at it last fall and was told I would need a new recoil mechanism. Has anyone experienced problems with seat belts recoil slowly?
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Vibration Damper (r50)
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i have a 2003 mini cooper, and at 55kmiles the vulcanized rubber on the vibration damper has been attacked by a slow oil leak from the crankshaft seal. Anyone else experience this problem at all or heard any causes for it?
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Boot box 4 sale for a Mini Cooper or Mini Cooper S
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Plastic boot box Featuring two adjustable dividers and a reversible lid (Union Jack on one side and an anti-slip coating on the other), the box fits in the luggage compartment. The Boot Box boasts a multisection design that takes boot organization to a whole new level. With the box lid on and the back s...
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tpms exchange
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I am getting new wheels and tires and will be exchanging the tpms from the old wheels. The tire place said I need a service kit with a rubber washer. Towne said there is not a kit needed. Anyone have experience with this? Thanks BTW getting Konig Feathers and General Exclaim 17" tires.
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MFSW
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Sorry to post so much here lately, but just thinking of fun things to add on. I bought my 2005 Cooper used and I really wish it had the MFSW. Does anyone know how I could go about adding this? I have found some button inserts for sale. Is it pre-wired so I would need to buy the buttons and have it programme...
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wheels sold
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Oil
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Ok so I am still getting use to this synthetic oil. I have had one change since I have had my 2005 Cooper. Before the change I checked a level and the oil was clear looking, now I checked it recently and it looks like regular oil. I had the change done at Towne. Is this something I should be concerned ab...
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FOR SALE Tires - 195-55R-16
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I took off a new set of Continental ContiProContact SSR all-season runflats from my 09 Mini to install winter tires. They only have 150 miles on them. I am going to use 17" summer wheels so I need to sell these. A new set is approx. $600. Asking $400. John D. Jagman70@aol.com
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Window up or down
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Here's one for you and you..... EVERY once and awhile my driver side window will not go up or down... This doesn't happen very often... then out of no where... it works... then out of no where it doesn't work ..It will go months being fine.. then..... Any ideas?????????
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Phantom grinding noise
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Hi all, I purchased a used '03 JCW about a year and a half ago. Have taken it over to Towne for some repairs while still on warantee (had the typical '03 power window problem which they fixed very well), but have had mixed results with other issues so am looking for a Rochester service station with Mini...
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Wheels I ended up with!
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I just got my set of 17" Enkie J10s. I picked them up used and two of them have a bit of curb rash, but a local body shop said they can fix them for $30-40 per wheel so at some point I will get that done. They came with a set of used Hankook ventus r-s2. One is completely done at 1/32 the others are at 3/32,...
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Cold start Steering Noise
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Ok, When I first turn the steering wheel there is a noise (similar to a fan belt noise on regular car). Any ideas out there of the cause? The Mini is in a confy winter's sleep now but this has been bugging me all winter. tom e
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Run Flats
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My friend has a MINI with a run flat that will not hold air. Does anyone know somewhere in the Rochester area that would be able to fix it? He does not want to drive all the way to Towne to get it fixed. Thanks in advance!
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Installing new wheels
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So I am probably going to get a set of Tenzo Shu-4's. The seller said that I will need new wheel bolts. I am wondering if anyone can help me figure out what size I need, and if I need spacers or centering rings. Also does anyone know how much having something like this put on at MINI would cost an estimate is...
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Engine Light
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Today after work my engine light came on.It was about 8degrees out.The light was yellow and i lost power to the engine like it was running on two cyls.I drove 1mile to my Dads house and shut it down.Got the manual out and it said to continue your trip and have the engine looked at.If its red Stop.Iwent out a...
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18 in wheels
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So I am looking at some 18" wheels. r1 racing victory to be exact. Do mods need to be made to put these on or do they go right on? Also does anyone know the weight of these?
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