68wmcs Posted September 24, 2012 Author Report Posted September 24, 2012 That actually is pretty spot on to the height/fitment would like to shoot for. Looks great, and good form, but it's not form over function. Let us know after a while how it is for your daily! :top::top: Thanks, I'm going to raise the rear up a bit. 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP!
Eddie Posted September 24, 2012 Report Posted September 24, 2012 Wow, that looks so solid. Love that look. Can't wait for nutty to get dropped.. someday..someday..... Will soon be DECHROMED.. 2013 Mini Countryman All 4 S (Gassy) Absolute Black [sIGPIC]
TATTRAT Posted September 25, 2012 Report Posted September 25, 2012 Thanks, I'm going to raise the rear up a bit. Right on! Btw, again, I really appreciate you stopping by, and handing off the short shifter! It was great to meet you, and I look forward to seeing you out on some runs once I get myself put back together. You guys had a great afternoon, by the sounds of it. But, a bad day of turning wrenches is better than a good day of work. I love working on cars. flickr
68wmcs Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) Finally got around to installing the DIY air splitter I had laying around. Edited January 26, 2013 by 68wmcs 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP!
68wmcs Posted September 25, 2012 Author Report Posted September 25, 2012 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP!
Eddie Posted September 26, 2012 Report Posted September 26, 2012 That looks solid! BOOM Will soon be DECHROMED.. 2013 Mini Countryman All 4 S (Gassy) Absolute Black [sIGPIC]
68wmcs Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Posted September 26, 2012 Right on! Btw, again, I really appreciate you stopping by, and handing off the short shifter! It was great to meet you, and I look forward to seeing you out on some runs once I get myself put back together. You guys had a great afternoon, by the sounds of it. But, a bad day of turning wrenches is better than a good day of work. I love working on cars. Not a problem, gave me another reason to drive Gremlin a little more.:rock: Wow, that looks so solid. Love that look. Can't wait for nutty to get dropped.. someday..someday..... Someday, like "TO"day? 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP!
TATTRAT Posted September 27, 2012 Report Posted September 27, 2012 Splitter looks good, not too bad of an install either. How long did it set ya back? Seems like I am going to have to take the bumper off at some point to install my black out grill, might as well do a splitter too if I am having the bumper off, lol. flickr
Eddie Posted September 27, 2012 Report Posted September 27, 2012 That did look a little labor intensive- Will soon be DECHROMED.. 2013 Mini Countryman All 4 S (Gassy) Absolute Black [sIGPIC]
68wmcs Posted September 28, 2012 Author Report Posted September 28, 2012 Splitter looks good, not too bad of an install either. How long did it set ya back? Seems like I am going to have to take the bumper off at some point to install my black out grill, might as well do a splitter too if I am having the bumper off, lol. That did look a little labor intensive- The bumper on the GEN1 isn't hard to take off, it was having the right measurements and drilling the holes that took the most time. I think it took about 2 hrs from start to finish, give or take a few minutes.. 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP!
68wmcs Posted October 5, 2012 Author Report Posted October 5, 2012 Inner CV boot needs to be replaced... 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP!
minime331 Posted October 6, 2012 Report Posted October 6, 2012 O man that sucks STella- 14' Focus ST Roush CAI, Cobb access port stage1 tune, custom Ptuning 3" exhuast, Levels FMIC, Turbosmart BOV, rally armor mud flaps, more to come.
68wmcs Posted November 10, 2012 Author Report Posted November 10, 2012 I have this fabric left over from doing the shift boot and ebrake covers. Anyone can have it if they want it, visor is there for size reference. 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP!
rickyr53 Posted November 11, 2012 Report Posted November 11, 2012 Hey do you still need your boot replaced?
68wmcs Posted December 1, 2012 Author Report Posted December 1, 2012 Hey do you still need your boot replaced? Thanks to Ricky, finally got around to replacing the inner CV boot on the MINI. No more clicking! Time to MOTOR ON! :motor: 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP!
68wmcs Posted December 9, 2012 Author Report Posted December 9, 2012 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP!
68wmcs Posted December 20, 2012 Author Report Posted December 20, 2012 (edited) Just got my Hotchkis Adjustable rear control arms. Can't wait to put them on. UPDATE: Just finished installing the Adj. rear control arms in 2hrs. in my apt. parking lot. Edited December 21, 2012 by 68wmcs 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP!
Nanite Posted January 2, 2013 Report Posted January 2, 2013 Truly an inspiration..... [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] "BLAK" 2007 MCS , Hypersport Body Kit, Alta 3" Cat-back exhaust, DoS CAI - ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
68wmcs Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Posted January 3, 2013 Did you set them to stock length? Yea, I lined up the holes from stock on to the hotchkis. 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP!
68wmcs Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Posted January 21, 2013 I don't know why, but I felt like I had to do something to Gremlin. I decided to wrap the rear brace in black vinyl and pinstripe it to get it to match Gremlins stripes. Had to add a little DCMM love. 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP!
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted January 22, 2013 Report Posted January 22, 2013 :top: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
68wmcs Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Posted January 26, 2013 Just installed this morning. Screaming Demon Coil pack NGK Iridium spark plugs Performance plug wires 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP!
DBeest Posted January 26, 2013 Report Posted January 26, 2013 Did the coil come with bolts or dud you use the stock ones?
68wmcs Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) Did the coil come with bolts or dud you use the stock ones? With the Screaming Demon you can use the OE bolts. I believe the MSD coil pack requires a different set of bolts. Let me know if you have any other questions. Update: I drove around for a while after the install to see if it made a difference. I've noticed it no longer has the "bog" during idle like it before the plug change. Edited February 5, 2013 by 68wmcs 03 BRG MINI S: Sold! 05 PW Scion xB: D2 Coilovers, XXR 531 16x8, Yakima rack, Yakima basket, WINK, Plaid interior, and a whopping 108 HP!
