Moved from clios to the R53 mini cooper s

[PP200t]

Just noticed It's got xenons and a facelift steering wheel on too, which are such an improvement over the phase 1 steering wheel.

 

[Philip.]

To echo everyone else. I like it, just not 100% on the seats.

Is the MPG as bad as everyone says on these?
It's on the shortlist for when the DC5 goes. They're so cheap!

 

[cs_dave]

To echo everyone else. I like it, just not 100% on the seats.

Is the MPG as bad as everyone says on these?
It's on the shortlist for when the DC5 goes. They're so cheap!

im getting 22mpg at the min but im loving whine and pops lol. yeh the seats seam to be not to most peoples taste but meh i like em. im glad i moved over im really enjoying the mini at the min

 

[Philip.]

im getting 22mpg at the min but im loving whine and pops lol. yeh the seats seam to be not to most peoples taste but meh i like em. im glad i moved over im really enjoying the mini at the min

Found loads of examples for a reasonable price.
How much did you pay if you don't mind me asking? (pm if you want).

 

[Christopher]

To echo everyone else. I like it, just not 100% on the seats.

Is the MPG as bad as everyone says on these?
It's on the shortlist for when the DC5 goes. They're so cheap!

It's worse. Lol.

 

[Philip.]

It's worse. Lol.

R53 - bit older and shite MPG.
R56 - death rattle.

Can't win when choosing a Cooper S!

 

[Christopher]

R53 - bit older and shite MPG.
R56 - death rattle.

Can't win when choosing a Cooper S!

Pretty much. That said, I do have a soft spot for a well sorted R53

 

[davo172]

im getting 22mpg at the min but im loving whine and pops lol. yeh the seats seam to be not to most peoples taste but meh i like em. im glad i moved over im really enjoying the mini at the min

Looks tidy Dave don't think the seats are that bad tbh
Needs anthracite wheels and stripes (if keeping stripes) and maybe same colour/carbon wrap on roof think it would look good Imo .

Photoshop this anyone ??

 

[CrippsCorner]

Nice one mate lots of these on here now! You can end up spending loads on these lol.

If you enjoy the pops and bangs, a non-res Milltek will make it better :wink:
If you enjoy the supercharger whine, an Orranje CAI will make it better :wink:

Bought a set of Recaro's for £675 :smile:
Bought a R56S brake setup for £300 :smile:

Coilovers and ditching the run-flats will help the ride immensely too!

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

I need to stay out of this thread

 

[Djw John]

Glad you like it, mine was objectively good, subjectively shite, really didn't like it at all! Same interior too.

 

[oVerboost.]

I loved my R53 Cooper S a few years ago, great fun and great on track too.

Now got a R56 JCW, and the death rattle isn't too much of an issue you just need to use the correct oil, get the tensioner replaced for the updated part number and have a de-coke done every few years or so (depending on how you drive, they need a good thrashing to clear them out).

Looks a nice example though :smile:

 

[cs_dave]

Nice one mate lots of these on here now! You can end up spending loads on these lol.

If you enjoy the pops and bangs, a non-res Milltek will make it better :wink:
If you enjoy the supercharger whine, an Orranje CAI will make it better :wink:

Bought a set of Recaro's for £675 [emoji2]
Bought a R56S brake setup for £300 [emoji2]

Coilovers and ditching the run-flats will help the ride immensely too!

cheers for the links theres a scorpion cat back on ebay i was tempted by but he wants 350£

also may have landed some ap coilovers at a decent price

mine is running this style cai think the exhaust will come soon

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272709355498

 

[CrippsCorner]

I've got AP. They're knocking like a b*****d at the moment, but I've a feeling it might be the top mounts. You'll need some for camber adjustment.

 

[cs_dave]

I've got AP. They're knocking like a b*****d at the moment, but I've a feeling it might be the top mounts. You'll need some for camber adjustment.

options are stay standard for a while n save for better coilovers n get the exhaust sorted or stick with exhaust (1 ball) and get coilovers of sorts mmm

 

[cs_dave]

took the stripes off and started removing the spot lights until i realised ive left every tool i own down my work lol so got floppy spot lights now give it the first wash needs full going over tho. ill be claying and so on tomorrow and dressing yhe engine bay after todays degressing also put some isolation tape over 1 part of the chrome wasteline will do the rest looks ok

 

[imprezaworks]

Loads better.

In fact really loads betters.

 

[cs_dave]

Loads better.

In fact really loads betters.

can see where the stripes was in the paint no shock really so out with the da tomorrow long day on the thing i think

 

[ADS_V6]

looking good Dave

 

[imprezaworks]

Gonna be warm tomo. Does look wayyy better without the stripes imo

Looks a really tidy car too

 

[cs_dave]

Gonna be warm tomo. Does look wayyy better without the stripes imo

Looks a really tidy car too

ill await some shade lol. ordered some plasti dip for the rest of the chrome and the blue grille will look better i think

 

[imprezaworks]

What stuff you using on the car?

 

[cs_dave]

What stuff you using on the car?

dodo juice btbm shampoo and a mad cow drying towel (epic). degressed the engine and under bonnet then washed with dodo btbm the finished paint with auto allure enhaced gloss qd (really good drying aid)

 

[cs_dave]

tomorrow will be auto allure fallout and autoglym de tar (didnt see any tar spots mind) rewash and autofinesse da kit ill use auto allure glaze to cover the missed bits autofinesse tough coat and wax addict verio wax finsh with auto allure qd

autoglym rubber trim stuff for plastics

 

[ADS_V6]

tomorrow will be auto allure fallout and autoglym de tar (didnt see any tar spots mind) rewash and autofinesse da kit ill use auto allure glaze to cover the missed bits autofinesse tough coat and wax addict verio wax finsh with auto allure qd

autoglym rubber trim stuff for plastics

Just take it easy tomorrow.Supposed to be boiling mate

 

[cs_dave]

Just take it easy tomorrow.Supposed to be boiling mate

if its roasting ill not do much bar the engine bay as pointless

 

[ADS_V6]

if its roasting ill not do much bar the engine bay as pointless

Yep stuff polishing in the heat

 

[imprezaworks]

tomorrow will be auto allure fallout and autoglym de tar (didnt see any tar spots mind) rewash and autofinesse da kit ill use auto allure glaze to cover the missed bits autofinesse tough coat and wax addict verio wax finsh with auto allure qd

autoglym rubber trim stuff for plastics

Great line up

 

[Louis]

Stripes are so much better gone. Really like the colour

 

[imprezaworks]

@cs_dave how you getting on? Even in the shade it's hard work, like 30 degrees

 

[cs_dave]

View attachment 191077 @cs_dave how you getting on? Even in the shade it's hard work, like 30 degrees

not even gone out mate lol chillin will judge when ive picked up the mrs from work.

 

[Mr Plums]

View attachment 191077 @cs_dave how you getting on? Even in the shade it's hard work, like 30 degrees

You would earn a lot more if you put that effort into the cars you were selling.

 

[imprezaworks]

Sold two yesterday. It's Father's Day, its quiet.

 

[Mr Plums]

Sold two yesterday. It's Father's Day, its quiet.

Whats your excuse for the other 365 day a year?

Just winding you up brother :smilingimp:

 

[ADS_V6]

Whats your excuse for the other 365 day a year?

Just winding you up brother :smilingimp:

He sold 2 wiper blades on bog off.Amazing what fathers day does when hitting sales targets

 

[imprezaworks]

Whats your excuse for the other 365 day a year?

Just winding you up brother :smilingimp:

Was quite blunt in my reply lol. Trying to get the wax off and reply, was never great at multi tasking

 

[cs_dave]

started

 

[imprezaworks]

Warm isn't it

 

[cs_dave]

Warm isn't it

im in the shade so aint "that" bad doubt ill get full car done today tried the auto allure glaze its soooo easy to buff off waiting on the tough coat to cure on the 2 panels ive done lol

 

[imprezaworks]

I used their wax, panel at a time. It's very nice to use