Moved from clios to the R53 mini cooper s

[ADS_V6]

forgot u was that way pop in monday make my mrs a cup of T lol

Fine with me if before 5pm Dave would like to see the mini

 

[cs_dave]

Fine with me if before 5pm Dave would like to see the mini

ill drop you a message monday mate see what time we leave here

 

[riz]

If budget is an issue loook at the st coilovers.

I had an R53 which had the bushes done and it was more than capable. The only improvement would have been coilovers, it wad pretty harsh on standard suspension without run flats!!!

Harry Fairbairn BMW in Kirkcaldy give a better discount than cotswold btw.

 

[ADS_V6]

ill drop you a message monday mate see what time we leave here

Not a problem and might have something nice for the mini trim :wink:

 

[riz]

What's the go to exhaust for these?

I had a prospeed cat back and it was great. Pops and bangs and no drone.

 

[imprezaworks]

This one did sound great

 

[cs_dave]

This one did sound great

just seen this cheap custom made jobby may make a offer

 

[imprezaworks]

Do it.

No idea really lol

 

[cs_dave]

Do it.

No idea really lol

done and bought lol worst it can be silly nosey like the scorpion on the 182

 

[imprezaworks]

Should for well though

 

[cs_dave]

bloody pooped just got in from my trip to tenby Wales sorry @ADS_V6 i didnt leave until 9pm mrs wanted to do caldey island then food n so on love ya tho. car has done me well didnt miss a beat so its passed the can i trust it on a long run out covered in crap now tho

 

[cs_dave]

scrap that exhaust idea its going straight back trickery photos as its not a cat back system. i would of had to cut my std and join the 2. waste of £22 to send it back and a paypal claim see how long that takes

will stick with my 1 ball std system until i can find a proper system for sale other things first

what it looked like v

 

[CrippsCorner]

I wouldn't go cheaper than AP coilovers. Just FYI, if I mentioned my knocking (can't remember now) it's actually the top mounts... so at this point I wouldn't recommend Silver Project ones!

Not sure if you can still do it but I signed up to free PayPal returns. 12 months, anything bought via PayPal can be returned for free :smile: and it's free to sign up to. Actually got to use that on a MINI part tomorrow because I got a new hub carrier and the bearing is absolutely knackered ffs.

 

[cs_dave]

I wouldn't go cheaper than AP coilovers. Just FYI, if I mentioned my knocking (can't remember now) it's actually the top mounts... so at this point I wouldn't recommend Silver Project ones!

Not sure if you can still do it but I signed up to free PayPal returns. 12 months, anything bought via PayPal can be returned for free [emoji2] and it's free to sign up to. Actually got to use that on a MINI part tomorrow because I got a new hub carrier and the bearing is absolutely knackered ffs.

ive paid the post now but will go and have a look into it now. was gutted when pulled the exhaust out to find its a pile of s**t to me imo i tend to put it down as a ah well but i had to return it lol. im going to stick with the 1 ball for the time being sort the suspension and brakes out first i think

 

[CrippsCorner]

With the free returns you send it back then can claim the money back through PayPal... does help if you take a photo of the recipients address, but not essential.

 

[cs_dave]

With the free returns you send it back then can claim the money back through PayPal... does help if you take a photo of the recipients address, but not essential.

just signed up will take a pic before paisley pick it back up tomorrow cheers for that

 

[Sir_Dave]

suspension and brakes out first i think

AP coilovers. £420 posted: http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f229/r53-coilovers-rtm-top-mounts-drop-links-rcas-174289/
R56S front setup inc. carbotech pads/nitrac discs £480: http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f229/r56-brake-set-up-nitrac-carbotech-174953/
:up:

 

[cs_dave]

nothing new ordered the intake silicone hose to go to the air filter as i opened it up to confirm it is a stealth option

thinking of oredering the omp top on lower strut brace the top dosnt do much but hear but bottom seems to stiffen it up that will do also want to eliminate the chance of the coolent bottle splitting as seems to happen quite often so a alloy coolent tank will be bought

 

[imprezaworks]

Nice mate

 

[CrippsCorner]

AP coilovers. £420 posted: http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f229/r53-coilovers-rtm-top-mounts-drop-links-rcas-174289/
R56S front setup inc. carbotech pads/nitrac discs £480: http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f229/r56-brake-set-up-nitrac-carbotech-174953/
:up:

I bought everything separately and got the R56S calipers and carrier, HEL brakes lines, drilled/grooved discs, pads and fluid for £280! Everything brand new other than the calipers (got on eBay)

 

[cs_dave]

I bought everything separately and got the R56S calipers and carrier, HEL brakes lines, drilled/grooved discs, pads and fluid for £280! Everything brand new other than the calipers (got on eBay)

im keeping my eyes open on eaby and facebook for a bargain will build the set up as i can.

 

[cs_dave]

oh and cheers for the heads up @kayzee paypal are giving me £15 towards returning that exhaust so im only £7 down in the end as i screenshoted him admitting he said it was cat back and it wasnt so money back in the bank. glad i paid the fees

 

[cs_dave]

just been rear ended gutted!

 

[Mar172]

Thats a shame does not look to bad

 

[cs_dave]

Thats a shame does not look to bad

the rear bumper pushed and scuffed all along

 

[Mr Plums]

I bet your neck is killing mate, a steady couple of g's there if you get your compo face on cue, maybe this one?

 

[cs_dave]

I bet your neck is killing mate, a steady couple of g's there if you get your compo face on cue, maybe this one?

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nah not intrested in doing the system mate ive given her the price for a repair she asked if we can settle without insurance involved

 

[PP200t]

Bloody hell @cs_dave that’s gutting!! Hope your ok, if you are that’s the main thing. At least your handy with the spammers so can repair it easily enough. There’s plenty of minis being broken (don’t start on the minis though, killing Clio’s was bad enough!! Lol)

 

[Mr Plums]

nah not intrested in doing the system mate ive given her the price for a repair she asked if we can settle without insurance involved

Yea i was only joking mate, cant stand those money grabbing scrounging scumbags.

 

[cs_dave]

Bloody hell @cs_dave that’s gutting!! Hope your ok, if you are that’s the main thing. At least your handy with the spammers so can repair it easily enough. There’s plenty of minis being broken (don’t start on the minis though, killing Clio’s was bad enough!! Lol)

yeh only a rear bumper end of the day will sort it.

 

[cs_dave]

Yea i was only joking mate, cant stand those money grabbing scrounging scumbags.

n me pal as 2 many Chase abit of easy money and us with modded cars have to foot the bill

 

[imprezaworks]

Why has no one taken advantage of the obvious joke. Too bloody late now.

 

[cs_dave]

bumper on its way

 

[Sir_Dave]

I bought everything separately and got the R56S calipers and carrier, HEL brakes lines, drilled/grooved discs, pads and fluid for £280! Everything brand new other than the calipers (got on eBay)

Well yes, of course you can do it cheaper than £480, using OEM quality parts such as Pagid/Brembo from ECP, but for your £280, id be very surprised if you had 3 month old Nitrac discs (£200 a pair), or Carbotech XP8's (£228 a set)! If you have, f*cking well done sir :up:

@cs_dave sorry to see the incident!! But glad you're on the way to getting it fixed already! Great news on the stealth airbox as well. Can thoroughly recommend the OMP lower, certainly makes a difference to stiffness, the OMP upper does bugger all, but looks lovely in the engine bay.

 

[cs_dave]

little things

started on the dechrome no real pics yet as cars minging again. ordered a omp top strut brace more as i like the look of them also a alloy coolent tank and a silicone intake pipe

 

[cs_dave]

little vid of how it sounds while i have 1

 

[DB_PUG]

Mini friend

 

[cs_dave]

Mini friend

i really like the gtt brace but its mega money lol tried for a used one on MT but seller never seems to log on so omp will do

 

[DB_PUG]

Tbf I bough it with the GTT 220 kit on it the receipt for the parts is crazy i personally wouldn't pay that much for a strut brace but does look Great

 

[cs_dave]

Tbf I bough it with the GTT 220 kit on it the receipt for the parts is crazy i personally wouldn't pay that much for a strut brace but does look Great

yeh they do some real nice stuff but you pay for it lol. looks nice mate