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adam_Randell · Nov 10th, 2007, 11:27 AM

Red and yellow?

rkw · Nov 10th, 2007, 05:40 PM

Mikey, have any of your customers with upgraded HiFi run into a problem when the dealer tries to update R56 software? This thread appeared on NAM: http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...d.php?t=119405

The speculation is that during a software update, before proceeding it first checks the fiber optic CAN bus to verify that everything matches up with what it expects, and aborts otherwise. The HiFi amp does seem to be connected on the CAN bus.

mikeythemini · Nov 10th, 2007, 06:46 PM

mmm very interesting - not had this issue but then most of my customers don't bother with the hifi mini option.
One way round this would be to leave the hi fi amp in place & partially connected
Its yet another reason though - NOT TO SPEC THE HIFI UPGRADE

Hyper Active · Nov 10th, 2007, 07:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

Here's another just out of the operating theatre

Stripped & speaker comparison

I see from thoughs pics, that it looks like most of the interier is taken out before the upgrade, then when done all put back again. Is there a problem with any interier rattles afterwards, or do you put it all back together to a higher standard than it was before ?.

ASTON · Nov 12th, 2007, 06:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hyper Active (original)

I see from thoughs pics, that it looks like most of the interier is taken out before the upgrade, then when done all put back again. Is there a problem with any interier rattles afterwards, or do you put it all back together to a higher standard than it was before ?.

Mikey fitted my upgrade in Aug. No rattles to report

I am very happy with his workmanship

,

oh..........and it sounds amazing

FergusM · Nov 12th, 2007, 02:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

Here's another just out of the operating theatre

Stripped & speaker comparison

Thats my one !

And before it went in it had several rattles from the dash (at dealers 3 times for rattles before hand)... and now... NONE AT ALL !!!! Stereo sounds brilliant.

Cheers Mike for an excellent piece of work !

mikeythemini · Nov 12th, 2007, 02:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hyper Active (original)

I see from thoughs pics, that it looks like most of the interier is taken out before the upgrade, then when done all put back again. Is there a problem with any interier rattles afterwards, or do you put it all back together to a higher standard than it was before ?.

We have found various screws & clips stray behind dashes on early R56's - although the later ones dont have this problem.

Hyper Active · Nov 12th, 2007, 06:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ASTON (original)

Mikey fitted my upgrade in Aug. No rattles to report

I am very happy with his workmanship

,

oh..........and it sounds amazing

Quote: Originally Posted by FergusM (original)

Thats my one !

And before it went in it had several rattles from the dash (at dealers 3 times for rattles before hand)... and now... NONE AT ALL !!!! Stereo sounds brilliant.

Cheers Mike for an excellent piece of work !

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

We have found various screws & clips stray behind dashes on early R56's - although the later ones dont have this problem.

Thanks for all your replies

.

I don't have an R56, but i'm considering getting one. I've been told by the sales guy at my dealers, that the MINI Hi-Fi speaker upgrade isn't as good as the Harmon Kardon upgrade in my current MINI. So i will be seriously considering the newministuff kit. And if the upgrade gets rid of rattles too, so much the better.

specky 1 · Nov 12th, 2007, 08:41 PM

I'm nearly ready Mikey for my stereo upgrade in SULLEY. Pics are scary, but i'm puttin my trust in you/and team. What else can i have done while its stripped down to save me some "Hard earnt" ??? Thinkin......passenger window auto up relay, maybe....door handle LED's ???? Bevs (my Mrs) "S" Boo, is in at stealers today for warranty work and she has a 3 Series 320i M Tourer LOANER and its got door handle LED's.... theyre Fab !!!!.......

specky 1 · Nov 18th, 2007, 07:41 PM

Car in tomoz for the upgrade !!!!

. Cant wait for the quality sound ! See you in the morning Mikey. 8.30 sharp....M62 permittin

.

mikeythemini · Nov 18th, 2007, 08:04 PM

If I'm not there, start without me

specky 1 · Nov 19th, 2007, 04:52 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

If I'm not there, start without me

I'd love to !!!

....but i'm sure i'd get under your feet all day. Horses for courses and all that, so i'll leave it to the expert !!

mikeythemini · Nov 19th, 2007, 11:53 AM

Here's yours at the moment

mikeythemini · Nov 19th, 2007, 11:55 AM

Some of the bits in place

Cooper_si · Nov 19th, 2007, 05:09 PM

Looking good Mikey

Specky was telling me Sat night how good these will be, looking forward to hearing the system very soon

Phoenix · Nov 19th, 2007, 06:24 PM

Looking great, where is that Amp sitting?

Yoastie · Nov 19th, 2007, 08:15 PM

@Phoenix: Still at Mikey's I hope :-)

specky 1 · Nov 19th, 2007, 08:58 PM

Cant believe the MASSIVE difference

. Brilliant and a superb job too. Everyone at Mikey's was friendly, polite and nothing was too much trouble.
The sound quality is out of this world compared to what it was like this morning.

Big THANKS to Mikey and his team, it is worth every single penny !!!! Got to be my favourite mod on Sulley to date.

I have a dilema now.......

....... do i ????...... leave windows down and listen to Works guns of Navarone sticking out from under my bumper ???
OR

Roll windows up and crank up the volume for my fave tracks ...?????? Decisions decisions.

Thanks again Mikey, and please put me a cradle on one side for Nano 3!!!!

mikeythemini · Nov 19th, 2007, 09:55 PM

Pardon

mikeythemini · Nov 21st, 2007, 09:59 AM

A few more pics from the other day - if you want them e mailing specky, let me know

Nov 10th, 2007, 11:27 AM	#41
adam_Randell 07' Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Droitwich Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 982 Online	Red and yellow? ...::HBS::... Heard Before Seen adam_randell www.heardbeforeseen.com

Nov 10th, 2007, 06:46 PM	#43 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 8,955 Offline	mmm very interesting - not had this issue but then most of my customers don't bother with the hifi mini option. One way round this would be to leave the hi fi amp in place & partially connected Its yet another reason though - NOT TO SPEC THE HIFI UPGRADE Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Nov 12th, 2007, 06:20 AM	#45 (permalink)
ASTON A mini is a way of life. My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Wales Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 2,751 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hyper Active (original) I see from thoughs pics, that it looks like most of the interier is taken out before the upgrade, then when done all put back again. Is there a problem with any interier rattles afterwards, or do you put it all back together to a higher standard than it was before ?. Mikey fitted my upgrade in Aug. No rattles to report I am very happy with his workmanship, oh..........and it sounds amazing

Nov 12th, 2007, 02:34 PM	#47 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 8,955 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hyper Active (original) I see from thoughs pics, that it looks like most of the interier is taken out before the upgrade, then when done all put back again. Is there a problem with any interier rattles afterwards, or do you put it all back together to a higher standard than it was before ?. We have found various screws & clips stray behind dashes on early R56's - although the later ones dont have this problem. Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Nov 12th, 2007, 06:43 PM	#48 (permalink)
Hyper Active MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Watford, Herts. UK Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 2,178 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ASTON (original) Mikey fitted my upgrade in Aug. No rattles to report I am very happy with his workmanship, oh..........and it sounds amazing Quote: Originally Posted by FergusM (original) Thats my one ! And before it went in it had several rattles from the dash (at dealers 3 times for rattles before hand)... and now... NONE AT ALL !!!! Stereo sounds brilliant. Cheers Mike for an excellent piece of work ! Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) We have found various screws & clips stray behind dashes on early R56's - although the later ones dont have this problem. Thanks for all your replies . I don't have an R56, but i'm considering getting one. I've been told by the sales guy at my dealers, that the MINI Hi-Fi speaker upgrade isn't as good as the Harmon Kardon upgrade in my current MINI. So i will be seriously considering the newministuff kit. And if the upgrade gets rid of rattles too, so much the better.

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Nov 10th, 2007, 05:40 PM	#42 (permalink)
rkw MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Local Time: 09:19 AM Posts: 587 Offline	Mikey, have any of your customers with upgraded HiFi run into a problem when the dealer tries to update R56 software? This thread appeared on NAM: http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...d.php?t=119405 The speculation is that during a software update, before proceeding it first checks the fiber optic CAN bus to verify that everything matches up with what it expects, and aborts otherwise. The HiFi amp does seem to be connected on the CAN bus.

Nov 10th, 2007, 07:56 PM	#44 (permalink)
Hyper Active MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Watford, Herts. UK Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 2,178 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) Here's another just out of the operating theatre Stripped & speaker comparison I see from thoughs pics, that it looks like most of the interier is taken out before the upgrade, then when done all put back again. Is there a problem with any interier rattles afterwards, or do you put it all back together to a higher standard than it was before ?.

Nov 12th, 2007, 02:00 PM	#46 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 690 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) Here's another just out of the operating theatre Stripped & speaker comparison Thats my one ! And before it went in it had several rattles from the dash (at dealers 3 times for rattles before hand)... and now... NONE AT ALL !!!! Stereo sounds brilliant. Cheers Mike for an excellent piece of work !

Nov 12th, 2007, 08:41 PM	#49 (permalink)
specky 1 DMR 0022 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: HUDDERSFIELD Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 167 Offline	I'm nearly ready Mikey for my stereo upgrade in SULLEY. Pics are scary, but i'm puttin my trust in you/and team. What else can i have done while its stripped down to save me some "Hard earnt" ??? Thinkin......passenger window auto up relay, maybe....door handle LED's ???? Bevs (my Mrs) "S" Boo, is in at stealers today for warranty work and she has a 3 Series 320i M Tourer LOANER and its got door handle LED's.... theyre Fab !!!!....... All WORKED up.

Nov 18th, 2007, 07:41 PM	#50 (permalink)
specky 1 DMR 0022 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: HUDDERSFIELD Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 167 Offline	Car in tomoz for the upgrade !!!!. Cant wait for the quality sound ! See you in the morning Mikey. 8.30 sharp....M62 permittin. All WORKED up.

Nov 18th, 2007, 08:04 PM	#51 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 8,955 Offline	If I'm not there, start without me Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Nov 19th, 2007, 04:52 AM	#52 (permalink)
specky 1 DMR 0022 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: HUDDERSFIELD Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 167 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) If I'm not there, start without me I'd love to !!!....but i'm sure i'd get under your feet all day. Horses for courses and all that, so i'll leave it to the expert !! All WORKED up.

Nov 19th, 2007, 11:53 AM	#53 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 8,955 Offline	Here's yours at the moment Attached Thumbnails Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Nov 19th, 2007, 11:55 AM	#54 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 8,955 Offline	Some of the bits in place Attached Thumbnails Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Nov 19th, 2007, 05:09 PM	#55 (permalink)
Cooper_si the DASH LIGHT king ? ;) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nr Melton Mowbray Local Time: 04:19 PM Posts: 512 Offline	Looking good Mikey Specky was telling me Sat night how good these will be, looking forward to hearing the system very soon THE Legend who helps ALL MINI owners

Nov 19th, 2007, 06:24 PM	#56 (permalink)
Phoenix Cooper Reborn My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pork Pie Land Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 765 Offline	Looking great, where is that Amp sitting? Life is not about the amount of breath's you take.............. It’s about the moments that take your breath away………

Nov 19th, 2007, 08:15 PM	#57 (permalink)
Yoastie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 190 Offline	@Phoenix: Still at Mikey's I hope :-)

Nov 19th, 2007, 08:58 PM	#58 (permalink)
specky 1 DMR 0022 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: HUDDERSFIELD Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 167 Offline	Cant believe the MASSIVE difference. Brilliant and a superb job too. Everyone at Mikey's was friendly, polite and nothing was too much trouble. The sound quality is out of this world compared to what it was like this morning. Big THANKS to Mikey and his team, it is worth every single penny !!!! Got to be my favourite mod on Sulley to date. I have a dilema now....... ....... do i ????...... leave windows down and listen to Works guns of Navarone sticking out from under my bumper ??? OR Roll windows up and crank up the volume for my fave tracks ...?????? Decisions decisions. Thanks again Mikey, and please put me a cradle on one side for Nano 3!!!! All WORKED up.

Nov 19th, 2007, 09:55 PM	#59 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 8,955 Offline	Pardon Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Nov 21st, 2007, 09:59 AM	#60 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 8,955 Offline	A few more pics from the other day - if you want them e mailing specky, let me know Attached Thumbnails Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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