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brisvegasmini · Oct 22nd, 2005, 11:45 AM

G'day,

This is my first post, and I would like to start by saying how great these forums are. I've been reading them for months and only now feel the need to ask a question that hasn't been answered with a few searches.

My warranty recently ran out and now I'm happy ramping up the performance of my '02 MCS. After reading a lot (both here and NAM), and have decided to go with
- Alta 15% reduction pulley

Along with
- MTH
- Milltek sport cat-back exhaust
- Alta CAI

I talked to QSZ about AMD pulley and ECU upgrades, but for the money and future upgradability, can't go past the MTH option.

The problem, is that I have no idea who to get to install the pulley in Brisbane. Especially since they will need a pulley puller etc, and I don't want to trust the Mini to just anyone.

If anyone has recommendations for local pulley installers (even on the Gold Coast if I have too) that would be much appreciated. Also, I would love to hear from any local guys that have installed the MTH flash - to hear your views (and borrow your OBD cable if possible) - or anyone that has installed a pulley locally (even if it was an AMD).

Thanks in advance,

PS I met a few of you at the Motorline Show N Shine recently. Hope to catch up again soon.

snoopy · Oct 22nd, 2005, 12:06 PM

HI no help on who to do the pulley for you.........But a word of warning make sure the people doing it have done it before and know what they are doing.

As on the first Bris BMW drive day, a MINI with a pulley installed destroyed the belt on the run up MT Nebo.

The pulley was put on crocked and resulted in one very unhappy owner.

Baker · Oct 22nd, 2005, 01:13 PM

I'm not a fan of the AMD OneClick, its a very generic tune, and now that there are better options out I don't know why people still go for it. As far as getting a pulley fitted up there, talk to your local clubMINI members, they might be able to help you out/reccomend someone!

If you've got a bit of mechanical knowledge (not car mechanics, but how to pull things apart generally) there are fully detailed instructions that make it not *too* hard to do yourself if you're keen/brave! I did it, and I've never looked back!!

PM or email me if you are interested in MTH stuff (click on my sig picture!

)

Kev

stephen orford · Oct 23rd, 2005, 01:35 PM

I got my Minimania 15% pulley fitted by my local BMW garage. They did a great job, I have since clocked up several thousand K's with no problems.As for the pulley puller I manufactured one which BMW Newcastle's service dept want to obtain from me. The whole job does not look too difficult but I did not have the trolley jack floor stands etc.When you buy from Minimania in USA check the shortened belt. All delivered in 6 working days great service. In my view best bang for $'s spent.

hyprblu · Oct 24th, 2005, 04:13 AM

Or you could buy a promini pulley from Wheel warehouse in Adelaide and get it virtually overnight. They will also lend you the tools you need including the pulley puller. I got mine from there with a belt and don't forget the cooler plugs to go with the pulley to prevent pre detobnation at the higher heat levels caused by the extra boost.

My local BMW/mini Dealer fitted mine for me with no problems.

brisvegasmini · Oct 27th, 2005, 09:54 AM

Thanks for the input guys. Experience with pulley installs seems to be the most important factor.

I talked to a friend of a friend up here who had his Mini worked on by McLean Motors. They have experience with the Mnimania pulley so I think I will go with them. I'll also talk to the local Mini dealer about Promini installs. Cheers,

bigturtle · Oct 27th, 2005, 10:56 AM

You can't go wrong with McLean Motors. In Brisbane, they're still known as *the* place to get your Italian exotic worked on and the oil leaks repaired. And they're downright decent people too.

brisvegasmini · Oct 30th, 2005, 01:50 AM

Thanks bigturtle. That's just the recommendation I needed. I was very impressed with the tuned Mini a friend took me for a spin in. Furthermore, I was also impressed with Cameron on the phone when I called McLean.

I might just check Chapman Auto at the Gabba (they were recommended by Motorline Mini). Anyone have any Mini specific experience with them? I know they do a lot of Euro work, but haven't heard about Mini stuff specifically.

Oct 22nd, 2005, 11:45 AM	#1
brisvegasmini 2002 MCS - EB/W Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:01 AM Posts: 18 Offline	Brisbane pulley install G'day, This is my first post, and I would like to start by saying how great these forums are. I've been reading them for months and only now feel the need to ask a question that hasn't been answered with a few searches. My warranty recently ran out and now I'm happy ramping up the performance of my '02 MCS. After reading a lot (both here and NAM), and have decided to go with - Alta 15% reduction pulley Along with - MTH - Milltek sport cat-back exhaust - Alta CAI I talked to QSZ about AMD pulley and ECU upgrades, but for the money and future upgradability, can't go past the MTH option. The problem, is that I have no idea who to get to install the pulley in Brisbane. Especially since they will need a pulley puller etc, and I don't want to trust the Mini to just anyone. If anyone has recommendations for local pulley installers (even on the Gold Coast if I have too) that would be much appreciated. Also, I would love to hear from any local guys that have installed the MTH flash - to hear your views (and borrow your OBD cable if possible) - or anyone that has installed a pulley locally (even if it was an AMD). Thanks in advance, PS I met a few of you at the Motorline Show N Shine recently. Hope to catch up again soon.

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Oct 22nd, 2005, 12:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
snoopy MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: au Local Time: 06:01 AM Posts: 1,149 Offline	HI no help on who to do the pulley for you.........But a word of warning make sure the people doing it have done it before and know what they are doing. As on the first Bris BMW drive day, a MINI with a pulley installed destroyed the belt on the run up MT Nebo. The pulley was put on crocked and resulted in one very unhappy owner.

Oct 22nd, 2005, 01:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 06:01 AM Posts: 4,115 Offline	I'm not a fan of the AMD OneClick, its a very generic tune, and now that there are better options out I don't know why people still go for it. As far as getting a pulley fitted up there, talk to your local clubMINI members, they might be able to help you out/reccomend someone! If you've got a bit of mechanical knowledge (not car mechanics, but how to pull things apart generally) there are fully detailed instructions that make it not too hard to do yourself if you're keen/brave! I did it, and I've never looked back!! PM or email me if you are interested in MTH stuff (click on my sig picture! ) Kev

Oct 23rd, 2005, 01:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
stephen orford MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2005 Local Time: 07:01 AM Posts: 109 Offline	I got my Minimania 15% pulley fitted by my local BMW garage. They did a great job, I have since clocked up several thousand K's with no problems.As for the pulley puller I manufactured one which BMW Newcastle's service dept want to obtain from me. The whole job does not look too difficult but I did not have the trolley jack floor stands etc.When you buy from Minimania in USA check the shortened belt. All delivered in 6 working days great service. In my view best bang for $'s spent.

Oct 24th, 2005, 04:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
hyprblu MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:01 AM Posts: 324 Offline	Or you could buy a promini pulley from Wheel warehouse in Adelaide and get it virtually overnight. They will also lend you the tools you need including the pulley puller. I got mine from there with a belt and don't forget the cooler plugs to go with the pulley to prevent pre detobnation at the higher heat levels caused by the extra boost. My local BMW/mini Dealer fitted mine for me with no problems.

Oct 27th, 2005, 09:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
brisvegasmini 2002 MCS - EB/W Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:01 AM Posts: 18 Offline	Thanks for the input guys. Experience with pulley installs seems to be the most important factor. I talked to a friend of a friend up here who had his Mini worked on by McLean Motors. They have experience with the Mnimania pulley so I think I will go with them. I'll also talk to the local Mini dealer about Promini installs. Cheers,

Oct 27th, 2005, 10:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
bigturtle Oh God, what have I done? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia. Local Time: 06:01 AM Posts: 301 Offline	You can't go wrong with McLean Motors. In Brisbane, they're still known as the place to get your Italian exotic worked on and the oil leaks repaired. And they're downright decent people too.

Oct 30th, 2005, 01:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
brisvegasmini 2002 MCS - EB/W Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:01 AM Posts: 18 Offline	Thanks bigturtle. That's just the recommendation I needed. I was very impressed with the tuned Mini a friend took me for a spin in. Furthermore, I was also impressed with Cameron on the phone when I called McLean. I might just check Chapman Auto at the Gabba (they were recommended by Motorline Mini). Anyone have any Mini specific experience with them? I know they do a lot of Euro work, but haven't heard about Mini stuff specifically.

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