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n5290066 · Jul 16th, 2007, 11:06 PM

For those who asked about the top brake-light flashing unit. I got it from MiniMania in the USA. It would be cheaper if you bought as a group, but individually I paid $24.94 for the unit and paid another $40.42 for shipping totalling $65.36.

They would not quote me shipping when I placed the order so it was a SURPRISE!! when the bill came in to what it was.
Anyway, I am happy with it and I had decided before I placed the order that i'd be happy if it came in under a $100 and so it did.
The installation instructions were excellent unless you own an R56 like me, in which case, you need a little bravado to figure out how to access the top rear brake-light assembly and the colour of the cable differences. I have done it now and it was not a challange, even though the colour coding was different and opposite to that which would normally be expected to me ( I have an electrical background, not auto though)

The item number is NMA2502.

Cheers
Steve

swamos · Jul 17th, 2007, 12:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by brett (original)

how was your around australia holiday, was your landy more reliable than your mini??

Had a great time thanks. And yes, the landy was more reliable. We did 12k and didn't need to visit the dealer once! I think the MINI averaged a visit every 5k or less. I'm trying to block that out!

brett · Jul 17th, 2007, 10:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by swamos (original)

Had a great time thanks. And yes, the landy was more reliable. We did 12k and didn't need to visit the dealer once! I think the MINI averaged a visit every 5k or less. I'm trying to block that out!

Yeah but your an over protective parent Steve

brett · Jul 17th, 2007, 10:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by n5290066 (original)

For those who asked about the top brake-light flashing unit. I got it from MiniMania in the USA. It would be cheaper if you bought as a group, but individually I paid $24.94 for the unit and paid another $40.42 for shipping totalling $65.36.

They would not quote me shipping when I placed the order so it was a SURPRISE!! when the bill came in to what it was.
Anyway, I am happy with it and I had decided before I placed the order that i'd be happy if it came in under a $100 and so it did.
The installation instructions were excellent unless you own an R56 like me, in which case, you need a little bravado to figure out how to access the top rear brake-light assembly and the colour of the cable differences. I have done it now and it was not a challange, even though the colour coding was different and opposite to that which would normally be expected to me ( I have an electrical background, not auto though)

The item number is NMA2502.

Cheers
Steve

Ordered mine tonight !!! Can't wait to fit it

brett · Jul 19th, 2007, 08:46 AM

how cool is this, going to Auckland just booked into my motel in Brisbane, my mate who I have not spoken to for about 6 months walks in as he is also going to Aukland and even on the same flight, looks like a big night

daisygirl · Jul 19th, 2007, 02:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by brett (original)

Ordered mine tonight !!! Can't wait to fit it

We fitted ours no problem with the supplied instructions. In anyone else wants one get it sent to a friend in America and then shipped to Australia as its very, very small and I shouldnt cost much to post normal post at all.

Sounds like we got a real bargain when we bought ours at AMVIV for USD$20

brett · Jul 25th, 2007, 12:23 PM

got it today, and fitted it, The only problem is I can't see it

daisygirl · Jul 25th, 2007, 12:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by brett (original)

got it today, and fitted it, The only problem is I can't see it

Wait until you are in traffic (well maybe that doesnt happen out there). You will have to wait until you come to Brissie next. When in traffic you can see the flashes bouncing off the windscreen of the car behind you if you happen to look in the rearview mirror. Something to keep you amused when sitting in the traffic going no-one. If you keep tapping your brakes it keeps flashing so dont know how annoying it gets for the person behind!!!

n5290066 · Jul 26th, 2007, 12:55 AM

I am sure its annoying for those behind. Oh well.

daisygirl · Jul 26th, 2007, 09:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by n5290066 (original)

I am sure its annoying for those behind. Oh well.

They should feel priviledged to be sitting behind a MINI and having something lovely to admire while sitting in the traffic with nothing better to do!!

n5290066 · Aug 8th, 2007, 05:03 AM

If there are any fellow R56 owners who are looking at purchasing coilovers for the mini-- I am looking at getting these Alta Mini Performance - R56 H&R Cooper S Coilovers
I would appreciate any advice as to why not these, or if anyone else wants to go in with me so we can get a discount in cartage, I'd appreciate it. I am in Brisbane.
Steve

85NIXMIN · Aug 14th, 2007, 04:29 AM

I'm sad.. my MINI has gone in for a service today..... I miss it...

The Artist · Aug 14th, 2007, 05:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by n5290066 (original)

If there are any fellow R56 owners who are looking at purchasing coilovers for the mini-- I am looking at getting these Alta Mini Performance - R56 H&R Cooper S Coilovers
I would appreciate any advice as to why not these, or if anyone else wants to go in with me so we can get a discount in cartage, I'd appreciate it. I am in Brisbane.
Steve

Hi Steve.

My H&R's arrived the other day from the US for the R56. Cost me around $1700AUS with import duty etc.

n5290066 · Aug 14th, 2007, 06:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by The Artist (original)

Hi Steve.

My H&R's arrived the other day from the US for the R56. Cost me around $1700AUS with import duty etc.

How long did it take to get them over?
Also, was there a particular reason you went for that brand, or do they have a good reputation?

The Artist · Aug 16th, 2007, 02:45 AM

Went with them as they have a good rep for suspension. They have been around for a while and I have quite a few friends and colleagues that have used H&R's over the years. They took around 3 weeks from ordering to on my desk here at work.

SupeRub · Aug 22nd, 2007, 11:49 AM

Anyone keen for a spin sunday morning??

regular place and time - assuming this rain clears

Rub

Minipnut · Aug 22nd, 2007, 02:51 PM

god damn, i gotta work this sun morning >.<, ill see what i can do, Nebo ?

n5290066 · Aug 23rd, 2007, 12:54 AM

I am keen for Sunday morning if its fine. Not looking like it will be though. Can't complain, need the rain. Messed up my nice clean car though!

scolburn79 · Aug 23rd, 2007, 08:52 AM

Mine is still clean!! Hasn't been outta the garage since Sunday!! Got it home and dried it off and that is where it will sit. Finally got my control Arm on there way. Decided to go Ireland Engineering Street type. My H & R Front Sway should be here maybe tomorrow but probably early next week. Once installed my suspension will be solid as, with Front Sway being H & R 27mm, Rear Sway being H-Sport Comp which is also I think 29mm Hollowed out to 27mm, Ireland Engineering Front and Rear Adjustable Sway Links and Ireland Engineering Control Arms
both Upper and Lower. Just about ready to get my Unichip Custom Tuned on the Dyno and yes I have Purchased the Water/Meth Injection from the States!!! So I will have to find a spot for this to be installed!! This thing is really gonna haul **** by the time I will finish with it. Might have to go Twin Charge!!

ZapoMCS · Aug 23rd, 2007, 09:09 AM

I would like a run on Sunday but am on call, so can't go :-(

Aug 14th, 2007, 04:29 AM	#1092 (permalink)
85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 1,084 Offline	I'm sad.. my MINI has gone in for a service today..... I miss it... If the world didn't suck we'd all fall off! www.myspace.com/85nix

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SupeRub Becoming Stealthy Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Brisbane City Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 477 Offline	Sunday Morning Anyone keen for a spin sunday morning?? regular place and time - assuming this rain clears Rub

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Jul 16th, 2007, 11:06 PM	#1081
n5290066 in28ive My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane, Northside Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 314 Offline	For those who asked about the top brake-light flashing unit. I got it from MiniMania in the USA. It would be cheaper if you bought as a group, but individually I paid $24.94 for the unit and paid another $40.42 for shipping totalling $65.36. They would not quote me shipping when I placed the order so it was a SURPRISE!! when the bill came in to what it was. Anyway, I am happy with it and I had decided before I placed the order that i'd be happy if it came in under a $100 and so it did. The installation instructions were excellent unless you own an R56 like me, in which case, you need a little bravado to figure out how to access the top rear brake-light assembly and the colour of the cable differences. I have done it now and it was not a challange, even though the colour coding was different and opposite to that which would normally be expected to me ( I have an electrical background, not auto though) The item number is NMA2502. Cheers Steve

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Jul 17th, 2007, 12:07 AM	#1082 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by brett (original) how was your around australia holiday, was your landy more reliable than your mini?? Had a great time thanks. And yes, the landy was more reliable. We did 12k and didn't need to visit the dealer once! I think the MINI averaged a visit every 5k or less. I'm trying to block that out!

Jul 17th, 2007, 10:32 AM	#1083 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 2,390 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by swamos (original) Had a great time thanks. And yes, the landy was more reliable. We did 12k and didn't need to visit the dealer once! I think the MINI averaged a visit every 5k or less. I'm trying to block that out! Yeah but your an over protective parent Steve

Jul 17th, 2007, 10:33 AM	#1084 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 2,390 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by n5290066 (original) For those who asked about the top brake-light flashing unit. I got it from MiniMania in the USA. It would be cheaper if you bought as a group, but individually I paid $24.94 for the unit and paid another $40.42 for shipping totalling $65.36. They would not quote me shipping when I placed the order so it was a SURPRISE!! when the bill came in to what it was. Anyway, I am happy with it and I had decided before I placed the order that i'd be happy if it came in under a $100 and so it did. The installation instructions were excellent unless you own an R56 like me, in which case, you need a little bravado to figure out how to access the top rear brake-light assembly and the colour of the cable differences. I have done it now and it was not a challange, even though the colour coding was different and opposite to that which would normally be expected to me ( I have an electrical background, not auto though) The item number is NMA2502. Cheers Steve Ordered mine tonight !!! Can't wait to fit it

Jul 19th, 2007, 08:46 AM	#1085 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 2,390 Offline	how cool is this, going to Auckland just booked into my motel in Brisbane, my mate who I have not spoken to for about 6 months walks in as he is also going to Aukland and even on the same flight, looks like a big night

Jul 19th, 2007, 02:39 PM	#1086 (permalink)
daisygirl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 330 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by brett (original) Ordered mine tonight !!! Can't wait to fit it We fitted ours no problem with the supplied instructions. In anyone else wants one get it sent to a friend in America and then shipped to Australia as its very, very small and I shouldnt cost much to post normal post at all. Sounds like we got a real bargain when we bought ours at AMVIV for USD$20

Jul 25th, 2007, 12:23 PM	#1087 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 2,390 Offline	got it today, and fitted it, The only problem is I can't see it

Jul 25th, 2007, 12:34 PM	#1088 (permalink)
daisygirl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 330 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by brett (original) got it today, and fitted it, The only problem is I can't see it Wait until you are in traffic (well maybe that doesnt happen out there). You will have to wait until you come to Brissie next. When in traffic you can see the flashes bouncing off the windscreen of the car behind you if you happen to look in the rearview mirror. Something to keep you amused when sitting in the traffic going no-one. If you keep tapping your brakes it keeps flashing so dont know how annoying it gets for the person behind!!!

Jul 26th, 2007, 12:55 AM	#1089 (permalink)
n5290066 in28ive My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane, Northside Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 314 Offline	I am sure its annoying for those behind. Oh well.

Jul 26th, 2007, 09:35 AM	#1090 (permalink)
daisygirl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 330 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by n5290066 (original) I am sure its annoying for those behind. Oh well. They should feel priviledged to be sitting behind a MINI and having something lovely to admire while sitting in the traffic with nothing better to do!!

Aug 8th, 2007, 05:03 AM	#1091 (permalink)
n5290066 in28ive My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane, Northside Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 314 Offline	If there are any fellow R56 owners who are looking at purchasing coilovers for the mini-- I am looking at getting these Alta Mini Performance - R56 H&R Cooper S Coilovers I would appreciate any advice as to why not these, or if anyone else wants to go in with me so we can get a discount in cartage, I'd appreciate it. I am in Brisbane. Steve

Aug 14th, 2007, 05:29 AM	#1093 (permalink)
The Artist MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 317 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by n5290066 (original) If there are any fellow R56 owners who are looking at purchasing coilovers for the mini-- I am looking at getting these Alta Mini Performance - R56 H&R Cooper S Coilovers I would appreciate any advice as to why not these, or if anyone else wants to go in with me so we can get a discount in cartage, I'd appreciate it. I am in Brisbane. Steve Hi Steve. My H&R's arrived the other day from the US for the R56. Cost me around $1700AUS with import duty etc.

Aug 14th, 2007, 06:07 AM	#1094 (permalink)
n5290066 in28ive My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane, Northside Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 314 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by The Artist (original) Hi Steve. My H&R's arrived the other day from the US for the R56. Cost me around $1700AUS with import duty etc. How long did it take to get them over? Also, was there a particular reason you went for that brand, or do they have a good reputation?

Aug 16th, 2007, 02:45 AM	#1095 (permalink)
The Artist MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 317 Offline	Went with them as they have a good rep for suspension. They have been around for a while and I have quite a few friends and colleagues that have used H&R's over the years. They took around 3 weeks from ordering to on my desk here at work.

Aug 22nd, 2007, 02:51 PM	#1097 (permalink)
Minipnut MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2006 Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 457 Offline	god damn, i gotta work this sun morning >.<, ill see what i can do, Nebo ?

Aug 23rd, 2007, 12:54 AM	#1098 (permalink)
n5290066 in28ive My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane, Northside Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 314 Offline	I am keen for Sunday morning if its fine. Not looking like it will be though. Can't complain, need the rain. Messed up my nice clean car though!

Aug 23rd, 2007, 08:52 AM	#1099 (permalink)
scolburn79 Forever Modding!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brisbane, Northside Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 125 Offline	Mine is still clean!! Hasn't been outta the garage since Sunday!! Got it home and dried it off and that is where it will sit. Finally got my control Arm on there way. Decided to go Ireland Engineering Street type. My H & R Front Sway should be here maybe tomorrow but probably early next week. Once installed my suspension will be solid as, with Front Sway being H & R 27mm, Rear Sway being H-Sport Comp which is also I think 29mm Hollowed out to 27mm, Ireland Engineering Front and Rear Adjustable Sway Links and Ireland Engineering Control Arms both Upper and Lower. Just about ready to get my Unichip Custom Tuned on the Dyno and yes I have Purchased the Water/Meth Injection from the States!!! So I will have to find a spot for this to be installed!! This thing is really gonna haul **** by the time I will finish with it. Might have to go Twin Charge!!

Aug 23rd, 2007, 09:09 AM	#1100 (permalink)
ZapoMCS Dash Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 404 Offline	I would like a run on Sunday but am on call, so can't go :-(

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