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n5290066 · Jun 9th, 2008, 10:30 AM

Yeah I thought that too, but just when i removed the rear panel the car felt different/better. the diffuser fits directly to the flat panel that runs under the car and then runs the air in a directed fashion. I went along a dirt road an had a rooster tail. you can feel the difference. I went to the track last Wed, and although it was wetter than i like i felt there was definitely more pace available through turn 1 and 2 at QR.

ndefries · Jun 9th, 2008, 10:33 AM

i got chrome mirror caps on my JCW S. also got JCW chequered floor mats last week.

Darrin · Jun 9th, 2008, 12:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by n5290066 (original)

Yeah I thought that too, but just when i removed the rear panel the car felt different/better. the diffuser fits directly to the flat panel that runs under the car and then runs the air in a directed fashion. I went along a dirt road an had a rooster tail. you can feel the difference. I went to the track last Wed, and although it was wetter than i like i felt there was definitely more pace available through turn 1 and 2 at QR.

Well done...nice to see someone making their own bespoke parts!

Quote: Originally Posted by ndefries (original)

i got chrome mirror caps on my JCW S. also got JCW chequered floor mats last week.

Sounds good, but where are the pictures!

MickyD · Jun 12th, 2008, 08:57 AM

fuuucking dint and scratches in the roof of my MINI from the guy next to me in the carpark at Bunnings whose ladder blew off the roof of his 4wd. not happy.

minigolf · Jun 12th, 2008, 09:21 AM

Bugger.

OZChris · Jun 12th, 2008, 12:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD (original)

fuuucking dint and scratches in the roof of my MINI from the guy next to me in the carpark at Bunnings whose ladder blew off the roof of his 4wd. not happy.

Not happy Jan

Pom Down Under · Jun 12th, 2008, 05:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD (original)

fuuucking dint and scratches in the roof of my MINI from the guy next to me in the carpark at Bunnings whose ladder blew off the roof of his 4wd. not happy.

Ouch.....I hope the ladder got inserted up to the fifth rung.

AndrewH · Jun 13th, 2008, 04:20 AM

Man, that sucks

-blacky- · Jun 14th, 2008, 08:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD (original)

fuuucking dint and scratches in the roof of my MINI from the guy next to me in the carpark at Bunnings whose ladder blew off the roof of his 4wd. not happy.

Worse dint eveeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrr

07BPB · Jun 24th, 2008, 09:11 AM

Hey guys, I am new to MINI2, but have been on NAM for a while now. I have an 06 MC Checkmate. Here are the mods I have done to date:

Exterior:

Custom lower grill
18" Chrome Element rims
Blue LED headlights
Personalized number plate
R50 boot badge
Silver and black checkered mirrors (self made)
Halo FMH lights
Tow bar
Blue LED lights behind grill

Interior:

Blue LED interior lights. (foot wells, under seats and boot)
Billet pedals
...Gold fish air freshner?

Engine:

Injen CAI
Blue silicon vacuum tubes
Magnaflow cat-back exhaust
Stainless steel braided lines

Suspension + Brakes:

Cooper S sport suspension
King Springs

Its good to finally be on a site with a lot of Aussie Minis *thumbs up*

minigolf · Jun 25th, 2008, 01:12 AM

Welcome aboard.

-blacky- · Jun 25th, 2008, 11:32 AM

Whats new on blacky? - Paint and a new rear aero bar after like 6000 weeks of waiting (because you know that Mini Australia wont split a aero kit, and when you order one you always get the shipment that they lose

).

I pick him back up on Friday, but i get something else tomorrow

- Ill post pics soon

K xx

dsakko · Jun 25th, 2008, 12:51 PM

Motive brake pressure bleeder and one person bleeder catch bottle.

OMFG this is good! You just pump up the bottle, crack the bleed nipple, sit back and watch it do all the hard work for you! Never known bleeding brakes to be so easy, controlled, and more importantly get rid of all of the air first go!

My previous fluid was about 100 days overdue, and had started changing colour to a dark greeny colour. Replaced with ATe Super Blue. So far my ABS has stopped making the horrible noises it has made since new, and my fav stretch of road where my brakes get spongey half way down (steep hill) now my brakes are good to the bottom.

Re-painted down tubes.

After being quoted $105 + GST per tube I invested in $2.85 worth of spray paint and went to work. A light sand with wet/dry sand paper, clean with sugar soap, then 3 coats of silver (looked looked chrome plated once it had dried), then 2 coats of clear. The clear reacted with the silver so it doesn't look chromed any more, but matches perfectly with the other silver trim bits. (And you can see my funky 6sp gear knob in the pic too!

)

n5290066 · Jun 26th, 2008, 09:56 AM

Yeah, those power bleeders are great. We used one when we changed the front brakes over to Wilwoods.

Have a Pure Speed timed Track day at QR next Wed. Hopefully totally dry and i can get some better feedback on the rear diffusers.

-blacky- · Jun 26th, 2008, 10:19 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by -blacky- (original)

I pick him back up on Friday, but i get something else tomorrow

- Ill post pics soon

K xx

Meet Zook

K xx

eb/w mini · Jun 26th, 2008, 11:27 AM

Pleased to meet you Zook.

2bob · Jun 26th, 2008, 11:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by -blacky- (original)

Meet Zook

K xx

WHAT is this form of transport ??????????

dsakko · Jun 26th, 2008, 11:33 PM

Oh dear....

Couldn't you have just ordered a Mini Clubman???

-blacky- · Jun 27th, 2008, 07:51 AM

Be nice

Its a cheap run about for work and so i can leave it anywhere without worrying about it - like i do in blacky!! So now I have three cars - mini, aby (the ute) and the zook

K xx

n5290066 · Jun 28th, 2008, 01:58 AM

My new airbox with a bulit in elbow for ease of fitment. Bespoke construct cost me $700. KN Filter was another 100. Building a second that has a mount and a "proper" Catch Can built in for another $300. All hand made in Australia. Very throaty sound when you mash the peddle on the right.

Will test at a track day next Wednesday.

Jun 9th, 2008, 10:30 AM	#6501
n5290066 in28ive Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane, Northside Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 286 Offline	Yeah I thought that too, but just when i removed the rear panel the car felt different/better. the diffuser fits directly to the flat panel that runs under the car and then runs the air in a directed fashion. I went along a dirt road an had a rooster tail. you can feel the difference. I went to the track last Wed, and although it was wetter than i like i felt there was definitely more pace available through turn 1 and 2 at QR. If you are travelling in the same direction as your wheels are pointing- You aren't trying hard enough.

Jun 12th, 2008, 09:21 AM	#6505 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 14,056 Offline	Bugger. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jun 13th, 2008, 04:20 AM	#6508 (permalink)
AndrewH Were there Oompa loompas? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 4,209 Offline	Man, that sucks Jan 06 MCS Checkmate

Jun 14th, 2008, 08:47 AM	#6509 (permalink)
-blacky- MCSJCW Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central Coast NSW Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 1,785 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD (original) fuuucking dint and scratches in the roof of my MINI from the guy next to me in the carpark at Bunnings whose ladder blew off the roof of his 4wd. not happy. Worse dint eveeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrr - Blacky - 2003 MCS JCW Trouble Maker

Jun 25th, 2008, 01:12 AM	#6511 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 14,056 Offline	Welcome aboard. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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Jun 9th, 2008, 10:33 AM	#6502 (permalink)
ndefries MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 4 Offline	i got chrome mirror caps on my JCW S. also got JCW chequered floor mats last week.

Jun 9th, 2008, 12:21 PM	#6503 (permalink)
Darrin Mighty Mouse Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maitland Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 95 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by n5290066 (original) Yeah I thought that too, but just when i removed the rear panel the car felt different/better. the diffuser fits directly to the flat panel that runs under the car and then runs the air in a directed fashion. I went along a dirt road an had a rooster tail. you can feel the difference. I went to the track last Wed, and although it was wetter than i like i felt there was definitely more pace available through turn 1 and 2 at QR. Well done...nice to see someone making their own bespoke parts! Quote: Originally Posted by ndefries (original) i got chrome mirror caps on my JCW S. also got JCW chequered floor mats last week. Sounds good, but where are the pictures!

Jun 12th, 2008, 08:57 AM	#6504 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 3,770 Offline	fuuucking dint and scratches in the roof of my MINI from the guy next to me in the carpark at Bunnings whose ladder blew off the roof of his 4wd. not happy.

Jun 12th, 2008, 12:32 PM	#6506 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 2,557 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD (original) fuuucking dint and scratches in the roof of my MINI from the guy next to me in the carpark at Bunnings whose ladder blew off the roof of his 4wd. not happy. Not happy Jan

Jun 12th, 2008, 05:30 PM	#6507 (permalink)
Pom Down Under .....like a Cheshire cat. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 391 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD (original) fuuucking dint and scratches in the roof of my MINI from the guy next to me in the carpark at Bunnings whose ladder blew off the roof of his 4wd. not happy. Ouch.....I hope the ladder got inserted up to the fifth rung.

Jun 24th, 2008, 09:11 AM	#6510 (permalink)
07BPB MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 53 Offline	Hey guys, I am new to MINI2, but have been on NAM for a while now. I have an 06 MC Checkmate. Here are the mods I have done to date: Exterior: Custom lower grill 18" Chrome Element rims Blue LED headlights Personalized number plate R50 boot badge Silver and black checkered mirrors (self made) Halo FMH lights Tow bar Blue LED lights behind grill Interior: Blue LED interior lights. (foot wells, under seats and boot) Billet pedals ...Gold fish air freshner? Engine: Injen CAI Blue silicon vacuum tubes Magnaflow cat-back exhaust Stainless steel braided lines Suspension + Brakes: Cooper S sport suspension King Springs Its good to finally be on a site with a lot of Aussie Minis thumbs up

Jun 25th, 2008, 11:32 AM	#6512 (permalink)
-blacky- MCSJCW Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central Coast NSW Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 1,785 Online	Whats new on blacky? - Paint and a new rear aero bar after like 6000 weeks of waiting (because you know that Mini Australia wont split a aero kit, and when you order one you always get the shipment that they lose ). I pick him back up on Friday, but i get something else tomorrow - Ill post pics soon K xx - Blacky - 2003 MCS JCW Trouble Maker

Jun 25th, 2008, 12:51 PM	#6513 (permalink)
dsakko MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Adelaide, S.A. Local Time: 08:26 PM Posts: 720 Offline	Motive brake pressure bleeder and one person bleeder catch bottle. OMFG this is good! You just pump up the bottle, crack the bleed nipple, sit back and watch it do all the hard work for you! Never known bleeding brakes to be so easy, controlled, and more importantly get rid of all of the air first go! My previous fluid was about 100 days overdue, and had started changing colour to a dark greeny colour. Replaced with ATe Super Blue. So far my ABS has stopped making the horrible noises it has made since new, and my fav stretch of road where my brakes get spongey half way down (steep hill) now my brakes are good to the bottom. Re-painted down tubes. After being quoted $105 + GST per tube I invested in $2.85 worth of spray paint and went to work. A light sand with wet/dry sand paper, clean with sugar soap, then 3 coats of silver (looked looked chrome plated once it had dried), then 2 coats of clear. The clear reacted with the silver so it doesn't look chromed any more, but matches perfectly with the other silver trim bits. (And you can see my funky 6sp gear knob in the pic too! ) Attached Thumbnails Feb 02 R50

Jun 26th, 2008, 09:56 AM	#6514 (permalink)
n5290066 in28ive Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane, Northside Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 286 Offline	Yeah, those power bleeders are great. We used one when we changed the front brakes over to Wilwoods. Have a Pure Speed timed Track day at QR next Wed. Hopefully totally dry and i can get some better feedback on the rear diffusers. If you are travelling in the same direction as your wheels are pointing- You aren't trying hard enough.

Jun 26th, 2008, 10:19 AM	#6515 (permalink)
-blacky- MCSJCW Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central Coast NSW Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 1,785 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by -blacky- (original) I pick him back up on Friday, but i get something else tomorrow - Ill post pics soon K xx Meet Zook K xx - Blacky - 2003 MCS JCW Trouble Maker

Jun 26th, 2008, 11:27 AM	#6516 (permalink)
eb/w mini There is no U. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anytown, Aus Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 674 Offline	Pleased to meet you Zook.

Jun 26th, 2008, 11:54 AM	#6517 (permalink)
2bob MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: bilgola plateau nsw Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 1,028 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by -blacky- (original) Meet Zook K xx WHAT is this form of transport ??????????

Jun 26th, 2008, 11:33 PM	#6518 (permalink)
dsakko MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Adelaide, S.A. Local Time: 08:26 PM Posts: 720 Offline	Oh dear.... Couldn't you have just ordered a Mini Clubman??? Feb 02 R50

Jun 27th, 2008, 07:51 AM	#6519 (permalink)
-blacky- MCSJCW Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central Coast NSW Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 1,785 Online	Be nice Its a cheap run about for work and so i can leave it anywhere without worrying about it - like i do in blacky!! So now I have three cars - mini, aby (the ute) and the zook K xx - Blacky - 2003 MCS JCW Trouble Maker

Jun 28th, 2008, 01:58 AM	#6520 (permalink)
n5290066 in28ive Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane, Northside Local Time: 08:56 PM Posts: 286 Offline	My new airbox with a bulit in elbow for ease of fitment. Bespoke construct cost me $700. KN Filter was another 100. Building a second that has a mount and a "proper" Catch Can built in for another $300. All hand made in Australia. Very throaty sound when you mash the peddle on the right. Will test at a track day next Wednesday. Attached Thumbnails If you are travelling in the same direction as your wheels are pointing- You aren't trying hard enough.

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