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Bhozar · Jun 11th, 2008, 09:44 PM

You're right Lee, I cant wait for Thursday! The excitment is so much I actually had a dream about driving Ellie again last night. I have withdraw from driving her.

I'm actually getting her colour coded as well as some damaged paintwork patched up.

I bought her with 26k miles on the clock in August 2006, and she has now done over 58k miles. In the first month I took her down to GTT for a +3% crank pulley and some new brake pads and disks. Three weeks later I was giving her a ragging on Castle Combe. I dont think those 32k miles have been easy on her.

2 much · Jun 11th, 2008, 10:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original)

You're right Lee, I cant wait for Thursday! The excitment is so much I actually had a dream about driving Ellie again last night. I have withdraw from driving her.

I'm actually getting her colour coded as well as some damaged paintwork patched up.

I bought her with 26k miles on the clock in August 2006, and she has now done over 58k miles. In the first month I took her down to GTT for a +3% crank pulley and some new brake pads and disks. Three weeks later I was giving her a ragging on Castle Combe. I dont think those 32k miles have been easy on her.

i caint wait for next thursday

looking forward to the write up

lee

Bhozar · Jun 11th, 2008, 10:44 PM

There will be a fair few new pictures before next Thursday. Maybe even a bit more teasing about what going on too

jordangpboy · Jun 11th, 2008, 11:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original)

. I dont think those 32k miles have been easy on her.

haha! I know, I have tried my best to keep up with you on a few mini runs now!

jordangpboy · Jun 11th, 2008, 11:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original)

Latest picture from 5 minutes ago:

Now breaking for spares

A bit like this mate.......

Bhozar · Jun 11th, 2008, 11:16 PM

Haha, that breaking for spares thing I'll never live down.

Remember guys: when you go on a run or to an event with a bunch of comedians, dont leave your bonnet open! you'll end up with a breaking for spares sign on it!

ScoobyDoo · Jun 11th, 2008, 11:32 PM

Indeedy you won't live it down lol, in fact you could have had field day selling stuff on our stand at Himley.......

batou · Jun 12th, 2008, 11:47 AM

You won't be disappointed with the clutch mate, see my new thread I am more than thrilled with the difference. So much nicer to drive, it's like a new car!!! Plus the pedal is lighter than stock... bonus!!

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Bhozar · Jun 12th, 2008, 11:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by batou (original)

You won't be disappointed with the clutch mate, see my new thread I am more than thrilled with the difference. So much nicer to drive, it's like a new car!!! Plus the pedal is lighter than stock... bonus!!

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It would be interesting to see if there is much difference between your FX200 and my FX300 for pedal feel.

batou · Jun 12th, 2008, 12:33 PM

Well mine is much lighter than stock I wouldn't say it's Toyota Yaris light but deffo lighter than standard.

MINI-Morgan · Jun 12th, 2008, 01:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original)

It would be interesting to see if there is much difference between your FX200 and my FX300 for pedal feel.

Or my FX400

Bhozar · Jun 12th, 2008, 02:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINI-Morgan (original)

Or my FX400

I was reading that the FX400 is a bit ferocious for the road and a bit on/off. I suppose as youre going big BHP number turbo its probably what you need.

supercoopers · Jun 12th, 2008, 08:30 PM

I love my FX300 combo - perfect for the street with a modded supercharged car

Bhozar · Jun 12th, 2008, 11:24 PM

Picked up my brakes today from BiggRed in Worcester. They did a full refurb and painting of my calipers in 3 days.

Before:

After:

Bhozar · Jun 13th, 2008, 03:28 PM

Had a couple of people ask me for the web address for the people who did my calipers, so here it is:
Biggred brake calipers

Bhozar · Jun 14th, 2008, 06:35 PM

Yay! Ellie came back from the paintshop today!

Brand new supercharger now fitted to the engine.

New gearbox number two was aquired. This time its off a 1k mile car and came with a MINI LSD installed.

Richard Crofts · Jun 18th, 2008, 01:34 PM

Note that the picture of the painted skirts etc...is missing one vital bit that was stripped from the car ... the front and rear bumpers ... I wonder what that could mean

LOL

roland2003 · Jun 18th, 2008, 01:39 PM

I know

NeuroBeaker · Jun 18th, 2008, 01:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original)

Note that the picture of the painted skirts etc...is missing one vital bit that was stripped from the car ... the front and rear bumpers ... I wonder what that could mean

LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original)
I know

I know nothing... Would anyone care to elaborate?

Bhozar · Jun 18th, 2008, 02:09 PM

Engine has now been refitted with its new supercharger, facelift gearbox, Quaife, FX300 clutch, lightened flywheel and a few other tweaks.

My new rear brake setup from TCE Performance brakes with my BiggRed painted calipers. I personally think the car looks awesome with the new rear brake setup.

Viper stripe install.

No pics of the front or rear bumpers, as nothing interesting is there to see

Honest.

Jun 11th, 2008, 10:39 PM	#42 (permalink)
2 much MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 245 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original) You're right Lee, I cant wait for Thursday! The excitment is so much I actually had a dream about driving Ellie again last night. I have withdraw from driving her. I'm actually getting her colour coded as well as some damaged paintwork patched up. I bought her with 26k miles on the clock in August 2006, and she has now done over 58k miles. In the first month I took her down to GTT for a +3% crank pulley and some new brake pads and disks. Three weeks later I was giving her a ragging on Castle Combe. I dont think those 32k miles have been easy on her. i caint wait for next thursday looking forward to the write up lee turbo power

Jun 11th, 2008, 11:07 PM	#44 (permalink)
jordangpboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 277 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original) . I dont think those 32k miles have been easy on her. haha! I know, I have tried my best to keep up with you on a few mini runs now! http://www.supermega.co.uk MINI Cooper R50 CR/W - Sept 06 - Oct 07 MINI Cooper R56 PW/B - Oct 07 - ....

Jun 11th, 2008, 11:10 PM	#45 (permalink)
jordangpboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 277 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original) Latest picture from 5 minutes ago: Now breaking for spares A bit like this mate....... http://www.supermega.co.uk MINI Cooper R50 CR/W - Sept 06 - Oct 07 MINI Cooper R56 PW/B - Oct 07 - ....

Jun 11th, 2008, 11:32 PM	#47 (permalink)
ScoobyDoo Back in a first gen. My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: DBRally Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 1,396 Offline	Indeedy you won't live it down lol, in fact you could have had field day selling stuff on our stand at Himley....... http://www.dbrally.net

Jun 12th, 2008, 11:47 AM	#48 (permalink)
batou Turbo Schmurbo... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maidenhead Local Time: 10:05 PM Posts: 809 Offline	You won't be disappointed with the clutch mate, see my new thread I am more than thrilled with the difference. So much nicer to drive, it's like a new car!!! Plus the pedal is lighter than stock... bonus!! a 235+ BHP "Works" Eater

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Jun 11th, 2008, 09:44 PM	#41
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	You're right Lee, I cant wait for Thursday! The excitment is so much I actually had a dream about driving Ellie again last night. I have withdraw from driving her. I'm actually getting her colour coded as well as some damaged paintwork patched up. I bought her with 26k miles on the clock in August 2006, and she has now done over 58k miles. In the first month I took her down to GTT for a +3% crank pulley and some new brake pads and disks. Three weeks later I was giving her a ragging on Castle Combe. I dont think those 32k miles have been easy on her.

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Jun 11th, 2008, 10:44 PM	#43 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	There will be a fair few new pictures before next Thursday. Maybe even a bit more teasing about what going on too

Jun 11th, 2008, 11:16 PM	#46 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Haha, that breaking for spares thing I'll never live down. Remember guys: when you go on a run or to an event with a bunch of comedians, dont leave your bonnet open! you'll end up with a breaking for spares sign on it!

Jun 12th, 2008, 11:48 AM	#49 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by batou (original) You won't be disappointed with the clutch mate, see my new thread I am more than thrilled with the difference. So much nicer to drive, it's like a new car!!! Plus the pedal is lighter than stock... bonus!! a It would be interesting to see if there is much difference between your FX200 and my FX300 for pedal feel.

Jun 12th, 2008, 12:33 PM	#50 (permalink)
batou Turbo Schmurbo... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maidenhead Local Time: 10:05 PM Posts: 809 Offline	Well mine is much lighter than stock I wouldn't say it's Toyota Yaris light but deffo lighter than standard. 235+ BHP "Works" Eater

Jun 12th, 2008, 01:49 PM	#51 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 4,679 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original) It would be interesting to see if there is much difference between your FX200 and my FX300 for pedal feel. Or my FX400 One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Jun 12th, 2008, 02:08 PM	#52 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINI-Morgan (original) Or my FX400 I was reading that the FX400 is a bit ferocious for the road and a bit on/off. I suppose as youre going big BHP number turbo its probably what you need.

Jun 12th, 2008, 08:30 PM	#53 (permalink)
supercoopers MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 537 Offline	I love my FX300 combo - perfect for the street with a modded supercharged car

Jun 12th, 2008, 11:24 PM	#54 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Picked up my brakes today from BiggRed in Worcester. They did a full refurb and painting of my calipers in 3 days. Before: After:

Jun 13th, 2008, 03:28 PM	#55 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Had a couple of people ask me for the web address for the people who did my calipers, so here it is: Biggred brake calipers

Jun 14th, 2008, 06:35 PM	#56 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Yay! Ellie came back from the paintshop today! Brand new supercharger now fitted to the engine. New gearbox number two was aquired. This time its off a 1k mile car and came with a MINI LSD installed.

Jun 18th, 2008, 01:34 PM	#57 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 3,261 Offline	Note that the picture of the painted skirts etc...is missing one vital bit that was stripped from the car ... the front and rear bumpers ... I wonder what that could mean LOL

Jun 18th, 2008, 01:39 PM	#58 (permalink)
roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 2,731 Offline	I know www.gttuning.com

Jun 18th, 2008, 01:47 PM	#59 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Must.. keep... smiling... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 6,444 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original) Note that the picture of the painted skirts etc...is missing one vital bit that was stripped from the car ... the front and rear bumpers ... I wonder what that could mean LOL Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original) I know I know nothing... Would anyone care to elaborate? NeuroBeaker - Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 MINI ONE). *WARNING!* Thesis writing in progress. Experiments continue. Multi-tasking? Explosion imminent!

Jun 18th, 2008, 02:09 PM	#60 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:05 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Engine has now been refitted with its new supercharger, facelift gearbox, Quaife, FX300 clutch, lightened flywheel and a few other tweaks. My new rear brake setup from TCE Performance brakes with my BiggRed painted calipers. I personally think the car looks awesome with the new rear brake setup. Viper stripe install. No pics of the front or rear bumpers, as nothing interesting is there to see Honest.

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