My 2 new mods - rogue intake and rear white tail lights - PICS
Hey, today I got my Rogue intake installed along with my new rear white tail lights! Tell me what you guys think!!
White lights:
Rogue intake:
As for the white lights, I really like them and think they look really nice. And as for the Rogue intake, I can really feel the difference, and the sound of the supercharger sounds 10 times better!
I had the dealership put it in while my lights were being installed. I know that its very easy. As simple as changing a tire - @paulmon. You should have no trouble, very basic instructions!
Hey 7,
Just wondering, did you "mail order" the Rogue intake, or did you pick it up somewhere around GTA? And eh, if you don't mind me asking, $$? (including taxes/duty/shipping, etc.)
The reason I ask is I hate ordering stuff from the Internet & would rather pick it up from a store. Previously looking for a BMP but couldn't find it anywhere in GTA...
The intake is a breeze to install.
First thing I noticed was that it removed hesitation in 1st gear, much smoother... then there's the enhanced sound in the higher revs. Very nice!
Paul, it really is THAT easy. Getting the seal on is a bit of a b1tch and the hoses can be a pain but all in all it's two screws, one bolt and two clamps. I'd recommend the use of a magnetic screw driver when putting the Rogue supplied screws in the front part of the heat shield. I lost one in the engine bay and didn't have a suitable replacement at home and haven't had time to get to the local hardware store.
I tried to convince MiniMan7 to bring it to my house and I'd show him how to do it, "easier than changing a tire" I said. Turns out he's never changed a tire.
My only issue with the Rogue is cost as there isn't exactly much to it, it's a cone filter and a aluminium heat shield. Nothing that should add up to $239us. Granted the inclusion of the oil spray and filter cleaner is a nice touch.
For you Canadians out there I ordered it direct from Rogue via UPS ground, the taxes and UPS brokerage came to $109 (!!!!). No duty because it's made in the US and free trade covers it from that standpoint. So at $239us it comes to around $456cdn (tax incl), based on today's exchange rate, not cheap by any stretch of the imagination.
On a related note I ordered the Madness sway bar from Randy at MINI Cooper Motorsport and got it sent regular mail. I'll post my findings with regards to brokerage fees etc when it gets here. My experience is that Canada Post will charge me way less for brokerage. BTW, $50 of the above price for the Rogue was UPS brokerage fees!
People should insist on not using UPS for deliveries to canada. Tell the shippers to use USPS (postal service) instead. Just $5 brokerage, plus applicable taxes (GST PST). I ship daily to and from the U>S>, and USPS express takes around 3 to 4 business days to / from Canada, and it is a lot less expensive. ($17 vs $40 for most of my shipments).
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sad goodbye to 2002 Chili MCS
Happy hello to BRG JCW MCSC
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@paulmon. You should have no trouble, very basic instructions! 
