Kansas City MINI Enthusiasts

I really would like to see if I can come up with a better design. I would really like to take a head and fill in the intake passages to drill and shape my own and calculate the optimum flow rate. I would really like to just outright design my own cylinder head. That I doubt I will have money for tha...

I did not want to hijack Punk_Mini's thread so I started this one to voice and discuss what I would like to do for an engine build. Please feel free to make suggestions. I want to try something completely new. The reason I would change the charger is for a roots type. Far more efficient at producing...

I am interested in this water pump. does it fit in the place of stock? details would be appreciated.

do you have the list of exactly what was done? I am curious because I am contemplating building an engine myself and putting a new supercharger on with an electric water pump.

I may not make it this saturday depending when I roll into KC but bunch of minis at a drive in would be sweet!

Hey Ksminiman, you're going to have to give us a full report on your internship at Ford this summer! Dave, I will be sure to give a full report. It has been an awesome experience! There is plenty to tell. ksminiman, you working in Detroit proper or a suburb? I used to work in Auburn Hills for Dayco...

white carbon fiber? please tell me more...

sweet looking all in one color! welcome from Detroit!

I am still here in Detroit however will be home the second week in August.

I have thought about it since I bought my BRG/BRG MINI. I am thinking about getting the roof vinyl wrapped white. I would like everyone's thoughts and suggestions on the matter. Please recommend shops that have been used in the Kansas City area that I should talk to to possibly have this done. Thank...

Congratulations! What an awesome pair you two make!

did you scare the poop out of it? My buddy hit a bird right square in the on the front center of the hood just above the grille. it slid up the hood and pooped on the roof! it was hilarious!

I have not yet see the IQ however I do know that the Fiat 500 is on its way stateside. They will be sold at Chrysler dealers as a Fiat. Those are pretty tiny. I am actually anxious to drive one. the top treatment is hideous! if they fixed the top then it would look that much better. both the coupe a...

I agree with the ignorant people comment. lots of great stories.

dimini congrats! that is awesome!

are those just bigger than the factory ones? those look like they are already on my car all the way around but permanent.

I can say I did a ton of research on them (DWS) and chose the dunlops because I found some rather disturbing experiences that customers had had with warranty issues and the tires becoming unbalanced/cupped pretty quickly. They were also on backorder for a 205/45/17 which is what i wanted when lookin...

BLUGOOSE there is a set of these on NAM for $100 if you are interested.

very interesting indeed. I would be very curious to know the benefits and downsides to these. I would imagine they hurt airflow over the caliper trapping heat. I think I would rather have a clear splash shield mounted between the wheel and hub. made out of Lexan (sp) or something strong but clear. Y...

are you talking about the tow hook covers? I dint think these cars had covers for the jack points. They are under the car... Picture for the dummy please

dunlop sp sport signatures in a 205/50/R17. That is what I just put on my car and they are awesome! No fitment issues and my speedo is probably spot on now. You have extra clearance for the slightly taller sidewalls. I don't and still no problems. Extremely comfortable, very grippy, all season and l...

which ones? I am thinking group discount at baron if we buy enough.

awesome find! hope to meet you soon and again welcome.

welcome! Hope to hear the story. So tell us more about "Herbie" what options did you get?

if people need a hand I can gladly help. the procedure on NAM states to lower the rear of the subframe leaving the engine suspended. It will take a bit of time I would think but in essence should be fairly easy. These cars are well designed from what I have worked on before (chevy cars cough)