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Hmm.....I don't have a roof rack, but the younger 2 do fit in the boot...

I'm interested in bringing the whole gang out.

Any restrictions on number of folks in the MINI? I plan to have 6 total

Relays can be checked by listening for a click or potentially jumping over them to see if that cures the issue. A relay is just a switch that uses a low voltage signal to close a higher voltage circuit (if I remember right from years ago). If you can identify the right one, you should be able to jum...

Very nice, Dave!

Just documenting things here.... Logged 8 runs on the way home today. Various gears and conditions. Ambient 89F and humid. Timing was good all over, maybe saw one isolated drop but boost didn't look right so I probably did something funny. AFRs consistently good dropping below 13.5 and down to 12.2 ...

This unit is only $100 as compared to $350-$1000 for the injection systems. I've used a home built water injection system before with good luck on another car. Looking at them for the r56 as well.

Wanted to see what you all thought about intercooler diverters and spray nozzles. I'm not sure if I am ready to jump into Water/Meth injection yet, but I like the idea of more flow to the intercooler and evap cooling. What do you think of these: http://www.madnessmotorworks.com/madness-mini-cooper-s...

Did some more running around this morning (gotta love Highway entrance ramps!). Ambient temps were 78F. Boost maxed out at 17.7 psi. Timing advanced smoothly up to around 8 degrees advance. EGT topped out at 1620F (where I am measuring it). Did not see any evidence of timing drops. I did see the tim...

Some additional info. I flashed back to the stock tune for a trip to the dealer. I have been doing several runs over the last two weeks and the highest I have seen is 1580F. I flashed back to my tune and did several runs today. the highest I saw was 1593F which I consider to be nearly the same as th...

I like the helipad! Have thought about it myself, as well as, St. Georges Cross on my Chilli Red/White top. Also checkerboard...or just stripes... haven't done any of em!

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IowaM1N1 wrote:I need to bring my torque wrench by and check out the calibration.

sure, just call and let me know you're on the way.....

I am in the same boat....maybe on a shop day sometime.

Edit: This is an awesome project Dave, thanks for sharing the story!!

Now I am hoping they serve green burgers...British racing green burgers.

BRGR?? Not familiar with that one. British Racing GReen restaurant?

Now that you mention it, there is no visible tailpipe.

I like it! I'm digging the union jack taillights. The shark fin third brake light....not as much.

Overall looks like a head turning ride!

thanks John! The rear is now done and put back together. I did the sway bar and struts with the new springs. I have the fronts all loose but am still working to get the struts out of the clamp. They seem to be way too long. I pb blasted them and can rotate them but haven't managed to get them free y...

This is a very cool project, Dave! Thanks for sharing your progress!

We don't Have a Bentley for the R56 unfortunately, however the suspension on these cars is pretty straightforward and based on the work you've already done on your car, I doubt you'll have any problem with it. Someone in the club has borrowed the R50-53 Bentley and hasn't returned it or even owned ...

Dave, I might be interested in the manual for the R56. Looking to maybe tackle full suspension swapout this long weekend.

Any idea who the owner is? Is it you, Dave?

Sorry I didn't make it out today! There were a few folks there I haven't met in person yet.

As far as detailing goes, Baron washes it when I take it in... That's good right?

I do need to take care of some nasty rock chips from this winter and scrub her down.

I'm still a maybe. Gotta talk with the wife in a bit and get plans for the weekend.

IowaM1N1 wrote:I may stop by for a donut and to show off the new R52.

Added to the stable, did you?

Thanks for the info! I am running the Stage 1 91 octane tune and using 93 octane fuel. Now I'm starting to chase a new trail. What I am trying to sort out is what the AP reads versus my OBDII reader. The AP gives a lower value but I think it may be a calculated value from the DME - not a true EGT at...

I like the all black! You made a good choice