New R53 Owner in Olathe

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DuManchu

New R53 Owner in Olathe

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Hey all, just wanted to pop in and say hi.

I picked up a 2003 Pure Silver R53 6MT at the end of September. Only 50K miles, extensive maintenance history, and it came with a few go-fast bits already installed (see signature).

I've already replaced the brake pads with some Akebono ceramics (hated the OEM pad dust and the front brakes were completely shot) and threw on some new rotors while I was at it. I've also replaced the transmission fluid with Red Line MTL as recommended by many on NAM.

Anyway, loving the car a bunch and looking forward to some meetups/cruises in the coming months.

I'd also like to hear what a properly running R53 sounds like to see if mine is making any strange noises, I'm new to these cars and while it sounds fine to me, it would be nice to have some assurance.

Here's a pic I took with my phone earlier this week. Hope to find some cool locations for some photo ops with a proper camera in the future.

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Cheers!
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Re: New R53 Owner in Olathe

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Welcome!

Join us at the Garage Day on Nov 16 -- we'll have lots of advice for you!
Greg
'19 Emerald Grey/Chili Red JCW (F56) <---- Greg's car
'08 Dark Silver/Black Cooper S convertible JCW (R52) <---- Greg's other car
'02 BRG/White Cooper (R50) Iowa plate: M1N1 <-----Judy's car
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IowaM1N1 wrote:Join us at the Garage Day on Nov 16 -- we'll have lots of advice for you!
I had considered that, but didn't want to get in anyone's way who needed actual work done. I don't think I'm busy that weekend, might see if I can rope in my wife or a friend to come along as well.

Thanks!
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Re: New R53 Owner in Olathe

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Iowa M1N1, are you coming by?
Hi! My name's Dave!

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Minidave wrote:Iowa M1N1, are you coming by?
Potentially, yes...plans haven't fully formed yet for that weekend, but hope to make it. Haven't done a garage day in a long time, and miss hanging out with the gang.

DuManchu -- there will be an unmatched collection of practical MINI wisdom present. New members always are welcome! Great chance to ask us anything you can think of!

Join us!
Greg
'19 Emerald Grey/Chili Red JCW (F56) <---- Greg's car
'08 Dark Silver/Black Cooper S convertible JCW (R52) <---- Greg's other car
'02 BRG/White Cooper (R50) Iowa plate: M1N1 <-----Judy's car
Des Moines/KC/whatever
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