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[megamini_jb]

Wow I still haven't posted photos of mine yet. Lot has changed since. Dispite me saying I was bored of seeing cooper S bumpers, I went and bought some haha got the rear on and have now got hold of a very rare genuine GP front that will be getting sprayed soon, so the S front isn't needed. And then S skirts need to go on. It's currently on its stock alloys again as the porsche alloys need a refurb. Clocking up the miles and loving it

Edited by megamini_jb, 07 February 2015 - 03:34 PM.

[mab01uk]

Heres one for the R56 owners out there, I had my Clubbie in for its MOT and it passed with only the rear tyres throwing up an advisory. I was shocked considering the work that went into it and problems it's had. I know the garage had to level the headlights but now they no longer sit flush with the bonnet rings, has anyone had this happen with theirs?
Its not the end of the world like, but the gaps are uneven and annoying.

Also anyone had their tappets replaced? Mine needs doing, yet another issue.

 

Other than that, love the car

 

I saw your Clubman in the TMF digital thread.....looks good.

http://www.theminifo...e/#entry3216451

 

If no luck here it may also be worth asking on the 'Clubman Register' forum to see if it has happened to others.(Assuming you haven't already?).

http://www.clubmanregister.co.uk/

Edited by mab01uk, 07 February 2015 - 03:37 PM.

[mab01uk]

 

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[jb93]

 now got hold of a very rare genuine GP front that will be getting sprayed soon

 

Isn't blue by any chance is it? 

[megamini_jb]

now got hold of a very rare genuine GP front that will be getting sprayed soon

 
Isn't blue by any chance is it? 

It's drak silver sort of colour. The standard colour.

Not that heap you're thinking off

[megamini_jb]

I put £100 and something on that blue one on ebay then got offered mine which is mint and complete. That blue one isn't worth that missing parts and damage it has. Regardless how easy the repairs are. I bet itll be back on ebay next week

Edited by megamini_jb, 07 February 2015 - 05:12 PM.

[megamini_jb]

And my favourite mod ha. my knob don't half get cold

[CityEPete]

Changed all my run flats for normal tyres today, laser alignment done, fixed a rattle (handbrake chrome bezel), repaired the broken rear light by drilling and screwing it hoping that was the rear rattle but nope! Run flat warning has come on but I've followed the reset procedure so fingers crossed it will recognise the new tyres now? MOT and full service being done on tuesday, expensive month! Normal tyres are much better so far though, you can drive without gripping the wheel all the time now, anyone fitted a spare space saver wheel from a vauxhall to one?

[jb93]

 

 

now got hold of a very rare genuine GP front that will be getting sprayed soon

 
Isn't blue by any chance is it? 

It's drak silver sort of colour. The standard colour.

Not that heap you're thinking off

 

 

Gooood! 

[mab01uk]

Changed all my run flats for normal tyres today, laser alignment done, fixed a rattle (handbrake chrome bezel), repaired the broken rear light by drilling and screwing it hoping that was the rear rattle but nope! Run flat warning has come on but I've followed the reset procedure so fingers crossed it will recognise the new tyres now? MOT and full service being done on tuesday, expensive month! Normal tyres are much better so far though, you can drive without gripping the wheel all the time now, anyone fitted a spare space saver wheel from a vauxhall to one?

 

The first thing I noticed when replacing my runflats with normal tyres was a smoother ride, more grip and no tram-lining plus much cheaper even for a good tyre brand.

Does the Vauxhall spacesaver fit over front and rear brake calipers or do you have to swap wheels around depending?

[mab01uk]

And my favourite mod ha. my knob don't half get cold

 

 

MINI should offer a heated knob as an option.....

The Scangauge also looks good in your photo, how are you getting on with it?

Edited by mab01uk, 07 February 2015 - 08:11 PM.

[alex-95]

[megamini_jb]

And my favourite mod ha. my knob don't half get cold

 
MINI should offer a heated knob as an option.....
The Scangauge also looks good in your photo, how are you getting on with it?

Hehe yes!

The Scanguage is great! Mainly bought it for the water temperature and trip data, but all the other features and info is nice to have too with just a press of a button. That reminds me actually, need to put MPG back where volts is.

[Badboytunes]

Heres one for the R56 owners out there, I had my Clubbie in for its MOT and it passed with only the rear tyres throwing up an advisory. I was shocked considering the work that went into it and problems it's had. I know the garage had to level the headlights but now they no longer sit flush with the bonnet rings, has anyone had this happen with theirs?
Its not the end of the world like, but the gaps are uneven and annoying.
Also anyone had their tappets replaced? Mine needs doing, yet another issue.
 
Other than that, love the car

Petrol or diesel? I'm not aware of adjustments being possible on either engine. My r56 petrol used to make a ticking noise from new.

As for the headlights, just put them back to where they were....

[Badboytunes]

now got hold of a very rare genuine GP front that will be getting sprayed soon

 
Isn't blue by any chance is it? 

It's drak silver sort of colour. The standard colour.
Not that heap you're thinking off

You mean Thunder Grey........ Are you sure it's come off a GP? Got any pics?