DW77 2010 Mini Cooper S - TX42660

[danewilson77]

Might as well start a thread to keep track of maintenance and mods.

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The build is a 2010 (Build date 11/09), Pepper White, Mini Cooper Sport, 6 speed, with 22,500 miles. One owner. It carries an N16 engine (on the R56 chassis), and came from the Oxford, UK plant.

Purchase price was $18,955. It was maintained at, and purchased by me at Richmond BMW-Crown Mini. All maintenance is up to date and on record.

The car came nicely equipped with ZCW, ZSP, ZPP, Style 94 (61/2JX16 ET:48) rims and the following options:

1. 226 Sport Suspension
2. 258 Run-Flat Tires
3. 313 Powerfold Mirrors
4. 325 Rear Spoiler
5. 383 Roof and Mirror Caps in Black
6. 403 Dual Pane Panoramic Sunroof
7. 481 Sports Seats
8. 494 Heated Front Seats
9. 4BD Interior Surface Piano black (Interior Surface Piano black; Luxury trim piano black on dashboard; Excludes: [4A8]) Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2010/mini/cooper/packages_options/#ixzz2muOJ0fje
10. 520 Fog Lamps
11. 522 Xenon Headlamps (includes Power Washers)
12. 534 Automatic Climate Control
13. 5DT Dynamic Traction Control
14. 674 Harman/Kardon Premium Sound
15. 6ND Bluetooth and USB/iPod Adapter
16. FK Leather/Cloth Upholstery

Plans are suspension, rims, and Borla exhaust when needed. I additionally would like to get the shortened stinger, and a leather shift knob. I also will get rid of the front license holder and replace it with a Gominigo no holes LPB. Most likely will have to paint match plugs for the holes. Ugh.

Other than the above, I'm just gonna let it be for a bit.

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[Avetiso]

Nice pickup. You planning on losing the orange reflectors?

[danewilson77]

Not sure what all can be done on the car yet. I suppose maybe they have a blackout kit for those, but I haven't run across them in my limited mod searching for the mini. Probably would look better amberless.

[BCS_ZHP]

I'm thinking my BBS-RRKs would look sweet on that car. Currently doing winter duty on the vert, which means they're sitting in the garage cause she's put less than 500 miles on that car since she got the X5 in mid-Nov.

[danewilson77]

I'm thinking they would look sweet. Agree.

[BCS_ZHP]

What are you driving tomorrow? Could do a test fitment?

[danewilson77]

Might be Mini. Dunno for sure yet.

[Hermes]

love it, wanna trade for the 320?

[danewilson77]

Hehe...no.

[Hermes]

but I haz real BBS' now...

[BCS_ZHP]

JP,
Offer him 2 for 1, he haz lots of drivers at home.

[Hermes]

^ ok

(thinking)

DW, I can throw in an E23 if you want... Carl has one if you want a really strong German chassis for one of your new drivers to drive

[Hornung418]

MINI uses a 4 lug system :( no RKs for the Scooper...

From a GS3, this was sent.

[danewilson77]

^mmmm

(thinking)

No thanks bro.

Even if I wanted to I couldn't.

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[Hermes]

no worries

[derbo]

Nice pickup Dane. I emailed you your car history :)

[echo46]

Nice, interested in following this to learn about the Mini.

[zhpnsnv]

DW - Whalen makes great shift knobs for the MINIs - they're uber weighted and give the shifter a great feel. The problem is they're metal of some sort and get very cold in the winter.

[danewilson77]

Nice pickup Dane. I emailed you your car history :)

Got it. Thanks derbo.


DW - Whalen makes great shift knobs for the MINIs - they're uber weighted and give the shifter a great feel. The problem is they're metal of some sort and get very cold in the winter.

Thanks Mark. Will check it out.

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[Ryans323i]

I love the Mini Cooper S, Dane. Great acquisition.


I'm just going to leave this hear.

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz55/CelestialBeingExia/VSXXCHOP.jpg

[danewilson77]

I love the Mini Cooper S, Dane. Great acquisition.


I'm just going to leave this hear.

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz55/CelestialBeingExia/VSXXCHOP.jpg

Hehe... Yeah... Looks nice.

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[johnrando]

I love the Mini Cooper S, Dane. Great acquisition.



+1

[Oli77]

Congrats Dane. This is for your family or a dd while the ZHP rests during the week?

(saw your sig lately but I obviously missed the announcement).

[echo46]

More pics, my G

[UdubBadger]

Damn D, nice!


- Goin' H.A.M. Mobile

[BCS_ZHP]

More pics, my G

Sitting outside in the driveway, didn't get a chance to drive it before happy hour effects affected me (& Dane). Tomorrow though, have never driven a Mini, looking forward to it.

[UdubBadger]

it's a pleasant surprise. The Cooper S has plenty of punch.


D let me know when you want some tuning ;)

[Johnmadd]

Awesome pickup.

I need to drive this man... or at least get a ride down barlow road with you.

[Johal E32]

Looks great Dane!

Nice pick-up on the MINI!

[danewilson77]

Thanks all.

I think my wife has claimed ownership. We'll see how much she like a 6 speed. I'm assuming not much.... So... Most likely it would give zhp a well deserved break, while I figure out why my windshield washer fluid reservoir wants to empty itself.

John, come over for a spin sometime.

Bruce, you're sitting next to me, but sure, tomorrow take it for a spin.

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[Hornung418]

I want to drive it...tell wifey to hit the leg press ;)

From a GS3, this was sent.

[danewilson77]

I want to drive it...tell wifey to hit the leg press ;)

From a GS3, this was sent.

Hehe.

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[echo46]

All this mini talk is making me want to drive one of these. Always liked the look. It's funny even my Land Rover lovin' wife's interest is piqued.

[zhpnsnv]

All this mini talk is making me want to drive one of these. Always liked the look. It's funny even my Land Rover lovin' wife's interest is piqued.

Head over to your local MINI dealership. I find it to be a totally different experience than typical BMW dealerships. People are generally happier, they greet you, and they're excited that you're there to see/drive the cars.

[danewilson77]

Head over to your local MINI dealership. I find it to be a totally different experience than typical BMW dealerships. People are generally happier, they greet you, and they're excited that you're there to see/drive the cars.

That's how they were in Richmond.

[echo46]

Anything will be better than the experiences I've had at the BMW dealerships here on the Island. I just may head over there but if I do I'm afraid I will buy one.

[danewilson77]

Anything will be better than the experiences I've had at the BMW dealerships here on the Island. I just may head over there but if I do I'm afraid I will buy one.

LOL.......they're a pretty tight lil unit. A lot of car in a lil package that gets great gas mileage.

[echo46]

Please stop. The more I hear the more I like.

[danewilson77]

Yeah.....Drove to Bruce's and back. About 240 miles round trip. Averaged 35 mpg's. Pretty happy. I did hit the turbo a couple of times, putting an instant smile on my face.

[Johal E32]

Please stop. The more I hear the more I like.

This.

My Dad just bought a new car for himself, but he is already eye-balling Mini Cooper S's as a new car..

I kind of want to sell my touring and pick up a MCS myself.. Why do you guys do this to me?!

Congrats on the new car Dane!

[danewilson77]

Thanks J.

[danewilson77]

Thinking of getting this for the MCS.

"1/2 pint BMW"

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/MiniLP.png

[elric]

:thumbsup

[328ioc]

Thinking of getting this for the MCS.

"1/2 pint BMW"

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/MiniLP.png

Sooo iiiiiiiittttt

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[GMATT]

like a bause

LOL

[Avetiso]

Head over to your local MINI dealership. I find it to be a totally different experience than typical BMW dealerships. People are generally happier, they greet you, and they're excited that you're there to see/drive the cars.
All the MINI dealers I see are just built into BMW dealers. Never separated.

[danewilson77]

All the MINI dealers I see are just built into BMW dealers. Never separated.

That's the way Richmond BMW-Crown Mini is. You can tell a diff between sides... Imho.

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[zhpnsnv]

There are a few stand-alones. Three in NJ that I know of: morristown mini, Princeton mini, and prestige mini. In the strong markets they're going this direction.

[brettbimmer]

Congratulations Boss. She looks great and I'm sure fun to drive.

As to windshield washer tank - suspect the rubber grommet that holds the washer pump in place.

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[danewilson77]

Congratulations Boss. She looks great and I'm sure fun to drive.

As to windshield washer tank - suspect the rubber grommet that holds the washer pump in place.

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I'm sure it has something to do with the headlight nozzles as I had to pull those off when I did the headlight swap job.

[bcleaver]

Nice pickup sir. That thing looks fun.

[danewilson77]

Nice pickup sir. That thing looks fun.

Thanks Cleave!!! It's a blast.

[Ryans323i]

Thinking of getting this for the MCS.

"1/2 pint BMW"

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/MiniLP.png

:thumbsup

[JupiterBMW]

Love the car, love the license plate. Excellent new whip my friend...

Cool wwwhhhhhhiiiiiip! :biggrin

[BRGcoopahS]

Looks good! was wondering how/why you got a MINI. Seemed random. the MINI (r53) sure doesnt have the build quality and refinement as the bimmer but it sure as hell is fun to drive.

Personally I think you should black it out. Leave the ZHP more for classiness and the MINI for cool badassery.

and that plate is great! (but I think you mean half pound bmw) The best I could think of is literally "mini bmw" which still works.

[danewilson77]

Looks good! was wondering how/why you got a MINI. Seemed random. the MINI (r53) sure doesnt have the build quality and refinement as the bimmer but it sure as hell is fun to drive.

Personally I think you should black it out. Leave the ZHP more for classiness and the MINI for cool badassery.

and that plate is great! (but I think you mean half pound bmw) The best I could think of is literally "mini bmw" which still works.

I thought it was an R56?

It will be tastefully molded as the wife is driving it now.

Just ended up with it as I wanted, newest, lowest mileage, best mpg, fun car I could find that Justin and Walker wouldn't mind driving.

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[zhpnsnv]

Yes your car is an R56 - much better build quality than R53 (though to some that was a negative thing - guilty).

Dane - you've probably stumbled over this, but if you want up to date MINI news and tons of reviews: www.motoringfile.com

[Hornung418]

It is an R56.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[danewilson77]

Thanks to both of you.

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[Torxuvin]

Looks like fun. I've always wondered what they drove like.

[danewilson77]

Looks like fun. I've always wondered what they drove like.

Honestly... I've driven the Mini and the zhp over the past week. I prefer the zhp, 100 %. ZHP is roomier and is more comfortable for me. The MINI, being 6 years newer, is well, just newer, and it does get better gas mileage.

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[johnrando]

My day with the mini loaner car (a manual S) was a freakin' blast. Loved every second driving that thing. Returning back to the zhp was night and day. I love the Ness, so I wouldn't take a mini over it, but the mini wins in the pure "fun to drive" category by far for me. It would be a great 'nother car to have in the family. Maybe someone can sell me theirs when my daughter is ready to start driving in 2-3 years. Glad your liking your choice Dane.

[zhpnsnv]

Honestly... I've driven the Mini and the zhp over the past week. I prefer the zhp, 100 %. ZHP is roomier and is more comfortable for me. The MINI, being 6 years newer, is well, just newer, and it does get better gas mileage.

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Yup - I thought a stable of ZHP and R53 would be perfect. It was, until the ZHP got the nod day after day, leaving me no real time/opportunity except track time to truly enjoy the MINI (it was modded for track, ZHP not). For the type of driving I did, the ZHP made my MINI obsolete.

[BRGcoopahS]

I thought it was an R56?

It will be tastefully molded as the wife is driving it now.

Just ended up with it as I wanted, newest, lowest mileage, best mpg, fun car I could find that Justin and Walker wouldn't mind driving.

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Yours is an R56, mine is an R53. The R56 has better build quality but IMO, not as great styling and quite as much charm. Both are great cars either way.

And I agree that the ZHP is still the better car to drive. The MINI is rewarding while driving it hard, and the ZHP is rewarding literally all of the time.

[Whitexi]

I like Dane, Will you be driving it round during the meet?

Oh and I saw your comment on the washer fluid draining in your ZHP, on my cousins car at least I know the headlight washers will leak for some reason which drained the bottle.

[danewilson77]

I like Dane, Will you be driving it round during the meet?

Oh and I saw your comment on the washer fluid draining in your ZHP, on my cousins car at least I know the headlight washers will leak for some reason which drained the bottle.

Most likely it will be around, but my wife will be driving it. I think she likes it.

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[BimmerWill]

:thumbsup

Love the tag. I wonder if we can get those here in TN..

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[KevinC]

Dane, sweet MCS! Yours is pretty similar to the one I sold to pick up my ZHP. Have a look at TX42409 (VERY close in age to yours) and see if you might find some inspiration..

http://goo.gl/wEhG1

[danewilson77]

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53,000 miles

Oil changed with M1 0W-40

Tires replaced with Michelin AS3's.

"No flamesuit required"

[danewilson77]

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53,500 miles

Brake pads, cross drilled rotors, and new brake pad wear sensors installed. Brake fluid flush completed.

"No flamesuit required"

[UdubBadger]

Git um

[danewilson77]

Coilovers and summer setup is next.

"No flamesuit required"

[UdubBadger]

Awwwww sheeeet

[johnrando]

+1, and great photo.

[Whitexi]

Looking good!

[danewilson77]

MCS is back from the shop. Looks perfect.

Oil change completed. M1 0W-40 and Wix filter.

New battery.

Reset window reference points.

69,373 miles.

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[Johnmadd]

Perfect!.

[danewilson77]

Oil changed @ 69,800 miles w/ M1 0W-40 and Mann oil filter (don't ask).

Changed out #3 coil with new Bremi coil.

S7 Edge, out

[danewilson77]

New tires @ 72,250 miles.

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S7 Edge, out

[TheFinanceGuy]

Nice tire choice boss. How do you like them?

[danewilson77]

Loving them thus far.

S7 Edge, out

[danewilson77]

Oil changed @ 80,539 miles w/ Gastrol Edge 5W-30 and Mann oil filter

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