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#21 of 51 Roof Racks ????? by godoy Sep 07, 2005 (9:15 pm)
Has any one out there have any experience with roof racks, factory or others, i.e., Yakima, Thule.   How is the factory rack installed?......drill permanent holes into the roof???   Would you recommend factory over after market???   Thanks in advance.
#22 of 51 Re: things to add [pad] by miniluna Nov 02, 2005 (6:31 am)
Replying to: pad (Oct 16, 2004 9:55 pm) Hi Hollyg. I have the tire insurance in my mini S, why do you feel it is no good. Thanks,
#23 of 51 Re: Supercharge Me? [lve2mtrx] by fritz5 Nov 21, 2005 (11:28 am)
Replying to: lve2mtrx (Sep 02, 2005 4:33 pm) Hey Lve2, I have a 04 Mini Cooper S and had the following changes done. Changed SuperCharger Pulley Changed AirFilter to an open one Changed Exhaust system to Borla Adjusted Electronic   I have little bit over 200 horses now. My work was done by HELIX Mini Sport.   http://www.helix13.com/html/products/products.php?h=m   Cheers, Mike Replies to this message: toasty12 (Oct 01, 2006 8:10 pm)
#24 of 51 Re: Supercharge Me? [lve2mtrx] by minitech Nov 25, 2005 (7:01 pm)
Replying to: lve2mtrx (Sep 02, 2005 4:33 pm) Im not sure about all that with the valve thing, but I think your car is going to throw major faults. Look into a smaller diameter blower pulley.
#25 of 51 armrest by lestrade Jul 14, 2006 (9:44 am)
Replying to: crunch (Jul 09, 2004 4:41 am) are you happy with the euro armrest? all the others are very expensive mossmini web site says installation is easy, is that the truth?
#26 of 51 Re: Supercharge Me? [fritz5] by toasty12 Oct 01, 2006 (8:10 pm)
Replying to: fritz5 (Nov 21, 2005 11:28 am) fritz5-- Could you tell me how much each of those cost? I'm thinking of at least going Borla on exhaust. Not sure about other things. I'm not entirely sure how much it would cost to change to a Borla exhast, either. Thanks.
#27 of 51 Re: Alarm system [bodble2] by isabellamini Oct 09, 2006 (7:25 am)
Replying to: bodble2 (Jan 28, 2005 5:26 pm) It's surprising that the dealership doesn't advise you to get an alarm. People want these cars.   I just got my convertible top ripped by some jealous person.   I got an alarm two days later. I got it at the dealership. They gave me the price of $650. however, when I dropped of the car, they stated that it cost 800 dollars.   I got upset and it only brought the price down to $750. (BMW of towson--not too happy with their service)   The service guy didn't even show me how it works. I had to find him.   Then he states that when I lock it, it starts the alarm. Then I unlock it, the alarm disengages.   HOwever, I complained to the dealership that the alarm doesn't work (CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!)   Then they said, "Oops. We forgot the LED flashing light that goes on the turning signal. please come in.). It took 10 mintues for it to be fixed.   Then the repair guy actually came by and explained it to me.   It takes the computer 10-15 minutes to "read" what's in the car. If someone reaches in to get something and the weight distribution changes, the alarm sets off.   it just doesn't help when you're a woman. . .   I was being screwed over without the sex. . . explain that to me. . . Replies to this message: bfromhold (Oct 09, 2006 11:32 am) bodble2 (Sep 17, 2007 9:14 am)
#28 of 51 Re: Alarm system [isabellamini] by bfromhold Oct 09, 2006 (11:32 am)
Replying to: isabellamini (Oct 09, 2006 7:25 am) Isabellamini ~   Sorry to hear your misfortunes. I just took ownership of my brand new MINI nearly 3 weeks ago (Moritz MINI in TX). I was charged $495 to have the alarm installed, and I've had no problems with it so far (hopefully it'll keep working... I've tested it a few times). Mine activates right away just as soon as a door or window is opened. I was given the original "turn signal" arm to keep as a souvenir.
#29 of 51 Re: things to add [hollyg] by coastalcooper Sep 17, 2007 (9:01 am)
Replying to: hollyg (Oct 16, 2004 4:48 am) I have a 2006 Cooper with run flats and got the insurance when I bought the car. Glad I did because I got a flat and insurance paid full replacement cost ($250).   I too was wondering about getting a bra. No chips yet but lots of bugs here in NC. Anyone have any experience with the bra made by MINI vs other companies? Problems with scratching the paint? Could I leave it on all summer in the heat and only remove it in the winter when bugs aren't so plentiful? Replies to this message: tiff_c (Sep 20, 2007 9:03 am) coastalcooper (Oct 14, 2007 7:04 am) tiff_c (Oct 14, 2007 8:23 am)
#30 of 51 Re: Alarm system [isabellamini] by bodble2 Sep 17, 2007 (9:14 am)
Replying to: isabellamini (Oct 09, 2006 7:25 am) Sorry for the late reply (I guess neither one of us follow this thread closely!! ) But since I last posted we have leased a MINI, and have negotiated a MINI alarm to be included at 1/2 price (about $300 if I recall). It's basically the standard-issue BMW alarm and it's worked great! It sounds like the same setup as yours, comlete with the big red LED on the turn-signal stalk. However, there appears to be one difference (probably because yours is the convertible). Ours has a motion sensor that senses motion, rather than weight shifts, inside the car. But it reacts almost instantly.   Cheers!

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