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#55 of 64 supercharger mod by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Aug 06, 2010 (9:54 am)

I'm in the process of installing the supercharger pulley reduction modification and running into difficulties with corrosion. My car now lives in California but spent a few years in Michigan, and this has made the installation rather tedious.
 
Biggest problem is that the supercharger pulley would NOT come off the shaft--seized on there. I had to remove the compressor and press the pulley off on a hydraulic press.
 
By all means, if your car lives in a harsh winter climate, you might anticipate a struggle with stubborn bolts on your MINI's front end.
 
I'll let you all know how the modification affects performance.
 
VISITING HOST

#56 of 64 sunroof? by blueginger

Apr 13, 2011 (8:01 pm)

Considering getting a mini with the premium package with panoramic sunroof. Has there been any recent problems with sunroofs? Please post. I want to anticipate problems or not get the sunroof at all.

#57 of 64 Re: sunroof? [blueginger] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Apr 13, 2011 (9:19 pm)

Replying to: blueginger (Apr 13, 2011 8:01 pm)
Only things I ever heard were a) they can rattle a bit when open and b) they are pretty noisy when you're going down the freeway. I bought a clamp on wind deflector which helps quite a bit and I'd recommend you do that, too.

#58 of 64 Re: sunroof? [blueginger] by carpedrewum

Jul 14, 2011 (5:29 am)

I've seen other guys complaining about the sunroof refusing to work often times. This was in 2010 so it could have been in older models. Basically some of the parts had to be replaced, which could reach an amount of 1600 pounds. I have been driving a mini cooper s with the panoramic sunroof and it refused to open once, but the next day it was working again.
You can rest assured though that BMW will replace the parts free of charge, just so that they can avoid bad publicity...

#59 of 64 Mini Clubman Cruise control by halser

Mar 31, 2012 (4:54 pm)

I just purchased a 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman. How can I tell if the car has cruise control?
Can it be added if it is not there?
 Thanks, Hal

#60 of 64 Re: Mini Clubman Cruise control [halser] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 31, 2012 (7:42 pm)

Replying to: halser (Mar 31, 2012 4:54 pm)
Buttons on the steering wheel I believe.

#61 of 64 Re: Mini Clubman Cruise control [Mr_Shiftright] by halser

Apr 02, 2012 (7:22 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 31, 2012 7:42 pm)
On my 2009 Clubman. How hard and expensive would be to add cruise control to my car?

#62 of 64 Re: Mini Clubman Cruise control [halser] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Apr 02, 2012 (10:05 am)

Replying to: halser (Apr 02, 2012 7:22 am)
to my knowledge, which may be limited (it's been known to happen!), you can't retrofit it on a MINI (as yet).

#64 of 64 Creative clutter? by steve_ HOST

Dec 19, 2012 (5:29 pm)

A reporter is looking for any drivers out there who can discuss the creative ways they've tried to keep their car clutter-free. There are so many gadgets, toys for kids, stuff for pets and other goods carried along in vehicles today, and he'd like to know how you manage or organize all these things inside your car. If you think you have helpful tips or ideas, please let us know at predmunds.com by Monday December 24th.

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