Author Topic: Reggie - 1996 Cooper S - Toe out. (Read 49518 times)

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **on:** January 24, 2014, 07:10:00 pm »

Reggie - The 1996 Rover Mini Cooper S

British Racing Green - White roof
1275cc Single Point Injection Motor
4 Speed Manual Transmission
93k
K&N Cone filter
Nardi Wood Grain Wheel
12" Cooper Wheels
165/60R12 - Falken ZE914
Rotella T6 5w40
Adjustable Hi-los
Test pipe
Cambers arms - front
Camber/toe plates - rear
KYB Gas shocks
Evo 8 Recaros

IMG_1894.jpg by Jory Irving, on Flickr

IMG_1895.jpg by Jory Irving, on Flickr

IMG_1896.jpg by Jory Irving, on Flickr

IMG_1897.jpg by Jory Irving, on Flickr

IMG_1898.jpg by Jory Irving, on Flickr

IMG_1899.jpg by Jory Irving, on Flickr

IMG_1901.jpg by Jory Irving, on Flickr

Want to throw a huge shout out to William at JDM Connection. I originally approached him with my intent to look for a Mini, and he was awesome the entire way through. He made me feel comfortable with the purchase and handled pretty much everything. He was more than willing to answer all my questions, and I never felt like I was forced or rushed to pick a specific car until I found the right one.

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 24, 2014, 07:14:58 pm »

Your next mod should be an engine in the back. And destroying any three-wheeled cars in Calgary.

seat safety switch · « **Reply #2 on:** January 24, 2014, 07:17:44 pm »

Spotted leaving the area:

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #3 on:** January 24, 2014, 07:18:05 pm »

Quote from: Ambystom01 on January 24, 2014, 07:14:58 pm

Your next mod should be an engine in the back. And destroying any three-wheeled cars in Calgary.

Like this?

RallyX · « **Reply #4 on:** January 24, 2014, 07:22:57 pm »

Awesome car! Way to go

I'm gonna import one of these down the road for sure

jellynuts · « **Reply #5 on:** January 24, 2014, 10:21:19 pm »

Quote from: LilDrunkenSmurf on January 24, 2014, 07:18:05 pm

Like this?

Jeepers, that's more crazy than an Australian V8 chainsaw.

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #6 on:** January 24, 2014, 11:09:15 pm »

There's an AWD subframe where you can drop in a honda motor (k-series?) and a CRV AWD system...

Yup.

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #7 on:** January 24, 2014, 11:14:56 pm »

Pfffft......

SingallZ · « **Reply #8 on:** January 24, 2014, 11:16:23 pm »

Quote from: LilDrunkenSmurf on January 24, 2014, 07:10:00 pm

Want to throw a huge shout out to William at JDM Connection. I originally approached him with my intent to look for a Mini, and he was awesome the entire way through. He made me feel comfortable with the purchase and handled pretty much everything. He was more than willing to answer all my questions, and I felt like I was forced or rushed to pick a specific car until I found the right one.

+1 on that, William was awesome on my import too and I'm happy to here yours went well. Nice car!

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2014, 08:05:26 pm »

Car is registered and good to go. Found a bolt for the license plate (damn JDM plates, could only get 1 to fit), need to order new wipers blades, and _really_ need those seat extensions. Got lots of thumbs up and head nods.

jellynuts · « **Reply #10 on:** January 25, 2014, 08:13:23 pm »

Quote from: LilDrunkenSmurf on January 25, 2014, 08:05:26 pm

Got lots of thumbs up and head nods.

Street Cred!!

Asstuna · « **Reply #11 on:** January 26, 2014, 10:18:49 am »

I'll leave these here

Perfect Dark · « **Reply #12 on:** January 26, 2014, 10:47:02 am »

Bad. assay.

I want one now...damn you.

silent · « **Reply #13 on:** January 26, 2014, 10:57:32 am »

I was going to mock you for JDM but you know what? uckfay it, that thing is cool.

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 26, 2014, 11:03:23 am »

This is what I thought.

seat safety switch · « **Reply #15 on:** January 26, 2014, 11:13:50 am »

So you left it in Jeff's empty engine bay?

jutes · « **Reply #16 on:** January 26, 2014, 01:47:51 pm »

RHD AND smaller than a shoebox. Quite the little death trap you have there sir. I will pray for you.

aleco · « **Reply #17 on:** January 26, 2014, 04:09:18 pm »

very cool

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #18 on:** January 26, 2014, 07:32:56 pm »

Quote from: Perfect Dark on January 26, 2014, 10:47:02 am

Bad. assay.

I want one now...damn you.

That's what Jeff said. I have to say, after driving that thing around all day yesterday (getting the plate and such), getting into the STi feels like a luxurious boat. Leg space, a suspension, and auto climate control? Years ahead. That being said, it's still fun as hell to drive.

bigdl · « **Reply #19 on:** January 26, 2014, 11:48:58 pm »

Very nice buddy, I can't wait to see that thing in person.

jonathan · « **Reply #20 on:** January 27, 2014, 08:56:00 am »

What's the difference between a JDM Mini and a UKDM Mini?

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #21 on:** January 27, 2014, 09:14:57 am »

Quote from: jonathan on January 27, 2014, 08:56:00 am

What's the difference between a JDM Mini and a UKDM Mini?

Nothing. The JDM mini was built in Britain and then exported to Japan. My key says "Made in Britain" right on it.

Oh wait.. The manual is in Japanese. That's about it.

seat safety switch · « **Reply #22 on:** January 27, 2014, 09:17:16 am »

Does it have those little cartoons about how not to mistreat your car?

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #23 on:** January 27, 2014, 07:07:50 pm »

Not that I know of. Did some research on what oil to run, seeing as the gearbox and engine share a sump (similar to a motorcycle). Essentially it recommends 20w-50, however a few have noted that it's a little heavy, especially if you're driving it in the cold. What was the verdict? Rotella T6 5w-40. Welp at least I have lots of that. And speaking of oil, it looks like I have a fairly substantial oil leak that I noticed when walking the dog after work. When I take the car in for balljoints, I'll have them see where the leak is coming from, and I'll order some gaskets (along with a filter, and some new windshield wipers).

THE EDJ · « **Reply #24 on:** January 27, 2014, 11:34:48 pm »

This has reignited my deep love for the ERA Mini.