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FWIW, I'm always updating this with information (in this case adding our newest friend: Randy from www.chrome2envy.com who creates custom metal fabrication, and artwork

last chance bump.
if you want to go, and can't see Facebook, let me know. Otherwise, no need to update this page until after the event

The event is a go.
I have a hanger available.

Friend me on Facebook to get access to the most recent updates


Event Fees paid in cash at time of arrival
$30/project car owner
$20/per person...

Bump for interest.
We're moving forward with the event. Things are much more updated on the FB post.

I'll post more here when I can

Sorry everyone... If ever you need to get hold of me - easiest way is through the Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/groups/somcclub

You'll get a MUCH higher response time for that.

Kevin yes...

The return of the coveted MINI Mod Day is a possibility and on the horizon - but in a much smaller scale. Pencil in June 3rd, however the date and time may change as things develop. With luck, I can...

Responded on facebook. Good luck on your search

Still lots of gen 1 owner's kicking around

There's a stack going, they've been discussing it on the SOMC and TMC Facebook pages

Seems like a decent price for that.
Pics would help, along with posting it on the Facebook page (If you don't have FB, PM me the details and I'll post it for you)

Welcome back, Way to go!

There's a few events coming up... Taste of British Car day and perhaps some other get together's.
Check out the SOMC pages on FaceBook for fast access

$9000 for a 2003 with 107Kms

GLWS (You're in the 2006 JCW range for that price)

(oh and I don't see the H/K stereo system installed there.... Please inform us where/how you installed it......

On the first gen's there's also a trick to bleeding the clutch... use a piece of wood/spreader whatever and jam the clutch pedal down overnight after the job is done. Seriously, the tech's can...

What Car is it?

NAM will have lots of info for you.

Assuming it's a 1st gen: Common fix/replacement is the Valeo setup from a lot of the vendors. It's cheaper than the OEM Dual mass, arguably...

Welcome aboard! Check out the Facebook pages for SOMC and Toronto Mini Club for more daily action

It's been 4 years since I had to do it....I'm pretty sure it's just a turn and pull kinda thing

http://www.dvdizzy.com/images/a-c/bolt-05.jpg

fughetaboutit

I have all the BMW tools to do the job.

http://www.somc.on.ca/showthread.php?7087-SOMC-s-Tool-rental-borrowing-program

If you are crazy lucky... it will take you 1.5 hours per side... HOWEVER,...

What year/model?

If it's the R53... it's held in by a bolt, gravity and a washer...

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/images/diag_1rqg.png

Join me (and my "minicrew") at Black Creek Pioneer Village for the 2nd ToBCD. Last year it was quite wet, so not many showed up, but just like BCD, it's for a good cause.
Unlike some show locations,...

Sounds cool.
Do they have a physical store, or are they just online?

and you're "enhancing" your GoodWood???

I have the belt tensioner listed above.

Thanks for joining the program!

I've finished my video review:
https://youtu.be/fDjlNJHbIFU


The scanner has been donated to the club by ECS. If anyone needs it, please let me know.

I've added a Motorvac Cool Smoke machine (with UV smoke and tracing) for rental... something I was unable to find for rent in Ontario.

Even though I'm renting it out, it's cheaper than having the...

Special shout-out and thanks to ECS Tuning for donating a BMW MINI Scan tool to the club.
https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2005-Cooper-R53-S-Coupe-L4_1.6L_W11B16A/ES2975699/

It works on all 2002+...

Welcome to the trials and tribulations of R53 ownership!

I've recently started a FB page and YouTube channel to help all of us R53 owners cope with their... issues...
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