R53 JCW Mini Cooper S

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Definitely worth doing, and Alan is a great painter. Looks perfect!
 

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I spotted this on the AG instagram page, I was wondering if it was yours 😎

Took a head stagger and was going to sell mine, holding onto it now.
 

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New JCW centre cap badges fitted.

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PMG work their magic again.

After the respray I wanted the best possible protection so dropped the car to @big_pete for paint correction followed by ceramic coating, including wheels and new exhaust tips, in G-Techniq Crystal Serum Ultra.

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Enjoyed watching that video and the work done by @big_pete. Paint job also looks amazing (y)

@Carson do you have plans to put stripes back on?

Yeh dual bonnet stripes will be going on. One of the new ones had some defects in the vinyl so had to order replacement. Waiting on it to arrive and Pete will sort it for me.
 

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Yeh dual bonnet stripes will be going on. One of the new ones had some defects in the vinyl so had to order replacement. Waiting on it to arrive and Pete will sort it for me.
Out of interest, where are you getting the stripes from?
 

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Decent day today and had some spare so gave the Mini it’s first wash since getting it back from PMG.

It hasn’t went anywhere since but just usual fall out with sitting outside in the elements.

Such a joy to clean, water behaviour is awesome and was so easy blow dried.

Super busy at moment with work, new baby and house build starting so can’t imagine this will be out much over the next few months.

Bought an outdoor waterproof cover for it which save me having to wash it every other week until the garage is built.

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Tricky to photograph but picked up a reproduction JCW dealer sticker for rear window. Always wanted one but absolutely no hope of getting an original, not that it makes any odds - it’s a sticker :p

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Hard to believe I’ll have this 3 years next month!

I ended up doing A LOT more than I had originally planned to this but it’s pretty much perfect now and sitting how I want it.

Few small things to do and always keeping an eye out for more original JCW bits which are super rare (expensive) now.

Next up is a service !

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@Carson, car look great!
Important to keep an eye on the timing chain tensioners, a very easy fix and inexpensive. Takes about 5 minutes to change but could be devastating if it isn't done.
 

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@Carson, car look great!
Important to keep an eye on the timing chain tensioners, a very easy fix and inexpensive. Takes about 5 minutes to change but could be devastating if it isn't done.

Thanks Chris. I am aware of the timing chain and the dreaded death rattle. Thankfully no signs of any issues but discussed with Brian @Wild Thing previously and although there’s no defined interval / guide for when to change the chain I’ll likely do around 75k for peace of mind. Believe best to do chain, tensioner, guide rails etc all at same time.
 

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Got a rare opportunity to take the JCW a good long run today. Despite the snow on the higher ground, it was sunny and had a great spirited drive. Always so much fun in this wee rocket !

It’s absolutely boggin now but will give it a good wash tomorrow all being well. (y)

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