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Jordan's R53 Cooper S

Postby jordanfaf » Mon Jul 06, 2015 6:43 pm

Got it for christmas off the Folks, Now that summers here im gonna start changing a few small bits.
-Alloys
-Grill
-New Stripes
-Yellow Calipers

car had just under 100k kilometers ive put about 6k on it and enjoyed every second.
Full Black Leather Interior, Pan Sunroof, Exterior is a bit rough around the edges at the moment, Lots of small dings and a large stab wound on the rear bumper, other than that paint still sparkles like a diamond!
since i got her ive had a new clutch installed, Full Inspection 2 service, and a new MSD coil pack fitted last week

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Re: Jordan's R53 Cooper S

Postby MiniMpi » Mon Jul 06, 2015 9:47 pm

Looking forward to seeing what you add to it.
Enjoy that supercharger whine !
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Re: Jordan's R53 Cooper S

Postby jordanfaf » Thu Aug 06, 2015 11:02 am

Got My new Aero Grill off Ger on tuesday and after a lot of fiddling with tec7 for the lower part it finally stuck and looks brilliant!

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Re: Jordan's R53 Cooper S

Postby MiniMpi » Thu Aug 06, 2015 9:55 pm

Great job !

Well done it looks great.
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Re: Jordan's R53 Cooper S

Postby Sportspack-Mark » Sun Aug 16, 2015 9:46 am

love it, great job!
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Re: Jordan's R53 Cooper S

Postby jordanfaf » Fri Sep 18, 2015 8:43 pm

Was having great troubke finding new alloys so decided to just get my S spokes refurbished and powdercoated. Should be back from rim solutions on tuesday will post pics then!
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Re: Jordan's R53 Cooper S

Postby jordanfaf » Thu Sep 24, 2015 6:25 pm

Wheels all done. So happy with the results!!

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Re: Jordan's R53 Cooper S

Postby MiniMpi » Fri Oct 02, 2015 3:41 am

Looks like an excellent job, Well done.
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Re: Jordan's R53 Cooper S

Postby jordanfaf » Sat Apr 02, 2016 6:25 pm

Coming into summer again, starting to add a few more bits to the car.

started painting brake calipers today, got the front 2 done and am very happy with the outcome. Back 2 will hopefull get done next weekend



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Hope to get Yellow pinstripes on Bonnet and a few carbon interior pieces as soon as i find the funds :rolleyes:
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Re: Jordan's R53 Cooper S

Postby jordanfaf » Thu Apr 21, 2016 1:56 pm

Very sudden change of events, I sold the mini!!!

got an offer i couldn't refuse off a backroads member, onward and upwards. Hope to be getting into a Clio 197 as soon as possible if all goes to plan. sad to see her go but its time for something with a bit more grunt. I hope to be back here one day with a GP1, But until then, Thanks all for the technical support (especially Ger)
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Re: Jordan's R53 Cooper S

Postby MiniMpi » Thu Apr 21, 2016 8:49 pm

Sad to hear it go but best of luck with the Clio.
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