My MINI OBSESSION
 A Personal Site by Richard Lin aka OctaneGuy | Friday, January 27, 2012
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Well I've decided to bring up my site again, but this time I've removed the dynamic editing features, and leave this as a simple static website. I'm using this site to document my 2005 Cooper S. If you would like to see my old 2003 MC, then click here.

Please visit MY sister site: http://c3club.org
TECHNICAL ARTICLES
 
FLICKR GALLERY

LOCAL PROFILES
  1. Doug Ioki (Alarm/Electronics)
  2. ShowCarDetailing
  3. Body/Paint/Repair
  4. Maintenance & Mods (Thousand Oaks)
  5. Maintenance & Mods (Van Nuys)
  6. Custom ECU Tuning (Irvine)
SUPPORT THE ENTERPRISING ENTHUSIASTS!

THESE ARE ENTERPRISING ENTHUSIASTS (including myself) CREATING SOME OF THE COOLEST MODS FOR OUR CARS, ALL PERSONALLY TESTED BY ME!

CHECK THEM OUT HERE:

The Glove Box Organizer
(I got the first Orange one)
Significant Features: Keeps everything organized including a tall can of soda to take advantage of the chilled glove box!
DeveLoper: Gominigo
LINK: MINI2 THREAD

AUTO WINDOW UP
(the mini circuit by ian cull )
Significant Features: various models that allow windows to close by double clicking the toggle. no need to hold it down. windows go down with single click and roll up with double click. also can disable dsc or control garage door opener!
DeveLoper: GBMINI
website: GO NOW
LINK: NAM THREAD

whalen shift machine
(short precise shifts with a knob change )
Significant Features: beautiful stainless steel design with unique locking ring that keeps the knob held tightly! get a custom pattern if you want! i did!
DeveLoper: Doug w.
website: GO NOW
LINK: mini2 THREAD

black wow ext. trim restorer
(keep your mini trim looking better than new )
Significant Features: invented by octaneguy and developed and tested within the mini community.
DeveLoper: Richard lin aka octaneguy
website: GO NOW

 

Pix from 3/10/08













I took these with a Nikon Coolpix 4300 on 8 second exposures, f2.8, and manual controls. Read more about this on NAM right here!

Last Visit Was


DETAILS/SPECS:
2005 JETBLACK MCS
JetBlack Roof and JCW CF Mirrors
Convenience Package
Cold Weather Package
Premium Package
Automatic AC
Dual-Pane Panorama
Sunroof
MFSW & Cruise
On-Board Computer
Sport Package
LSD
DSC
Rear Spoiler
Front Fog Lamps
Sport Seats

Performance
Xenon Headlights
with Power/Wash
6- Speed Manual

Cockpit
Cloth/Leather
6 Speakers with AM/FM
& CD

AFTERMARKET:
Flik Bullet Custom Painted Wheels
16% M7 Pulley
JCW CF Dash
GotMINI.com Elbow Rest
MINI Rubber Floor Mats
Whalen Shift Machine
Nitto NeoGen 215/40R17
Alta Intake
Magnecor Plug Wires
Piloti Driving Shoes
RMW ECU Tune
Rubber Shift Boot Mod
 Fumoto Valve
MINI Fini Sport Link
Invidia Exhaust

Suspension
Megan Coilovers
RSpeed 22mm Rear Swaybar
ProMINI Lower Control Arms
Powerflex Bushings
Adjustable Endlinks
Vert Strut Braces

Brakes
Wilwood 12.2/4Piston

Electronics
Ian Cull Trackmode DSC
Aux Input
iPod Input
Valentine V1
Garmin Nuvi 360
Hella TC-400 TPMS
Boost Gauge
ScanGauge

Interior
Custom painted interior
20% Tint
CG Lock
Schroth Harnesses

Exterior
Custom painted interior
Strassentech Front Lower Lip
Strassentech Spoiler Lip
Custom Intercooler Grill
Ociari Cowl Vents
Beltline Blackout
Aerogrill kit
Alta Oil Catch Can
Tinted (Paint)Taillights
Tinted Reflectors
Painted Door Handles
Powder Coated Gas Cap
Custom S-side Vent






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