Mini Cooper S R53 GPS - Thailand available?

[LannaGuy]

Hi, just bought an S second-hand and the GPS is full of countries but not Thailand! is there a version available? upgrade or swap the unit? any help appreciated

[JAS21]

Out of interesI just read through the other mini topic ...one of the early 'comments' mentions that problem ...maybe PM that guy for more info

[LannaGuy]

Out of interesI just read through the other mini topic ...one of the early 'comments' mentions that problem ...maybe PM that guy for more info

thanks... I read that there is a 'fix' it seems VERY strange they assemble some Mini models here but can't fix the GPS problem

[JAS21]

At least you have a gps ...unlike a certain Built-in-Thailand Ford .....

[AlexRRR]

Waste of time getting ur gps to work, I have an S also I just plug my phone into accessories and use google maps....free....it talks to me, that's it, gps for cars will soon be obsolete the phone is taking over every part of your life.

[LannaGuy]

Waste of time getting ur gps to work, I have an S also I just plug my phone into accessories and use google maps....free....it talks to me, that's it, gps for cars will soon be obsolete the phone is taking over every part of your life.

cool idea thanks... BTW love the car now hunting a JCW super charger cover as mines missing - as you have one have you discovered any 'specialists' who might have one? I know about ST Autos in BKK but they quote 12,500 for a new import I'm looking on Ebay but most don't like sending to Thailand

[steveromagnino]

visit newminisociety.com if you can read Thai. For servicing use Sooper Workshop on Petchburi Road; you might be able to pick up a JCW supercharger, but depends; if you have the 2005/6 facelift model (slightly more horsepower) then that's good as it has a better ECU tune with more splutters and pops than the 2004 model. I presume you know that you should:

- change the supercharger pulley Alta and various local suppliers can do instant +15% HP

- change to a lightened flywheel

- improved sparkplugs

- change the bushings and check the steering column

- put a strut across the front engine bay, and definitely make sure you have either struts or cones on the top of the suspension towers at the front as they are prone to bending and mushrooming; you want it to be 'tight'

- change the exhaust - can buy 2nd hand from Arquay/Alta/Bola/etc online sometimes or buy over the net

- change the air intake and put a box around it

- ECU tune (I never did this because it means you start to be stuck running premium fuel - prefer being able to still use Shell VPower Nitro

If you want a tow bar for your car, let me know, I have one that I took off (for a bike rack) will sell to you cheap as I don't have the R53 no more ;_( Great little cars and drive a lot better than the R56; I believe the new F56 is a major step forward but nothing is as fun as the supercharge roar which is fantastic on a modified R53.

I would run a separate GPS unit, as the dash has such a weird shape; no doubt you could do it ,but easier to just run a separate detachable unit anyhow.

Edited August 18, 2015 by steveromagnino

[LannaGuy]

visit newminisociety.com if you can read Thai. For servicing use Sooper Workshop on Petchburi Road; you might be able to pick up a JCW supercharger, but depends; if you have the 2005/6 facelift model (slightly more horsepower) then that's good as it has a better ECU tune with more splutters and pops than the 2004 model. I presume you know that you should:

- change the supercharger pulley Alta and various local suppliers can do instant +15% HP

- change to a lightened flywheel

- improved sparkplugs

- change the bushings and check the steering column

- put a strut across the front engine bay, and definitely make sure you have either struts or cones on the top of the suspension towers at the front as they are prone to bending and mushrooming; you want it to be 'tight'

- change the exhaust - can buy 2nd hand from Arquay/Alta/Bola/etc online sometimes or buy over the net

- change the air intake and put a box around it

- ECU tune (I never did this because it means you start to be stuck running premium fuel - prefer being able to still use Shell VPower Nitro

If you want a tow bar for your car, let me know, I have one that I took off (for a bike rack) will sell to you cheap as I don't have the R53 no more ;_( Great little cars and drive a lot better than the R56; I believe the new F56 is a major step forward but nothing is as fun as the supercharge roar which is fantastic on a modified R53.

I would run a separate GPS unit, as the dash has such a weird shape; no doubt you could do it ,but easier to just run a separate detachable unit anyhow.

thank for great reply - just bought a 2006 R53 S JCW upgrade

will look at the flywheel and change the plugs etc.

got a strut already

it's got a weird EDFC tein 'thingy' which I have no clue about

love the sunroof (not sure if that was added later) and it has two small dials on the dash for RPM and speed rather than the usual one big one

fun to drive so far but seems to have some 'lag' when accelerating (but many autos do) - thanks for tow bar offer not sure I'd ever use it? is there a fitting already installed? cheers

[AlexRRR]

Waste of time getting ur gps to work, I have an S also I just plug my phone into accessories and use google maps....free....it talks to me, that's it, gps for cars will soon be obsolete the phone is taking over every part of your life.

cool idea thanks... BTW love the car now hunting a JCW super charger cover as mines missing - as you have one have you discovered any 'specialists' who might have one? I know about ST Autos in BKK but they quote 12,500 for a new import I'm looking on Ebay but most don't like sending to Thailand

Im in Australia, we use to have specialists for Mini coopers still one around across town.

Do i love my car? well sometimes, i use to own a 1970 S way back as a young guy and developed a love hate relationship with it, this car is wow far from basic but oh dear i forgot how hard it can be on the road, for the first couple of years i thought i made a mistake and missed my 3 series BMW coupe but now its ok, it only leaves my garage once or twice a week.

I have the chilli pack...dont know what the designers were drinking...glass sunroof with mesh screen no block out...it bothered me big time for the first 6 months here in Melbourne the sun is nothing like your experienced anywhere else, then the seats....again what a disgrace, i ended up lifting the back of the seat by 30mm, made a big difference to comfort.

Ive had couple of repairs to it recently that im not happy about, my BMW in 9 years 1 oil switch and before i gave it to my son i had front wheel bearings replaced pretty good for 145,000K i think to bad Mini doesnt have the quality a BMW badge car has.

Ps mine is a turbo......no way would i touch a supercharged one.

Edited August 18, 2015 by AlexRRR

[LannaGuy]

Waste of time getting ur gps to work, I have an S also I just plug my phone into accessories and use google maps....free....it talks to me, that's it, gps for cars will soon be obsolete the phone is taking over every part of your life.

cool idea thanks... BTW love the car now hunting a JCW super charger cover as mines missing - as you have one have you discovered any 'specialists' who might have one? I know about ST Autos in BKK but they quote 12,500 for a new import I'm looking on Ebay but most don't like sending to Thailand

Im in Australia, we use to have specialists for Mini coopers still one around across town.

Do i love my car? well sometimes, i use to own a 1970 S way back as a young guy and developed a love hate relationship with it, this car is wow far from basic but oh dear i forgot how hard it can be on the road, for the first couple of years i thought i made a mistake and missed my 3 series BMW coupe but now its ok, it only leaves my garage once or twice a week.

I have the chilli pack...dont know what the designers were drinking...glass sunroof with mesh screen no block out...it bothered me big time for the first 6 months here in Melbourne the sun is nothing like your experienced anywhere else, then the seats....again what a disgrace, i ended up lifting the back of the seat by 30mm, made a big difference to comfort.

Ive had couple of repairs to it recently that im not happy about, my BMW in 9 years 1 oil switch and before i gave it to my son i had front wheel bearings replaced pretty good for 145,000K i think to bad Mini doesnt have the quality a BMW badge car has.

Ps mine is a turbo......no way would i touch a supercharged one.

1970? mine is a mid 2000s so a 30 year difference - great reputation and a fun drive

[LannaGuy]

Thanks everyone for input I am now forgetting about the GPS! lol I'll try figure out Google Maps instead

was reading up on petrol cap problems etc. and, luckily, no issues so far but it does appear (I'm a first time mini owner) that the car does have a few 'quirks'

still driving is a blast and everyone loves her and like all women she just needs some TLC - great babe magnet too

I'll look into he 'lag' when accelerating but that might be a 'quirk' too

[AlexRRR]

Waste of time getting ur gps to work, I have an S also I just plug my phone into accessories and use google maps....free....it talks to me, that's it, gps for cars will soon be obsolete the phone is taking over every part of your life.

cool idea thanks... BTW love the car now hunting a JCW super charger cover as mines missing - as you have one have you discovered any 'specialists' who might have one? I know about ST Autos in BKK but they quote 12,500 for a new import I'm looking on Ebay but most don't like sending to Thailand

Im in Australia, we use to have specialists for Mini coopers still one around across town.

Do i love my car? well sometimes, i use to own a 1970 S way back as a young guy and developed a love hate relationship with it, this car is wow far from basic but oh dear i forgot how hard it can be on the road, for the first couple of years i thought i made a mistake and missed my 3 series BMW coupe but now its ok, it only leaves my garage once or twice a week.

I have the chilli pack...dont know what the designers were drinking...glass sunroof with mesh screen no block out...it bothered me big time for the first 6 months here in Melbourne the sun is nothing like your experienced anywhere else, then the seats....again what a disgrace, i ended up lifting the back of the seat by 30mm, made a big difference to comfort.

Ive had couple of repairs to it recently that im not happy about, my BMW in 9 years 1 oil switch and before i gave it to my son i had front wheel bearings replaced pretty good for 145,000K i think to bad Mini doesnt have the quality a BMW badge car has.

Ps mine is a turbo......no way would i touch a supercharged one.

1970? mine is a mid 2000s so a 30 year difference - great reputation and a fun drive

No no no you didn't read to well, my fist cooper s was a 1970 model my current one is a 2009 turbo model.