My 2021 MINI SE .... the project has started....

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insightman said:
I didn't know there was there a law that says a car has to make noises when you start it up.

I want to know why I sometimes hear the shut-down noise when I open the driver's door to get into my SE. It doesn't happen every time, which is what makes it so puzzling.
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The warning I turned off is the text one that shows up on the main screen (something something pay attention when driving), I didn't see an option to turn off the startup noise but I'll be looking again because I don't like that either!

Weird about the shutdown noise, that hasn't happened to me. Was your car fully off before you left? Does it happen after leaving it overnight or just during short duration between leaving and getting back in (like a grabbing a couple of items from a store)?
 
insightman said:
I want to know why I sometimes hear the shut-down noise when I open the driver's door to get into my SE. It doesn't happen every time, which is what makes it so puzzling.
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I have experienced this a couple times myself, and haven't figured out what special combination of events causes it to do that. I assume there's a software bug that causes it to play the sound, despite the car definitely being off and not consuming any power.

At least twice, I also had the experience where the car acted like I put it into Drive Ready state, but I couldn't engage Drive or Reverse, because it was actually in Radio Ready state. A second flick of the Start/Stop switch would set it right. This one happens rarely enough that I assumed I did something wrong, like not pressing the brake pedal firmly enough. <shrug>
 
Tifosi said:
tint is 20%

I am not concerned about lowering. The springs and coil-overs are TUV approved and that is more than enough for me. Again, look at my M3. Its LOOOOW
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Loving your mods! Did you do the tinting yourself? If not, who did you use and would you recommend them?
 
Tifosi said:
WooHoo! The new shoes are finally on the car:

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The fitment is perfect. I am more than pleased!

Came out perfect IMHO!!!!

Thanks

Brad
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I just got the same color se a month ago but with a white roof. I'm also wanting to lower it and put 18" rims on it. Do you have any rubbing at all? Did you have to cut the plastic fender liner or anything else? Do you think a 225/35 would fit? Lastly, how has the ride changed since installing the springs and wheels? Thanks for any advice in advance. I just installed the beltline blackout tape today with mixed results. Have lots of carbon fiber goodies on order.
 
Giosan said:
I just got the same color se a month ago but with a white roof. I'm also wanting to lower it and put 18" rims on it. Do you have any rubbing at all? Did you have to cut the plastic fender liner or anything else? Do you think a 225/35 would fit? Lastly, how has the ride changed since installing the springs and wheels? Thanks for any advice in advance. I just installed the beltline blackout tape today with mixed results. Have lots of carbon fiber goodies on order.
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Hi @Giosan, I’m curious on your mixed results on the beltline blackout tape, also learnings on installation. My beltline blackout tape is on the way and really appreciate learnings.
 
azausa said:
Hi @Giosan, I’m curious on your mixed results on the beltline blackout tape, also learnings on installation. My beltline blackout tape is on the way and really appreciate learnings.
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I watched a short YouTube video on it and still didn't do it right at 1st. You have to push down with your trailing thumb as you line up the top edge. I was paying more attention to the top edge and then going back every so often to smooth down the rest of the tape. I got bubbles that way. Seems you have to smooth it out left to right or right to left as you go to let the air out. Also, even though I cleaned the entire beltline with rubbing alcohol and was working in my garage, I still managed to get something stuck under 1 section. Maybe better clean again just before you do the next section. Start with the shortest sections 1st and then do the straightest ones. Save the curves for last. Also, I started cutting off the ends right where the plastic plug joins the trim but that didn't work well. I could almost always see a tiny sliver of chrome. Better to clean in between sections and cut off just past end plug. Heating with a hairdryer and smoothing out bubbles didn't help much. Don't use anything hard to smooth it out if you heat it. It will rip the tape.
 
MichaelC said:
I have experienced this a couple times myself, and haven't figured out what special combination of events causes it to do that. I assume there's a software bug that causes it to play the sound, despite the car definitely being off and not consuming any power.

At least twice, I also had the experience where the car acted like I put it into Drive Ready state, but I couldn't engage Drive or Reverse, because it was actually in Radio Ready state. A second flick of the Start/Stop switch would set it right. This one happens rarely enough that I assumed I did something wrong, like not pressing the brake pedal firmly enough. <shrug>
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The same thing happened to me yesterday for the 1st time. I've had the car 1 month and it was my 2nd problem. 1st yesterday, the check your tire inflation message came on even the screen showed the usual 37lbs that it's been at since I bought it. I checked with my accurate pressure gauge and they were all around 42psi. Then I parked at the front of the driveway for 2 minutes while I moved a trashcan and had turned it off before closing the door. When I restarted it, it wouldn't go into forward or reverse! I was really worried until I pushed the start lever again and I could shift. I sure hope these gremlins don't pop up very often. I'm used to Japanese cars. I let air out of the tires to bring them 3 psi above what the door sticker says and it took about a 10 minute drive for it to reset itself.
 
Giosan said:
I watched a short YouTube video on it and still didn't do it right at 1st. You have to push down with your trailing thumb as you line up the top edge. I was paying more attention to the top edge and then going back every so often to smooth down the rest of the tape. I got bubbles that way. Seems you have to smooth it out left to right or right to left as you go to let the air out. Also, even though I cleaned the entire beltline with rubbing alcohol and was working in my garage, I still managed to get something stuck under 1 section. Maybe better clean again just before you do the next section. Start with the shortest sections 1st and then do the straightest ones. Save the curves for last. Also, I started cutting off the ends right where the plastic plug joins the trim but that didn't work well. I could almost always see a tiny sliver of chrome. Better to clean in between sections and cut off just past end plug. Heating with a hairdryer and smoothing out bubbles didn't help much. Don't use anything hard to smooth it out if you heat it. It will rip the tape.
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Thanks heaps for the tips and gotchas @Giosan
 
I have no regrets with the 18's. No rubbing at all. I don't think I would go wider than the 215 I have. The ride is more harsh for sure, but I don't mind it at all.

I tried the tape, gave up and bought the OE replacements! Very happy with them!
 
Tifosi said:
I have no regrets with the 18's. No rubbing at all. I don't think I would go wider than the 215 I have. The ride is more harsh for sure, but I don't mind it at all.
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How's your range/efficiency with the 18s and 215 tire? My average dropped from 4.7 mi/kWh to 3.6 mi/kWh when I changed from the OE 16" summers to 215/45R17 UHP all seasons
 
Tifosi said:
I installed the Smoked Led Front & Rear Side Marker Lights last night, and loving them!

Front on and off:
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Rear on and off:
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Also got the Black Surround Installed (just waiting for the light rings - I hate waiting)
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Progress ....

Thanks
Brad
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I ordered the same ones from your link and the fronts were about 1 1/2" longer than what's on my 2022 se. I guess they changed a few things since 2021.
 
i'm so glad I found this forum! I have an SE and have been curious about a lot of modifications and struggling to find good places to buy anything from since the SE market is not a large one. I have done some fun cosmetic stuff and looking to lower it soon...thanks for sharing your project, I'll be taking notes!
 
ItsH2Os said:
here's when I first got it vs what it is now. I didn't like the very conspicuous grille on all black. I did some research and decided to replace it with an OEM blacked-out Cooper S grille. Form over function, but to me it's worth it. It's a whole new world.
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The black grill looks way better! Also really like the hood stripes with energetic yellow pinstripes. Where did you get those? We’re they custom made?
 
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