5280driver.com » CAI http://www.5280driver.com ...when driving became passionate Mon, 04 Jul 2011 02:20:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Instaling the NM CAI(Cold Air Intake) and Tie-Bar on the Clubman http://www.5280driver.com/2010/02/21/instaling-the-nm-caicold-air-intake-and-tie-bar-on-the-clubman/ http://www.5280driver.com/2010/02/21/instaling-the-nm-caicold-air-intake-and-tie-bar-on-the-clubman/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:43:16 +0000 JohnJohn http://www.5280driver.com/?p=957 Let’s start this off by telling your it was about 25 degrees in my garage when I started this. A fresh coat of snow blanketed my driveway. So first things first.

An hour before I was ready to get started I fired up the propane heater. A nice toasty garage is a must.

After that is was really as easy as following the instructions that NM Engineering supplies for you.  I have had a wonderful experience with NM.  I now run almost everything they make for the R55.

  • Suspension Coils
  • Rear End Links
  • Exhaust
  • CAI (Cold Air Intake)
  • Tie-Bar

I choose SPC Performance for my rear control arms.  My rear sway bar is the 26mm Hotchkis.  What would complete my “NM” Clubman is to sport their new Heat Shield and a Engine Torque Arm Insert.  I’m sure those items are coming some day.

As for the performance of the Tie-Bar and CAI; I’ll have to tell you in a few days when some of this snow melts.

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New parts ordered today…I went with the Smurf Blue.  Should be here in a few days from Temecula, CA

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2008-2009 S Model K&N 33-2936 Panel Air Filter

Don’t forget my DDM Race Intake is for sale.

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Upper and Lower S Model Grills: $100 <link to picture>

Front Bumper in Astro Black: $250, slight damage, needs wet sand, primer, and paint <link to picture>

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AFE Cold Air intake installed in a 2006 Mini Cooper S

Pretty happy with this. Install went very smooth. I try to always test fit everything prior, it seems to make the actual install quicker.

It’s a great value. Watch my fuel log to see if I am getting any better mileage. Hit the comments on the top right of this post if you have any questions.

Here are some pictures

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Some of you may know, I own an only off-road parts supply and manufacturing company. Some of my suppliers also supply parts for Mini Cooper and and Cooper S models. I will be posting links to my BIGoffroad site. The shopping cart is already built there and can be used easily. Please support me by using links to these products.

Cooper S products via BIGoffroad

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