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Jan30202130 January 202130 January 2021NoCommentby Andy Ramdin

Mini Cooper S R53 JCW – New Downstream O2 Sensor

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Replaced the O2 sensor with a fresh new one from Vemo. I totally forgot that the Mini Cooper has 2x O2 sensors 🙂 Don’t forget that O2 sensors have a replacement interval which is usually somewhere between 160.000 – 250.000 km.

Update per 01-01-2021: I replaced the Vemo with a new O2 sensor from Magneti Marelli. The Vemo already started giving issues after a short while. It will be the last time that I will be using Vemo.

Mini Cooper S R53 JCW New Lambda Sensor
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Sep18202018 September 202016 January 2021NoCommentby Andy Ramdin

Volvo S80 2.4T New Serpentine Belt Tensioner

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Finally fitted a new serpentine belt tensioner, needed to wait for a Torx T60 bit to be able to take the tension of when you fit the serpentine belt.

Volvo S80 2.4T New Serpentine Belt Tensioner
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Sep16202016 September 202019 January 2021NoCommentby Andy Ramdin

Mini Cooper S R53 JCW Heatwrapped Stainless Exhaust

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I heatwrapped the new stainless steel Gravity Performance catback exhaust. Unfortunately I ran out of titanium heatwrap, so I ordered some more (black) and finished the job.

It will help with scavenging and is a supporting mod for extracting more horsepower and torque from the Mini.

Mini Cooper S R53 JCW Heatwrapped Stainless Exhaust

Mini Cooper S R53 JCW Heatwrapped Stainless Exhaust
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Jun15202015 June 202016 January 2021NoCommentby Andy Ramdin

Volvo S80 2.4T Plastidipped Grill

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I wanted a cleaner look for the front grill and decided to use plastidip instead of the carbon wrap. It came out great and suits the black S80 very well.

I used Motip Removable Coating instead of classic Plastidip and it holds very well till this day.

Volvo S80 2.4T Plastidipped Grille

Volvo S80 2.4T Plastidipped Grille

Volvo S80 2.4T Plastidipped Grille

Volvo S80 2.4T Plastidipped Grille

Volvo S80 2.4T Plastidipped Grille

Also repainted the front trim with bumperspray (which didn’t hold by the way).

Volvo S80 2.4T Repainted Trim
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Jun11202011 June 202016 January 2021NoCommentby Andy Ramdin

Volvo S80 2.4T New Engine Mounts

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When you have an older car, always think about replacing the engine mounts. They are almost always made of rubber, which becomes brittle over time due to aging/drying out.

I replaced all the engine mounts, which tightens up handling and improves performance and reduces strain on components like the exhaust, as the engine swivels way less. Highly recommended!

Volvo S80 2.4T Engine Mounts

Volvo S80 2.4T Engine Mounts

Volvo S80 2.4T Engine Mounts

Volvo S80 2.4T Engine Mounts
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