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#2826
05-28-2009, 09:11 AM
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I haven't driven Trooper for a few days (sorry Trooper) and when I stepped on the brake pedal in order to start the car, I felt a LOT of resistance and REALLY had to push hard to get the pedal to move, as if there was a build up of air or something.
Has anyone experienced this before? Should I be concerned? Car runs just like it always has after that. I've experienced this a few times now.
Hope everyone is doing ok!
Has anyone experienced this before? Should I be concerned? Car runs just like it always has after that. I've experienced this a few times now.
Hope everyone is doing ok!
#2827
05-29-2009, 11:28 PM
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brakes
Hmm. Sounds like I better get it checked out. I can live with a squeak or two, but when it comes to brakes, better safe than sorry. Looks like I'll be making an apptmt with the dealer Monday morning! I'll let y'all know the outcome. Might as well get an early oil change and tire rotation while I'm at it!
#2828
06-02-2009, 05:27 PM
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Hey Week 32ers. This Sunday is the St. Louis European Auto Show. I'll be showing my JCW. Four years ago I won a 2nd place trophy for the BMW marque with my E46 M3. Maybe I can get another one for my MINI. Maybe not, we'll see.
Anyway, I swapped out my chrome gas cap for a white painted one to go with my CR/W theme. It looks very distinctive, but really good. I've also ordered the JCW side scuttles. They will be here by Friday. Meanwhile, the paint shop is painting the scuttle carriers white for me. Can't wait to see how it all comes out. I'll post a picture when I have it installed.
Anyway, I swapped out my chrome gas cap for a white painted one to go with my CR/W theme. It looks very distinctive, but really good. I've also ordered the JCW side scuttles. They will be here by Friday. Meanwhile, the paint shop is painting the scuttle carriers white for me. Can't wait to see how it all comes out. I'll post a picture when I have it installed.
#2829
06-02-2009, 06:53 PM
Hey Week 32ers. This Sunday is the St. Louis European Auto Show. I'll be showing my JCW. Four years ago I won a 2nd place trophy for the BMW marque with my E46 M3. Maybe I can get another one for my MINI. Maybe not, we'll see.
Anyway, I swapped out my chrome gas cap for a white painted one to go with my CR/W theme. It looks very distinctive, but really good. I've also ordered the JCW side scuttles. They will be here by Friday. Meanwhile, the paint shop is painting the scuttle carriers white for me. Can't wait to see how it all comes out. I'll post a picture when I have it installed.
Anyway, I swapped out my chrome gas cap for a white painted one to go with my CR/W theme. It looks very distinctive, but really good. I've also ordered the JCW side scuttles. They will be here by Friday. Meanwhile, the paint shop is painting the scuttle carriers white for me. Can't wait to see how it all comes out. I'll post a picture when I have it installed.
#2830
06-05-2009, 04:24 PM
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#2831
06-06-2009, 05:50 PM
PhantomMC - Glad nothing happened to Phantom.
Everyone - We picked-up our new MCS Convertible on Friday afternoon. While at the dealer we ran into RaceTripper - very nice wheels/tires!!!
As of this morning, the Openometer shows top open for 3 hours 10 minutes. She's got 154 miles on her. I'm not sure what week we were for production (14 or 15 maybe), but she took 6 weeks from order to delivery and the support was nothing like "The 2008 Motoring 32'ers"....
Here are a couple of attached photos, but see my gallery for the good high-res pics.
Everyone - We picked-up our new MCS Convertible on Friday afternoon. While at the dealer we ran into RaceTripper - very nice wheels/tires!!!
As of this morning, the Openometer shows top open for 3 hours 10 minutes. She's got 154 miles on her. I'm not sure what week we were for production (14 or 15 maybe), but she took 6 weeks from order to delivery and the support was nothing like "The 2008 Motoring 32'ers"....
Here are a couple of attached photos, but see my gallery for the good high-res pics.
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06-06-2009, 05:52 PM
#2834
06-23-2009, 06:20 AM
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Just got back from a road trip to Fort Collins. 900 miles out on Thursday. 900 miles back yesterday.
I also chunked by front right Advan Neova the previous weekend. Waiting on Yokohama to see what happens next. They said they would replace it but haven't acted on it yet.
I also chunked by front right Advan Neova the previous weekend. Waiting on Yokohama to see what happens next. They said they would replace it but haven't acted on it yet.
#2836
06-23-2009, 08:46 AM
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It's gotta be a defect. I've never had a problems with tires before, and I took care of them in terms of checking pressure and temps. I ran 7 20-30 min. sessions over the course of two days. It was only after the last session that I noticed the chunking.
Technically, Yoko doesn't warranty track use, but they say they want to send them back for tech analysis, so they plan to replace the set. But I am waiting on some direction about this moving forward.
Technically, Yoko doesn't warranty track use, but they say they want to send them back for tech analysis, so they plan to replace the set. But I am waiting on some direction about this moving forward.
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06-28-2009, 09:35 PM
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06-29-2009, 05:26 AM
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No, but I also use cruise control for long drives.
#2839
06-29-2009, 01:34 PM
Hmmm...I tried to think back, but the only car I've had that didn't pivot from the floor is my 96 T-bird....I haven't had many cars. I've had my foot get tired, but after reflection, it may have been an improper shoe ...... for me a loose shoe is the worst. I try not to drive with boots anymore because they seem to be the worst for me. 
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06-29-2009, 01:54 PM
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Hmmm...I tried to think back, but the only car I've had that didn't pivot from the floor is my 96 T-bird....I haven't had many cars. I've had my foot get tired, but after reflection, it may have been an improper shoe ...... for me a loose shoe is the worst. I try not to drive with boots anymore because they seem to be the worst for me.
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Driving mocs! 
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06-29-2009, 03:02 PM
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#2846
08-03-2009, 03:51 PM
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That's right! Thanks for remembering sikamini! Phantom was "born" on August 7, 2008. His birthday is Friday. I'll have to do something to celebrate... ideas?
And just a month away from his first trip to the dealer for service.
And just a month away from his first trip to the dealer for service.
#2847
08-03-2009, 04:03 PM
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#2848
08-04-2009, 05:26 AM
I'm thinking of a dust cover myself for Hilla, her birthday is today! 
Congrats to both!
I also suggest a glass of bubbly after a spirited drive!
.....cake would be good too...
#2850
08-04-2009, 07:22 AM