Week 32 Support Group
#2101
I'm at over 2100 miles now.
#2102
Sport button has exactly zero negative effect on engine break-in. All it does is remap the throttle and decrease the steering ratio. If anything it helps engine break-in by causing more variation in engine revs (since you tend to use somewhat more range on the throttle). I use it pretty much all the time since it makes response closer to what I'm used to with the M3, and it causes the exhaust to make more pleasant and strange noises.
I'm at over 2100 miles now.
I'm at over 2100 miles now.
How was the Petit Le Mans? Or did I miss that post?
#2103
I need to catch up on some sleep this weekend so I guess I'll be watching some NASCAR.
#2104
#2105
Got my gominigo order in the mail yesterday. They are pretty fast shippers!
I ordered the b/w checkered glovebox tidy - am very pleased with the quality, of course it fits great, and looks pretty neat!
Will also install the pulsing third brake light circuit board this weekend - am a bit nervous since I need to snip electrical wires .. but read the pdf instructions and it looks pretty straightforward. Got it because Trooper is my daily driver and there are a LOT of tailgaters in the Bay Area.
Keep posting!
I ordered the b/w checkered glovebox tidy - am very pleased with the quality, of course it fits great, and looks pretty neat!
Will also install the pulsing third brake light circuit board this weekend - am a bit nervous since I need to snip electrical wires .. but read the pdf instructions and it looks pretty straightforward. Got it because Trooper is my daily driver and there are a LOT of tailgaters in the Bay Area.
Keep posting!
#2106
You can only see parts of the track at a time. The most track you can see at once at Road Atlanta (where Petit Le Mans takes place) is on spectator hill at turn 5, where you see maybe 1/5 of the total. But since the race lasts for about 9 1/2 hours that gives you plenty of time to move around and watch the race from many vantage points.
Check my sig for a picture gallery of last year's Petit Le Mans. I took about 4000 pictures this year, but it'll be a few weeks before I have enough time to process the good ones and post a new gallery.
More info at the ALMS web site. There's a video of ALan McNish doing a lap in the Audi R10.
Last edited by RaceTripper; 10-08-2008 at 03:59 AM.
#2107
Small World
RaceTripper,
It's a small world. You were in GA last weekend (from St. Louis) and I drove down I-85, going to Atlanta, Saturday morning about the time the Petit started (I had driven from Ohio to Charlotte on Friday, and was going to Atlanta to visit some relatives for the weekend). Only now do I realize that I was about 5 miles from the race. Maybe I'll have to check it out some year.
Phantom was not along for this trip. He was safely parked in the garage at home in Ohio. Nothing new to report there. I've just been driving him daily to work and back. I have the auto tranny, but am shifting manually in town and averaging about 35 mpg so far (computer calculated - probably really a mile or two less than that). My plan is to run a tank of gas driving manually, then a tank keeping the car in auto all the time... to see what the mpg difference is... if any.
Anyway, thanks for the info about Petit Le Mans, Racetripper. Glad you had a great time. The weather was certainly nice down there last weekend.
It's a small world. You were in GA last weekend (from St. Louis) and I drove down I-85, going to Atlanta, Saturday morning about the time the Petit started (I had driven from Ohio to Charlotte on Friday, and was going to Atlanta to visit some relatives for the weekend). Only now do I realize that I was about 5 miles from the race. Maybe I'll have to check it out some year.
Phantom was not along for this trip. He was safely parked in the garage at home in Ohio. Nothing new to report there. I've just been driving him daily to work and back. I have the auto tranny, but am shifting manually in town and averaging about 35 mpg so far (computer calculated - probably really a mile or two less than that). My plan is to run a tank of gas driving manually, then a tank keeping the car in auto all the time... to see what the mpg difference is... if any.
Anyway, thanks for the info about Petit Le Mans, Racetripper. Glad you had a great time. The weather was certainly nice down there last weekend.
#2108
Sport button has exactly zero negative effect on engine break-in. All it does is remap the throttle and decrease the steering ratio. If anything it helps engine break-in by causing more variation in engine revs (since you tend to use somewhat more range on the throttle). I use it pretty much all the time since it makes response closer to what I'm used to with the M3, and it causes the exhaust to make more pleasant and strange noises.
I'm at over 2100 miles now.
I'm at over 2100 miles now.
#2109
Check my sig for a picture gallery of last year's Petit Le Mans. I took about 4000 pictures this year, but it'll be a few weeks before I have enough time to process the good ones and post a new gallery.
More info at the ALMS web site. There's a video of ALan McNish doing a lap in the Audi R10.
More info at the ALMS web site. There's a video of ALan McNish doing a lap in the Audi R10.
#2110
Hey all you Week 32ers! We've been away on our fall hiking vacation in the Rockies - Rocky Mountain National Park to be exact. The Aspens were at their peak - glowing beautiful yellow gold and orange. Weather was great, as was the hiking. Starting to see snow in the high country.
No we did not take the Mini - we took the Jeep so we could take all our hiking gear & equipment. On the trip we encountered 11 Minis.
I'm still waiting to hear back from Ed at Cooper Flags about the Week 32er badge & decals. As soon as I hear from him or they arrive, I'll let you know the details.
No we did not take the Mini - we took the Jeep so we could take all our hiking gear & equipment. On the trip we encountered 11 Minis.
I'm still waiting to hear back from Ed at Cooper Flags about the Week 32er badge & decals. As soon as I hear from him or they arrive, I'll let you know the details.
#2112
Has anyone bought any other badges or the magnetic holder that I've seen advertised?
I'm thinking of getting a new license plate holder as my dealership gave me a BMW plate holder.
#2113
Seriously, man... It drives me crazy that there's no temperature gauge. A serious design oversight. I don't like having to estimate whether the engine is warm enough to push it a bit. It's almost anti-Mini. You'd think they'd put more gauges than the average transportation appliance, not less... Right? I want to know engine temp, oil pressure, emotional state, etc.
Still having tons of fun, though. Love it. Especially the way it feels like it's on rails when accelerating through the local on-ramps.
#2114
I have one magnetic badge I put directly on the bonnet: "Hummer Escape Pod"
#2115
Hey all you Week 32ers! We've been away on our fall hiking vacation in the Rockies - Rocky Mountain National Park to be exact. The Aspens were at their peak - glowing beautiful yellow gold and orange. Weather was great, as was the hiking. Starting to see snow in the high country.
No we did not take the Mini - we took the Jeep so we could take all our hiking gear & equipment. On the trip we encountered 11 Minis.
I'm still waiting to hear back from Ed at Cooper Flags about the Week 32er badge & decals. As soon as I hear from him or they arrive, I'll let you know the details.
No we did not take the Mini - we took the Jeep so we could take all our hiking gear & equipment. On the trip we encountered 11 Minis.
I'm still waiting to hear back from Ed at Cooper Flags about the Week 32er badge & decals. As soon as I hear from him or they arrive, I'll let you know the details.
#2117
Here's one pic from the trip. It's on Bear Lake Road (if you're familiar with Rocky Mountain NP). I uploaded six other pics to my photo gallery, so feel free to check them out. I did not want to post too many here, but there are more good ones in the gallery (Trail Ridge Road - the highest continuous highway in the world at 12,000+ feet, Hallett Peak - we hiked up a few years ago, Bull Elk with Cows, and some others.
There are great motoring roads out there. In fact Mini In The Mountains took a one day road tour through RMNP this past summer.
Enjoy!
#2118
What are you JCW folks doing about a winter setup?
I've pretty much decided I'm going with a non-runflat all-season setup. TireRack has the Kumho Exta AST 215/45/17 for $89 each. A friend in the local MINI car club has them and gave a thumbs up approval. Besides, they are one of the ALMS tire suppliers so I'm supporting a sponsor of the sport I love.
I've pretty much decided I'm going with a non-runflat all-season setup. TireRack has the Kumho Exta AST 215/45/17 for $89 each. A friend in the local MINI car club has them and gave a thumbs up approval. Besides, they are one of the ALMS tire suppliers so I'm supporting a sponsor of the sport I love.
#2119
What are you JCW folks doing about a winter setup?
I've pretty much decided I'm going with a non-runflat all-season setup. TireRack has the Kumho Exta AST 215/45/17 for $89 each. A friend in the local MINI car club has them and gave a thumbs up approval. Besides, they are one of the ALMS tire suppliers so I'm supporting a sponsor of the sport I love.
I've pretty much decided I'm going with a non-runflat all-season setup. TireRack has the Kumho Exta AST 215/45/17 for $89 each. A friend in the local MINI car club has them and gave a thumbs up approval. Besides, they are one of the ALMS tire suppliers so I'm supporting a sponsor of the sport I love.
#2120
I bought a set of R97 17" flame spokes used from someone here on the boards. They arrive tomorrow. I'll likely take them to a local place next week, but some snow tires, and have them mounted. As for tires, I'm thinking Blizzak runflats but I still have some research to do. I'm too much of a chicken to use on runflats.
#2121
After experiencing the harshness of runflats on my recent road trip I can't get out of them and into normal shoes soon enough. I'll just get a mobility kit for fixing punctures. That's what I had with my M3 for 3+ years anyway. Not to mention runflats add about $100 cost per tire, if not more.
#2122
Here's one pic from the trip. It's on Bear Lake Road (if you're familiar with Rocky Mountain NP). I uploaded six other pics to my photo gallery, so feel free to check them out. I did not want to post too many here, but there are more good ones in the gallery (Trail Ridge Road - the highest continuous highway in the world at 12,000+ feet, Hallett Peak - we hiked up a few years ago, Bull Elk with Cows, and some others.
There are great motoring roads out there. In fact Mini In The Mountains took a one day road tour through RMNP this past summer.
Enjoy!
There are great motoring roads out there. In fact Mini In The Mountains took a one day road tour through RMNP this past summer.
Enjoy!
#2123
$320 is much more expensive for set of tires in my book. A lot to pay for the pleasure of having my spine battered. No thanks. Hell, for an extra $80/tire I'd rather get better non-runflats. I'm actually still considering Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Positions, for an extra $57/tire
Run flats are evil.
Run flats are evil.
#2124
What are you JCW folks doing about a winter setup?
I've pretty much decided I'm going with a non-runflat all-season setup. TireRack has the Kumho Exta AST 215/45/17 for $89 each. A friend in the local MINI car club has them and gave a thumbs up approval. Besides, they are one of the ALMS tire suppliers so I'm supporting a sponsor of the sport I love.
I've pretty much decided I'm going with a non-runflat all-season setup. TireRack has the Kumho Exta AST 215/45/17 for $89 each. A friend in the local MINI car club has them and gave a thumbs up approval. Besides, they are one of the ALMS tire suppliers so I'm supporting a sponsor of the sport I love.
#2125
Here's one pic from the trip. It's on Bear Lake Road (if you're familiar with Rocky Mountain NP). I uploaded six other pics to my photo gallery, so feel free to check them out. I did not want to post too many here, but there are more good ones in the gallery (Trail Ridge Road - the highest continuous highway in the world at 12,000+ feet, Hallett Peak - we hiked up a few years ago, Bull Elk with Cows, and some others.
There are great motoring roads out there. In fact Mini In The Mountains took a one day road tour through RMNP this past summer.
Enjoy!
There are great motoring roads out there. In fact Mini In The Mountains took a one day road tour through RMNP this past summer.
Enjoy!