Week 26 Support Group (2009)
#251
Mark - I'm finding that the sensitivity on the throttle seems to vary...am wondering if I limited my "normal" drving to the Normal setting and when "Sport" driving switch to the sport mode.....if this would lead to the ECU "learning" to be more sensitive in the Normal setting???? The experiment will have to wait till I get back.
Something else I've noticed about the automatic is that when I go downhill (there are a lot here in WV), my MINI will use stay in a lower gear to keep from coasting down the hill. I'm not used to this behavior so I've been putting the car in neutral and letting it coast down hills.
#252
I'm not noticing the hesitation as much lately, I've been compensating the hesitation by pressing the pedal more to start off.
Something else I've noticed about the automatic is that when I go downhill (there are a lot here in WV), my MINI will use stay in a lower gear to keep from coasting down the hill. I'm not used to this behavior so I've been putting the car in neutral and letting it coast down hills.
Something else I've noticed about the automatic is that when I go downhill (there are a lot here in WV), my MINI will use stay in a lower gear to keep from coasting down the hill. I'm not used to this behavior so I've been putting the car in neutral and letting it coast down hills.
#255
After a vacation in Outer Banks, I broke 2000 miles and sadly I didn't get a picture of the 1000 or 2000 mile mark. But I do have pictures of my trip.
In front of Cape Hatteras lighthouse.
On the ferry.
In front of Ocracoke Lighthouse.
I took Tiffany off-roading in the sand, I didn't get far.
A photo shoot in front of Bodie Island Lighthouse.
In front of Cape Hatteras lighthouse.
On the ferry.
In front of Ocracoke Lighthouse.
I took Tiffany off-roading in the sand, I didn't get far.
A photo shoot in front of Bodie Island Lighthouse.
Last edited by markusw; 11-26-2009 at 08:17 AM.
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#263
Just noticed the reply in this thread. I just hit 16,500 miles recently and it's all been fun. The heat this summer has sucked though. I'm looking forward to some nice fall weather and drives.
Unfortunately I also just got in a minor accident on 95 with a piece of plywood that decided it was done laying flat on the pavement. Flew up right in front of me and smacked my hood/bumper pretty good. The damage isn't tooooo bad but it's still a pain.
Anyone know of any good body shops in the Baltimore/Annapolis area? I'm willing to go out of my way to know the work is done right. Geico has these 'xpress repair' locations where I would bring the car there, the adjuster on site gives an estimate, and the work starts almost immediately at that same location. But I'm always weary of shops that my insurance recommends (paranoia?). I'll post this question elsewhere to get some other replies.
Other than all that junk, I'm pretty happy with my car
Unfortunately I also just got in a minor accident on 95 with a piece of plywood that decided it was done laying flat on the pavement. Flew up right in front of me and smacked my hood/bumper pretty good. The damage isn't tooooo bad but it's still a pain.
Anyone know of any good body shops in the Baltimore/Annapolis area? I'm willing to go out of my way to know the work is done right. Geico has these 'xpress repair' locations where I would bring the car there, the adjuster on site gives an estimate, and the work starts almost immediately at that same location. But I'm always weary of shops that my insurance recommends (paranoia?). I'll post this question elsewhere to get some other replies.
Other than all that junk, I'm pretty happy with my car
#265
I passed 12,000 1 year to the day from when I picked up my MINI. The next day, a tree fell on it .
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