R53 Production Week 36 (9/4/06)
#1701
#1702
Car is clean. Muuuuuuch better.
Met a local guy who has pulley pulling tools. He's going to come and join the party next week, but is going to be late (this handing them off to me).
It was fantastic to see such a different mini. Auto up/down windows. Re-wired keys, to lock and then close all the windows / run roof. Borla exhaust, Alta CAI, and other engine goodies. And a nice 35% tint (which I covet).
It's all got me thinking.....
Met a local guy who has pulley pulling tools. He's going to come and join the party next week, but is going to be late (this handing them off to me).
It was fantastic to see such a different mini. Auto up/down windows. Re-wired keys, to lock and then close all the windows / run roof. Borla exhaust, Alta CAI, and other engine goodies. And a nice 35% tint (which I covet).
It's all got me thinking.....
#1703
Spring Fever
Hey! Where's my pully party fizzled off to?
We're going to Dry Creek today to pick up some wine futures that we ordered last year (the future is here!) and satisfy Minx's spring fever. She is soooo twichin' to twist and show off her new DICE/HK sounds. Had a full day of errands with Cream, Led, Eagles, MCR, The Used and Lennox yesterday. It's all "wonderful!"
Next coveted mod (after pulley and CAI) are the KONIs. The country potholes are creating real havoc. Good thing I don't have kidney problems (yet!)
And, oh. I'm up to about 5 official MINI waves/smiles to date. Some more enthusiastic than others. I will never stop waving... even to those passing me on the other side of the highway, five lanes away. In fact my whole family spots them when they are with me. Look, mom! A yellow MI COO!
We're going to Dry Creek today to pick up some wine futures that we ordered last year (the future is here!) and satisfy Minx's spring fever. She is soooo twichin' to twist and show off her new DICE/HK sounds. Had a full day of errands with Cream, Led, Eagles, MCR, The Used and Lennox yesterday. It's all "wonderful!"
Next coveted mod (after pulley and CAI) are the KONIs. The country potholes are creating real havoc. Good thing I don't have kidney problems (yet!)
And, oh. I'm up to about 5 official MINI waves/smiles to date. Some more enthusiastic than others. I will never stop waving... even to those passing me on the other side of the highway, five lanes away. In fact my whole family spots them when they are with me. Look, mom! A yellow MI COO!
#1704
#1705
Car is clean. Muuuuuuch better.
Met a local guy who has pulley pulling tools. He's going to come and join the party next week, but is going to be late (this handing them off to me).
It was fantastic to see such a different mini. Auto up/down windows. Re-wired keys, to lock and then close all the windows / run roof. Borla exhaust, Alta CAI, and other engine goodies. And a nice 35% tint (which I covet).
It's all got me thinking.....
Met a local guy who has pulley pulling tools. He's going to come and join the party next week, but is going to be late (this handing them off to me).
It was fantastic to see such a different mini. Auto up/down windows. Re-wired keys, to lock and then close all the windows / run roof. Borla exhaust, Alta CAI, and other engine goodies. And a nice 35% tint (which I covet).
It's all got me thinking.....
I believe the mod beast is awakening....
#1707
Perspective
Did everyone else unlock the "perspectives" option on their OEM NAV? Please, please, please -- tell me that I am the last one to do this.
Also, long story story, I managed to roll back my NAV software, and then roll it forward again. Not as scary is it might sound. The X3 and X5 fans out there in BMW land are very detailed with their shared knowledge on this OEM NAV that we share with them....
Also, long story story, I managed to roll back my NAV software, and then roll it forward again. Not as scary is it might sound. The X3 and X5 fans out there in BMW land are very detailed with their shared knowledge on this OEM NAV that we share with them....
#1709
Congrats!
So I painted my calipers yesterday, and they look GREAT. This is a great cosmetic mod anyone can do (if you have a jack and 4 jackstands). Lots of colors available, so your cowbell can be in any key you like...
I have a full writeup in my blog.
I also tested my Texas Speedwerks M14-M12 stud conversion, but that's not going to work for me. In my case with stock wheels, almost 1" of stud is left protruding from the nuts and the face of my wheels. Good for chariots, but not a good look for Blimey... So I'm seeking alternatives...
So I painted my calipers yesterday, and they look GREAT. This is a great cosmetic mod anyone can do (if you have a jack and 4 jackstands). Lots of colors available, so your cowbell can be in any key you like...
I have a full writeup in my blog.
I also tested my Texas Speedwerks M14-M12 stud conversion, but that's not going to work for me. In my case with stock wheels, almost 1" of stud is left protruding from the nuts and the face of my wheels. Good for chariots, but not a good look for Blimey... So I'm seeking alternatives...
Last edited by BlimeyCabrio; 02-29-2008 at 05:44 PM.
#1710
Don't you live deep in NASCAR country?
And didn't someone once say, "Rubbin' is racin'"?
I would think that the extended bolts would be appreciated in some of the seedier parts of town!
Oh, and the brakes look awesome. I am sooooooo surprised that you did not Union Jack them, though. What happened?
And didn't someone once say, "Rubbin' is racin'"?
I would think that the extended bolts would be appreciated in some of the seedier parts of town!
Oh, and the brakes look awesome. I am sooooooo surprised that you did not Union Jack them, though. What happened?
#1713
#1715
#1717
#1718
Go back to sleep Mystic MINIs. We are not to be awakened until the Spring Equinox. Do not look to the daily high temperature readings as a sign of the Four High Druid Priests approval of your modifications. The Lion of Winter may roar in just as you raise your Mystic MINI up on the jacks for that "minor" exaust mod or when your head is under the hood installing that easy CAI upgrade. The stars are not in proper alignment for any work to the esoteric ECU at this time. Rims and tire changes are risky at best.
But what do I know? I'm just the guy with a Greenman on the dashboard. (Not to mention my wife is not going for any more mods anytime soon)
Motor On
JJ Blue and Merlin
But what do I know? I'm just the guy with a Greenman on the dashboard. (Not to mention my wife is not going for any more mods anytime soon)
Motor On
JJ Blue and Merlin
#1719
Go back to sleep Mystic MINIs. We are not to be awakened until the Spring Equinox. Do not look to the daily high temperature readings as a sign of the Four High Druid Priests approval of your modifications. The Lion of Winter may roar in just as you raise your Mystic MINI up on the jacks for that "minor" exaust mod or when your head is under the hood installing that easy CAI upgrade. The stars are not in proper alignment for any work to the esoteric ECU at this time. Rims and tire changes are risky at best.
But what do I know? I'm just the guy with a Greenman on the dashboard. (Not to mention my wife is not going for any more mods anytime soon)
Motor On
JJ Blue and Merlin
But what do I know? I'm just the guy with a Greenman on the dashboard. (Not to mention my wife is not going for any more mods anytime soon)
Motor On
JJ Blue and Merlin
The Druids seem to have adopted local customs. I know in Colorado many are still leery of "False Spring".
But here in the Southeast, they're already sacrificing goats and stock supercharger pulleys....
#1720
This weekend is our local drive through the woods -- 140 and 180 km routes to choose from.
Wouldn't you know it -- rain on the forecast for Sunday, and snow Monday and Tuesday. The mildest, nicest winter in forever, and rain for the Mini run....
Yeah, winter tires are staying on, for sure.
Wouldn't you know it -- rain on the forecast for Sunday, and snow Monday and Tuesday. The mildest, nicest winter in forever, and rain for the Mini run....
Yeah, winter tires are staying on, for sure.
#1721
This weekend is our local drive through the woods -- 140 and 180 km routes to choose from.
Wouldn't you know it -- rain on the forecast for Sunday, and snow Monday and Tuesday. The mildest, nicest winter in forever, and rain for the Mini run....
Yeah, winter tires are staying on, for sure.
Wouldn't you know it -- rain on the forecast for Sunday, and snow Monday and Tuesday. The mildest, nicest winter in forever, and rain for the Mini run....
Yeah, winter tires are staying on, for sure.
Yeah, it sucks being you.
#1722
#1725
BTW, those ARE some of my favorite local twisties.