R60 What did you do to your Countryman TODAY?
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iwashmycar (01-31-2018)
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iwashmycar (01-31-2018)
#2679
You all ready my mind. I want to do exactly all that, the gold accents on all those parts. They wouldn't wrap those parts because they couldn't guarantee that the vinyl would stick to the chrome and plastic parts. Maybe powder coating?
Living in Orange County, I know I have a lot of options, so that's nice. it's just time consuming to look for places since I'm also busy growing my business.
Living in Orange County, I know I have a lot of options, so that's nice. it's just time consuming to look for places since I'm also busy growing my business.
#2681
Do you have any experience with PlastiDip? I have used PlastiDip for years on about every vehicle I have owned. I have dipped small simple items like emblems and I have even dipped a couple of my cars. They have a few gold options that might match perfectly and it will stick to anything, it is very easy to apply, and it will look great when its done.
I may give it a try since I can peel it right off later. I did my headlight rings, lasted a couple years before it started to chip. Still looks alright though. The gold on the car is glossy and slightly metallic, so I'm curious to see if that's available in Plasti dip form.
#2682
Darn... that's no fun. If you want to have fun with it, throw in a 5lb Li-Ion. I've had mine on my car since 2015 and it's still going strong. Drops about 20# off the front end. It's a noticeable difference, if you're into that kind of thing.
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Very little experience, nothing I would trust myself to do for the parts I want done.
I may give it a try since I can peel it right off later. I did my headlight rings, lasted a couple years before it started to chip. Still looks alright though. The gold on the car is glossy and slightly metallic, so I'm curious to see if that's available in Plasti dip form.
I may give it a try since I can peel it right off later. I did my headlight rings, lasted a couple years before it started to chip. Still looks alright though. The gold on the car is glossy and slightly metallic, so I'm curious to see if that's available in Plasti dip form.
#2691
#2692
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Had a pesky brake sensor light and couldn't reset the service notification.
Tried unplugging it, then resetting, then replugging, then resetting.
I think I had just damaged it during brake install. Spliced the wires together and zip tied it out the way. Just fine now!
Pro tip: reset the thing BEFORE it hits the mileage counter no matter what. After that, you are at least taking a wheel off lol
Tried unplugging it, then resetting, then replugging, then resetting.
I think I had just damaged it during brake install. Spliced the wires together and zip tied it out the way. Just fine now!
Pro tip: reset the thing BEFORE it hits the mileage counter no matter what. After that, you are at least taking a wheel off lol
#2693
Replaced two of the run-flats
I know everyone jumps all over the run-flats on the C-Man, but yesterday, my left rear tire blew out on a deserted stretch of highway. It sounded like a shotgun going off, and the tire pressure warning came on within 5 seconds.
I was able to limp home 35 miles in an absolute downpour storm, without having to replace the tire. Where I was at, I get no cell reception, so I couldn't call AAA even if I wanted to. The weather was horrible, and changing the tire for a spare, if I had one, would have been a nightmare.
So, I bought two new run flats, identical to the Continentals I've had on the car for the last 40,000 miles because, quite frankly, I don't mind the added noise or rougher ride. I really don't want to take up my trunk space with a collapsible spare, nor do I want to be left on the highway with no spare. So, I'm back on the road with my noisy, rough run flats, and I'd not have it any other way.
I was able to limp home 35 miles in an absolute downpour storm, without having to replace the tire. Where I was at, I get no cell reception, so I couldn't call AAA even if I wanted to. The weather was horrible, and changing the tire for a spare, if I had one, would have been a nightmare.
So, I bought two new run flats, identical to the Continentals I've had on the car for the last 40,000 miles because, quite frankly, I don't mind the added noise or rougher ride. I really don't want to take up my trunk space with a collapsible spare, nor do I want to be left on the highway with no spare. So, I'm back on the road with my noisy, rough run flats, and I'd not have it any other way.
#2694
I know everyone jumps all over the run-flats on the C-Man, but yesterday, my left rear tire blew out on a deserted stretch of highway. It sounded like a shotgun going off, and the tire pressure warning came on within 5 seconds.
I was able to limp home 35 miles in an absolute downpour storm, without having to replace the tire. Where I was at, I get no cell reception, so I couldn't call AAA even if I wanted to. The weather was horrible, and changing the tire for a spare, if I had one, would have been a nightmare.
So, I bought two new run flats, identical to the Continentals I've had on the car for the last 40,000 miles because, quite frankly, I don't mind the added noise or rougher ride. I really don't want to take up my trunk space with a collapsible spare, nor do I want to be left on the highway with no spare. So, I'm back on the road with my noisy, rough run flats, and I'd not have it any other way.
I was able to limp home 35 miles in an absolute downpour storm, without having to replace the tire. Where I was at, I get no cell reception, so I couldn't call AAA even if I wanted to. The weather was horrible, and changing the tire for a spare, if I had one, would have been a nightmare.
So, I bought two new run flats, identical to the Continentals I've had on the car for the last 40,000 miles because, quite frankly, I don't mind the added noise or rougher ride. I really don't want to take up my trunk space with a collapsible spare, nor do I want to be left on the highway with no spare. So, I'm back on the road with my noisy, rough run flats, and I'd not have it any other way.
After that, I have been a HUGE fan of runflats! I mean, if I could be driving along (regular roads and on the freeway) with a HUGE HOLE in the tire and all it felt like was I was driving on some weird pavement, that's amazing! Never heard or felt a blow out from that (not even weird handling), just, all of a sudden, felt like something wasn't right... I'll take the "loudness" and "rough" driving all day long as well!
#2695
Took Lucy in for an oil change at 65K. My first trip to a dealer in MD. I’m moving to Southern PA and MD is closest dealer. Overall went well my wipers were not working well and they checked and last recorded change was 2014, the new ones work great. They also put a new belt on here the original as getting in tires but skipped that. My Falken tires are approaching 50K and are still legal. The OEM tires didn’t make 20K. They vacuumed her out but at 45 it’s was too cold to wash. WI dealer washes if it’s above 5 deg.
Overall nice folks and a good experience!
Overall nice folks and a good experience!
#2697
#2699
BC Racing custom coilovers are finally installed. Swift springs, 8k f/ 9k r. Also installed the 25mm M7 RSB. Almost done with the suspension. Need to raise the front about an inch or so and then add a little more negative camber to the front to clear the inside fenders a little better. We trimmed the hell out of the rear area to get them wheels and tires to fit.
Wheel setup: 17x8.5" et40 with 245/45-17 tires.
FYI on the coilovers, they were about 23 lbs lighter than the OE suspension. I was actually super surprised, I would've been happy with evening out. As far as the weight reduction goal with this car, that helped me get a lot closer sooner than I thought.
Beyond the suspension I want to finish up with the exterior. Change all chrome to matte black, also get the inside of the headlights painted black, possibly with some gold/bronze accents along with the black to match the colors of my company.
I've had a red Sparco EVO seat for about 4 years... I might install that as well, that'll drop about another 20 lbs off the car. Which would put my ALL4 at around 2900 lbs, or 300+ pounds lighter than stock. Nice thing is that it will match the interior panels of my car, so that works out if I do do that. Anyways, here are some pictures. I'll take better ones once the suspension is at 100% of what I want.
Going for a MINI WRC look as far as my aggressive stance goes.
Wheel setup: 17x8.5" et40 with 245/45-17 tires.
FYI on the coilovers, they were about 23 lbs lighter than the OE suspension. I was actually super surprised, I would've been happy with evening out. As far as the weight reduction goal with this car, that helped me get a lot closer sooner than I thought.
Beyond the suspension I want to finish up with the exterior. Change all chrome to matte black, also get the inside of the headlights painted black, possibly with some gold/bronze accents along with the black to match the colors of my company.
I've had a red Sparco EVO seat for about 4 years... I might install that as well, that'll drop about another 20 lbs off the car. Which would put my ALL4 at around 2900 lbs, or 300+ pounds lighter than stock. Nice thing is that it will match the interior panels of my car, so that works out if I do do that. Anyways, here are some pictures. I'll take better ones once the suspension is at 100% of what I want.
Going for a MINI WRC look as far as my aggressive stance goes.