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Old 08-07-2011, 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by MiniBOL
Hung out with my local club today and got to do some laps around Toyota Speedway before the stock car races!
Ya know, it’s cool that they allow you guys to do that but I hate that it’s always like “parade” laps. I understand they have a certain liability but it would be nice to whip around the track at more than a parade lap speed.


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Old 08-07-2011, 04:53 AM
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Put a Rear Bumper Scuff Protector on.
 
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Old 08-07-2011, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by orangecrush
Ya know, it’s cool that they allow you guys to do that but I hate that it’s always like “parade” laps. I understand they have a certain liability but it would be nice to whip around the track at more than a parade lap speed.


Great turnout...


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That's what I thought too. I got all riled up about it. It was a good turn though and the stock car races were fun to watch.
 
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Old 08-07-2011, 08:26 AM
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Rotated my tires, and while I had them off, I cleaned the wheels on the inside and put a coat of wax on them to make them easier to keep clean. Its so easy on a Mini since you can lift both wheels off the ground at the same time.
 
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Old 08-07-2011, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by white3
Its so easy on a Mini since you can lift both wheels off the ground at the same time.
Dumb question here - how? Is there a certain place to put the jack? I'm new to car tinkering and this would be a great for putting on the rear mudflaps.
 
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Old 08-07-2011, 10:40 AM
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This is how I do it.

http://www.blimeycabrio.com/?p=76

It works great!

Also that's a great blog, Blimeys still around here somewhere I think.
 
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Old 08-07-2011, 10:46 AM
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that's perfect - thanks!
 
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Old 08-07-2011, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by blinkboy1491
This is how I do it.

http://www.blimeycabrio.com/?p=76

It works great!

Also that's a great blog, Blimeys still around here somewhere I think.

good idea!
 
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Old 08-07-2011, 11:07 AM
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hung out with my local mini club

 
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Old 08-07-2011, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by rustyeuro
hung out with my local mini club

Damn, where are ya’ll that you can wear long pants and jackets today? It’s almost 100 here... I’m sweating my butt off.

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Old 08-07-2011, 01:13 PM
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Minnesota, but it was 85 degrees out... those guys probably rode motorcycles in
 
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Old 08-07-2011, 01:23 PM
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I figured that with the guys with the jackets on but everyone else in the pic had long pants...lol.

Great weather though.... too hot here.


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Old 08-07-2011, 01:29 PM
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yep, sunny and cool weather added up to a nice event
 
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Old 08-07-2011, 04:03 PM
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Got some new wheels/tires and a hitch w/ triple bike rack... but don't have any good pics yet:





 
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Old 08-07-2011, 09:32 PM
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Molly & "SMAUG" ('10 Kia Soul Shadow Dragon SE#3), both got nice Details, we finished them today, started Friday night.
 
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Old 08-08-2011, 10:15 AM
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Getting the one-ball mod done as we speak. Hope don't sound like one of those damn Honda Rice Rockets
 
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Old 08-08-2011, 10:34 AM
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The R56 only has ONE muffler, how is the one ball even possible?
 
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Old 08-08-2011, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by DICKS GARAGE R53
The R56 only has ONE muffler, how is the one ball even possible?
Getting the resonator cut out.
 
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Old 08-08-2011, 11:03 AM
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Understood, It shuldn't have a big enough impact to make your car sound like a POS RICER HONDA, but you will definitely know there is no resinator.
 
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Old 08-08-2011, 01:28 PM
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Got My resonator removed today here a a after video didn't think to make a before video sorry.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2KW3...e_gdata_player
 
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Old 08-08-2011, 03:15 PM
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Took it on maybe it's last joy ride through rice canyon, couser canyon, and Palomar Mountain. I'll miss you MINI.
 
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Old 08-08-2011, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by VYPUR
Got My resonator removed today here a a after video didn't think to make a before video sorry.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2KW3...e_gdata_player
now if only i could get my MC to sound this way...
 
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Old 08-08-2011, 05:46 PM
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Went to Bay Bridge Motors in Oakland CA to get my Headlight Rings and Side Marker Housings color matched to body. Should be ready in 2 days.
 
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Old 08-08-2011, 07:09 PM
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Finally got his rally lights hooked up.
 
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Old 08-08-2011, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by corin.mcblide
now if only i could get my MC to sound this way...
you can, either delete your resonator or go full Megan exhaust (or equivalent if it's not available for your model)
 


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