What did you do to your mini today?
#4076
08-27-2011, 05:26 PM
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08-27-2011, 08:32 PM
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#4078
08-28-2011, 12:57 PM
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#4079
08-29-2011, 03:25 PM
Just did my second oil change at 10600 miles. Car is purring along smoothly now. I did my first change at 4k miles, and I'm thinking every 6k is gonna be my oil change interval.
I also checked on the NM torque arm inserts I installed a week ago. Took the insert out and there was quite a bit of dirt and grime on the inserts, and I also noticed I over torqued one of the bolts. Anyway, I cleaned it up with some WD40 and torqued it properly this time. Much less vibration at idle than there was before. If you have the inserts and are experiencing more vibration than you think, check the bolts.
I also checked on the NM torque arm inserts I installed a week ago. Took the insert out and there was quite a bit of dirt and grime on the inserts, and I also noticed I over torqued one of the bolts. Anyway, I cleaned it up with some WD40 and torqued it properly this time. Much less vibration at idle than there was before. If you have the inserts and are experiencing more vibration than you think, check the bolts.
#4080
08-29-2011, 05:07 PM
Picked up a rear seat delete panel from Pete the other day....it was used, and had a few holes for some sort of attachment from the prior owner but what the hey, the price was right 
And I can always get some plugs from a hardware store.
Of course, you know I just couldn't leave well enough alone just removing the seats and then installing the unit.....it wasn't modded yet
So I striped it with some left over Countryman JCW red roof stripes. Then added a logo for our club presidents shop.
Whole thing cost $75 bucks.
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And I can always get some plugs from a hardware store.Of course, you know I just couldn't leave well enough alone just removing the seats and then installing the unit.....it wasn't modded yet
So I striped it with some left over Countryman JCW red roof stripes. Then added a logo for our club presidents shop.
Whole thing cost $75 bucks.
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#4082
08-30-2011, 11:21 AM
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08-30-2011, 04:58 PM
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08-30-2011, 04:59 PM
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08-30-2011, 07:56 PM
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08-31-2011, 11:51 AM
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#4095
08-31-2011, 12:44 PM
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I finally took the car down off of the jackstands and pushed it into the corner of the garage. It will sit there until I can afford to pull the motor and ship it to Florida, so Thumper can start his magic. He will be doing the full rebuild using a majority of the NitroStick parts, plus a custom TPR2 head. When it's done it will have more power than anyone needs in a MINI, and I will be one happy person.
#4096
08-31-2011, 01:47 PM
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I finally took the car down off of the jackstands and pushed it into the corner of the garage. It will sit there until I can afford to pull the motor and ship it to Florida, so Thumper can start his magic. He will be doing the full rebuild using a majority of the NitroStick parts, plus a custom TPR2 head. When it's done it will have more power than anyone needs in a MINI, and I will be one happy person.
C ya,
Dutch
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08-31-2011, 01:48 PM
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#4098
08-31-2011, 02:04 PM
Oil change @68k......$98
Right Front Wheel Bearing (OEM) Replacement...$350
Cruising to work after these done.....Priceless.
So despite all the fun factors afterwards, does all this seem too much to you? I did at my fav local shop so I trust them but should I still be a bit price-sensitive?
Right Front Wheel Bearing (OEM) Replacement...$350
Cruising to work after these done.....Priceless.
So despite all the fun factors afterwards, does all this seem too much to you? I did at my fav local shop so I trust them but should I still be a bit price-sensitive?
#4099
08-31-2011, 03:05 PM
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It will probably be most of the winter, theres really no sence in rushing it with all the snow and such around here. I'm hoping to start a new job with Southwest Airlines soon, so that will defenately pay for it. No cap on overtime, and I will work until my fingers bleed to get it done. Not to mention FREE flights, so I might be able to use that to my advantage. (Free plain tickets + ByteTroniK + a little experiance may= extra $$ on the weekends
)I am really looking forward to MITM 2012, and hope to bring some new ideas/vendors to the table. So keep up on it and I hope to see you again next August.
