What did you do to your mini today?
#4102
I got new tires for my MINI on Wednesday. The Conti's were almost out of tread at a touch over 15, 000 miles! I got Yokohama Avid Envigors after reading all the positive reviews on this site and Tire Rack.com. And bonus: the tire store matched the Tire Rack price! Sweet!
Thanks AXO
#4106
today i drove it like if it was the last time than i was driving it , washing her every 3 days,
yellow dps coilovers, 2''drop front, 2.25 in the back.
alta v2 15% pulley, the good belt for it, 060535.
densio cold plugs, nology wires, spin gunmetal 17x6.5 wheels, toyo proxess r888.
detroit tuned bpv throttle body, powerflex polyeurethane bushing all around, k&n typhoon intake, miltek headers and borla exaust. cleaned and painted brakes (black... not ricer colour loll) schrolt harness.
need the adjustables rear camber arms and a unichip flash module for the winter...
ohh... black insides front lights with angel eyes, and fogged rear lights. jcw grill front and chrome hood scoop. r53 dark grey and black top.
yellow dps coilovers, 2''drop front, 2.25 in the back.
alta v2 15% pulley, the good belt for it, 060535.
densio cold plugs, nology wires, spin gunmetal 17x6.5 wheels, toyo proxess r888.
detroit tuned bpv throttle body, powerflex polyeurethane bushing all around, k&n typhoon intake, miltek headers and borla exaust. cleaned and painted brakes (black... not ricer colour loll) schrolt harness.
need the adjustables rear camber arms and a unichip flash module for the winter...
ohh... black insides front lights with angel eyes, and fogged rear lights. jcw grill front and chrome hood scoop. r53 dark grey and black top.
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And mine sits, collecting dust, just waiting for me to start some work. Just when I get all the parts on the car it breaks and has to sit... Typical, I have NO LUCK!
Any whoo, I'm kinda liking the 97 Jeep CHEROKEE I picked up as a daily driver, it does everything the MINI can't, is decent on gas, and has more than enough room to sleep in if I need to.
Any whoo, I'm kinda liking the 97 Jeep CHEROKEE I picked up as a daily driver, it does everything the MINI can't, is decent on gas, and has more than enough room to sleep in if I need to.
#4110
I had the Safelite windshield repair man fix the rock chip........from my last 3 state trip.
They use this machine that pumps a super glue into the crack and now you can't see
the crack ! Just a tiny dot.
Even better, the insurance paid for the repair ! Most insurance companies will pay for this so give it a try if you get zapped.
I really did not want to have the windshield replaced cause it would not be cheap $$$
They use this machine that pumps a super glue into the crack and now you can't see
the crack ! Just a tiny dot.
Even better, the insurance paid for the repair ! Most insurance companies will pay for this so give it a try if you get zapped.
I really did not want to have the windshield replaced cause it would not be cheap $$$
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Just installed JCW Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps & Hood Scoop. More JCW CF pieces on the way. I also got the wing which is currently @ the body shop getting painted. The base of it that is. Here's a pic I took today after a massive downpour. I also got a stubby antenna today from my Mini dealer.
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I have just learned to live with windshield cracks and pits. When I bought my R53 I was working at a car dealership on I-70/I-76 AKA "Rock chip alley" and had my windshield TRASHED within a month! It took one hellOFa drag launch right after the Sprintex SC install to finally get it to crack, but if you use your car rock chips are a comon reality. Chips can be filled reliably, but in my area whats the point? It's just going to get another one in a couple days.
The last time I actually bought a windshield was when I jamed a tree branch through the Samurai's windshield right in front of my face. I only replaced it because I would get people saying "Who shot at you" and " What did you do to **** someone else now!" plus I got pretty wet having a 1/2" hole in front of my face.
The last time I actually bought a windshield was when I jamed a tree branch through the Samurai's windshield right in front of my face. I only replaced it because I would get people saying "Who shot at you" and " What did you do to **** someone else now!" plus I got pretty wet having a 1/2" hole in front of my face.
#4119
still on my original windshield but... my mini will deserve a new one during winter ( will sit in the heated garage ) ... 3 cracks and maybe 10 chips.... love redneck mega jacked trucks who goes on the gravel roads and shoot the rocks on you... on the mini's 45 degrees angle windshield.. anyway... its kind of sandblasted now after 6 years....
#4120
I was adjusting the Platypus License Plate Mount and as i was loosening the bolt the thing swung around and scratched my bumper. (the back of one of the screws for the plate made contact to the bumper) Yup went through the clear coat. NOOOOO.
I suck. Lesson learned: always mask off the surrounding areas even if it is a minor job like loosening a screw.
I suck. Lesson learned: always mask off the surrounding areas even if it is a minor job like loosening a screw.
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#4123
Added an exhaust systems that has a end pipe the size of Texas. The old exhaust was starting to rust badly from a couple of ugly winters. The system adds no extra power as I have no other mods and can take advantage of the extra flow, but the sound is great! Always wanted one but spent the money on wheels, very soft rubber and autocrossing (HS). The exhaust system is by Magnaflo (sp?). I drove his MC (with the exhaust) at an event so I knew what I was getting. I am very happy. Thanks Marshall.
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