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Old 01-13-2012, 05:43 PM
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Wish I could find a nice black hood scoop hidden away in my garage!

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Found a black hood scoop that my brother had hidden away in the garage, I think it looks nice with the eclipse grey cooper.
 
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Old 01-13-2012, 05:47 PM
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That's hilarious! It's like trying to type "******" on the iPhone! ROFL So ... yes, D I C K had it right before I even answered! LOL
I tried to type "every Tom, D I C K and Harry" one time and they edited that! LOL I'm glad my name isn't D I C K. I wouldn't even be able to put my own name in a posting!
 
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Old 01-13-2012, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by lathedog
took most of the day. Had to make template, cut a 8" piece of aluminum bar in two pieces,figure out the recess on the bottoms location, make six special stainless nuts to set down into plate,...ect....I enjoyed it tho.

Thanks for the kind words...
Those are beautiful! Now that you've got the template and measurements you really should make and sell them.
 
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Old 01-13-2012, 06:00 PM
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At last, the set of Breyton GTS-R wheels I ordered have finally arrived.



Next up, getting them on the MINI.
 
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Old 01-13-2012, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by G33KGUY
At last, the set of Breyton GTS-R wheels I ordered have finally arrived.

Next up, getting them on the MINI.
Sweet!
 
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Old 01-13-2012, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by G33KGUY
At last, the set of Breyton GTS-R wheels I ordered have finally arrived.

Next up, getting them on the MINI.
Oooh! Pretty!!

-Clint
 
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Old 01-13-2012, 10:44 PM
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ruined my transmission today, going to start looking for a new car tomorrow
 
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Old 01-13-2012, 11:04 PM
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That SUCKS! You going to stay with MINI or go to something else?
 
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Old 01-13-2012, 11:25 PM
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i can't afford to stay with mini, i'll probably pick up another KIA or a hyundai.
i've sunk so much money into the car to keep it maintained only for it to take a crap 6 months after i bought it.
 
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Old 01-14-2012, 01:48 AM
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the finger

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In my younger days (and on more than one occasion), I've chased those people home and scared the living sh*t out of them. Not so much anymore.
I used to do the same but now little old ladies carry
 
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Old 01-14-2012, 10:02 AM
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Thanks
Yes that is cool. What is the original button for?
 
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Old 01-14-2012, 11:38 AM
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I hate fiberglass!!!!!!!!
 
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Old 01-14-2012, 05:28 PM
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Rotated my winter tires today. Looks like I've already burned through at least 1/4 of the tread on the front after 5,000km.
 
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Old 01-14-2012, 05:36 PM
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Saturday Koni FSD shocks will be installed. Can't wait!!
Installed Koni FSD shocks. Holy Cow! Along with the H-Sport RSB and lower engine mount, what an incredible difference. Cary corners like a champ now... with the RSB the understeer was pretty much eliminated and Cary was carving corners relatively flat. With the addition of the shocks, almost entirely flat cornering and rocking from quick shifts is GONE!! All I need at some point is a really nice set of sticky tires and I wonder how much better still he will perform in the twisties. Thanks, guys for all of the advice from earlier posts. I really appreciate it.
 
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Old 01-14-2012, 06:43 PM
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swung by the dealer to pick up the glove box organizer and they gave me a black "let's motor" license plate frame that they had sitting around in their break room.
 
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Old 01-14-2012, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by rustyeuro
i can't afford to stay with mini, i'll probably pick up another KIA or a hyundai.
i've sunk so much money into the car to keep it maintained only for it to take a crap 6 months after i bought it.
Sorry to hear that. What year/type of transmission was in your mini?

In other news, I heard a survey on the radio last week that said Kia and Hyundai had among the best repurchase rates among previous owners.
 
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Old 01-14-2012, 09:36 PM
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Drove it over some logging roads in Washington's Coast Range with 13 other MINIs on the way to a really good hamburger place in Arctic Washington.

All the MINIs started out clean and waxed and arrived at the restaurant covered with mud!

It was really fun, Thanks, Salish Sea MINI Motoring Club!

Dave
 
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Old 01-14-2012, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Nick5811
Sorry to hear that. What year/type of transmission was in your mini?

In other news, I heard a survey on the radio last week that said Kia and Hyundai had among the best repurchase rates among previous owners.
it's an 03 CVT. i could drop another CVT (used) in for about $1600 if i did it myself but it just doesn't seem worth it considering how long a used one would probably last.
 
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Old 01-14-2012, 10:28 PM
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Too bad you cant do a 6 speed swap and call it good.

Sad to hear you will be leaving us.
 
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Old 01-14-2012, 11:28 PM
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Gave him a good wash and spray detail before the big deep freeze hits. -23 Celcius for a high by Wednesday.
 
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Old 01-14-2012, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Ferroequine
Gave him a good wash and spray detail before the big deep freeze hits. -23 Celcius for a high by Wednesday.
Drove Nudnik around running errands, windows down.

72F (that's +23C ) here in Hell's Forge.

Almost makes it worth the summers....

C ya,
Dutch
 
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Old 01-15-2012, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Yoda Mini
Yes that is cool. What is the original button for?
It is the glovebox button
 
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Old 01-15-2012, 09:19 AM
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Oh yea, took Mini on a date for breakfast at Margaritville.
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Click on them for larger pics. Wish I was more computer savoy.
 
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Old 01-15-2012, 10:36 AM
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Spent three hours hand washing and hand waxing the GP.
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man i love gp's
 


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