What did you do to your mini today?
#6626
#6627
#6628
Umm, the beltline blackout can be done by applying a beltline blackout kit OVER the chrome (under $20, various Mini retailers) or for $3.50 doing the same thing using Scotch33+ electrical tape - which actually works pretty well and has the right "sheen".
20 minute job if you're careful.
20 minute job if you're careful.
#6629
#6630
Giggles, I did one of these too, at first. The Scotch33+ is rather good, it's not that cheapo goop-backed plastic electrical tape that you'd get for 99c at a dime store, it's the real deal. For $3.50 (ish) it'll give you "the look" without much investment. If that's what you're looking for, great, remove it and go get the good stuff.
That said, I had the 33+ on my beltline (the Mini's, not my pants!) for a Pittsburgh summer, took it off, no residue, no worries, held up fine. Also had used it on an older VW Cabrio that lost a molding, had it on there 2+ years, held up fine, no sags no tears no peeling. I've also used it to secure the ends of handlebar tape on my race bikes (bicycles) for years - of sun and sweaty hands. The trick is to install with as little stretch as possible, and carefully cut-and-tuck the ends so there's no tape corner there to peel.
That said, I had the 33+ on my beltline (the Mini's, not my pants!) for a Pittsburgh summer, took it off, no residue, no worries, held up fine. Also had used it on an older VW Cabrio that lost a molding, had it on there 2+ years, held up fine, no sags no tears no peeling. I've also used it to secure the ends of handlebar tape on my race bikes (bicycles) for years - of sun and sweaty hands. The trick is to install with as little stretch as possible, and carefully cut-and-tuck the ends so there's no tape corner there to peel.
#6632
#6633
Giggles, I did one of these too, at first. The Scotch33+ is rather good, it's not that cheapo goop-backed plastic electrical tape that you'd get for 99c at a dime store, it's the real deal. For $3.50 (ish) it'll give you "the look" without much investment. If that's what you're looking for, great, remove it and go get the good stuff.
That said, I had the 33+ on my beltline (the Mini's, not my pants!) for a Pittsburgh summer, took it off, no residue, no worries, held up fine. Also had used it on an older VW Cabrio that lost a molding, had it on there 2+ years, held up fine, no sags no tears no peeling. I've also used it to secure the ends of handlebar tape on my race bikes (bicycles) for years - of sun and sweaty hands. The trick is to install with as little stretch as possible, and carefully cut-and-tuck the ends so there's no tape corner there to peel.
That said, I had the 33+ on my beltline (the Mini's, not my pants!) for a Pittsburgh summer, took it off, no residue, no worries, held up fine. Also had used it on an older VW Cabrio that lost a molding, had it on there 2+ years, held up fine, no sags no tears no peeling. I've also used it to secure the ends of handlebar tape on my race bikes (bicycles) for years - of sun and sweaty hands. The trick is to install with as little stretch as possible, and carefully cut-and-tuck the ends so there's no tape corner there to peel.
#6634
There are no stupid questions... well, except maybe that one!
Let's see, I'm running Dragon Draggin, hosting the PittsBURGER "magical mystery burger run", dragging over 125 POUNDS of Bingo apparatus to MOTD (!!) so we can run Bingo (looks like I'll be announcing again... "Oh-sixty nine..."), working with my buds at G4 again... going to the BrewSwap again... even bringing the Missus (my "speed governess") Gonna be a GREAT time!
Let's see, I'm running Dragon Draggin, hosting the PittsBURGER "magical mystery burger run", dragging over 125 POUNDS of Bingo apparatus to MOTD (!!) so we can run Bingo (looks like I'll be announcing again... "Oh-sixty nine..."), working with my buds at G4 again... going to the BrewSwap again... even bringing the Missus (my "speed governess") Gonna be a GREAT time!
#6635
There are no stupid questions... well, except maybe that one!
Let's see, I'm running Dragon Draggin, hosting the PittsBURGER "magical mystery burger run", dragging over 125 POUNDS of Bingo apparatus to MOTD (!!) so we can run Bingo (looks like I'll be announcing again... "Oh-sixty nine..."), working with my buds at G4 again... going to the BrewSwap again... even bringing the Missus (my "speed governess") Gonna be a GREAT time!
Let's see, I'm running Dragon Draggin, hosting the PittsBURGER "magical mystery burger run", dragging over 125 POUNDS of Bingo apparatus to MOTD (!!) so we can run Bingo (looks like I'll be announcing again... "Oh-sixty nine..."), working with my buds at G4 again... going to the BrewSwap again... even bringing the Missus (my "speed governess") Gonna be a GREAT time!
#6638
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washed it and swapped my tips for the "sport" tips I picked up from MinipartsMass (they rock, I had them the next day). After installing my GP rear valence the stock tips looked way too small (and I always hated them b/c of their ugly shape), so it gave me a reason to get new ones. I'm also planning on polishing the car today with some Klasse once I have some shade to work in, then I should be all ready for Dubs on Defrost tomorrow in CT
#6644
Still have a bad cv joint and my new motor mounts are driving me nuts!
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A good friend to have.
Last night I finished replacing every clear bulb in the interior with amber. MINI uses the same bulb in the interior that they do in the side markers. So now my lower door, dome and footwells are bathed in orange. While it makes a difference with my black interior, I imagine that the polar beige, satellite gray or other light colored interior would look really good.
Last night I finished replacing every clear bulb in the interior with amber. MINI uses the same bulb in the interior that they do in the side markers. So now my lower door, dome and footwells are bathed in orange. While it makes a difference with my black interior, I imagine that the polar beige, satellite gray or other light colored interior would look really good.
#6647
A good friend to have.
Last night I finished replacing every clear bulb in the interior with amber. MINI uses the same bulb in the interior that they do in the side markers. So now my lower door, dome and footwells are bathed in orange. While it makes a difference with my black interior, I imagine that the polar beige, satellite gray or other light colored interior would look really good.
Last night I finished replacing every clear bulb in the interior with amber. MINI uses the same bulb in the interior that they do in the side markers. So now my lower door, dome and footwells are bathed in orange. While it makes a difference with my black interior, I imagine that the polar beige, satellite gray or other light colored interior would look really good.
How many bulbs are needed and what part#...? I have cabrio not sure if different or not
#6648
#6650
This morning, I found out the little rubber boot on the clutch came off. This was after driving without it! I thought it felt a little more slippery when I got in the car :/ I didn't realize those came off! I'm also trying to figure out how get rid of the wind noise, even though my sunroof is closed. So busy!