What did you do to your mini today?
#6878
#6879
Setup a PLX wi-fi device with Devtoaster Rev. I was able to clear the CEL p0303 codes and get it tested for emissions...only to have it thrown again on the way home. At least it will have a valid tag now!
Got a stratmosphere flashpoint header installed and hooked up to my strat cat-back, sounds great. Still gotta align the tips though.
Cleaned her too
Got a stratmosphere flashpoint header installed and hooked up to my strat cat-back, sounds great. Still gotta align the tips though.
Cleaned her too
#6882
DIY Woes!!!
Hey Guys,
Had the NM springs installed last week on Geoffrey. On Monday night, i broke off one of the strut tower bolts adding a strut brace from VIP. Freaked out for 24 hours and then drilled it out and put in a new bolt from the bottom, check out the shiny zinc bolt on the left of the picture. I will have it tack welded when I get some suspension work done in the future. Also gave Geoffrey new Motegi wheels and 235/45/17 Dunlop Star Specs. He is a new machine this week!
Had the NM springs installed last week on Geoffrey. On Monday night, i broke off one of the strut tower bolts adding a strut brace from VIP. Freaked out for 24 hours and then drilled it out and put in a new bolt from the bottom, check out the shiny zinc bolt on the left of the picture. I will have it tack welded when I get some suspension work done in the future. Also gave Geoffrey new Motegi wheels and 235/45/17 Dunlop Star Specs. He is a new machine this week!
#6883
Hey Guys,
Had the NM springs installed last week on Geoffrey. On Monday night, i broke off one of the strut tower bolts adding a strut brace from VIP. Freaked out for 24 hours and then drilled it out and put in a new bolt from the bottom, check out the shiny zinc bolt on the left of the picture. I will have it tack welded when I get some suspension work done in the future.
Had the NM springs installed last week on Geoffrey. On Monday night, i broke off one of the strut tower bolts adding a strut brace from VIP. Freaked out for 24 hours and then drilled it out and put in a new bolt from the bottom, check out the shiny zinc bolt on the left of the picture. I will have it tack welded when I get some suspension work done in the future.
I got 'em for mine, and they really help the car in quick turns!
C ya,
Dutch
#6884
Sounds to me like a great excuse to replace your factory strut mounts (which are noted for being a bit weak and having weak mount bolts) with Ireland Engineering's fixed camber plates, which have a much stronger metal plate and bolts than the stock units.
I got 'em for mine, and they really help the car in quick turns!
C ya,
Dutch
I got 'em for mine, and they really help the car in quick turns!
C ya,
Dutch
much better deal...
I will replace mine eventually.
#6885
Sounds to me like a great excuse to replace your factory strut mounts (which are noted for being a bit weak and having weak mount bolts) with Ireland Engineering's fixed camber plates, which have a much stronger metal plate and bolts than the stock units.
I got 'em for mine, and they really help the car in quick turns!
C ya,
Dutch
I got 'em for mine, and they really help the car in quick turns!
C ya,
Dutch
Do these work for the Countryman? I haven't seen them listed as fitting anywhere. I would like camber plates for the front, and control arms for the rear, but I am waiting for them to be available.
Thanks,
#6886
C ya,
Dutch
#6887
HTH!
C ya,
Dutch
#6889
Road trip to Winter Park CO and back, after having Milltek Header/Cat and Milltek cat back exhaust mounted yesterday by SCR Performance in Loveland. Freakin' awesome. Great sound, no drone on highway, can feel the extra power. By the way, if you are considering an IE exhaust, don't. Melted my rear bumper insert and some of the cover itself. Piece of junk, or at least the one I had was. Also droned on highway and was kind of heavy for a single sided exhaust. Steer clear and spend the extra on a great product like Milltek. IE only offered refund on exhaust, I am out of luck on my bumper damage. My advice is to be wary of IE.
#6890
5th Gear
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Tackleberry received a couple things the past few days. Tuesday, I installed a JCW CF bonnet scoop. Yesterday, I had EBC Red Stuff brake pads and WMW stainless steel brake lines installed. Today, I put on the new KYOWA EVOLVE 18x8 Flat Black wheeld shod with KUMHO ECSTA AST 215/35-18 tires. Now I need to give it about a 1 1/2" drop. I am getting ready to order some H&R springs to accomplish that.
Tackleberry and MinMin
Tackleberry and MinMin
#6891
#6892
Took my mini to the dealership for a much needed coolant flush, and found out that my lower control arm bushings are 90% gone, I have a leaking valve cover gasket, a leaking oil pan gasket, my power steering fan is locked up, a leaking crank position sensor o ring, and my power steering suction and return hoses are bad... Yay for buying a used car without getting it checked out first xD.
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Bought her a dipstick!
This is the awesome Cravenspeed dipstick that replaces the lame, hard to read factory dipstick. Here is the link to their website:
http://www.cravenspeed.com/mini-dipstick/
I can't say enough good things about this dipstick. The reading is accurate, easy to see... the spring makes it sooo easy to use... and the handle is well fitting, with a very positive and solid fitment.
And here is the dipstick:
http://www.cravenspeed.com/mini-dipstick/
I can't say enough good things about this dipstick. The reading is accurate, easy to see... the spring makes it sooo easy to use... and the handle is well fitting, with a very positive and solid fitment.
And here is the dipstick:
#6895
C ya,
Dutch
#6896
This is the awesome Cravenspeed dipstick that replaces the lame, hard to read factory dipstick. Here is the link to their website:
http://www.cravenspeed.com/mini-dipstick/
I can't say enough good things about this dipstick. The reading is accurate, easy to see... the spring makes it sooo easy to use... and the handle is well fitting, with a very positive and solid fitment.
And here is the dipstick:
http://www.cravenspeed.com/mini-dipstick/
I can't say enough good things about this dipstick. The reading is accurate, easy to see... the spring makes it sooo easy to use... and the handle is well fitting, with a very positive and solid fitment.
And here is the dipstick:
It is an expensive part for what it is. All aftermarket MINI products are because this is still a low volume niche car.
#6897
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Just for fun...
length of loan: 60 months
hopefully life of car: >10 years (120 months) or more!
Number of times I will check the oil over the lifetime of the car: > 240 times (2x per month)
Cost of dipstick per oil check: .37 cents or less
Yeah, I'm okay with that. Winnie the MINI is a long term investment. She's the nicest, most expensive thing that I have ever owned. Is less than a dollar a month a good investment, if it makes it easier/more accurate/more pleasant to check the oil? Will I do it more regularly if it isn't a hassle? Yes.
If someone paid thousands of dollars more for a car with a turbo, which has oil level issues much more than my car, would they not consider the one little aftermarket part that would help them to keep their oil level checked properly and without cussing??
That's my point of view. :-)
I'll challenge anyone to a 'dipstick read-off' who has the funky aftermarket stick... ready.. set... GO!
length of loan: 60 months
hopefully life of car: >10 years (120 months) or more!
Number of times I will check the oil over the lifetime of the car: > 240 times (2x per month)
Cost of dipstick per oil check: .37 cents or less
Yeah, I'm okay with that. Winnie the MINI is a long term investment. She's the nicest, most expensive thing that I have ever owned. Is less than a dollar a month a good investment, if it makes it easier/more accurate/more pleasant to check the oil? Will I do it more regularly if it isn't a hassle? Yes.
If someone paid thousands of dollars more for a car with a turbo, which has oil level issues much more than my car, would they not consider the one little aftermarket part that would help them to keep their oil level checked properly and without cussing??
That's my point of view. :-)
I'll challenge anyone to a 'dipstick read-off' who has the funky aftermarket stick... ready.. set... GO!
#6898