What did you do to your mini today?
#7351
Had the dealer install OEM mud flaps I had purchased at cost elsewhere. They botched the install and I got a refund on the install. $180 ($150 my cost w/ 15% off coupon) for mud flap install. For $180 you would think they could install them right the first time without issue.
The service advisor told the tech that installed them is about to get the red slip... oh and the tech left a 2' surface scratch on the plastic runner along the bottom of the door. I hope it goes away in the heat. I requested another tech to fix the problem. Car is new... 700 miles.
The service advisor told the tech that installed them is about to get the red slip... oh and the tech left a 2' surface scratch on the plastic runner along the bottom of the door. I hope it goes away in the heat. I requested another tech to fix the problem. Car is new... 700 miles.
Last edited by FRANKr56; 08-06-2012 at 03:56 PM.
#7352
Had MINI of Bedford (NH) install OEM mud flaps I had purchased at cost elsewhere. They botched the install and I got a refund on the install. $180 ($150 my cost w/ 15% off coupon) for mud flap install. For $180 you would think they could install them right the first time without issue.
The service advisor told the tech that installed them is about to get the red slip... oh and the tech left a 2' surface scratch on the plastic runner along the bottom of the door. I hope it goes away in the heat. I requested another tech to fix the problem. Car is new... 700 miles.
The service advisor told the tech that installed them is about to get the red slip... oh and the tech left a 2' surface scratch on the plastic runner along the bottom of the door. I hope it goes away in the heat. I requested another tech to fix the problem. Car is new... 700 miles.
Do they know about the scratch or did you notice it later?
700 miles...You don't expect your new car to get damaged at the dealership.
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Sorry to hear things went down like that for you.
#7353
When I got home I noticed all the metal clips were not snapped in and one was about to fall off. So I brought it back to have it corrected again. They had another tech fix it. I wouldn't have bothered however I paid a hefty install charge... which was refunded.
As for the scratch... noticed it after I got home later that day. I believe they did it, however can't prove it. It does not stand out unless you know its there. I'm sure it will blend in... I hope. Didn't want to go back to the dealer again.
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I rotated my wheels today and found a tiny crack on the inside lip
will talk to a buddy tomorrow who works at a powder coating/wheel shop about getting it fixed.
Afterward I washed and shined my car real well in preparation for a huge show/bbq here on LI tomorrow![Thumbs Up](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/thumb-up.gif)
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Afterward I washed and shined my car real well in preparation for a huge show/bbq here on LI tomorrow
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I rotated my wheels today and found a tiny crack on the inside lip
will talk to a buddy tomorrow who works at a powder coating/wheel shop about getting it fixed.
Afterward I washed and shined my car real well in preparation for a huge show/bbq here on LI tomorrow![Thumbs Up](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/thumb-up.gif)
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...6-10-12-a.html
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Afterward I washed and shined my car real well in preparation for a huge show/bbq here on LI tomorrow
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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...6-10-12-a.html
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Also wouldn't mind getting in touch with that wheel guy myself. I have an idea...
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Gave Kirby a mini-makeover (har har) to add a punch of accent color. Put on new orange mirror caps (only broke 1 tab taking the old ones off. whew!), orange pinstripe tape on the edges of the white stripes, and orange S's on the scuttles and boot. I love it but I think the front needs something to balance the mirrors. Might do the brake ducts orange, but don't want to commit to the orange permanently so I'm looking for ideas there. Maybe I'll just re-yolk the headlights instead.
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#7361
More Bushings
I put in another powerflex bushing. This was the gearbox one. So now I have two. The gearbox and the torque arm.
I disassembled the driver side motor mount following some of the posts on NAM. Was not too bad. I have a CAI and it was a bit messy taking it off to clear the fuse box. I put the thing in, don't know why I had trouble getting it out.
Anyway it went OK. Fit the pretty yellow bits into the old bushing. I bolted the bushing in before I bolted down the bracket to the body. That made it much easier.
So took it for a short drive. It feels different. Actually I notice it most in the Clutch. Seems crisper, and the throttle is more "connected".
The idle resonance is still there from when I put in the lower mount / torque arm. Its either getting better, or I am not being bothered by it. Turning up the 300 watt stereo helps too. Dire Straits sounded good.
I am negotiating with the Dealer to drop the sub frame and put in the other bushings I bought. Probably get that done next week.
I disassembled the driver side motor mount following some of the posts on NAM. Was not too bad. I have a CAI and it was a bit messy taking it off to clear the fuse box. I put the thing in, don't know why I had trouble getting it out.
Anyway it went OK. Fit the pretty yellow bits into the old bushing. I bolted the bushing in before I bolted down the bracket to the body. That made it much easier.
So took it for a short drive. It feels different. Actually I notice it most in the Clutch. Seems crisper, and the throttle is more "connected".
The idle resonance is still there from when I put in the lower mount / torque arm. Its either getting better, or I am not being bothered by it. Turning up the 300 watt stereo helps too. Dire Straits sounded good.
I am negotiating with the Dealer to drop the sub frame and put in the other bushings I bought. Probably get that done next week.
#7362
Well really it was yesterday but I had to learn how to post/upload pictures first.
I replaced my tail lights because one had water in it.
Then my husband helped me put in a center arm rest. He had to per drill some holes into the rear cup holder. After that I put arm rests on the doors, they just velcroded on.
I also added a storage tray under the center stack, I was lazy and didn't take out the center rail so it was like giving birth trying to push that thing into place lol.
And if that wasn't enough MINI love we gave Mini a bath.
To reward ourselves for all the hard work we all went for a drive to the coast today.
Great weekend with husband and mini
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My gallery has pictures of all these projects and before/after of the lights.
I replaced my tail lights because one had water in it.
Then my husband helped me put in a center arm rest. He had to per drill some holes into the rear cup holder. After that I put arm rests on the doors, they just velcroded on.
I also added a storage tray under the center stack, I was lazy and didn't take out the center rail so it was like giving birth trying to push that thing into place lol.
And if that wasn't enough MINI love we gave Mini a bath.
To reward ourselves for all the hard work we all went for a drive to the coast today.
Great weekend with husband and mini
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My gallery has pictures of all these projects and before/after of the lights.
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Put your factory lights in the oven, seperate the lenses, then let the water dry out and re seal them. Your MINI will thank you.
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Part of me says the same thing, but... In my own HONEST oppinion, I cant even stand "Blacked out" lights. I was into the whole "Ricer" lights back in the late '90s but now... Not even the ricers will touch them.
Factory is best (might be made a little better by paint), but the "Altezza/Euro style/ or whatever they call them theese days" Look like an illegal immigrant poo'ed uppon the back end of your car.
Factory is best (might be made a little better by paint), but the "Altezza/Euro style/ or whatever they call them theese days" Look like an illegal immigrant poo'ed uppon the back end of your car.
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I think it looks awesome! I've only had my car about a month and I keep thinking of things I'm like to buy for it. Never had so much fun with a car before.