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Old 09-22-2012, 07:13 PM
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Finally got the fuel sensor replaced. Nice folks at NW Mini but, I'm a little tired of hanging out there. The drive up was fun....lots of dodging to avoid idiots. I checked for a target painted on the car when I finally go there in one piece. Also got his new CROC badge put on. I like it!
 
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Audi TT Rubber Shift Boot
Finally a shift boot matching the rest of the interior which doesn't look like a loose fitted prophylactic....

Now just have to figure out a solution for the e-brake gator. I purchased this red/black one from vendor but even garaged the black dye has turned to a shade of purple within 2 yrs

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Old 09-23-2012, 05:07 AM
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Very nice!

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Finally a shift boot matching the rest of the interior which doesn't look like a loose fitted prophylactic....

Now just have to figure out a solution for the e-brake gator. I purchased this red/black one from vendor but even garaged the black dye has turned to a shade of purple within 2 yrs



 
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Old 09-23-2012, 06:03 AM
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Thanks! And it was a piece of cake....

The Audi version of this rubber boot is the perfect size. Then used some Gorilla Glue to hold it in. This glue takes 24hrs to set up as it has an expanding process but holds like a rock.
 
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Old 09-23-2012, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by corin.mcblide
is the bar easily removable for when you need the extra storage space? i was thinking of getting one but i use my trunk too often to give up the space.
It took me just over 2 mins. to remove the bar to make room for extra storage if needed.
 
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Old 09-23-2012, 02:39 PM
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This morning, I loaded Tackleberry up with a few guns and off to the range we went. Met some friends out there and a good time was had by all. Man, I love the smell of gunpowder in the morning.
 
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Old 09-23-2012, 07:30 PM
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Picked up some 16" oem 5 spokes for winter wheels.
 
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Old 09-23-2012, 08:17 PM
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Just put some new centric rotors and ebc greenstuff pads....my old ones were toast.
 
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Old 09-24-2012, 04:00 PM
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K, so it was yesterday, and the day before that, and the day before that, but helped a friend move.

More moving later this week and this weekend.

At least the dusty, dirty, hot work of cleaning and moving all the stored stuff from the barn is done....



C ya,
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Washed the exterior. Lexol-ed the seats. Put a "Mene, mene" sticker on it.

 
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Old 09-24-2012, 05:04 PM
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Installed "Elbow Landing Pad" from 04 S in my 08 base hatch. Took some time but seems to work fine.
 
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Old 09-24-2012, 05:28 PM
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Dropped my MINI off at MINI of Portland for some service today and got myself a 2012 Cabrio for a loaner.


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Old 09-24-2012, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by joe_bfstplk
K, so it was yesterday, and the day before that, and the day before that, but helped a friend move.

More moving later this week and this weekend.

At least the dusty, dirty, hot work of cleaning and moving all the stored stuff from the barn is done....

C ya,
Dutch
Look at that!! its one strong poney
 
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Old 09-25-2012, 06:19 AM
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Did my first MINI oil change yesterday.
 
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Old 09-25-2012, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by R56BrgMcs
Did my first MINI oil change yesterday.
Topside or did you get under to do it?

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Old 09-25-2012, 12:01 PM
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Old 09-25-2012, 03:39 PM
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Finally installed the splitter that was made for me by a member on here.
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Old 09-25-2012, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 68WMiniS
Finally installed the diffuser that was made for me by a member on here.
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I want one..
 
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Old 09-25-2012, 05:23 PM
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Had a roof rack installed onto my justa
 
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Old 09-25-2012, 05:49 PM
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Looks good VittorioS!
 
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Old 09-25-2012, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Black S type

I want one..
I want one too.

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Old 09-25-2012, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 68WMiniS
Finally installed the diffuser that was made for me by a member on here.
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isn't that called a "splitter"?

diffusers are under the back bumper

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Originally Posted by bmwr606
isn't that called a "splitter"?

diffusers are under the back bumper

scott
Yes it is, I was looking at diffusers while posting and I just mixed up the two. I edited my post.

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Old 09-25-2012, 07:53 PM
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I sold some original parts off of it, to help a little with the cost of my new motor. I also got to meet a NAM member from a long way away who was in the neighborhood. And he got to meet our local skunk as it walked right into the garage!

Its all good though, he got new seats and nobody got sprayed.
 
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Old 09-25-2012, 09:31 PM
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Looks good VittorioS!
Thanks man!
 
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