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Old 12-23-2012, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by DRoc7822
^ Yeah its pretty easy to use. If you can spray paint then you can use Plasti Dip. Ive learned that its much much much easier to use if you remove the parts and spray them that way as opposed to trying to tape off and spraying the parts still attached. You dont need to sand the parts or anything. Just wipe them off with a rag and start spraying. Do 3/4 coats or until you feel comfortable. If you want a glossy finish they make a glossifier product to which is like a clear coat kinda. But in my dealings with it... it just makes it really grainy. I preferred just the dull/flat finish of the plasti dip by itself.
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Old 12-23-2012, 01:41 PM
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i had my rear fogs activated, windows auto up, and video playing anytime.!
 
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Old 12-23-2012, 03:15 PM
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Just a little tip: if you feel like your MINI has gotten a little boring and you've gotten too used to it, don't drive it for two months and then try again, haha. I just got back from basic training for the Air Force and it was the weiterer feeling driving again. It also felt like driving a supercar cause I was used to walking everywhere so going from 3 mph to 60 felt crazy.

Anyways, just thought I'd share. Merry Christmas!
 
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Old 12-23-2012, 04:24 PM
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Broke my dipstick . Gonna try to get a replacement tomorrow.
 
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Old 12-23-2012, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Classic R53
Just a little tip: if you feel like your MINI has gotten a little boring and you've gotten too used to it, don't drive it for two months and then try again, haha. I just got back from basic training for the Air Force and it was the weiterer feeling driving again. It also felt like driving a supercar cause I was used to walking everywhere so going from 3 mph to 60 felt crazy.

Anyways, just thought I'd share. Merry Christmas!
tell me about it, i drove my buddies acura tl around for a day and got my car back, what a difference. im so jaded on other cars now. merry christmas good luck in the air force my grandfather served for a long long time
 
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Old 12-23-2012, 06:26 PM
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I added a hitch to my R55 for a bike rack and eventually a trailer.
 
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Old 12-23-2012, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Classic R53
Just a little tip: if you feel like your MINI has gotten a little boring and you've gotten too used to it, don't drive it for two months and then try again, haha. I just got back from basic training for the Air Force and it was the weiterer feeling driving again. It also felt like driving a supercar cause I was used to walking everywhere so going from 3 mph to 60 felt crazy.

Anyways, just thought I'd share. Merry Christmas!
Longest time of not driving my MINI, for me was 10 weeks after having Heart Surgery back in March 2010, Molly is a weekend Garage Queen, but M-F every push of the Start Button makes me

Classic R53 thank you for your service!!
 
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Old 12-24-2012, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Josh4285
tell me about it, i drove my buddies acura tl around for a day and got my car back, what a difference. im so jaded on other cars now. merry christmas good luck in the air force my grandfather served for a long long time
Yep, there's just nothing like the feel of a mini! And thank you!
 
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Old 12-24-2012, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by RJKimbell

Longest time of not driving my MINI, for me was 10 weeks after having Heart Surgery back in March 2010, Molly is a weekend Garage Queen, but M-F every push of the Start Button makes me

Classic R53 thank you for your service!!
Thank you for the support! It's my honor to serve
 
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Old 12-24-2012, 01:27 PM
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Molly is having a Spa Day @ MINI of Portland!! She is getting new shoes (205/50R16 Continental Extreme Contact DWS, a new Thermostat (Code P0599), new Front/Rear Wiper Blades, and a new 3rd Brakelight (White/Red LEDs)!!
 
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Old 12-24-2012, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Classic R53
Thank you for the support! It's my honor to serve
And I thank you, too.

I won't be getting my MINI back until Jan. 4. Driving this rental (Altima) has gotten very old. But I picked up my MINI's new yellow plasma ion fog light bulbs. And saw his new europlate. Merry Christmas, Kid!
 
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Old 12-24-2012, 07:05 PM
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I just received my water/meth kit and am about to bust into my MINI.
 
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I washed mine in a 34F weather... I'm freezing but the car is perfectly clean! I'm trying to use parent's cars in the meantime whenever it rains or snows :P
 
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Old 12-25-2012, 03:57 PM
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Installed Riss Racing downpipe, activated stage 2 on my accessport, installed FES shift light, installed LED license plate lights. Preparing for BSH motor mount install and WMW bypass valve install tomorrow.
 
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Old 12-25-2012, 04:27 PM
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Just installed cf m7 front lip and radiator diverted about to relocate the battery and install m7 diffuser tunnels and build a custom exhaust out of my invidia n1
 
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Old 12-25-2012, 04:39 PM
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Just installed rear seat covers, Wet Okoles, to match the front covers (Thanks Santa! ). They look pretty sweet too.
 
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I installed Studless Snow tires and rims!! I tried driving on the normal tires last week in the snow, and that was not plesent. I'm looking forward to the drive in the morning. :-)
 
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Old 12-26-2012, 09:07 AM
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Bought a phone mount for my iPhone!
 
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Old 12-26-2012, 01:43 PM
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Got new rims and ditched the runflats for Conti DWS. I love the new look and the smoother, quieter ride.
 
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Old 12-26-2012, 01:56 PM
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I cancelled SiriusXM. A 6-transistor pocket radio laying on the dash would sound better.
 
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Old 12-26-2012, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by pmsummer
I cancelled SiriusXM. A 6-transistor pocket radio laying on the dash would sound better.
i agree, the compression is pretty severe

otoh, the hd tuner is excellent, that's what i listen to

scott
 
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Old 12-26-2012, 03:03 PM
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i agree, the compression is pretty severe

otoh, the hd tuner is excellent, that's what i listen to

scott
Wish my '09 had HD.
 
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Old 12-26-2012, 03:08 PM
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I cancelled SiriusXM. A 6-transistor pocket radio laying on the dash would sound better.
You'd be competing with them, that's what they broadcast with...
 
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Old 12-26-2012, 06:12 PM
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I cancelled SiriusXM. A 6-transistor pocket radio laying on the dash would sound better.
When I had XM in my other cars it was not that bad. I think the Sirius side, still uses the Sirius satellites and technology, and it stinks. I think they are limited on bandwidth, and compress the hell out of the channels. The channels that are lesser used, gets compressed more.

When the Free trial is up, I'm canceling them, unless they change their ways, which I doubt.
 
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Old 12-26-2012, 07:37 PM
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I installed sheepskin seat covers and floor mats. Really helps my aching body.

Also ordered some chime inhibitors from outmotoring.
 
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