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Old 09-10-2010, 08:09 PM
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BTW....what did I do to my MINI today? I bought her some Rally lights so she can see better. Hope to be installing them by next week.
 
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Old 09-10-2010, 10:07 PM
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Blue LEDs... again. This time, the cruise control buttons in the steering wheel were changed.
 
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Old 09-10-2010, 11:04 PM
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Started swapping in my port matched and polished head, cam and powder coated goodies.
 
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Old 09-11-2010, 07:49 AM
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Finished the LED swap in the radio (thanks, wyefye). All that's left is the speedo.
 
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Old 09-11-2010, 10:37 AM
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Just washed and waxed the Mini, also changed out the H7 lights to a set of Artic White, 55 W low beam, and 70 High beam, hopefully they dont burn out the harness.
 
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Old 09-11-2010, 11:49 AM
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Just changed the oil and when it cools off a bit later this afternoon, a good wash is in store.
Update: got'er done!
 

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Old 09-11-2010, 03:20 PM
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I also just changed the oil. Used my brand new topside oil changer - worked like a champ!

Completed the entire job and not a drop of oil touched the outside of the engine or the ground or me for that matter!
 
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Old 09-12-2010, 07:27 PM
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plasti-dipped the headlight rings
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then went all out and did the joey mod
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Old 09-12-2010, 07:34 PM
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Very nice dude!
 
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Old 09-13-2010, 06:42 PM
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I wrecked my garage so I can build our minis a new house.
 
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Old 09-13-2010, 08:36 PM
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Installed Curt trailer hitch that I purchased from eTrailer.com. I have purchased many items from eTrailer and they have always provided good products, instructions and service. This is my first time using a Curt product and the fit and finish is great. The install was easy, took 90 minutes start to finish by myself.

Here are a few pics...







 
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Old 09-13-2010, 10:05 PM
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Installed our first prototype catless downpipe - took about 1 hours of solid work or 2 hours once I started working on other parts of BIGmini.

Luckily I had all the special tools, which wouldve delayed things considerably otherwise....
 
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Old 09-14-2010, 02:46 PM
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My MINI was in dire need of a bath...so I gave it one.
 
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I got the low tire light checked out, which was a big nothing.
 
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Old 09-14-2010, 03:06 PM
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I got to see the first pics of my new shift **** today, from Whalen Shift Machine....very cool and he's a sponsor here.

He's finishing up an ebrake for me, so I'll post pics of it, as soon as he's finished
 
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Installed Lamin-X protective film to my headlights and fogs...light tint.
 
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Old 09-15-2010, 10:20 AM
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Got the pic of my emergency brake today.....to go with the pics of the shift **** that I posted above
 
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Old 09-16-2010, 06:57 AM
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06 former Red Bull MINI. I removed the coolers and started glassing the bed cover.

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Did a ton of maintenance!

Changed the following:

FPR
Injectors and o-rings
Supercharger intake gasket and tube
Detroit Tuned BPV
Colder plugs
Screamin' Demon Coil
New wires
Fuel filter
Alta air filter
PCV Valve
Boost Gauge
 
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Originally Posted by 512dart
06 former Red Bull MINI. I removed the coolers and started glassing the bed cover.

God I love these rigs So many possibilities....

I would turn it into a California surfin rig with The Cal Woody style aero kit and grille and attach two surf boards in back.
 
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Originally Posted by thecanuck
Did a ton of maintenance!

Changed the following:

FPR
Injectors and o-rings
Supercharger intake gasket and tube
Detroit Tuned BPV
Colder plugs
Screamin' Demon Coil
New wires
Fuel filter
Alta air filter
PCV Valve
Boost Gauge
Wow, gonna run like a better than new MINI
 
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Old 09-16-2010, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 512dart
06 former Red Bull MINI. I removed the coolers and started glassing the bed cover.

Now this I want to see when it's done
 
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Gave it a quick bath in prep for the bmw CCA meet this evening.
 
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We installed a CRY02 Sprayer for the GP intercooler last year for a fun project. This part of it was put on the back burner for some others in the last few months. Finally had some time to finish this up.

May install and LED for some night time fun

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvvfgK3RuzU
 
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Old 09-16-2010, 03:14 PM
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gave her a bath and got rid of the S-Heavies; replaced with konig feather
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