What did you do to your mini today?
Found out I have been driving a week without any gas cap, body shop forgot to put it back and my new locking mechanism isn't locking, they forgot to plug it in! Thant's why my MPG has suffered so badly, I first though the people at the body shop had siphon gas from my car. That's how bad my MPG is lol!
I used calforhelp's thread as a guide for this project found HERE.
I love the way it turned out. See my attached pic for the before and after.
A great day for L'il Red! Put on a Borla cat-back exhaust system. It was time. I had unloaded something from the trunk and noticed a metal piece hanging unnaturally off the back end. Closer inspection showed it was the drivers' side muffler hanger. The passenger's side was in no better shape and the box looked like it was about to blow out with rust.
Gotta say I love the sound!
Gotta say I love the sound!
I actually tinted the red lenses and painted the chrome cone Pepper White to match the body color. The white seems to actually make the turn signal seem brighter than the chrome. It wasn't intentional, but it works.
I used calforhelp's thread as a guide for this project found HERE.
I love the way it turned out. See my attached pic for the before and after.
I used calforhelp's thread as a guide for this project found HERE.
I love the way it turned out. See my attached pic for the before and after.
A great day for L'il Red! Put on a Borla cat-back exhaust system. It was time. I had unloaded something from the trunk and noticed a metal piece hanging unnaturally off the back end. Closer inspection showed it was the drivers' side muffler hanger. The passenger's side was in no better shape and the box looked like it was about to blow out with rust.
Gotta say I love the sound!
Gotta say I love the sound!
Well opinions may vary, I have heard both without any cats on the exhaust and the Borla S-Type is more throaty and deeper sounding.
Borla S-Type
Video Link: http://youtu.be/5h8UVMty5bg
Video Link: http://youtu.be/YWB2U2zCluc
fJCW exhaust
Video Link: http://youtu.be/xcwaFxXJO2M
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Got a check gas cap light and then a service engine soon light. I scanned it and found the code P0455 some kind of evap leak. I checked my gas cap to make sure it's tight and then checked the lines.
I found some moisture on this part, is it related in anyway? It's on the passenger side next to the gas tank.
Thanks
I found some moisture on this part, is it related in anyway? It's on the passenger side next to the gas tank.
Thanks
Got a check gas cap light and then a service engine soon light. I scanned it and found the code P0455 some kind of evap leak. I checked my gas cap to make sure it's tight and then checked the lines. I found some moisture on this part, is it related in anyway? It's on the passenger side next to the gas tank. Thanks
I went through my whole car again and realized that I had installed the purge valve upside down when I had the alternator rebuilt So far no check engine lights after 3-4 cycles so I'm hoping it stays that way.
A little frustrated... Have 102k miles on him and the car is now making a screeching sound from (what I believe to be) the supercharger.
After researching this, it appears that this is the START of the supercharger going. Have a date with the dealership on Saturday to confirm my fear. 102k miles? Clutch lasted longer if that is the case...
Anyway... assuming the worst and hoping for the best. Worst case scenario, looks like I will be looking into a new S/C, water pump, 15% pulley and related gaskets. I believe everyone has stated that this takes about 5-6 hours and 2 people.
If it is the supercharger, I will be torn. Half REALLY irritated that it went so early but the other half relieved that I know the supercharger/water pump will be MINI new. While I am in there, I will be replacing the radiator, thermostat, housing and hoses. Another 100k miles of easy driving in theory...
After researching this, it appears that this is the START of the supercharger going. Have a date with the dealership on Saturday to confirm my fear. 102k miles? Clutch lasted longer if that is the case...
Anyway... assuming the worst and hoping for the best. Worst case scenario, looks like I will be looking into a new S/C, water pump, 15% pulley and related gaskets. I believe everyone has stated that this takes about 5-6 hours and 2 people.
If it is the supercharger, I will be torn. Half REALLY irritated that it went so early but the other half relieved that I know the supercharger/water pump will be MINI new. While I am in there, I will be replacing the radiator, thermostat, housing and hoses. Another 100k miles of easy driving in theory...