What did you do to your mini today?
The first thing I did to my Mini today. Yup, totally drove over the ramps onto the other side. Had to use the jack to get the ramps (yes both sides) out from under it. Swore a few times. Then was working on replacing my hot side tube. Got the connectors off top and bottom. The bottom was a PIA. Trying to work on getting the silencer off. I'm not going to snap it off like some people do, so then realize I don't have the correct torx. Put the damn thing back together. Go inside to shower. Look back into my "mechanic" tool box I bought a while ago and see that the correct one was in here. AAHH!! Looks like I know what I'm doing tomorrow.
^^^ Now, that's a story with humility!
I used my ramps yesterday but strictly as raised supports while I was underneath working on the new JCW muffler installation.
Easier to floorjack from both side using jacking points/adapters, then slip the ramps underneath the rear tires.
Plenty safe and secure with no need for jack stands...
I used my ramps yesterday but strictly as raised supports while I was underneath working on the new JCW muffler installation.
Easier to floorjack from both side using jacking points/adapters, then slip the ramps underneath the rear tires.
Plenty safe and secure with no need for jack stands...
^^^ Now, that's a story with humility!
I used my ramps yesterday but strictly as raised supports while I was underneath working on the new JCW muffler installation.
Easier to floorjack from both side using jacking points/adapters, then slip the ramps underneath the rear tires.
Plenty safe and secure with no need for jack stands...
I used my ramps yesterday but strictly as raised supports while I was underneath working on the new JCW muffler installation.
Easier to floorjack from both side using jacking points/adapters, then slip the ramps underneath the rear tires.
Plenty safe and secure with no need for jack stands...
Good job. Glad to hear it is not that bad of a job. The alignment process sounds like fun. I foresee this in my not too distant future... On 114k miles with the originals...
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Compared to most of you I did very little. New shifter (****) and managed to break all the tabs on the trim piece at the boot. Made of crap they are. Also replaced the broken center armrest and installed a full set of mudflaps (sexy). Oh and I replaced a number of broken fender clips and whatnot that were allowing things to be a little loose up front. Then I installed a roof rack which turned out to be rather simple but at first seemed imposing. Oh yes, I installed a new chrome trim for the hood as all the clips were broken on the original and a new cabin air filter. Lots of chicken s&^t stuff but it was a task with the sweat dripping in my eyes due to the ongoing heat wave we are having.
As for the bottom rails. Just be sure to mark the 10mm bolts before you remove. Get them back where they were or you'll be adjusting the angle of the window as well.
Make sense?
Best of luck!
Thanks.
Cravenspeed shift **** and well cover installed
Removed the ALTA CAI.
Lubricated the shifter cable heim joints typically not seen since they are under the air box.
Replaced a four inch rubber hose section that looked sketchy. It was for fuel tank breather line at the electronic throttle body.
Installed new JCW Intake and full detailing of exterior.
Lubricated the shifter cable heim joints typically not seen since they are under the air box.
Replaced a four inch rubber hose section that looked sketchy. It was for fuel tank breather line at the electronic throttle body.
Installed new JCW Intake and full detailing of exterior.
Installed an Eibach 19mm adjustable rear sway bar.
Then I washed the car and went for a drive. I was having fun on some country roads . . . seeing if I could feel the difference of the new sway bar. Taking a familiar route, I turned onto a road and discovered that it now has a gravel surface. I almost crapped my pants but stayed in control. Jasper got all dusty, and all I could do was laugh. And hoon.
Then I washed the car and went for a drive. I was having fun on some country roads . . . seeing if I could feel the difference of the new sway bar. Taking a familiar route, I turned onto a road and discovered that it now has a gravel surface. I almost crapped my pants but stayed in control. Jasper got all dusty, and all I could do was laugh. And hoon.
The first thing I did to my Mini today. Yup, totally drove over the ramps onto the other side. Had to use the jack to get the ramps (yes both sides) out from under it. Swore a few times. Then was working on replacing my hot side tube. Got the connectors off top and bottom. The bottom was a PIA. Trying to work on getting the silencer off. I'm not going to snap it off like some people do, so then realize I don't have the correct torx. Put the damn thing back together. Go inside to shower. Look back into my "mechanic" tool box I bought a while ago and see that the correct one was in here. AAHH!! Looks like I know what I'm doing tomorrow.
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I picked up a spare set of R98 Alloys last night. In much better shape than these but one rim has a small tweek in the lip from a pothole. Our mini has one rim with similar damage so now I can replace it with one of the straight ones from this spare set and send the spares off for straightening and refinishing. They seem to corrode bad on the outer edges even when they haven't been curbed.
Oooh, I wonder if I could install one of those permanently in mine. During spring through fall we get flies like crazy here in Iowa from all the turkey and hog farms. I feel like any time I open my window, I get 18 more flies in there!