What did you do to your mini today?
Last night it was raining really hard and I was doing highway driving. It was scary as ****. Terrible visibility because the wiper blades are done. Hydroplaning on a rain drop because my P Zero's are into the secondary rubber. I was forced to go at or below the speed limit :-(
So today, I got new wipers (swear by Michelin blades from Costco) and I will put my winter tires on.
sani
So today, I got new wipers (swear by Michelin blades from Costco) and I will put my winter tires on.
sani
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poor man's vibra-technics motor mount
I got the one from REIN. I've been using some of their components lately to replace the old parts in my car and so far so good.
I wish I can tell you how the top mount bushing helps by itself but I also replaced the lower mounts bushings with power flex ones. So when I drove my car it was a completely new feeling. In the end I think you will like the upgrade when you get to the track!
I wish I can tell you how the top mount bushing helps by itself but I also replaced the lower mounts bushings with power flex ones. So when I drove my car it was a completely new feeling. In the end I think you will like the upgrade when you get to the track!
stock motor mount
stock motor mount with Superpro spacer added
You can read about my experience here:
Installation and first impression.
Corrected the installation and final resolution.
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ECSTuning (12-08-2017)
Well done.
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I didn't do anything with my mini today but will do tomorrow. I need to change my car battery. I have tested this using an automotive multimeter. I have selected that multimeter from this list Best Automotive Multimeter Reviews 2018. I was selected innova 3340 automotive multimeter. I think it is a good multimeter and can detect car battery problem.
Last edited by ceptonin; 12-18-2017 at 03:17 AM.
New tie-rod assemblies, along with new end links all the way around to complete my suspension rehab project; replacement of my struts, shocks, shock mounts, axles, inner/outer ball joints, LCA bushings (Powerflex), sway bar bushings & engine mounts.
MINI's handling characteristics back to "as new," and all background noise (cabin rattling) has disappeared.
MINI's handling characteristics back to "as new," and all background noise (cabin rattling) has disappeared.
Last edited by AoxoMoxoA; 12-10-2017 at 08:46 AM.
New tie-rod assemblies, along with new end links all the way around to complete my suspension rehab project; replacement of my struts, shocks, shock mounts, axles, inner/outer ball joints, LCA bushings (Powerflex), sway bar bushings & engine mounts.
MINI's handling characteristics back to "as new," and all background noise (cabin rattling) has disappeared.
MINI's handling characteristics back to "as new," and all background noise (cabin rattling) has disappeared.
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ECSTuning (12-11-2017)
Well done.
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Removed the water pump yesterday. It took almost 8 hours to get it out. I had one of the torx in the wheel well strip. It took about almost 4 hours to get that straitened out. Tried cutting a slot in it for a flat head screwdriver and the soft metal stripped again. I ended up welding a nut to it. It had rusty threads.
I also ran into one of the engine mount bolts that had rust but I was able to get it out with some penetration oil, a little heat, and lot of sweat. I chased the threads on the frame and wire brushed the bolt.
The actual removal was a PIA but after I got it out I decided to call it a day. I reinstalled the pump I got from ECS, friction pulley, and installed a new serpentine belt in about 2 hours this morning. The hardest part was putting the bolts in the friction pulley - lining up the holes in the pulley with the water pump holes was a challenge.
A few months back it was the thermostat and now it is the water pump. Next month it should have 56K miles on it and will be due an oil change.
I also ran into one of the engine mount bolts that had rust but I was able to get it out with some penetration oil, a little heat, and lot of sweat. I chased the threads on the frame and wire brushed the bolt.
The actual removal was a PIA but after I got it out I decided to call it a day. I reinstalled the pump I got from ECS, friction pulley, and installed a new serpentine belt in about 2 hours this morning. The hardest part was putting the bolts in the friction pulley - lining up the holes in the pulley with the water pump holes was a challenge.
A few months back it was the thermostat and now it is the water pump. Next month it should have 56K miles on it and will be due an oil change.
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ECSTuning (12-18-2017)
a trip to electronics surplus store
It was sunny and dry so we went for a drive to an electronics surplus store.
Surplus Gizmos
it is fun just to decipher what some of the contraptions are
an vintage Tek scope perfect for mid century movie props
tones of vacuum pumps
guts of avionics
Lucky me, I left the store without buying anything.
Surplus Gizmos
it is fun just to decipher what some of the contraptions are
an vintage Tek scope perfect for mid century movie props
tones of vacuum pumps
guts of avionics
Lucky me, I left the store without buying anything.
When I travel overseas or to other states, I will brake for stores like this. Bangkok has an area that has many blocks and you can spent a day there. Similarly in many China's major cities, especially Shenzhen. Hong Kong has a street but now is not so good. Tokyo has Akihabara that was fun when Japanese consumer electronics were the best.