What did you do to your mini today?
#2076
UPDATE: Front brakes done and have started the rather lengthy (+500mi) bedding in process. Rear pads get changed shortly. Can already feel the difference over OEM. No cold brake grab at all and much better brake "feel" with only about 20mi on the brakes. A kind soul here on NAM gave a tip on new rotor prep. Clean them thoroughly with brake cleaner TWICE before install! They are coated with a fine oil at the factory to prevent corrosion while in storage. I did it and a clean, white rag came away grey after wipe down. Result? No smoke, smells or noise even at low braking speeds. I've never done a brake job before and so far am feeling pretty smug, LOL.
#2077
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nasty..yuck!
..would rather be describing something fun I did with our MINI...but,
...today, had to clean up gigantic pigeon crap and even splattered egg
Parked our lil justa in a parking garage, on a very end spot (like always) but in the 3 hrs the pigeons must have come back to their roost..after heavy feeding
..keep wet wipes in the car...got off what I could on the spot...but that egg dries fast!
..came home to clean the egg off...took pics...sorry for this (its just the egg though)..look what I found when I opened the boot yuck
J
...today, had to clean up gigantic pigeon crap and even splattered egg
Parked our lil justa in a parking garage, on a very end spot (like always) but in the 3 hrs the pigeons must have come back to their roost..after heavy feeding
..keep wet wipes in the car...got off what I could on the spot...but that egg dries fast!
..came home to clean the egg off...took pics...sorry for this (its just the egg though)..look what I found when I opened the boot yuck
J
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I can't complain though, our garage makeover is almost ready! I ordered a Union Jack rug today . . . I customized the colors to be similar to "Blackjack" graphics pattern (the cross and diagonals will be red, and the other areas will be black and gray). Pics to be posted when complete!
...we started on ours last summer...got as far as scraping that "popcorn" stuff off ceiling & repainting...was about 100 degrees ..wore us out, had to stop, maybe some more this spring..
J
#2079
Mirror caps!
husband installed checkered flag side mirror caps on my horizon blue clubby!!! Now I reeeelly want the rear view mirror cap to match, but they dont make one that fits mirror with the universal garage remote (3 buttons). Anyone out there modified one of these to fit? I know you need a dremel (which we have). don't want to put out the $$$ if this is very difficult to do, then just to break the cap!!
Thanks for any input fellow Miniacs!!
Thanks for any input fellow Miniacs!!
#2080
And....
Just installed my first Go Badge to my baby's grill!! Naturally the badge matches my checkered side mirror caps !! Crazy for the checkered flag accessories...I am such a dweeb...pretty sure I'm not alone
Now, which badge should I get next? Kinda partial to the "rule the Bends" black arrow on yellow......hmmmmm......
Now, which badge should I get next? Kinda partial to the "rule the Bends" black arrow on yellow......hmmmmm......
#2081
The racedeck tiles for my garage makeover arrived today! I am sure the UPS guy had fun dragging those 10 boxes out of the truck and up the front steps. Each box weighs in at 45-50 lbs, and the entire stack is taller than my MINI!
p.s. sounds good, Giggles! Do you have the same checkerboard badge as me?
p.s. sounds good, Giggles! Do you have the same checkerboard badge as me?
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#2086
They also installed my JCW carbon fiber e-brake handle for free!!
Awesome!
#2087
Yup!
The racedeck tiles for my garage makeover arrived today! I am sure the UPS guy had fun dragging those 10 boxes out of the truck and up the front steps. Each box weighs in at 45-50 lbs, and the entire stack is taller than my MINI!
p.s. sounds good, Giggles! Do you have the same checkerboard badge as me?
p.s. sounds good, Giggles! Do you have the same checkerboard badge as me?
#2089
Installed the M7Aerogel Turbo Heat Shield on my 2011 MCS. It needed some minor tweaking since the '11s have put an engine cover over the valve body; so the "L" part of the piece needed to be cut off. Then it fit just fine. So, warning this piece is not yet designed for the '11 models, but you can make it work. You might be better off with the NM heatshield instead.
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#2090
Ordered my 17x7 et44 OZ Ultraleggeras today in downtown Wiesbaden. I am paying a $6 premium over Tirerack, but I also get the european offset I want to mount the 215/45 17 Conti Dw tires.
Also, Cravenspeed scissor phone holder so I can now run the Android Torque App. Installed my BT OBDII unit with an 8ft cable so I can hide it under the front seat. Great to know what my car is up to.
JCW factory exhaust gets added on Wednesday, so I'm excited for the change in exhaust note.... Life is good...
Also, Cravenspeed scissor phone holder so I can now run the Android Torque App. Installed my BT OBDII unit with an 8ft cable so I can hide it under the front seat. Great to know what my car is up to.
JCW factory exhaust gets added on Wednesday, so I'm excited for the change in exhaust note.... Life is good...
#2091
There are a lot of badges at gobadges.com also. That's where I got mine. And thanks for the compliment on the garage. We started laying the race deck tiles last night. Not done yet, but so far, it looks pretty cool! I will post before, during, and after pics when we're done!
#2092
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There are a lot of badges at gobadges.com also. That's where I got mine. And thanks for the compliment on the garage. We started laying the race deck tiles last night. Not done yet, but so far, it looks pretty cool! I will post before, during, and after pics when we're done!
#2094
#2095
Ordered my 17x7 et44 OZ Ultraleggeras today in downtown Wiesbaden. I am paying a $6 premium over Tirerack, but I also get the european offset I want to mount the 215/45 17 Conti Dw tires.
Also, Cravenspeed scissor phone holder so I can now run the Android Torque App. Installed my BT OBDII unit with an 8ft cable so I can hide it under the front seat. Great to know what my car is up to.
JCW factory exhaust gets added on Wednesday, so I'm excited for the change in exhaust note.... Life is good...
Also, Cravenspeed scissor phone holder so I can now run the Android Torque App. Installed my BT OBDII unit with an 8ft cable so I can hide it under the front seat. Great to know what my car is up to.
JCW factory exhaust gets added on Wednesday, so I'm excited for the change in exhaust note.... Life is good...
#2099
Bought a tow recovery hook (mine was missing since I bought it used). Mini wanted $39 for it, but gave it to me for $24 after I complained about the price.
Also fell in love with a laser blue 2011 JCW with the CF scoop, door panels, rear wing and some other parts. Not so in love with the $32,000 price tag. I noticed how similar the interior is between my 05 and the 11 model, including the same stupid-small cup holders. :p
Also stopped by the body shop to check on my car's progress. The work and paint looks great, but my back window was installed crooked (more gap on the top left than bottom right). Should be fixed for a Monday pickup!
Also fell in love with a laser blue 2011 JCW with the CF scoop, door panels, rear wing and some other parts. Not so in love with the $32,000 price tag. I noticed how similar the interior is between my 05 and the 11 model, including the same stupid-small cup holders. :p
Also stopped by the body shop to check on my car's progress. The work and paint looks great, but my back window was installed crooked (more gap on the top left than bottom right). Should be fixed for a Monday pickup!
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