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    The F56 is going to save the world!

    I don't think it was meant for adults.
    Post by: Grgramps, Mar 21, 2015 in forum: MINI
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    RIP: Tom Magliozzi, Click (... or maybe Clack) of Car Talk fame

    Memories of Tom & Ray I have no idea when I first started listening to Click and Clack on the radio, but is was a long time ago. I first started...
    Post by: Grgramps, Nov 5, 2014 in forum: General Chat
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    Car Buffing Polishing How To Tips Tutorial ~ Professional ONLY Do NOT Try at Home

    When you consider how many drivers aren't even aware of the need to check their oil level occasionally, it's not hard to believe some will take...
    Post by: Grgramps, Oct 7, 2014 in forum: Detailing
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Oil Dipstick

    2010 R56 in which I changed oil for the first time. Previous changes were done by MINI in accordance with 3 year service. Now I understand why...
    Post by: Grgramps, Jun 23, 2014 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper First DiY Coolant Change

    I've been doing this with my cars for more than 60 years and this one was an education. Mine is a 2010 with the N12 engine. The Bentley manual...
    Thread by: Grgramps, Jun 21, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    3rd Gen F56 Cooper S Got to drive an F56 today

    Aw shucks, I was about to ask when you were going to turn your son loose with the MINI so he could see how beautifully it rotates around corners.:mad:
    Post by: Grgramps, Apr 13, 2014 in forum: 3rd Generation: 2014+ F54, F55, F56, F57, F60
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    Ohio Highway Deaths Drop Despite Higher Speed Limit

    Sadly, some will take this to mean that it's safer to drive faster.
    Post by: Grgramps, Jan 4, 2014 in forum: Mid-Ohio Motoring
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    MINI's Road Map To Fending Off Surging Rivals

    The subject of auto advertising brings to mind the Volks ads from the 60's. One of theirs showed the outline of their micro bus and below was the...
    Post by: Grgramps, Aug 17, 2013 in forum: MINIs in Other Media
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    Fun & Games You're Older Than Dirt If You Remember....

    I remember what I was doing ...but why did I come into this room??
    Post by: Grgramps, Dec 19, 2012 in forum: General Chat
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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S I'm a terrrible mechanic

    This thread reminds me of a guy I worked with who decided that he would change the oil in his car. (Something he had never done before.) Kurt...
    Post by: Grgramps, Nov 14, 2012 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    Fun & Games You're Older Than Dirt If You Remember....

    Operator?? If you were older you would remember that she was known as "central". And there was no dial on the phone. You turned the crank to...
    Post by: Grgramps, Oct 28, 2012 in forum: General Chat
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    Back in a MINI

    I suppose I'm a generation ahead of you, although you may have more MINI experience. Enjoy your new find!
    Post by: Grgramps, Oct 26, 2012 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    Video: Gas Station Supercar Traffic!

    I'll bet that not one of them even glanced at the price of fuel. It must be nice. Also, didn't notice any hypermilers.:wink:
    Post by: Grgramps, Oct 8, 2012 in forum: Other Vehicles
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    Pre Migration Flickr link

    I see a black MINI at midnight.
    Post by: Grgramps, Aug 11, 2012 in forum: Test Area