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    FREE SPAGHETTI DINNER

    I just lost my excuse for not attending the Dragon. I'll be there.
    Post by: SK8BRD, Jan 6, 2012 in forum: MINIs on the Dragon 10 (May 2 - 6, 2012) - TN / NC
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    Engine Drivetrain 2nd Gen S Need torque curve for 2011 S

    I used to track a 2007 R56 Justa Cooper, and never had to lift to let anyone except Spec Miatas by. Last Spring I passed it on to my daughter...
    Thread by: SK8BRD, Jan 4, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Convenience entry question...

    Sounds to me like the battery in the key fob is dead, or near death. Pry open the back and replace and see what happens.
    Post by: SK8BRD, Jul 24, 2011 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    Adding TPMS to older BBS wheels.

    Resolved! It turns out my the conical opening I used on these wheels is similar to the way Audi and Mercedes Benz wheels are made, but BMW uses a...
    Post by: SK8BRD, Aug 18, 2010 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    Adding TPMS to older BBS wheels.

    Ugh Well originally I did have a small leak issue that was solved by tightening up the valve stem on that tire. I've even had a second set of...
    Post by: SK8BRD, Aug 13, 2010 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    Suspension Brakes 1st Gen R56 Caliper Upgrade with Modifications

    I have an R56 Justa Cooper. The stock front rotors on the Justa are just a tad bit bigger than the stock R53 rotors. The calipers are the same,...
    Post by: SK8BRD, Jul 21, 2010 in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    Top Gear Season 14 Episode 4

    thanks, thanks, thanks!
    Post by: SK8BRD, Dec 15, 2009 in forum: Top Gear
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    CAI for R56 Justa

    It's been a while since I've posted an adventure, but they've been pretty tame. The 19mm TSW rear sway bar has been a rock solid performer, more...
    Thread by: SK8BRD, Nov 13, 2009, 14 replies, in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S RMW Custom Tune Party in Austin, TX, Oct 16/17

    Any answer on my question on R56 Justa performance gains?
    Post by: SK8BRD, Sep 28, 2009 in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S RMW Custom Tune Party in Austin, TX, Oct 16/17

    What kind of performance improvements can I expect on my 2007 R56 Justa?
    Post by: SK8BRD, Sep 23, 2009 in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    Poll :: September 2009 Motoring Alliance MINI of the Month

    Really tough choice. Jack Nicholson is my second favorite crazy guy, right behind Jonathon Winters. But then again, weapons launched out of a...
    Post by: SK8BRD, Aug 25, 2009 in forum: MINI News and Articles
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    Manifold Madness

    Nathan, Here is a discussion of boundary layer. And here is a disappointing article on Reynold's number. Only one cylinder at a time is...
    Post by: SK8BRD, Jul 22, 2009 in forum: Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Clutch click when I depress it

    No problem in my Justa, but the helper spring is different in the R56 justa than the R56 S and R53. I got in a low mileage R57 tonight, and...
    Post by: SK8BRD, Jul 22, 2009 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61