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    MINI releases the new old R53 2004 Edition!!!

    Chuck, regarding said MAG gift certificate: did I understand correctly that no purchase was necessary to redeem? It seemed to read that way....
    Post by: Standard Dude, Dec 24, 2017 in forum: General Chat
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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S Coolant expansion tank

    Forge tank fix Before and after [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Very happy. :)
    Post by: Standard Dude, Apr 20, 2016 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S Powerflex FCA bushing install

    Thanks fishmonger good idea
    Post by: Standard Dude, Apr 19, 2016 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S Powerflex FCA bushing install

    Mechanic at dealership intentionally did not install the urethane "washer" that is part of the Powerflex kit. He said something to the effect that...
    Thread by: Standard Dude, Apr 19, 2016, 12 replies, in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    1st Gen R53 Cooper S Coolant expansion tank

    Good idea or bad idea: I want to JBWeld an aluminum filler neck with hose barb onto my forge tank. JB Weld withstands to 3960 psi & 550°
    Post by: Standard Dude, Apr 5, 2016 in forum: 1st Generation: 2002–06 R50, R53 & 2004–08 R52
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    Winter: Steel wheels with Michelin Alpin tires $150

    Came off 05 R53. Three tires are older and getting very close to wear bars. One tire is much newer. 195 55/16. $150. Columbus Ohio. Will post pics...
    Thread by: Standard Dude, Nov 19, 2015, 0 replies, in forum: Classifieds Archive
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    British Car Day

    Where when?
    Post by: Standard Dude, May 12, 2015 in forum: Mid-Ohio Motoring
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    Suspension Brakes 1st Gen Broken performance spring

    Car was parked outside in very cold temps - was thinking that had something to do with it breaking perhaps?
    Post by: Standard Dude, Mar 5, 2015 in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    Suspension Brakes 1st Gen Broken performance spring

    So last week during sub zero temps in central Ohio my drivers side H&R spring was discovered broken after pulling out from my spot at work and...
    Thread by: Standard Dude, Mar 4, 2015, 12 replies, in forum: Tuning and Performance
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    MoM Donuts - February 28, 2015

    Sorry I missed you all on Saturday - was putting in a zillion miles in dads Explorer to Geneva NY and back. Kudos on the GTI Chuck - nice.
    Post by: Standard Dude, Mar 4, 2015 in forum: Mid-Ohio Motoring
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    MoM Donuts and Gift Exchange 12/20

    I'm in but I'll be there on the wrong day -- don't want Carol to feel bad.
    Post by: Standard Dude, Dec 17, 2014 in forum: Mid-Ohio Motoring
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    The Bionic Clown Shoe :: 2001 BMW M Coupe

    Random garage spotting. Love the Z/M Coupe. Considered getting one but car choices got narrowed down to my Mini.
    Post by: Standard Dude, Dec 8, 2014 in forum: Member Garages