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Yeah, those shocks are likely toast after 11 years. Re-pair them with some Bilsteins and I think you'll be a very happy camper.

I've driven all of the MINIs in the family long distance - to Deal's Gap, to OBX, from Chicago... The engines are fine buzzing about at 3k RPM...

You've tried deleting your phone and re-adding it?

I'd wager I can put up a good OCD fight. Cleaned the interior last night - wiped down the plastics and leather with 1Z Cockpit, scrubbed the...

Still can't believe you're Porkin' it instead of driving the rat.

Cheap insurance, honestly. $65 and some time and coolant.

Thanks! Had my work cut out for me - lots of 10 year old crud buildup, Cosmoline, and busted motor mount goo to remove.

[IMG] All freshened up.

They blow at the seam after so much heat and pressure. I'm about to drive this thing 11 hours south - not something I wanted to risk at 3am in...

Trans oil changed out for a fresh fill of Redline MTL and replaced the coolant expansion tank today. [IMG]

[IMG] Nothing like removing the original tank, dated to 2006.

Just replaced my coolant overflow tank - glad I did, it was the original dated back to August of 2006. Time to change the transmission oil now.

Tell me about it. I work Saturday and I depart Sat night.

Getting some detailing in today. [IMG] [IMG] Also found a leak from my antenna aerial - sealed that up with RTV.

I think mine ate something or the motor is going - sounds a little off all of a sudden. Works great for blowing the water out of the cracks though.

I'm detailing mine outside in the rain now. :lol: Claying in this misty drizzle then I'll give it another dish soap wash and roll it into the...

Actually.... Dave, this is a 2nd gen thread. Everyone else was wrong.

Funny, dealing with this on my car tonight, one week before MOTD. Irritating. I'm just going to install another OE tank and cap for the time...

Oh hell, found some coolant on the ground under the R53 - tank seams appear OK, but some residue around the cap. I'm leaning towards replacing...

My wife named her new one Beatrix - after Beatrix Kiddo in Kill Bill. The last one was named Nigel - after Nigel Powers. I don't name my...