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  1. R53Junkie

    R53Junkie New Member

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    #84 R53Junkie, Jul 11, 2015
    Haha. I just let it slide man... :crazy:
     
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    #91 R53Junkie, Jul 20, 2015
    And Dick, what were the maintenance upgrades needed? I know I have a few seals leaking oil, anything beyond that?
     
  3. TheModFather

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    #92 TheModFather, Jul 20, 2015
    Nothing much just common replacement stuff thats never been done.
    Dont forget you have a box-O-crap on my kitchen counter... [emoji12]
     
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    #93 R53Junkie, Jul 21, 2015
    Ohhh yes.

    Oh no! I had forgotten... Is the next run going to be any time soon, or should I plan time to come pick it up?
     
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    #94 TheModFather, Jul 21, 2015
    Not sure when the next run is, I'm taking a break... Might go out to the sticks this weekend though.
     
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    #95 R53Junkie, Jul 22, 2015
    Sir yes sir.

    As Dick already knows, today my SC pulley decided to fly off while driving. So fun. This car is starting to drive me mad.
     
  7. 00Mini

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    #96 00Mini, Jul 22, 2015
    That had to a rather exciting moment !! Was there any serious damage ??
     
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    #99 R53Junkie, Jul 22, 2015
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    Another issue.
    Ever since I got the MINI towed, I've had this strange (And VERY loud now) rubbing sound coming from the rear arches that only intensifies under braking. Any ideas? I checked for clearance, and while it's tight, there is no actual rubbing between wheels/tires and my arch liners.

    EDIT: Looks like it's my wheel bearings. Also, my top mounts are shot. Also, I need new tires. :mad2::mad2::mad2::mad2::mad2:
     
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    #100 00Mini, Jul 23, 2015
    Oh Vey !!!
     
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    #104 R53Junkie, Jul 24, 2015
    I really wish I could just spambot that post's like button for the rest of eternity. Hahaha

    :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
     
  11. ScottinBend

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    #105 ScottinBend, Jul 24, 2015
    Just take a look at my signature.............:D
     
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    #106 R53Junkie, Jul 24, 2015
    Yes sir. Right on with that. Hahaha
     
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    BlimeyCabrio Oscar Goldman of MINIs
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    #111 BlimeyCabrio, Jul 29, 2015
    Best of luck.
     
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    #112 TheModFather, Jul 29, 2015
    That sucks, but yeah, your MINI was a bit of a basket case. Best of luck to ya... Hope you find another.
     
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    #114 TheModFather, Jul 29, 2015
    Not a problem...

    Dont let a bad apple deter you from MINIs in general though. Anything that is 10 years old is going to have faults, this one was just a little more than expected. Your best bet on getting a good one would be to either get one used off the dealer lot (R53's do still pop up) or wait for somebody you know that keeps up on everything to want to trade theirs in. [emoji6]
     
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    #115 R53Junkie, Jul 29, 2015
    Yeah, I'll be doing that at some point down the road. If you ever decide to sell the Rat, lemme know. ;)
     
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    #116 00Mini, Jul 30, 2015
    Maybe you have found your niche in life already!! If'n you can buy less than desirable cars and sell them for more than they are worth you'll be on easy street in no time. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #117 R53Junkie, Jul 31, 2015
    Haha. It's actually something I've always thought about doing (flipping cars), but I don't plan on making a business out of it.
    But I was very surprised by how much money I made, even with everything I put in to it.
     
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