My On the Road Thread

Discussion in 'MINI Takes The States (MTTS) (August 5 - 15, 2010)' started by Nathan, Aug 7, 2010.

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  1. Justa Jim

    Justa Jim Well-Known Member
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    Glad you all made it home safely. I must remind myself that Nathan seems to have very strange things happen when he takes to the road and not to ask to ride shotgun with him. :lol:

    Jim
     
  2. Nathan

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    And if you did ride shotgun you would have seen this for a few hundred miles still I stopped.

    Warning, this link goes to results of a bird and MINI meeting at around 90ish in eastern Colorado. You have been warned....

    Picasa Web Albums - gnatster
     
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    Yeah........
    That's what pilots fear when they are reaching "takeoff" speeds on the runway. Based on the smear pattern, you were well over takeoff velocity for an F-16.:D Your aerodynamic aids were the only thing keeping you grounded.:lol::lol::lol:
     
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    Is there any more information about the DoS intercooler(s) ?
     
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    Yes, but we have been sworn to secrecy at this time...

    Your patience shall be rewarded.
     
  6. Justa Jim

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    I am guessing that the misfire problem is no longer an issue. :Thumbsup:

    Jim
     
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    It still is a major issue, car is going in later this week for diagnostic check to see what the issue might be.

    I am very frustrated with the way the engine is working when below 1200 rpm.
     
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    Sorry to hear that, as you put a lot of time, not to mention money, into the last problem. Perhaps a new motor or new MINI is in order.

    Jim
     
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    OMG.. at least ur glass didnt crack... yikes
     
  10. Justa Jim

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    I thought you said you were past looking at MPG. I guess not. :cornut:

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    Ugly ! !

    Well at least you didn't catch one partway in the IC scoop......upper half cooked on the IC and the rest all over the windshield.

    :yikes:

    Was not an easy cleanup.......
     
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    Just interested in post JCW install, MPG is about the same. It may actually improve when towing the teardrop, as it dropped to the upper 20's before the install.

    Mark
     
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    I didn't know you had a tear drop. Now there is one nor thing for you to have to detail. :D

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    nor?.......must some kind of Canucky thing.
     
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    It's a bit like "EH" which has many meanings, it can be used to ask a question, as in, "How goes it, eh?" Or to make a strong statement, as in " Eh, everyone knows BRG is the fastest colour":smilewinkgrin:. But the main reason Canuckians use it, is it's way better than saying "Duh", eh:Thumbsup:.

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