Most liked posts in thread: Pre-MOTD MINI Prep Checklist

  1. Dave.0

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    #2 Dave.0, Mar 28, 2016
    Don't forget BEER or "drink of choice" because Graham Country is a dry county. :beer:Thumbsup:
     
  2. Goldsmithy

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    #3 Goldsmithy, Mar 28, 2016
    Extra underwear, lots and lots of extra underwear...:wink::biggrin5:
     
  3. yellowbritishrocket

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    #4 yellowbritishrocket, Mar 28, 2016
    and if you are driving a classic mini to said dragon... a container of spare parts and gaskets lol
     
  4. LowCountry S

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    #5 LowCountry S, Apr 2, 2016
    ^^^this!! :cornut:^^^

    just did all my pre-trip stuff with the added bonus of a clutch, flywheel, assorted bearings and bushings, and a Quaife LSD--looking forward to the trip! :cool:
     
  5. jeffster06

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    #6 jeffster06, Apr 3, 2016
    My pre trip inspection has been exhausting.... my R53 is no longer a daily driver but I had to drive it all last week due to the other ride being down. During this week, my exhaust fell apart and I discovered both my wheel bearings had excessive play :mad:

    So now I have a new exhaust system (even found a leak at my test pipe while I was under there) and new wheel bearings. Flushed the brake fluid while I was at it too, I believe Broknsmurf is now ready. I might throw an oil change in there too although im at like 2.5k on the change, except I did it last June-Julyish...
     
  6. LowCountry S

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    #7 LowCountry S, Apr 3, 2016
    and now a motor mount before I go....(sigh)....
     
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    #8 vetsvette, Apr 4, 2016
    In my case... Cash money for Vendors Row! :drool
     
  8. yellowbritishrocket

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    #9 yellowbritishrocket, Apr 12, 2016
    in my case lots of old 1st gen parts for the sale table
     
  9. Zillon

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    #10 Zillon, Apr 20, 2016
    Mine is coming together nicely.

    New brakes, suspension, tires, rear sway, fluids...
     
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    #11 LowCountry S, Apr 25, 2016
    motor and trans mounts done...swap wheels are good to go!
    :D
     
  11. WolfGTI

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    #12 WolfGTI, Apr 27, 2016
    Some guys have all the luck.

     
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    #13 Zillon, Apr 27, 2016


    No luck on the mega-build?
     
  13. agranger

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    #14 agranger, Apr 27, 2016
    I know.... It isn't car prep, but bring lots of layers (weather up there changes faster than Nathan's tires), some sun screen and bug repellant.