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Me too! Just a need a sponsor to get me there! Mmmmmmmmmm now the Mini is running I've nothing else to ask or say until I return in 2 weeks...apart from Happy 4th everyone....the day you folks broke free from folks like me! hahaha Stay safe and have a good long relaxing weekend.

 

No Problem Nathan

I got the low fuel pressure fixed with a new fuel filter and finally got to open up the Mini on the open road today. The combination of a mildly tuned engine, low final drive and stiff suspension has made the Mini a pleasure to drive. The 2nd to 3rd to 4th shifting feels so strong with 7000rpm coming up very fast, The 3rd gear over taking potential is awesome as is I can drive everywhere in 5th! The suspension alignment still needs to be done but overall the handling is very nice with the rear end breaking free on tight corners taken at speed. The extra ride height does not seem to upset the legendary Mini handling so I’m well pleased with the end result.

I have at least 4 weeks of driving to iron out any bugs. First issue today was the driver’s inside door handle not opening the door! Plus I have a rattle and a slight leak in of rain water to fix.

 

Some fun for sure but that's lost fixing the bugs! haha I found the door handle issue to be the cable had popped out and the fan switch was made in China! The starting issues come and go but now I have a slight knocking noise from the gearbox at idle. The box was fitted with new bearings so maybe one was bad? or could be just the oil? Anyway I'm going to drain the oil and pull the end cover to see if there is any play. I figure I'm going to be getting good at gearbox rebuilds! hahaha

 

A good idea Beaner but past experience has taught me that noises just get worse under rally conditions and my daily driving and you know I'm super picky..hahaha Most likely I'm going pull the box and fix it when I return in 2 weeks.

 

Off to England for a week. Family stuff and a trip to Mini and Mini Cooper Transmission. Rebuilt mini transmission and Prodrive - Where inspiration and innovation combine then return back to CR

 

Wow! Mini's everywhere! Rented a AMG E class 220....electric everything.

 

Finally I'm back in Costa Rica. I have the rally tyres and found the diameter larger than I thought. 185/60 15 So it was a good thing I did not get the 185/65 15's





If the parts show up from Mini Gearboxes UK I will be rebuilding the gearox this weekend to replace the worn bearing housing.

 

I was in the area so I dropped off at Mini of Beford...to meet the super nice parts department. Lovely showroom and a car park full of Mini's! I really enjoyed the visit!









Also on that day I dropped off my defective PSP ......then on the way back to work Mini USA called to say they cover the cost of a new pump and give me a little extra cash for my troubles! Way to go Mini USA...it took about 2 monts of emails but finally I'll be having a new pump! Hoooooooooooo Ray!