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  1. cct1

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    #103 cct1, Aug 15, 2014
    That's fine, and better in the long run, but in the meantime the Schroth's are better than a stock belt or cig lock, and no one should fail you for them.
     
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    #108 cct1, Aug 15, 2014
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    I leave it out unless it's required, I feel like more of a poseur than usual when it's in. No one ever checks it to see if it's charged, I'm going to put an empty one in to save weight. :) It's a nice decoration though.

    It MIGHT be big enough to put out a cigarette if someone tried to smoke in my car, so there's that.


    You oughta get yours painted with a Union Jack if you haven't already.
     
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    #118 cct1, Aug 17, 2014
    No backing plate on the sneed kit. It makes a big difference....
     
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    #119 BlimeyCabrio, Aug 17, 2014
    Yeah, I've installed a Sneed kit for a friend. Wasn't really awesome. Could accomplish just as much with just the hose and some metal ties.
     
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    #132 BlimeyCabrio, Sep 6, 2014
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    #136 BlimeyCabrio, Sep 6, 2014
    That's somewhat practical. :lol:
     
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    #141 Shifter, Sep 8, 2014
    Thanks. I was trying to run the VM that the s/w came with under a Parallels VM running Windows. No go. Now I'm looking for a decent not-too-expensive Windows machine since this s/w will be all I use it for.
     
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    #149 BlimeyCabrio, Sep 14, 2014
    Already got meth, cam and injectors. :)
     
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    #152 JMC40, Sep 14, 2014
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    Supercharger oil replacement, check that damn green gasket (supercharger intake) that likes to leak...actually scratch all of this, install a Roterx, or better yet 1.8 stroker...I mean if the engine is already gonna be out!
     
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    #161 cct1, Sep 24, 2014
    Not for the track.....
     
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    #175 cct1, Nov 30, 2014
    Good to see you back! Stapling is ok, gastric bypass, not so much, good luck with it, take what they tell you with regard to the do's and dont's as your new religion, as you know stapling isn't the entire answer, it's part of the answer...

    Between you, Dick and Nate, all this Stuart Smalley self-improvement stuff is beginning to frighten me, I'm falling much further behind, and I was pretty far behind to begin with.

    Ok, enough of that, back to your MINI--ironic that as soon as you get well, it's going to get sick!
     
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    #178 TheModFather, Mar 10, 2015
    That sounds like a better plan! :D
     
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    #182 BlimeyCabrio, Mar 11, 2015
    I will definitely be at MOTD. With or without the car. But I'm betting WITH the car.

    Auction is going on now. I had the high pre-bid, and I'll be surprised if I don't win it. But we'll see. Should be over in a couple of hours.

    If I win this one... there will be rejoicing. And sprinkles.
     
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    #183 BlimeyCabrio, Mar 11, 2015
    And oh yeah - I'm already 50 pounds lighter than I was in the fall. Zoom Zoom.
     
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    #184 MCS02, Mar 11, 2015
    Good luck hope you win!
     
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    #189 ScottinBend, Mar 11, 2015
    Damn.........sorry and glad at the same time.
     
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    #190 Red Bull, Mar 11, 2015
    Congratulations!! :Thumbsup:

    Can't wait to see the results.
     
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    #191 BlimeyCabrio, Mar 11, 2015
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    Parts!

    So, to head this off proactively....

    I plan to do this in a couple of phases. Between now and MOTD, my focus is on getting Blimey running in manual form, otherwise as-is.

    But later this year, I'll be doing a more complete transmogrification.

    I will be using a great many of the parts from this car. I plan to use:
    Engine
    Transmission
    Pedals, shifter, other transmission conversion parts
    Remaining front and rear bumper parts
    Side skirts
    Doors and interior door panels
    Wheels
    Dash trim
    Gauges
    Rear trailing arms
    Carpet
    Maybe underbody panels
    Maybe ECU and other modules

    Intercooler and exhaust (if functional) are already spoken for.

    I plan to sell:
    Brakes
    Rear Wing Spoiler with hardware
    Complete rear interior with side panels, bar, floor
    Suspension if good
    Other odds and ends not listed above

    So don't PM me asking about parts, other than on the "I plan to sell:" list.
    For these parts, my objective is to sell for AT LEAST 50% of the current new retail value of those parts, assuming things are in good condition when I receive it. So, before making me a lowball offer, you can research current retail pricing by looking up the 2006 GP on RealOEM, and then pricing out the parts with your favorite MINI parts source.

    The biggies:
    MSRP for new GP rear wing spoiler, complete, is approx $2725 (plus $277 for glass)
    MSRP for new GP rear interior, complete, is approx $2490 (plus all the little trim clips)

    So consider that if you start making offers on these things...
     
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    #192 MCS02, Mar 11, 2015
    First I would like to have a moment of silence for our departed GP. You bunch of ghouls!

    Congrats on the win! You will have one bad to the bone MINI.:D
     
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    #193 TheModFather, Mar 11, 2015
    Great score of a donor Paul! :D
     
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