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  1. BlimeyCabrio

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    #134 BlimeyCabrio, Sep 6, 2014
    Yup - Romanian Diagnostic Cables Provider.
    Stuff works. Note that you need a windows laptop (not a windows VM on a Mac) to run GT1/DIS.
     
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    #137 vetsvette, Sep 7, 2014
    I finally got around to reading the entire thread. Great project you have going. I'm looking forward to seeing you run it at VIR. Make sure you post your next track date. I only live about 20 minutes from there, but haven't attended any events in the last few years. Something else I need to remedy.
     
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    #138 Shifter, Sep 8, 2014
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    This sounds like personal experience. I too can't get the s/w to run on my Mac that's running a virtual Windows environment. However, mine is from a guy in England, I believe.

    Which Windows machine did you get?
     
  4. BlimeyCabrio

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    #139 BlimeyCabrio, Sep 8, 2014
    I had an old Win7 laptop handy. The issue is that the DIS software is UNIX-based and runs in a VM already - that's how BMW distributes it. VMware won't let you run a VM within a VM... so you need physical Windows to run it. The other stuff runs fine for me on a Windows VM on my Mac.
     
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    #140 ScottinBend, Sep 8, 2014
    You have a link to this software?
     
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    #143 ZippyNH, Sep 9, 2014
    Well.....netbooks are kind off sorta making a come back since windows is now free to manufactures that use a screen size of less than 7.9 inches (think that is the number)....
    A few $200 units with new processors have come out....very similar to Chromebooks, with a tiny ssd....been very impressed for the $230 price point on the Chromebook (running chrome os) side 8+ hr battery life, ssd, OK keyboard ,plasticy yes, but disposable......so similar hardware should be fine for your intended use.......heck could keep the software on a USB...plug it in...good to go. Just would need to copy the the software off a CD...think that is how they are still selling it...
     
  7. BlimeyCabrio

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    #144 BlimeyCabrio, Sep 9, 2014
    Maybe... The installers can be finicky. And the VMs can be iffy sometimes about running on Atom CPU's etc. I personally wouldn't buy a netbook with hopes that it would work, until someone had proven it. Need a DVD drive to install from, and the full install including the DAT files for NCSexpert takes quite a few GB...
     
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    #145 Dave.0, Sep 9, 2014
    $40.00 I have one and it looks great.

    LG 8x External DoubleLayer DVD±RWCDRW Drive SP60NB50 - Best Buy dvd drive&cp=1&lp=2
     
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    #148 MCS02, Sep 14, 2014
    Hay! Ok other than that.:D

    How about a cam and bigger injectors or meth?
     
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    #150 BlimeyCabrio, Sep 14, 2014
    I started a list:

    • Replace oil filter housing gasket (leaking)
    • Pull valve cover, check cam, rockers, etc (noisy)
    • Replace chain guides?
    • Check timing - apparently it's off by 1 tooth on a lot of MINIs
    • Get injectors cleaned
    • Replace heater hose assy
    • Replace transmission mount rubber (had them in a box for a while)
    • Replace belt tensioner and idler pulley and belt (annual preventative)
    • Re-seal timing cover, replace crank seals
     
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    #153 BlimeyCabrio, Sep 14, 2014
    Already did the SC and the gaskets last year.

    Believe me... If I had an extra 10 large that I wanted to put in this car right now... It would get an engine...

    But not right now...
     
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    #158 clifforddward, Sep 24, 2014
    Hey Paul:
    Are your front sway bar bushings in good shape?....easy to get to now that everything is exposed, but as you know a ***** to get to otherwise. (Mine are awaiting a need to drop the subframe)...
     
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    #159 cct1, Sep 24, 2014
    Spherical bearings....go for it, as long as you can handle the fillings rattling.
     
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    #160 TheModFather, Sep 24, 2014
    Teflon, or a hard urethane would be better...
     
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    #162 BlimeyCabrio, Sep 25, 2014
    Just had fresh SB bushings and ball joints and PS hoses done this spring
     
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    #165 MCS02, Sep 27, 2014
    Your brave I would never trust myself to take apart an auto. Well I could get it apart just not back together.
     
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    #169 MCS02, Sep 28, 2014
    Great post! I hope to see the new parts and reassembly.
     
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    #172 abuzavi, Nov 30, 2014
    So, it's going well, right?
     
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    #174 old81, Nov 30, 2014
    Nice work, you must really want to go faster with the MINI, hope those staples work for you. :)

    I am not a fan of that surgery, never had it, hope I don't need it in 10.

    Take care of yourself.

    Don
     
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    #177 Canusrufis, Mar 10, 2015
    Good Luck!
     
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