Yeah, I laughed out loud. Last set of mounted wheels/tires I bought from Tire Rack weren't directional. So I don't know how long they've been doing this.
I bet Dunlop puts the stickers on not Tire Rack. You have to put a sticker on everything now a days because people are Morons.
Well, 30 hours since discovering MA and then this thread..., I've read this complete project build thread that's probably just 10 miles away from me! Truly. Awesome. Just purchased the wifey a 2008 S Sidewalk Conv yesterday and was doing my research on sensible maintenance and updates when I made the "mistake" of visiting this Holly Springs thread... Oh my, amazing dedication and ultimate toy build for sure. Will stick around to learn more. Previous experience was a new '03 Mini 5 spd Sport years ago. Glad to be back. Looks like a madman lives in the next town. Must watch out for his insane build when I'm out and about! Cheers, Patrick
Welcome, Southwest Wake brother! PM me if you'd like to stop by some time and see it. I have a kegerator.
Indeed, I did. I've had a converted fridge for about 10 years... but it's on its last legs. Took a couple of days off from working on the Mini this week, to build a new one... Had an old compact chest freezer that was full of old food that we'll never eat... So cleaned it out and gave it an extreme makeover. Swapped the hinges so the lid opens to the side, sanded and treated rust. Repainted it satin black... Rewired the compressor, added a digital temperature controller. Upgraded my existing 2-way picnic faucet 10 pound CO2 system with new 4-way manifold, and additional couplers for a third keg (either Sankey or Cornelius ball lock). Installed new air cooled tap tower, with three Perlick flow control faucets, and drip tray. Have some stainless rails I'm going to add around the top tomorrow. Then will be done. I kinda get carried away, sometimes. :devil: It's hella nice. Have Carolina Brewing Company Oktoberfest, and Fortnight Brewing Company English Ale on tap now. Started a batch of Wellzy Compound cider and will have that on tap in a couple of weeks. Will empty out the old fridge and it will go bye-bye. More space for garage gear!
In classic "me" form, I told the wife on Saturday that I would do it over a couple of months. Monday, it was operational. Wednesday, it was pretty much complete. Friday, it will be done.
Wow. Thank you for the warm welcome and an invitation to see the madness up close -- and with the possible opportunity for a cold adult beverage from the NEW kegerator, no less! (What gift does one bring to such a host??) I'll PM you and see what your wknd schedule looks like for a brief drop-in. The Sidewalk is waiting for title and plates so that's a no-go for transportation. ...But, I can swing by in my "old" foreign car with "Meri-KAN" motivation.