What are you doing to your MINI before the Dragon?

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  1. CHKMINI

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    I've read in a bunch of different threads where everyone is trying to get something done to their MINI before going to the Dragon. What are your plans?

    I've got to install my Helix Intercooler and BSH Competition Catch Can to Dark Helmet. Plus, put on the summer tires/wheels.
     
  2. hanyssa

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    Got a clearbra installed this morning...
     
  3. Nathan

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    Put on the Summer Wheels/Tires if it ever warms enough to do so!

    Getting it detailed the week before I leave.

    Also going to have some regular maint performed. Oil Change, Brake Fluid Flush, Coolant Flush, New Belt, New Plugs, New Plug Wires. Otherwise nothing new for MOTD this year...
     
  4. Crashton

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    I'll be polishing it up, changing the oil & having a good look see at the mechanical bits.
     
  5. IndiCooper

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    i just got a new car a month ago so a lot of my mods arent just for the dragon but for my sanity (the stockness is killing me!:cryin::prrr:)

    exhaust, intake, sway bar, lights, black out chrome, add some green stuff, and LOTS of stickers (just for the dragon:Thumbsup:)!
     
  6. B.A.D.

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    Would like to do a full detail on the paint and get some touch up paint on a few areas.
     
  7. JMC40

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    Just finishing getting all the little odds and ends fixed on mine and getting some mirror caps painted red...Thanks Mark! Nothing else planned unless Mark or Chuck get ahold of my wallet. :D
     
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    Pulley, oil change, detail, summer wheels/tires so far.
     
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    putting on the summer tires and just hoping my poor car will make it down.:frown2:
     
  10. Mr. Jim

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    Well I'd like to get new wheels and tires before then, but that also means putting the new Swift springs on too. We are officially moving Monday morning and have lots of unpacking and stuff to get finished before the dragon so it might have to wait until we get back :-(

    We'll see what happens......
     
  11. mrntd

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    New brake pads, change the brake fluid, new shifter bushings, and a skid plate. Maybe more if I find the time.
     
  12. itsmewutup

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    I'd like to get mine running......
     
  13. Dave.0

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    Brake fluid flush
    New tensioner and belt
    Oil change
    New plugs
    Clean K&N air filter
    New water pump
    Coolant flush
    New Swift swings
    Summer tires
    4 wheel alignment
    2 day full detail


    Put beer in car and go...
     
  14. FranticFreddy

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    "Face lift". Same MINI, new look.
     
  15. Mr. Jim

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    Hmmmmm I wonder what you got cooking?
     
  16. stephatron

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    Brake fluid flush
    Install front and rear rotors and rear brake pads
    Alignment
    And if I get my new control arms, install them too
     
  17. BlwnAway

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    Everything I'm not embarrassed to drive around locally with that needs attention, but wouldn't be caught dead with around real Mini people. :D
     
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    Thanks for the like Dave, sometimes the truth just hurts....esp. when you have to admit it to yourself. :lol:
     
  19. Douglas H

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    New Bridgestone RE-11A's this week, install GP rear diffuser and a thorough spring detailing job.
     
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    Summer Wheels/Tires, alignment, oil change, spring cleaning
     

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