What are you doing to your MINI before the Dragon?

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  1. msmarvel

    msmarvel New Member

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    #41 msmarvel, Apr 13, 2013
    This year it's just a short shift kit, unless they find something while doing a pre-Dragon check at the same time.
     
  2. LowCountry S

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    #42 LowCountry S, Apr 14, 2013
    75K (@85k) service inspection, SC service(+17% pulley), water pump changed, oil change,filter, tune, plugs, crank sensor gasket, serpentine belt, cabin filter, and some other crap I'm forgetting at the moment; had it all done friday so I can drive around for the next 2 weeks and make sure everything is Sierra Hotel!
     
  3. LostDenverite

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    #43 LostDenverite, Apr 16, 2013
    Coilovers and sway bar ordered today, should be here by Friday.
     
  4. wmwny

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    #44 wmwny, Apr 17, 2013
    I am sure glad we have three MINIs! However, one is the wife's and she will not drive on a twisty road...EVER. The other two are ones I drive and therein lies the problem. I was gonna bring my MCS down, but it needs new rear struts, at least, so it's not going until it's fixed and I do not foresee it being repaired before MOTD. So, I am driving the other MINI down...an MC-cvt. It's been checked, fixed, and pronounced trip/Dragon worthy, but you never know with a CVT...so I'm hoping the Dragon gods smile on us and do not see us as their roadkill dinner!
     
  5. 05r50

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    #45 05r50, Apr 17, 2013
    Let's see what else have I had to do this week?
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    • Dealer replaced oil line for the turbo along with the updated heat shield
    • Replaced the transmission seal on the output shaft
    • New gasket on valve cover to stop leak
    Plus a new battery last week.
     
  6. CHKMINI

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    #46 CHKMINI, Apr 20, 2013
    With the help of some of my fellow MoM's we replaced the JCW intercooler with a new Helix Step Core intercooler and Red Samco Sport turbo hoses on Dark Helmet today. Now he's ready for the Dragon.....are we there yet?
     
  7. Fastlane

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    #47 Fastlane, Apr 21, 2013
    Decided to tackle carbon removal with walnut shell blasting for the beginning of my dragon prep yesterday. 08 mcs at 80k miles....it was way overdue.... IMAG1479_zpsbe94c6da.jpg IMAG1484_zpse1107878.jpg

    No after pics, but the fruits of labor are plenty. Power is back to like new. Will be towing trailer with bike with me, so extra "umph" needed for trip.

    Next weekend, oil change and cleanup.
     
  8. Nathan

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    #48 Nathan, Apr 21, 2013
    This week the MINI heads to the shop for:

    Brake Fluid Flush
    Oil Change
    Gear Oil Change
    Coolant Flush


    Then off to the detailers.
     
  9. Snooter

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    #49 Snooter, Apr 21, 2013
    Fingers crossed for a trouble free MOTD!!!
     
  10. 05r50

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    #50 05r50, Apr 21, 2013
    Out with the Old:
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    In with the New:

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  11. Crashton

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    #51 Crashton, Apr 21, 2013
    I'll be doing a deep cleaning of Skooby including a coat of Epic. :D
     
  12. 05r50

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    #52 05r50, Apr 21, 2013
    Many thanks to CHKMINI for lending a hand tonight and helping me get my freshly painted JCW bumper installed on the car.

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    Thought it might be nice to add a little red color to the car as well. :biggrin5:
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  13. CHKMINI

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    #53 CHKMINI, Apr 21, 2013
    MINI looks great Jeff!!
     
  14. JMC40

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    #54 JMC40, Apr 21, 2013
    Yeah that looks damn good! I like the brake ducts, oh and I have a bit of a soft spot for red mirror caps...:D
     
  15. jgc_tn

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    #55 jgc_tn, Apr 21, 2013
    Wash, pack & fill up with fuel.........:Thumbsup:

    SUPER excited!!!

    :cool: \m/
     
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    #56 Crashton, Apr 21, 2013
    Looking good Jeff!!! :Thumbsup:
     
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    #57 Metalman, Apr 22, 2013
    Very nice job, Jeff...
     
  18. Gizmo

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    #58 Gizmo, Apr 22, 2013
    Looks great!

    I'm hoping to get a call from my mechanic that my car is finally done this week lol

    So once I get it back I need to do a major polishing, waxing, and general detailing (lots of swirls on the hood, etc.). Have to remove all of the winter abuse and make Gizmo all shiny :)
     
  19. mdsbrain

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    #59 mdsbrain, Apr 22, 2013
    Friday car got a check-up, tire balancing, rotation, new wipers. Not yet close enough for an oil change. Now packing up clothes, part swaps, full spare and excitement!
     
  20. msmarvel

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    #60 msmarvel, Apr 22, 2013
    Got short shift kit installed at Helix, summer tires and wheels put on and got a pre-Dragon check on the car.

    Saturday will be detailing and a nice coat of Epic before leaving on Monday!
     
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