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  1. minintrigue

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    #9663 minintrigue, Apr 17, 2015
    You should just plan to mainline it regardless
     
  2. Dave.0

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    #9667 Dave.0, Apr 18, 2015
    ^^^ Very Nice Savvy. :Thumbsup:

    I took my car out for a morning shakedown run and had no issues. :D

    Came home and did quick wash, stripped all the wax and sealant then clayed the car front to rear, rocker to rocker. Maybe tomorrow I will start the polishing process then add 1 layer of sealant.
     
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    #9671 Whales, Apr 18, 2015
    Got an e-mail from Chuck at mini-stuff today saying that my new cup holder is going out Monday and that I'll likely have it by Wednesday or Thursday! Talk about good customer service!:Thumbsup: Looks like I won't have to set up the IV caffeine drip after all!
     
  4. TheModFather

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    #9673 TheModFather, Apr 18, 2015
    Those mirror caps are pretty cool. :)
     
  5. Metalman

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    #9688 Metalman, Apr 19, 2015
    Fixed it for you DneprDave...:D
     
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    #9690 teresa wood, Apr 19, 2015
    Picked up a boot full of libations for the Dragon[emoji2]
     
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    #9703 mrntd, Apr 20, 2015
    I got to finish testing my aero experiment. I made temporary side skirts out of cove base molding and added small vortex generators on the top just tuck under the wing.

    Last week, on our run, my buddy said I was picking up all kinds of stuff. I was lifting the water off the road as we went over it. I noticed increased stability in the handling, better grip, and reduced air time on the rises.

    The vortex generators bring the air back down to then reduce the drag. In the rain yesterday, once I was up to speed on the highway my rear window never got wet. It did with just the skirting.

    Now I'll look for a better looking solution.
     
  8. Dave.0

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    #9704 Dave.0, Apr 20, 2015
    Ok I need to see this at the Dragon. :Thumbsup:

    Oh one question do they generate enough force to blow cyclist off the road when you pass them at a safe distance? :lol::lol:
     
  9. MCS02

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    #9705 MCS02, Apr 20, 2015
    Motorcycles and bikes run deep in my family. My Farther rode an Indian and was a car nut. My step dad who was closer than my dad to me owned a Motorcycle shop that also sold Schwinn bicycle. they sold Excelsior, Norton, Ducati, Motor Guzzi, Indian and others most people have not heard of. They Had a close relation with the Schwinn family because of this they were the only ones allowed to sale them in our town. I worked for him and was into bicycles for a short time. Also in high school for a time my only transportation was my motorcycle.
    So given all this I can say, Dave is only joking, and it doesn't bother me. Good article B.A.D. nail on the head. lets all lighten up. there are a$$'s on both sides

    You are joking Dave, right?

    If not let me know I will bring a shovel to the Dragon so you can hide the evidence. :D
     
  10. Nathan

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    #9708 Nathan, Apr 20, 2015
    Zipped around a ramp enjoying the grip level of summer tires for the first time since like Oct.
     
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    #9710 MCS02, Apr 20, 2015
    As long as you replace your MINI with a MINI I say go for it!
     
  12. Dave.0

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    #9712 Dave.0, Apr 20, 2015
    For some parts like special filters, wheels bearings, coils it's always better use OEM over aftermarket stuff.

    Glad everything got worked out.
     
  13. TheModFather

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    #9713 TheModFather, Apr 20, 2015
    Yep... Never get a "remanufactured (in China)" hub assembly... Once the dash lights come on... They dont go back out! :(
     
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    #9716 cct1, Apr 20, 2015
    Sent a hub assembly to some dude in California, and patted myself on the back, as I THINK it's the last thing I need to replace.
     
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    #9723 sethat46, Apr 21, 2015

    New clutch, radiator, fan resister, front sway bar bushings and steering rack bushing, map sensors and O2. Found a vacuum leak. So maintenance really. Under load around 3k rpm it was sputtering so definitely map sensor mixed with that vacuum leak.... I'm sure we got the culprit.

    Nice Dave. Lol.
     
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    #9733 Nathan, Apr 21, 2015
    Nah, there will be a provision for a drive on mower deck. The mudder type tires are gonna be loud on the highway though.
     
  17. CHKMINI

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    #9755 CHKMINI, Apr 22, 2015
    I was in a 42 but now I'm in a 38.
     
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    #9762 Firebro17, Apr 23, 2015
    ^^ Car :crazy:
     
  19. Metalman

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    #9765 Metalman, Apr 23, 2015
    Sorry David.0....

    You presented an opening that I just couldn't pass up....:D
     
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    #9769 CHKMINI, Apr 23, 2015
    See ya in Fontana on Wednesday. Safe travels, Dick!
     
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