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Press Embargo on the photos till MOTD. I hear there are some paparazzi spy shots out there.

 

Man did it feel good to finally get the MINI back on the road after it's long hibernation...

Took a MINI road trip down to Cincinnati today... Took the missus to IKEA.... What a place.... Wore me out.... It was like being part of a human conveyor belt.... They seem to be all about efficiency and low cost.... Intriguing business...

Had lunch at their in store cafeteria / restaurant.... What a deal... Had the 15 Swedish meatball combo.... Pretty tasty for not a lot of $$....

 

Drove the Dragon twice today.

 

Drove it back to Delaware from Fontana Village. :-(

I don't want to go back to work tomorrow.

 

I sat there on a stool, sipping a cold Longboard, contemplating removing the starter from my Classic Mini. There's always tomorrow...

 

Nope....I'm not touching that one.

 

Puppy sitting in the Colorado snow on Mother's Day, watching Patty bond with her new pup, I do believe she does not miss babies around the house.

Our youngest boy is 27, puppy is 9 weeks. We all needed naps today.



And today my kitties came out of hiding too!

Don

 

Finished installing these....

 

Well, she DID like the sticker on the back because it is from the area where she was born. As for the dragon eyes and the M7 STRPs, they are beneath the bonnet...do you REALLY think she will EVER look under the hood? I dunno if she even realizes there is an engine there...whatever. Now, if she ever DOES open the bonnet, those eyes will scare the living crap outta her! :devil::lol:

 

I dropped mine off at the shop for a new clutch and RMW street cam. Can't wait to get her back tomorrow!

 

Seth that forth picture is awesome, and I have added it to my folder of MINI's for my screen saver.

I did a full detail of my car which included 3 layers of wax. Replaced my OEM license plate lights with LED's from Out-motoring, fixed a flashing HID fog light which I found had water in the connector. I also removed my LOUD Dragon exhaust and hung it back on the wall and put my Milltek back on.

My latest project is restoring my OEM Areo bumper from all the stone chips and a small crack and making it perfect again. Doing all sanding by hand taking my time starting with 80 grit and working up in steps. (80, 180, 300, 400, 1000) bullydog adhesion promoter and primer used at each level with guide coats.

 

The Helmet got the full spa treatment today. Detergent wash, clay bar, Machine Polish 3, Machine Polish 4, paint sealant. Striped the old Penetrol, applied new. Removed all the belt line moldings and resprayed with Plastidip. Detailed the interior. It's time for a cold beer and a nap.

 

Rumor has it I still have a MINI. Then again I've not seen a ransom note yet either so who knows.

 

Nope. Just don't blow it up and please fill the gas tank.

 

A new car for a 16 year old? Is that wise?
I thought a first car was supposed to be disposable, for when they wreck it.

Dave

 

I'm going to hide it in my garage.

 

I put it in the garage but it keeps looking at me......it's eerie!!!

 

Got some good news from my mechanic today. I should have my car back tomorrow. I'm planning to leave work early to pick it up and then put alot of unnecessary miles on it.

 

Drove up to Richmond, VA to check out their version of cars and coffee...

 

Thats how you drip dry a Coupe Dave.