Most liked posts in thread: What did you do with your MINI today?

I need ViPEC badly!

 

I didn't do a thing with either, or anything with four wheels for that matter. I'm sick!

 

I am going to go out for another run today and then wash my MINI and wife's SUV before our Monday rain / snow storm.

 

That's disgusting Chuck...

Bet that paint will never be the same again...

 

I went out and practiced my perfect 3-2 downshifts on roads that were dry for the first time in weeks.

 

On Saturday, went to the C&C in Lafayette Colorado, then motored up to Johnson's Corner on I25 to meet with the MINI5280 folks, good turnout in both places.

About 25 or so MINIs went out for some fun roads after our meeting and brunch. Posted up a couple of Public Albums on FB, if you FB, search for me.

Today, I washed and Hyrdo'd both MINIs, a double wash for Scooter as he got some mud from Stove Prairie Road up near Masonville, CO. All in all a great day, pretty and nice mountain roads.

 

Well, we drove the red one to sushi tonight!

 

Did the doc give the Blu one a clean bill of health?

 

YOU just need me to take the Cooper to MAG and to run me around so you can use up some boredom!:ihih:

 

Sorry to hear about Nunya, Savvy!

 

That sucks Savvy. Man that could have been so much worse. I see it all of the time, trucks with unsecured loads. They drop carp on the road & drive along blissfully unaware or uncaring as to what just happened. :incazzato:

 

Durn Durn Durn.... Sorry to see that... Glad it wasn't worse...

 

Glad you're okay man! Eric and crew will get it back like new!

 

I just got mine back from the dealer, had the timing chain tensioner start to fail at 37,000 miles, and had it replaced last week at 38,500 miles. Luckily my aftermarket warranty covered most of it! Car has more pep now!

Just ordered an Alta CAI and turbo inlet tube, should get it tomorrow!

I'm actually quite enjoying my R56. Not the flag car, but a nice, solid fun car nonetheless. Torn on my next car to be a new JCW, or one of the 2016 Focus RS's....

 

Got all of my parts for my major service week..........tensioner, idler pulley,spark plugs, camber plate bearings, bushings, bushings and more bushings, Koni yellows, aux input for radio. I anticipate some major aches and pains soon......

 

What, no oil and filter?

 

Damn, forgot........sure just add more work!

 

Great advice.....I am going to examine mine closely, but have not seen any issues yet as I do give it a look over when changing to/from winter wheels.

 

Trouble with those Scott is they seem to fail without warning. As our cars age failing crank dampers seem to be more common. Hope you have a healthy one. :fingerscrossed:

 

Me too......hadn't budgeted for a new pulley.