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  1. MCS02

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    How's it sound?
     
  2. ScottinBend

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    What brand of resonators are those?
     
  3. beken

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    renewed my paid membership to M/A. You guys are so much fun.
    But that 71 cent Canadian dollar is making me think twice.



    @Nathan, sorry...I'm late. Same excuse as last year.
     
  4. old81

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    What do you know.... It is a small used car space previously used by Schomp Honda, the new store will be 25 years into the future. :D

    Did you get the oil changed and a free wash?

    :)
     
  5. Nathan

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    Had no idea the Canadian Dollar was at that level. Good for us AMerican to travel there tho.

    Understand fully..

    Thanks for the support.
     
  6. BlimeyCabrio

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    It's only been less than 2 months for me... and I'm already stir crazy. I'm sure you're loving having Gnat back on the road.

    I have probably a couple more months to go.... but at last I have other cars.
     
  7. Savvy

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    Good job, Fred. Another piss yellow plastic OEM one?
     
  8. DryMartini

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    Cooler temperatures have set in (check local listings) and this caused all 4 tpms sensors to light up. Topped each 'tar' up with good old US air and reset the system. Interesting that the system alarm went off with at 4.5 lbs. low pressure. Anglo/German alliance really looking out for my safety and tire ware.
     
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    Oil and brake fluid are done. I'll worry about cleaning up the interior and organizing my road trip tool kit tomorrow.
     
  10. MCS02

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    You need to seek help for yourself or the Mini?:biggrin5:

    I have tried to fix my paint chips, I feel your pain!
     
  11. MCS02

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    I even tried to color sanding. That was a lot of work with very little results!:mad2:
     
  12. old81

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    Sold my 07 MINI to a nice local couple, they are now a two MINI family.

    I think Scooter has found a nice enthusiast driver who talked about track time when he did a test drive on Tuesday. My type of buyer.

    Waiting on the dealer to get done with the prep on my new 2016 CM.

    Anyone have a nice low mileage R53 2005 or 2006 I can steal, under 60K miles and pretty stock is my preference, but not for long.

    :)
     
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    Took it to the park to commune with a group of other ex-pats at a British car show.
     
  14. wmwny

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    Took my beloved R50 out for a spin today...looks like the CVT is about to go...couldn't get it to shift and it has no power. :cryin:
     
  15. old81

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    That does suck, convert it..... :)

    :mad2:
     
  16. Minidave

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    I like it - puts out plenty of light too!

    Where did you get it and how much?
     
  17. Minidave

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    Does it freeze where you are? You need to put on an automatic drain if it does or you'll get ice. Plus too and also, it's moist up there - you probably get a lot of water in the system, so you might need a dryer......

    You might also need a multi-grade oil - mine will hardly start on a cold day in the garage.

    I'm moving mine into the basement, where the temps and humidity are even year round.
     
  18. DneprDave

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    It rarely freezes and when it does, it only lasts a few days. I have an unheated well house that has never had any freezing problems.

    The automatic drain is a good idea though.
     
  19. MCS02

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    I'm in Philly for the day.......to bad my Mini is in Memphis or I could go to Helix too.
     
  20. CHKMINI

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    Are you flying out today? I'm at the airport.