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Yeah and that's why I said F the NAMeless site. :devil:

 

Both MINIs are tucked in the garage, waiting out this small accumulation of snow in the Denver area.

 

Drove around 1300 miles, 21 hrs from columbus OH to ft collins, CO. This is how it received me

 

Yep... Buried it!!!





Already got a couple inches, and it's still coming down.

 

Yesterday, did a lot of this...

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mjSJJ4UWlY"]VIR Trackdaze 20160322 Session 2 - YouTube[/ame]

 

Got an exhaust leak fixed. Started last week. Every day I would cringe every time I got on the gas. So I took a look underneath and saw the muffler connection to the rear pipe, the gasket rusted through and blew out. Easy Peasy. Problem was I have the NM Engineering exhaust and its kind of and odd ball size. 60mm or 2.36". so go to local exhaust shop. Lift on hoist and find gasket. Found one that fits and since it was already on their lift and they were helping me search for the right one, so I let them do it.

$20 later and the exhaust sounds wonderful again! :cornut:

 

Went to work early this morning so I could get out on time to go the the Vancouver International Auto Show after work. Stopped at Starbucks on the way and watched the sun rise.

 

pumped another liter of ATE brake fluid through the red Mini last night. Can't get this thing bled properly after changing rotors, pads and brake lines. it works ok, but there's definitely still air in there. We went through 3 full liters of this stuff by now. I've never had such a hard time bleeding brakes like on this car.

 

I had the same problem when I changed out brakes and lines on my R56. I've bled a hundred brake systems over my lifetime, but never a Mini. I bought a new brake bleed system and that helped a little, but ended up taking it to my indi Mini tech. He hooked it up to the computer to get the ABS system bled and refilled correctly. While the bleed system is pressurized the computer runs the ABS through a series of operations to get all the air out. A real PITA, but it worked like a champ.

On another note... I ordered a new AWE Tuning intake yesterday. Just ticked over 1100 miles on the new motor, so I've got an oil change scheduled for tomorrow and hope to get the new intake and my NM Power Module re-installed this weekend.

 

the ABS system should never open a valve unless it is actually activated. So bleeding that is almost impossible unless you have that secret computer hookup, but at the same time, I can't imagine any air getting in there while the vehicle is standing. We never drained the reservoir so no air would ever get near that module.

We also did a few hard braking runs to possibly clear up the ABS by engaging it (because that's when the valves open, and some internet posts state that that will clear up the system. Doubt it.

My next step will be to replace all the bleeders with new speed bleeders. The OEM bleeder valves are wobbly in the threads once opened and huge bubbles get sucked in. My best guess is that this is where the problem originated. Will also power bleed it with the pressure bleeder once I get my proper Mini adapter cap hacked together out of a GM cap with some brass nozzle parts. The universal cover I got with that pump is completely useless and won't hold pressure.

If that doesn't work, I guess it's a visit to the Mini service center, probably the same day I get that power steering pump swapped. Still waiting for the letter on that car, while my other Mini has already been recalled.

 

New Aero scuttles came in today. I ordered them Wednesday. Detroit Tuned gets you your MINI stuff quick Bitsy Mae loves her new accessories!

 

Replaced one Bridgestone RE760 under Costco warranty. Had picked up a sheet metal screw on the outside edge where they claim no repair possible. Hardly any wear on the tires, so no cost to me.

Earlier spent more money on it - DDMWorks intake with K&N filter on the way.

 

Got the snows taken off my wife's S and decided my 17" R98s are just too big so they are going up for sale soon.

 

I also switched to the Aero scuttles last year. I like them much better this way

 

I have them also, they look good on a black car.

 

I'm interested in the R98s if they're in good shape.

 

Polished her up inside and out this AM. Headed to Canada for a work project. A week away from my Bitsy Mae. I'll miss her The replacement antenna and sun roof shades should be in when I get home so she'll finally be complete. For now.....

 

I think they look good on any color. Black goes with everything

 

I disagree! There's a limit to how much black looks good on anything... I personally can't stand it when people black out every little piece of chrome on their car! They say the chrome makes the car look "Cheap", well that $10 can of PlastiDip really improved the "Cheapness" doesn't it? It especially looks horrid on lighter/bright colored cars. [emoji44]

 

Winter tires off, Summer tires on.