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  1. TheModFather

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    #13582 TheModFather, Dec 29, 2016
    Just went and put the Bimmer back in... safe to say, there's no MINI here. [emoji22]

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    Or tools... Or parts... Even my couch is gone! [emoji22][emoji23]


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  2. MCS02

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    #13583 MCS02, Dec 29, 2016
    I am sad and happy for you!
     
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    #13584 MCS02, Dec 29, 2016
    Today I did not have much time to work on the Runt. I did fill the transmission with gear oil. When I started putting the second qt in it I gave it too much air pressure and the bottle blew open. I lost about a 1/3 of it and got oil everywhere! The transmission oil is about a 1/4in from the fill hole, that should be enough. After cleaning up my mess. I got the sub frame installed. Tomorrow I just have a few odds and ends to do then I can put the bumper back on it and take it for a drive!

    I can't wait.:Thumbsup:
     
  4. 00Mini

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    #13585 00Mini, Dec 29, 2016
    It will be like Christmas all over again !!
     
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    #13586 beken, Dec 29, 2016
    crossed another interesting mileage milestone.

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  6. AAONMS

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    #13587 AAONMS, Dec 30, 2016
    Nothing!
    I did nothing today with my MINI!
    Why, you might wonder… After allowing it to rest all last week, yesterday I drove approximately 10 miles without incident, returned home, and left the car safely ensconced in the garage.
    Went out into the garage several hours later and was greeted with a large pool of coolant under the car.
    Some thanks for allowing the car a rest I guess.
    Once again, my 18 year old Jeep comes to the rescue and takes me to work - sad state of affairs when a well-used Jeep is the more dependable vehicle.


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  7. Dave.0

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    #13588 Dave.0, Dec 30, 2016
    That's R56 love :lol:
     
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    #13589 AAONMS, Dec 30, 2016
    I understand it is the same for people too: You tend to leak a little at inopportune times. Is that true Dave.0 :)



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    #13590 MCS02, Dec 30, 2016
    Got the Mini back together!!!!!!!! Added oil.............added PS fluid......................added antifreeze...............................




















    Whats all the antifreeze doing on the floor??????????????:mad2::mad2::mad2:






    T fitting failed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!











    New part will be here Wednesday I wont be home till Friday!!!!!!!!!!!




    I am never going to get to drive my mini agin!
     
  10. 00Mini

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    #13591 00Mini, Dec 30, 2016
    C'mon buck up big guy !! Just think of how much fun you'll have next weekend driving all over the countryside.
     
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    #13592 beken, Dec 31, 2016
    I know of at least one person with a Stage 3 Dinan R53. He had the means to afford the bits and liked it. It was also reliable. The only issue was when Dinan stopped making replacement parts for the wear and tear items that had him worried. I can't remember if it was brake pads or bushings or what.

    He also has other far more exotic cars than a MINI.

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    #13593 Dave.0, Dec 31, 2016
    Dinan cars are over rated like factory JCW.
     
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    #13594 wmwny, Dec 31, 2016
    Since replacing the CVT on my '03 MC in the Spring, I have been "driving it like I stole it" and it just turned 63k yesterday [CVT replaced at 61k]. Life is good. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #13595 AAONMS, Dec 31, 2016


    Today: On the way to the shop...

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    #13596 MCS02, Jan 1, 2017
    Hope the Mini gets well soon.
     
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    #13597 wmwny, Jan 1, 2017
    My wife let her R53 get down to 44 miles left in the tank and my R50 was down to 65 miles left so I filled them both up for 40 cents off each gallon of premium. I'm sure that while both cars loved being full again I sure enjoyed not having to pay full prices! :Thumbsup:
     
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    #13598 Crashton, Jan 1, 2017
    When you drive them like you stole them they use more gas. :ihih:
     
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    #13599 Dave.0, Jan 1, 2017
    Fixed that for you. :devil::Thumbsup:
     
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    #13600 Rainman768, Jan 1, 2017
    Put these on the clubby today.
     

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    #13601 Dave.0, Jan 1, 2017
    Great choice, you will like them.
     
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