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  1. MCS02

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    #14882 MCS02, Dec 29, 2017
    FUN!
     
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    #14884 caseydog, Dec 29, 2017
    Ran errands today in the cold air. It is amazing how much better my MINI runs in weather like this, compared to the 100-plus days of summer. I don't have any times to compare, just the seat-of-the-pants g-force meter. It is basic science. Cold air is denser than hot air. Compressed cold air is even more potent than cold air sucked into an engine with no assistance.

    The pull in second and third gears is my favorite feeling on cold days. First winds out so fast, but second and third make that thrust last a while.

    I did get to run fast with a BMW 850i for a while, but the driver soon took it as a challenge. Some people like to play, while others see everything as a competition. The 850i driver started doing stupid things, and I backed off.

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    #14886 wmwny, Dec 30, 2017
    new snows on the S! woohoo...the ride down to the installer was freaky...abs on an off all the way down:frown2:. the new snows are just heavenly.:Thumbsup:
     
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    #14887 Dave.0, Dec 30, 2017
    Mine was on backorder since late September. Not Jeff Howerton’s falt but the company that makes them in Europe. (Aquamist )
     
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    #14888 ScottinBend, Dec 30, 2017
    Fun!

    But this is a slot car track..........:D:D:D


     

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    #14889 MCS02, Dec 30, 2017
    Oh yea!!
     
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    #14890 Goldsmithy, Dec 30, 2017
    Can I come visit??????
     
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    #14891 ScottinBend, Dec 30, 2017
    Not mine, but use it as often as I can!
    Over 100' long and the fast guys do a lap in under 8 seconds.
     
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    #14892 MCS02, Dec 31, 2017
    It was a cool 41 degrees yesterday but I got the Helmet out and drove it to the BMW/MINI dealer and traded it for an M3
     
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    #14893 MCS02, Dec 31, 2017
    Ha ok just kidding I am not that stupid.:D I bought a couple oil filters then went by the parts store and got some oil. The manager came out to look at it. He said he didn't know a mini could look cool.....Funny guy. He has a mustang what does he know. It was all in good fun I give them a hard time so I expect it back.
    Went home and changed the oil in my daughters Jeep now I need to do the Runt and my wife car is not far behind.
     
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    #14894 Crashton, Dec 31, 2017
    Why all the oil changes Lee? I read on the interwebs that now one can go 10,000 - 20,000 miles between changes. :smilewinkgrin:
     
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    #14895 Minidave, Dec 31, 2017
    I do 10K on both my modern engine cars......FWIW. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #14898 MCS02, Dec 31, 2017
    Because its 20 degrees, thats why!:lol::lol::lol:

    whats going to be really fun is draining the straight 50w out of my motorcycle. That should be like molasses
     
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    #14899 minirab, Dec 31, 2017
    The oil has certainly progressed over the years but the filters are pretty much the same from when we were in short pants.
     
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    #14900 Minidave, Dec 31, 2017
    Yes, but engines aren't. The crap that contaminates oil when we were in short pants isn't part of today engines.
     
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    #14901 GokartPilot, Dec 31, 2017
    Nothing it was too cold! I did change out the thermostat yesterday though. Pretty straight forward job and yes the old one had seen better days. So far so good, hopefully that was it.
     
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    #14902 minirab, Jan 1, 2018
    Thank goodness.
     
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    #14903 Goldsmithy, Jan 1, 2018
    Today I am going out to look for a garage heater. Any suggestions...
     
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