What did you do with your MINI today?

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  1. 00Mini

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    Truly a very worthy event.
     
  2. DneprDave

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    I drove my very dirty MINI to Costco and bought puppy food. It was a nice day (39F) and I got a wave back from another MINI.
     
  3. Ernesto

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    Found this today.. I knew the later gen1 mounts leaked, but didnt realize the early ones do also.

    Looks like I've got a new winter project.

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  4. 00Mini

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    Quite the surprise for a January but our roads were dry with no road salt so I drove to retiree breakfast.
     
  5. checkers

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    Roads here are a little wet, but on salt. I went down and check on Checkers to see if it's under water, but all's good.
     
  6. Ernesto

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    First drive after replacing the bad passenger and upper motor mounts.

    Feels the same as before, but less mess in the engine compartment.
     
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    I went to start the Mini today, but I guest I should have done it sooner. The old story. Low battery. So I went to the wife's car and the same thing. I guess I have to drive them a little more often. The truck still works. I use it every week to go to the store. We have to eat.
     
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    Bummer about the batteries but on the other hand a few short road trips are are always a nice diversion.
     
  9. DneprDave

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    How long have the cars been parked? I only drive my cars about once a week, maybe two weeks, and they always start fine.
     
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    6 to 8 weeks. I live in Calif. and I do not drive either car in the rain. I have a truck for that. The wife doesn't drive anymore ( dementia ) so I don't drive them as much as I should.
     
  11. Crashton

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    I've gotten into a weekly routine to charge my 63 Sunbeam and 74 BMW motorcycle, and since I havent been driving as much have now added the MINI to the rotation.
     
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    I have one of their chargers and it works great but this would be great to have as an extremely portable jump starter.
     
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    I've got one of those NoCo gadgets set up as a trickle charger for Rufus, my R53. I've got the hard-wired adapter connected to the battery and just leave the tail end sticking out into the boot. When the car gets shelved for the winter, I just attach the NoCo, plug it in and I don't have to worry about the battery.
     
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    Trying to get GIR back in the rotation. Took him in to work today, supposed to be a bright sunny day, looking forward to the drive home.
    My Mom gave me a portable jump starter for Christmas. It has come in handy, neighbors have borrowed a few times.
     
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    Unwrapping the Helmet today. I hope it starts its been a while.
     
  20. 00Mini

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    I’ve been fortunate this winter as we haven’t had much snow and ice so I’ve been able to take some drives.
     

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