What did you do with your MINI today?

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  1. checkers

    checkers Well-Known Member

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    How about a nice summer day and a twisty road.
     
  2. Ernesto

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    Quick lunchtime wash/wax for the Clubman.. This gets the least love of my toys and really needed a cleaning
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    The MINI logo fell off, so I temporarily fixed it..

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  3. Crashton

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    That badge fell off of Skooby. Been a year and I haven't got around to fixing it. Not sure Lady Babs has noticed yet.
     
  4. MCS02

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    Your secret is safe with us...................maybe:D
     
  5. checkers

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    Started up Checker's today. It's been about 30 days since the last time. I wish it would get warmer so I could go for a drive.
     
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  6. 00Mini

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    If’n there’s no snow, ice, or salt on the roads its driving season here in northeast Ohio. I’ve been out for few drives lately as the temps have been upper 30’s and 40’s which make for nice driving in February.
     
  7. Ernesto

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    The Clubman gets new rear brakes and rotors, and unfortunately a new rear caliper.. the other side caliper stuck and was replaced 4 years ago.

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    Brings back some old memories.
     
  11. Ernesto

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    Yea.. That is the big track.. there is a second smaller one plus a drag racing track
     
  12. 00Mini

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    That should make for a really nice setup.
     
  13. cristo

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    2009 R55 JCW
    Slow leak of coolant onto the back
    half of the transmission housing.
    About 1-2 oz per day (20 miles).
    Took the 2 intake hoses off to
    see the thermostat and hoses
    better, pumped a pressure tester
    up to 20 psi and still couldn’t identify
    a source, although the crossover
    water pipe is a little wet next to
    the thermostat.
    The hoses on the thermostat, radiator,
    oil filter/cooler housing, etc. and
    water pump all look dry and fine.
    Ordered the ECS upgraded metal
    crossover pipe (WHY is the oem
    part plastic!!), and the 2 gaskets,
    but I really don’t feel like tearing
    down and replacing that myself,
    especially since I’m not certain
    that’s the definite source, so
    will have my MINI friendly shop
    do it in a week or two.
     
  14. 00Mini

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    Beautiful brisk morning made for a pleasant drive to retiree breakfast.
     
  15. GokartPilot

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    Looks fun! I have always wanted to get into the big 1/32 - 1/24 scale slots. I have picked up a few vintage (60's) hard bodies over the years, just never been close to any set up like this.
     
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    Please post up your experience / review with the metal cross over pipe...
    I've been eyeing that piece for a while...
     
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    It is going to be 61 today. I plan on a nice long drive with the Lotus.
     
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    Enjoy
     
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    In addition to the coolant leak,
    also going to get the timing chain
    and guides done. Only 61k miles
    but it’s 14 1/2 years old and never
    been replaced.
     
  20. MCS02

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    Not mini. I took the Lotus to do errands. I stoped at the parts store and got some of Jay Leno’s Radiant Ceramic Coating. I know it’s not as good as the stuff from exoteric but I thought I would give it a try on my X1/9. The previous owner had it painted. It looks great but it was a cheep job, I can tell the paint is very thin. Because of this I am not about to try using my buffer on it. So I thought I would give Jay a shot. It turned out nice I think.

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