What did you do with your MINI today?

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  1. 05r50

    05r50 Well-Known Member

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    Spent the day finishing up the installation of the turbo and down pipe on Silverback.

    Ran into a coolant leak along the way and several replacement coolant lines later I finally found the culprit: Loose plug on the backside of the cartridge. It was not torqued down and I neglected to check it prior to install. Feels like I have installed this setup 3 times now. Hopefully this is the last.

    Rest of the day was spent getting the car out of service mode and all back together.

    Just got back from taking a spin around the corn fields and it seems to be quite the peppy little turbo. Will take it for another spin Friday to make sure all is well.

    This has been a long project and required help from fellow MoM'ers to get it all figured out. I definitely owe them donuts. Probably beer as well.
     
  2. 10Nathan10

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    Dipped my wife's wheels.

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  3. DryMartini

    DryMartini New Member

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    Dropped by the dealer and got new wiper blades installed. Even though they're only a few months old, the set from the factory started "skipping" badly across the windshield in low speeds after only a couple of rains. Hopefully, this new set will keep me seeing with an improved outlook in the wet.
     
  4. rum4

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    took if for a 2 hour spin after changing the oil and rotating the tires. Not sure what engineer thought of the place to put that oil filter but damn it sucks.
     
  5. Austinsynthetics

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    I got rid of her.....and purchased another R56. Pics to follow.
     
  6. beken

    beken Well-Known Member

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    Recently, I started a new job, so I went MINI spotting (or stalking) today with my camera.

    my car.
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    someone elses car.
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    ..and another one.
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    I'm still looking for a new twisty route home.
     
  7. beken

    beken Well-Known Member

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    in the famous last words of Steve Jobs...."and one more thing".


    Seeing as I have a new job after a couple years of uncertainty over a former employer (a certain film and imaging equipment company) filing for bankruptcy, then being unemployed for almost a year, I finally have my first paycheck in quite awhile. Being unemployed for so long really kills one's self confidence and the MINI community has been around to kind of keep my life in some semblance of balance. So it's time I upgraded my membership and contribute a bit to keep this great site going. Paypal transaction has been sent. :biggrin5:
     
  8. Metalman

    Metalman Well-Known Member
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    Glad things seem to be looking up for you....
    Good luck with your new job...:Thumbsup:
     
  9. rum4

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    beken, glad to hear you are back in the work force and good luck with the job
     
  10. Firebro17

    Firebro17 Dazed, but not Confused
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    Clipped right wing and all, I detailed the interior of my '70.
     
  11. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
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    Washed my car and got it in the garage before a thunderstorm. Yay

    Put a nice coat of carnauba on the car and buffed it off after dinner.
     
  12. CHKMINI

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    Washed Dark Helmet and dried it down with some Hydro.


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  13. Crashton

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    Spent many hours cleaning & detailing Babs Skooby. Loves the hydro & the Black Wowser.... :)
     
  14. IMGRFX

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    Cleaning up today for MINI on the Mack... As if I won't collect any bugs along the way.
     
  15. David_T

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    Beautiful evening for a top-down cruise to Led Robster yesterday. My wife had the seat heater on. I just wore a sweater. :)
     
  16. Firebro17

    Firebro17 Dazed, but not Confused
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    Fitted the tie downs on my Son's trailer for my Classic. Headed to the British Field Meet in Hayward this Sunday. I'd drive it but there's four of us going... I know, it's a 4 seater but I'm not do'n that this time of year.
     
  17. beken

    beken Well-Known Member

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    Actually, did this yesterday.

    Took GP2 #41 out for a flogging. Sport button on.

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    I'm thinking this car is a performance bargain. Especially considering this car comes standard with an extra set of wheels with winter tires mounted on them.
     
  18. Crashton

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    Changed out the cabin air filters on both MINI's. After a year & a half they were well & truly filthy.
     
  19. beken

    beken Well-Known Member

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    Did mine a couple of weeks ago too.
     
  20. packimocity

    packimocity New Member

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    Kept it parked in my driveway while PennDOT laid 5 miles of tiny gravel chippings on the main road out of our development
    I hope oil or tar does not follow

    Will wait till the surface is crushed down before I venture out...
    pac
     

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