What did you do with your MINI today?

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  1. Crashton

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    Drove through Mother Natures car wash. Discovered the tires need a re-balance. Discount Tire here I come.
     
  2. jerryb2005mcs

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    Finally broke 50K miles!
     
  3. Crashton

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    Got the tires balanced, now they're smoooth. Came home & changed the oil. :D
     
  4. DneprDave

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    When my tires get smooth, I have to buy new ones.:D

    Dave
     
  5. Savvy

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    No more barefoot driving for this R53...
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  6. Dave.0

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    Nice work Savvy, I told you they are awesome.
     
  7. GokartPilot

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    Who makes these, I dont think I have seen them before?

    I tuned on mine a little last night, trying to get the gas pedel just right.
     
  8. Dave.0

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    They have been around for a while and I have had them for about 5 years. $130.00 bucks for the whole set and your foot will NEVER slip again.

    They are made by Voltage : Link here --> pedals
     
  9. GokartPilot

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    Have you had any issues with the allen screws? I would assume putting a healthy dab of lock tight would keep them in place.
     
  10. Dave.0

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    No issues at all and they have blue lock tight on them when you get them.

    I have never had to adjust them or do anything but clean them.

    The only thing you will notice is you can NEVER drive barefoot again because they grip are like a bear trap. They are like spikes into your driving shoes. :Thumbsup:
     
  11. DryMartini

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    Just returned from a MINI road trip to a king's castle. Visited a jungle, saw lots of regal vestments, precious metal (silver, gold & platinum) an air force and many royal carriages (horseless.)

    That's right, darling, we went to Graceland!
     
  12. MCS02

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    Painted and clear coated the hood scoop. Now it's drying in the sun!
    Dragon Dragon!
     

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  13. Dave.0

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    I have a brand new pre painted Chili Red one from years ago in my stash of parts that I am going to put on for the Dragon. :Thumbsup:

    DRAGON DRAGON DRAGON :devil:
     
  14. mattc85

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    Tried to take a "spirited" drive today only to have my plans foiled by a prius in front of me. I gave it a bath and dried it off. Might clay and wax it tomorrow. On a side note, is it worth the six hour round trip to ride to the dragon? I'd kind of like to check out the mini show.
     
  15. Dave.0

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    Yes it is absolutely worth the trip to MOTD even if you just come to see the car show because all of Fontana is a MINI car show that week. :Thumbsup:

    It's a great time and you also can stroll down vendor row. :idea:
     
  16. Different Computers

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  17. KittyMini

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    I fear you have the dreaded Midland transmission :frown5:
     
  18. MiniB10

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    Took my radar detector out of the window to ship back to be fixed.
     
  19. LoLowe

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    Changed oil, washed and waxed my Pepper. Now I'm web browsing on the best and friendliest mini site.
     
  20. Metalman

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