One or two it does not matter is still a SOB of a job I don't want to do and will gladly pay to have it done. :beer
I don't know what I will be paying for the labor. This shop allows me to supply my own parts, even have them shipped directly to them. Mine is a little easier to change being as there is a rear seat delete kit in there. Makes access a little easier. We also were smart when adding the sound deadening stuff and cut out around the opening and all of the bolts that hold the cover in place. I even found some pictures
Nothing in the MINI, but I did wish I was in it today driving to the Tryon Mountain Radio site for work. In a fully loaded F250, my work truck.... Getting ready for the dragon?
On Saturday installed the following: 1. Full "Red Stuff" brake kit from Way Motors. 4 stock size WMW rotors, Red Stuff EBC pads, new sensors, new bolts, stainless lines, and Amsoil 600 brake fluid. 2. Replaced coolant expansion tank with polished aluminum from Way Motors to avoid potential OEM leak problem. 3. Replaced the Madness Lower frame brace with the TSW (Texas Speed Werks) X-Brace from Way Motors. Results: Brakes work great as expected. TSW brace is a significant improvement over the Madness brace. The convertible is more stable over rough pavement and RR tracks, and more stable in the curves and generally at higher speeds. (Not saying how high). There is definitely less cowl shake. There wasn't much before, because of the braces I had, but noticeably less now. TSW brace is very much worth the money. I have Koni FSD shocks, tower plates and brace, plus poly bushings.
Swapped out the overflow coolant tank to replace the one the crapped out on me. No more yellow plastic ball in the engine bay, again.
You mean you did not like the high end BMW/MINI yellow plastic urine tank under your hood? :ihih::lol:
Picked it back up last night from Cosner Brothers after they finished installing a new AC compressor and line (at no charge!) Once it was in the driveway, I pulled the passenger door panel and installed sound damping, then put it back together. Seems I tugged a stereo wire loose somewhere in that though, as I've lost the speakers in that door. No worries, I'm going to install a new sound system this weekend anyway. Cosner's also checked the power steering, though I'm unsure if they fixed anything there. But lo and behold, the Dreaded Noise is gone! Then I drove it to work this morning. I'm sad because it's covered in a dust of green tree sex.
ROFLMAO! but I am right there with you. I despise this time of year and having to deal with the tree j!Zz everywhere.