What did you do with your MINI today?

Discussion in 'MINI' started by KittyMini, Jun 17, 2011.

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  1. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
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    ^^^ that should not cause any odd noises why do you think it's a problem? :lol: :rolleyes:
     
  2. mattc85

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    I liked my custom strut mount, there's nothing better than a mini that handles like a truck. Seriously though, what is the consensus on upgrading that area? I figure the one on the left probably doesn't have too much longer.
     
  3. TheModFather

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    Without swapping the OE mounts to some sort of camber plate (IE fixed plates are cheapest) you are going to have that chunk of rubber which will always eventually fail. :(
     
  4. MCS02

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    Yep just ask me I have done it 3 or 4 times now.

    So I get to drive my Mini to the doctors this morning. Nothing to bad. After being sick for a week ,sore throat, stopped up head, general feel bad. I now have pink eye!

    And both my boys have already asked, much to their joy, so you don't have to. I did not touch my hind quarters and then my eye!!! I get no respect!:frown2:
     
  5. Crashton

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    That would give you stink eye not pink eye. :smilewinkgrin:
     
  6. wmwny

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    Added 6 oz. of coolant to the reservoir in my S and checked to make sure they had painted my new scoop correctly [and they did]. Took my wife's S out to get a low tire fixed and found that the bead on the rim was leaking...all is well now, tires are all aired up with nitrogen and life is good again. It was a busy day, but a good one.:Thumbsup:
     
  7. old81

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    Spent 3 hours of quality time spiffing the Countryman, it is 60 and blue skies in Colorado after 2 days of the 20s and 30s. Nice!
     
  8. TheModFather

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    Mine needs cleaned again too Don... :)
     
  9. Nathan

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    Looked at it as I walked by, twice.

    Tomorrow we go for a short drive.
     
  10. Firebro17

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    Got it all dusted off this afternoon so I can take it out in tomorrow morning's pouring rain, to finish the brake job, get an alignment and install a new power steering hose.

    I anticipate I'll have to wash it outside in the rain before putting it back in the garage, moping the wet floors after a nice towel dry. The Fireman in me lives!
     
  11. Nathan

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    Short drive today...Car runs great, feels good and all that. It farking hurts to drive though!

    I for one am not going to recommend the broken rib method of keeping miles low on your MINI.
     
  12. TheModFather

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    No broken ribs suck!

    Driving with them is bad, but sitting on a plane for 10 hours really sucks!
     
  13. Firebro17

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    Changed the power steering hoses today. No brake work yet as the parts I have don't appear to be of any benefit to install... No rain as the weatherman had insisted, therefore I skated on having to wash the car and mop the floor. At least the day was mostly a success.
     
  14. MCS02

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    Drove the Mini and my oldest daughter down town and had lunch. Good food and conversation.

    Just put oil in the transmission/primary of the Indian. For the third time. I really hope it does not leak this time!

    Indian Americas first Motorcycle.:D And I ant talkin about that new one
     
  15. beken

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    Crossed another mileage milestone.

    [​IMG]
     
  16. packimocity

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    Got my snow tires on my CMS ALL4 (finally!) after driving through nearly a foot of snow last week!

    On a side note, the stock Bridgestone Dueller performance tires are performing far better than I expected! 20K flawless miles so far, not the rough ride I envisioned, and this after I couldn't give them away last year...no interest from any of the BB's

    pac
     
  17. Stefanie

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    My little brain can't help but get endless amusement out of GoBadges... :)
     
  18. Savvy

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    Had this installed...
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    It will take a few days for the clutch foot to learn the new feel of the pedal... but a relatively easy and striaghtforward install.
     
  19. GokartPilot

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    Spent some time working on the new speaker boxes last night while enjoying a few barley pops.
     
  20. minsanity

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    200mile drive thru the twisty backroads. Home happy & reciprocated w/ the usual reward wash!:)
     

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