What did you do with your MINI today?

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  1. RussWK

    RussWK Active Member

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    Pulstar Plug failed on #2. It had been intermittently mis-firing (about 6 times in 10 miles that I could feel) but I couldn't tell which one until it stopped firing completely. So Enerpulse is sending a new set of four. Once I have a flaw-free set, they should last 50K. Enerpulse claims flaw rate of 1 in 250. But I happened to get 1 bad plug out of four. Oh well.
     
  2. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
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    Why would you not use OEM NGK plugs or leave them in your car for 50k?
     
  3. Kenny kustom

    Kenny kustom New Member

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    30 bucks for a set of oem plugs...
    Mine shall be changed every second oil change.
     
  4. pmsummer

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    Installed the springy-grippy-thingy I found in the auto salvage yard yesterday.



    I may go back for the almost new drilled/slotted rotors I saw on the side impact R56-S.
     
  5. mattc85

    mattc85 Active Member

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    It was sunny and clear here today, but too cold to enjoy any outdoor activities. Fortunately, the heat works in my mini. I went for an enthusiastic 200 mile drive through the foothills. Here's my car at the top of Pilot Mountain.
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  6. minintrigue

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    Cravenspeed flexpod mount. Great piece!!!!
     
  7. c0op3r

    c0op3r Active Member

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    Washed the car and replaced the JCW airfilter with one from MINI Mania.

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  8. RussWK

    RussWK Active Member

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    Like everybody else, I am into a certain amount of aftermarket stuff in pursuit of better performance. The Pulstars are one of those aftermarket items I have found to make higher performance (when they aren't flawed) so, compared to all of the other major after market performance things people do that create problems, this is pretty minor.

    In other words I get a lot of bang for the buck with virtually no downside. Just have to make sure I get them gapped and installed properly.

    I have them in my supercharged Buick Park Avenue, as well, and can really tell the difference in throttle response and overall power. In factory tests they produce anywhere from 3-10% more torque and more HP.

    As you can see, I like supercharged engines - both cars have them. No turbos for me.
     
  9. Dave.0

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    I looked at my car in the garage all nice and clean. I too damn cold to go outside let alone drive anywhere with snow, salt and brine everywhere.
     
  10. Firebro17

    Firebro17 Dazed, but not Confused
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    I didn't do squat with either car today. My days are spent here, until the job is complete! He's planning to be racing in Primm next weekend...
     

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  11. CHKMINI

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    Cranked up the heat in the garage and washed the Coupe and the Countrygirl.
     
  12. wmwny

    wmwny Well-Known Member

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    Put about 50 miles on my S today after the dog and I took our afternoon walk at the park in 10 degree weather. Not as much wind today, but doggy sure liked that heated passenger seat on the way home!
     
  13. Kenny kustom

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    Ripped out the stock hk stereo.
    Getting ready for a sq build.
    What's the going rate for a working hk amp??
     
  14. CHKMINI

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    Someone over on the NAM was looking for one.
     
  15. beken

    beken Well-Known Member

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    I have owned my MINI for exactly 10 years to the day. Bought it new.
    I gave her a wash and wax. :ihih:
     
  16. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

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    Nothing again today. Left it there all cold and snow covered.

    Uber, free bus and feet get me though the snow and cold. Better for the MINI this way.
     
  17. TheModFather

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    Took my working one out on the ice on my way to work, watched the snow melt off of it, and let the wax do its job... The dirt just slid off for the most part. :)
     
  18. wmwny

    wmwny Well-Known Member

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    WOW...that's a long time in between washes and waxes. :arf: You must have a state of the art group of cleaning agents....:ihih:
     
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    de-chromed my tail lights

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  20. cct1

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    Whoa, that looks great!
     

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