What did you do with your MINI today?

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  1. cct1

    cct1 Well-Known Member
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    Paul--just noticed the passenger window is down. Probably means the passenger seat is ruined. Just sayin'...:biggrin5:
     
  2. BlimeyCabrio

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    Yeah, both windows are cracked. That happens when you crash - they stay in the "door opening" position. We'll see how much water got in over time. I noticed it before I bought it.
     
  3. wmwny

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    No...in MY S, it is ACTUAL smoke smear! :ihih: Still, Savvy, yours does have a healthier appearance....:arf:
     
  4. Firebro17

    Firebro17 Dazed, but not Confused
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    Installed this today. Can't wait to quit hunting for lost junk in between the seats.
     

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  5. Savvy

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    Euro shelf always = WIN.
     
  6. TheModFather

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    I would still kill to have both a driver and passenger shelf in my R53! Getting rid of the valance under the steering wheel, and the glove box, cleans up a semi race prepped interior so much. :)
     
  7. wmwny

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    Since I am driving my r50 to MOTD this year, I decided to brave the dense fog alert this morning and make my way to the dealer in Dublin, OH, for a complete "make my car roadworthy" session. It's a 75 mile trek, and was a miserable drive. My lights worked well, but the Cooper kept having a "thunkity-thunk" noise over about every bump. That, plus driving in extremely obscure conditions, concerned me a lot, plus I no longer have a cell phone to use for "HEEELLLLPPPP" calls. I was less than 2 miles from the dealer when my right front wheel bearing decided to go. I was VERY fortunate to limp into the dealer. Now, my R50 [CVT and all] runs like new again and I am SOOOOOOO lucky! :Thumbsup:
     
  8. Savvy

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    almost.... the pattern was named "Blue flame." The flames are the hydrodip film.
     
  9. TheModFather

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    Good thing you got that out of the way Jeff!
    Looking foreword to seeing some Silk Green on the Dragon! :)
     
  10. Firebro17

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    I came across a glovebox side just yesterday I believe. Didn't hop on it though.
     
  11. wmwny

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    Jan is going to put a new ecu tune on it...I just want it to be a little speedier, but without tearing up the CVT in the process. Yeah, I know, but it has been such a great car and, if anyone can do it, it is Jan! :Thumbsup:
     
  12. TheModFather

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    Firebro...That is quite possibly the hardest piece of an R53/50/52 to find! I have only ever seen ONE in person! And I have been playing with MINIs for 8 years now!

    Call them back and pay it! :)
     
  13. Dave.0

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    Here is a much cheaper idea, don't carry so much crap in your MINI. :idea::lol:

    I have a glove box and everything I need fits in it. I epoxy glued the armrest shut and do not keep nothing in my doors either.

    Rattles = :incazzato::mad2:

    Less rattles= :Thumbsup: :biggrin5:
     
  14. wmwny

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    Just picturing that happening on my way down to the Dragon on I-75 [or on the way home, as well] is frightening enough, but what would I have done if it had happened ON the Dragon, or on one of the many, MANY remote twisties in the area? BRRRRRRRR...just the thought makes my flesh creep....:yikes:
     
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    That looks really good!!!
     
  16. pmsummer

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    #9296 pmsummer, Mar 12, 2015
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    Washed my car today for the first time in a month.

    I was surprised to discover that what I thought was an Eclipse Gray Metallic R55 is actually Midnight Black.

    [​IMG]
     
  17. BlimeyCabrio

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    LOL. I haven't washed my car since August. Since before the tire wall crash.
     
  18. TheModFather

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    Oh geez... At least you have replacement panels on the way! ;)
     
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    I'm going out for a ride this evening and looking forward to it.:postcount
     
  20. ScottinBend

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    And mostly done........:D
     

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