What did you do with your MINI today?

Congrats on the New to You MINI.

 

Thank you Nathan. I am incredibly happy with it so far.

 

I gave mine it's semi annual tire rotation. I've only managed to rack up about 10k miles since those tires were new. How many miles do 60k all seasons typically last on an enthusiastically driven (all stock) n/a mini? I have goodyear eagles with a 360 treadwear rating. I don't think they'll make it to 20k. They do handle nicely for all seasons, though. If I am able to make it to the dragon this spring, they definitely won't live another 12 months.

 

Traded my '09 R56 S for my '06 R53... you won't look back.

But that was almost 3 years ago.

 

Details?

 

Took off the old Webb rear end links and put on the new DetroitTuned ones.
Two of the old rod ends were ok, 1 was moderately stiff, and 1 was very stiff.
So rear end is updated (Koni Yellows and H-Sport 19mm on middle setting and
the new end links). Next Monday is inspection and front Koni Yellow struts and
strut mounts.

 

Quick update: if just went to replace the license plate lights with the LEDs. No dice. They blink. Must be just enough power going to them constantly, that I aborted and replaced them with the incandescent bulbs. Also noticed for the first time that the trunk light has been glowing super dim this whole time. So, I will be hitting the Auto Zone to grab another incandescent replacement for that one. But the glove box and dome work flawlessly.

 

Oh, also, didn't swap to Summer tires yet as 3-5" of snow just popped up in
Friday's forcast. Not fair on the first day of Spring!

 

I replaced all my interior bulbs with led wafer board styles. All work fine.
Did license plate bulbs too.

 

Dude I told you. :nonod:

You need these nice brite white with no blinking.

MINI Cooper LED License Plate Light: R50 R52 R53

 

First I need to work on cleaning the boot handle connections and resealing the mother-effing thing again.

 

Those are nice. My lenses were rotten, and they alone were 30 bucks at the dealer. That there is a good deal!!

 

Here is a 3 step process for you to follow.

1. Order your parts and pick up RTV and dielectrics gel.
2. Get them in you hands
3. Stop over my house. ( I have the tools and Beer)

Done

 

Performed a serious upgrade to my MINI's cupholders.

Ramblers.

 

I saw a Miata in heavy traffic with the pulsing 3rd High Brake Light. I liked the attention-getting effect (the Center High Mounted brake light flashes/pulses for a few seconds when the brakes are applied), as it might aid against getting rear-ended in traffic.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/fi44HtcF-zo?rel=0

I bought the Coupe Concepts version that OutMotoring sells.

The photo I posted is simply an attention-getting device as well.

 

Played around with what seems to be a never ending stereo install.
Got some sound deadener in and finished running the wiring.
Also big news! I found a wire I could sacrifice for my door led. There's a small led that lights up the door pull. Since I have installed the rs door pulls, that light is not needed. ( nor did it work ) found it on the car side. Boom. Light up cross overs.





Found a nice little spot for my eq/line driver.

Car is going to the dealer for the cruise next week.
Couldn't pass up the deal. They wanted $300 to code cruise in, and an extra $200 to install the harness. Pfft let them do it for that!!!

 

I took mine out for it's first Spring run with Summer tires on.
It's nice to have traction again.

 

Bet you won't be driving it tomorrow. :ihih:

Don't worry, though, it should melt over the weekend pretty quickly.

 

Nope no driving it tomorrow or for the next week. I have to go to Atlanta for the week for work and get to beat the crap out of a rental. :lol:

 

I'll be in Atlanta next week as well. Let me know if you want to meet for a beer!