What did you do with your MINI today?

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  1. mrntd

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    I hope you got one that matches the year of the car. Earlier changers won't work in the 05 and 06 cars. I know I tried. Bring it to the Dragon and we can try to install it there. The install is simple. If it doesn't work you can sell it in Way's tent like I did.
     
  2. Dave.0

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    Rip those CDs into MP3 and put them on a iPod.

    I do it all the time with "Unofficial" recordings. The only pain is typing in the album, group or song titles.
     
  3. MCS02

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    Not my Mini but today I start on a friends mini. Power flex control arm bushings, clutch (Valeo), 15% pulley(new tensioner and idler pulley), K&M filter, and some other odds and ends.

    If I had Paul here I would be done by lunch time. I'm not so fast.:D


    Thanks Detroit Tuned and eMINIparts.
     
  4. isleofbones

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    Installed Black and Grey Checkered...

    Followed up tinting my windows by installing black and grey checkered side view mirror caps.
     

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  5. Red Bull

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    I like how the checkers are subtle and don't pop out like the usual black and white. Speaking of popping out, what's the ghost/apparition looking thing next to the ladder?:eek6:
     
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    Concrete "Joseph" from my lawn nativity. A heavy proposition to drag out the Holy Family and manger animals every Christmas. Wish I had the funds for a garage dedicated to just my cars. Instead, I have bikes, longboard skateboards, ladders, lumber, sports equipment, etc. Anyway, thanks for the compliment.
     
  7. Savvy

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    Last night: after picking up a new something something for the whip... I stopped by Dave.0's for some guidance on the next steps. Long story short a hand grinder was required and I made the Mistress a little dirty with some ground steel sparks.

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    Most of it was dusted off within seconds of the grinder being unplugged.
     
  8. TheModFather

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    And you survived!
     
  9. Savvy

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    He gave me the grinder.
     
  10. TheModFather

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    Did he say "Down the road, not across the street" when he handed it to you? :p
     
  11. Dave.0

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    Nope, I covered the back half of my car closed the garage door and we just went to work.

    My car has enough wax to withstand some hot metal sparks.
     
  12. Zapski

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    Didn't do this today, but....


    Drove from Columbus to Sleepy Hollow New York for Easter. Had a good time with family and although the drive was mostly in the rain, it wasn't too terrible.

    While in NY, made a run over to Fort Lee for reasons. Was following a friend for this trip, and I hit a MASSIVE pothole. Once we got to Fort Lee, I saw that my left front tire had a HUGE blister on the side from the impact.

    My tires were old anyway, but I'd been hoping to complete this trip and let another paycheck land before replacing them. Instead, I used Google, and found a small local shop that had been around since 1920 that had a set of tires for me.

    In less than an hour, and for a VERY reasonable price, I was back on the road with a new set of tires.

    So, if anyone here is ever stuck in NJ, and needs fast, friendly service, go and visit these guys.

    Robbins & Franke Tires and Auto Repair :: Tires Cliffside Park NJ :: Auto Repair Wheels
     
  13. CHKMINI

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    Gave the Helmet a new set of Potenza RE71-R's just in time for the Dragon
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  14. ScottinBend

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    Put the car up on jack stands in anticipation of this weeks tire change-over and maintenance. Lots of stuff on the list to do.
     
  15. Nathan

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    Still no tire change for me. Why hurry, there is another solid week of rain. The winter tires cut right through it.
     
  16. old81

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    Short drive in the MINI to get more stuff at JAX, I went thru stuff yesterday much to fast!

    :)


    MINI did just fine, should do a wash and detail soon.
     
  17. Dave.0

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    Today's list of things done to my MINI today.
    Alignment
    Brake flush and ABS bleed
    Oil change
    Trans flush and fill
    Tire rebalanced
    Had 5 dings removed

    Tomorrow:
    Swap exhaust
    Pick up 5 gal of Meth
    Wash car
    Prep for fuel filter and new fuel pump instal Sunday.
     
  18. Firebro17

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    I dusted mine earlier today... Drive tomorrow.
     
  19. cct1

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    Sold my Supercharger to some shady dude, since I don't need it anymore.
     
  20. myles2go

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    Purchased a street cam from Jan.
     

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