Let the mods begin

zinful · #1 02-22-2009, 11:28 PM

On March 14th, Waylen from Way Motor Works will be in Saint Louis to perform performance improvements to member’s cars.
When you want mod work done on your car, it should be done by a Certified MINI Technician. Waylen is the man you want working for you. His home base is Indianapolis, but his moniker should be “HAVE WRENCH WILL TRAVEL”
We are very lucky to have him come to town, contact him thru his web site to set up your appointment to have him improve your car.
www.waymotorworks.com

wanna_have_clubman · #2 02-23-2009, 05:14 AM

doug,

where is he going to do the work? if you do not have a place, i may have something in mind.

kind regards,

mark

lotsie · #3 02-23-2009, 06:06 AM

I have a new Megan racing exhaust that I ordered from Way sitting in my shed, that I will install on Poco while he is here. Also going to install his heat shield on the Clubman.

Mark

wolf3142 · #4 02-25-2009, 07:40 PM

way is bringing me endlinks for my new front sway. im excited.

zinful · #5 02-28-2009, 07:25 AM

I am happy to announce that the Mod event will be held at Mark Parafiniuk's CLEAR AUTO BRA, LLC located at 180 E. Kirkham Road, in Webster Groves. Mark has always gone out of his way to help out the club and let us use his facility when ever we need it. And in case you haven't heard, Mark and his wife, Monika, have just added an 09 Cooper S to their fleet. Bet it has a Clear Bra already!
Sign up with Waylen now to get in the que to have your work done. Space is limited.
Cheers,

05cooper · #6 03-02-2009, 09:49 AM

I can't wait to meet way

**MINIGURU@WAY MOTOR WORKS** · #7 03-04-2009, 08:14 PM

Got several good installs planned. See you soon.

wanna_have_clubman · #8 03-04-2009, 09:26 PM

what time are you planning to start and how long do you think it will run. no rush, just trying to plan ahead.

stlcraig71 · #9 03-08-2009, 12:42 AM

Never Mind.....

Trashed · #10 03-10-2009, 05:37 PM

I have been in contact with Waylen..... I thought I would take advantage of his experience and install TSW springs, H-sport sway bar and rear camber links. Call me crazy...as they are going on my 2009 JCW MINI.

Mark (Clear bra) - see ya again this Saturday
Waylen (WMW)- looking forward to meeting you

I hear Waylen will be working on other MINIs...coil-over syspension going on somebody's MINI...

Waylen may have other products to sale and install if people desire.

Chuck

wanna_have_clubman · #11 03-10-2009, 07:49 PM

I will be installing the rear bumper protection on Mark's/Lois' Clubman.

Please let me know if anyone would like clear bra, stripe or tint work. We can probably work it into the schedule.

See you soon,

Mark.

StLouieLo · #12 03-10-2009, 09:20 PM

We're going to put Way's turbo heat shield on the Clubman with a little help from him if needed

Lois

wanna_have_clubman · #13 03-10-2009, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StLouieLo

We're going to put Way's turbo heat shield on the Clubman with a little help from him if needed

Lois

Is the scoop problem only on all the turbo models or just some?

Thanks,

Mark.

lotsie · #14 03-11-2009, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wanna_have_clubman

Is the scoop problem only on all the turbo models or just some?

Thanks,

Mark.

My guess is that it is an issue with all of them sooner or later, as MINI has really done nothing about the problem except put some holes in the scoop, and from what I'm hearing, even with the new scoop, it still happens.

Mark

ofioliti · #15 03-11-2009, 07:33 AM

I'm going to be out of town this weekend.

Have fun, folks!

cube17576 · #16 03-11-2009, 08:58 AM

Waylen is going to Dyno tune my car Friday night. If anyone wants their 1st Gen car tuned, let Way or I know and we can split the cost of dyno time.

stlcraig71 · #17 03-12-2009, 07:15 AM

Way, what time would you like for me to show up to clean my
CAI?

cube17576 · #18 03-12-2009, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stlcraig71

Way, what time would you like for me to show up to clean my
CAI?

I doubt Waylen will check this thread. You better call him: 317-201-8670

tgs91 · #19 03-13-2009, 10:50 AM

pardon my ignorance.....

I read talk of a heat shield on turbo models and that Mini has not addressed the reason that people are putting them on.

Could someone please elaborate?

Thanks!

stlcraig71 · #20 03-14-2009, 03:35 PM

Had a good time talking with everyone. Thanks Way for your time and expertise.

Craig

lotsie · #21 03-15-2009, 08:27 AM

Poco no longer just growls from his Way/DDM intake, he now roars from his new Megan exhaust I got from Way

, with a nice burble also, when you get off his throttle

Got the turbo heat shield on the Clubman, but no clouds smoke

, just little whifs

.

Waylen, thanks for all your help, (he can get his fingers into the most cramped spaces

), things went much smoother knowing you were there while I was doing them

From now on, I will never remove a bolt/nut without first soaking it for days in WD-40

. Nothing so bad a wood shim did not fix temporarily

Way, it's always great watching you work, especially on multiple cars at once

. Thanks for letting us get dirty, learn from you, and just hang-out

And a special thanks to Mark, for letting us use his shop for the day

. Only 120k for that Maserati,eh

Mark

lotsie · #22 03-15-2009, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tgs91

pardon my ignorance.....

I read talk of a heat shield on turbo models and that Mini has not addressed the reason that people are putting them on.

Could someone please elaborate?

Thanks!

Lots of talk, since they launched the 2nd Gen, 3 model years ago, but none from MINI, other than to replace melted scopes

.

The stock heat shield does nothing more than prevent you from getting 3rd degree burns if you happen to touch the turbo. But in an instant you will get 2nd degree burns from the shield. After I installed Waylen's heat shield, I was able to hold my hand on the shield, with the motor hot, and running. The turbo is designed for high heat, the plastic parts around it are not.

Mark

zinful · #23 03-15-2009, 09:58 AM

Thanks to Waylen, there is a new group of "Hot Rod" MINIs running around Saint Louis. Always good to see Way and his work is outstanding. Everyone had a great time and learned a lot. Mark, thank's for the use of your "Clear Bra Garage", it made the event happen, it was a long day, but worth it. And last but not least, thanks to Dave White for bringing us some norishment to the "Hot Rod" gang.
Way, best of luck with you move to Atlanta!!!!!
Cheers,

wanna_have_clubman · #24 03-15-2009, 10:03 AM

No problem on using the shop. Any time you need it, just let me know. And if you do not ask, I will offer...

We are a bunch of RESPONSIBLE big kids playing with cars. I know I do not have to worry even with the poor man's Ferrari

and the ACR sitting around.

Also, thanks to Doug for installing the rear view camera (aka little eyes on the COOPER S badge) on our new MCS.

It was fun.

tgs91 · #25 03-15-2009, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by tgs91

pardon my ignorance.....

I read talk of a heat shield on turbo models and that Mini has not addressed the reason that people are putting them on.

Could someone please elaborate?

Thanks!
Lots of talk, since they launched the 2nd Gen, 3 model years ago, but none from MINI, other than to replace melted scopes

.

The stock heat shield does nothing more than prevent you from getting 3rd degree burns if you happen to touch the turbo. But in an instant you will get 2nd degree burns from the shield. After I installed Waylen's heat shield, I was able to hold my hand on the shield, with the motor hot, and running. The turbo is designed for high heat, the plastic parts around it are not.

Mark

Again my thanks Mark
Tim