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4th Gear
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From: Round Lake IL
Why is your MINI in the shop?
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I think book picker up her MINI last week. That would have completed the 29ers.
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You won't have any problem doing the oil change youself, The cannister screws off just like your basic filter, Just be sure you have the 27mm socket and a short extension. You'll also need an 8mm wrench or socket to get the coolant tank out of the way. Don't forget to break the vacum in the cannister and wait a few seconds before removing it allowing the oil to drain back into the pan. Probably a 30 minute job if the motor's not too hot.
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What packages and what car did you order. I have a loaner right now (car in the shop for "we owes") It is a MCa with prem, sport and conv packages but 15 inch wheels. This car is a lot louder and handles much differently than my MCSC that has the same packages. Run Flats haven't made a noise difference to me.
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From: West Chester, PA
I'm really enjoying it too - got about 1500 miles on mine. Not sure what I'll do about the oil change yet. I'm facing a couple of issue tho:
1) Dripping liquid from the chassis - It smells like water, guessing it is just condensation from the A.C. Anyone else facing this?
2) The ride is really, really rough. I can feel every little bump in the road. Is this normal? My previous Mazdaspeed6 was much smoother.
3) I'm also facing, what I think is understeer. When I accelerate quick, I seem to lose control of the direction that I want the car to go. I'm guessing I'm in a learning curve on how to drive a FWD car, as the Mazdaspeed6 was AWD.
If anyone has any tip, I'd appreciate it
1) Dripping liquid from the chassis - It smells like water, guessing it is just condensation from the A.C. Anyone else facing this?
2) The ride is really, really rough. I can feel every little bump in the road. Is this normal? My previous Mazdaspeed6 was much smoother.
3) I'm also facing, what I think is understeer. When I accelerate quick, I seem to lose control of the direction that I want the car to go. I'm guessing I'm in a learning curve on how to drive a FWD car, as the Mazdaspeed6 was AWD.
If anyone has any tip, I'd appreciate it
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You won't have any problem doing the oil change youself, The cannister screws off just like your basic filter, Just be sure you have the 27mm socket and a short extension. You'll also need an 8mm wrench or socket to get the coolant tank out of the way. Don't forget to break the vacum in the cannister and wait a few seconds before removing it allowing the oil to drain back into the pan. Probably a 30 minute job if the motor's not too hot.
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Hunsingeruk, The liguid you are talking about is probably condensation from the A/C. Mine does the same thing.
On the understeer......All of the front wheel drive cars I have owned have behaved the same way. When accelerating from a turn the car seems to be trying to twist the steering wheel from you hand. It's something you have to get used to.
On the understeer......All of the front wheel drive cars I have owned have behaved the same way. When accelerating from a turn the car seems to be trying to twist the steering wheel from you hand. It's something you have to get used to.
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Hunsingeruk, The liguid you are talking about is probably condensation from the A/C. Mine does the same thing.
On the understeer......All of the front wheel drive cars I have owned have behaved the same way. When accelerating from a turn the car seems to be trying to twist the steering wheel from you hand. It's something you have to get used to.
On the understeer......All of the front wheel drive cars I have owned have behaved the same way. When accelerating from a turn the car seems to be trying to twist the steering wheel from you hand. It's something you have to get used to.
And the description of the understeer you gave, is exactly what I'm facing! I'm learning to handle it better...I think the trick is to accelerate at the right point into the turn. Is that what I should be doing? The MINI is a unique car, and I'm getting used to it...
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From: Round Lake IL
A few dealer "We Owes" and since I have the folding mirror option, the factory didn't put the correct switch in. Also converting tires to nitrogen.
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Has any of you had the cosmoline running out on your bumper and front fender trim yet? I used a good coat of "Ice" paste wax on it a few days after delivery. Sure enough, it happened but seemed to come off easily with no visible staining.
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From: West Chester, PA
Hunsingeruk, The liguid you are talking about is probably condensation from the A/C. Mine does the same thing.
On the understeer......All of the front wheel drive cars I have owned have behaved the same way. When accelerating from a turn the car seems to be trying to twist the steering wheel from you hand. It's something you have to get used to.
On the understeer......All of the front wheel drive cars I have owned have behaved the same way. When accelerating from a turn the car seems to be trying to twist the steering wheel from you hand. It's something you have to get used to.
nah, my SA told me it was what I spoke of...not ac condensation. Its kind of a gooey liquid.
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From: West Chester, PA
I'm using the 'take my mini in for service and have them wash it' product! works great and you don't have to do anything;P
I just bought some meguiars nxt products from amazon but haven't tried it yet.
I just bought some meguiars nxt products from amazon but haven't tried it yet.
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From: Portland, Oregon
I am lovin my coopa. The ride is a little bumpy at times, but I don't care one bit. The car handles so good and has lots of pick-up. And it's so good lookin! I waxed it a week ago. You can see some new picks in my gallery
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4th Gear
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From: Round Lake IL
Your MINI is sparkling.....what products are you using?
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From: Portland, Oregon
I am using Prima products: mystique wash, hydro after every wash (have only done 3) and 1 coat of Epic wax. I would like to do another coat of wax before winter. It did a good job of increasing the shine.
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4th Gear
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From: Round Lake IL
The only thing I need now is a gritless bucket.
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From: Portland, Oregon
I haven't heard of the Banana Gloss. Perhaps I will try that sometime. Is is quicker to use than Epic? Can it get on the black plastic?
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4th Gear
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From: Round Lake IL
[quote=Nancy777;2466995]I use 2 buckets, wash and rinse. Do you know if they sell the gritless buckets at auto parts stores, or is it something you have to order online?[quote]
I just ordered two inserts for $17.99. I have the 5 gallon bucket.
Here is a link
http://www.autogeek.net/car-wash-buc...FRJxxwod5mdVYA
I just ordered two inserts for $17.99. I have the 5 gallon bucket.
Here is a link
http://www.autogeek.net/car-wash-buc...FRJxxwod5mdVYA
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From: Round Lake IL
Has anyone done a rally yet? We did a rally with some folks form our local chapter yesterday. Some of these guys track their MINI's so our 90 mile one way fall trip was through twists and turns. Can I say what a MINI. The car handles better than my inputs. Still learning the nuances of cornering at 60 mph.
Hope the 29ers are all doing well.
Hope the 29ers are all doing well.