Hi. This is my first MINI. I come from Port Hueneme, CA. I love her but she is the bane of my existance at the same time. I come from working on construction equipment and the joke the guys made is that I'm in construction equipment all day and I get into my MINI and drive home. Ha Ha Ha (not so much, guys!) I have been working on my MINI and I would appreciate any contact with other DIY'ers as I have found they are one of the best resources on earth! I hope to hear from others soon. 8: )