Thanks! You obviously have good taste when it comes to the Countryman as well. As for the tint, to be honest I don't even know since I didn't do it.

Yesterday I got my first oil change at 3600 miles and had the dealer slap on some mudflaps. Oil and filter change, purchasing the new mudflaps and having them installed with a Costco 15% off coupon on parts and labor came to $211 out the door - which equaled about $40 for the flaps install. I installed my last vehicle's mudflaps myself but figured for $40 it was worth it since the rear wheels apparently have to be pulled. The dealer in Vegas wanted $260 for the flaps and install alone and no oil change! So it felt okay to let them do it in Escondido - plus their new dealership building is very comfortable while you wait.

My new beefy Michelin Pilot A/S Plus Sports get installed today or tomorrow.

 

Today:

7500 miles: 2nd Oil Change and 2nd time for tire rotation and spin balanced.

Tomorrow:

Wash, wax and detail.

 

2 oil changes within 7500 miles!?

Next weekend I'll be doing mine for the first time at ~6000 miles. Next one after that is the scheduled.

 

Finally installed the taillight trim rings in gloss black & detailed the inside. About to rain, so outside is still nice and dirty.

 

washed them both... now i don't know witch to drive...

 

The MCS looks ready. Get it out of the city and motor!!

Hows the weather this fine Sunday?

 

Hey 1bigpea,
Aren't you the one with the killer aftermarket stereo? If so I really wish I could do that to mine.
As for the oil changes...first at 1500 to change out the break in and now at 7500. Sorry but I can not let a high rev/ lots of heat turbo 4 cyl engine go more than 6000 miles even on synthetic. It was already starting to look black.
So for $100 = added security. Also the shop that does my in-betwwen MINI service changes pointed out that my sump pan gasket is seeping. When it goes in for it's 13000 I'll have the dealer take a closer look unless I notice drips before then.

Good luck and enjoy your MINI.

 

Yep, that's me. I recommend it if you get a chance, makes driving it all the better!

I hear that, believe me I don't trust the interval at all either. I'll never question anyone's dedication to their ride, haha...I baby it for sure!

Bummer about the sump pan gasket, is that common with Mini's?

 

Thanks I did use the mini... took a ride into south brooklyn for Grandma Style Pizza @ Spumoni Garden, one of the best Pizza joints in NYC...

 

:drool:

Sounds amazing.

 

Daughter had Bentley emblems made for a b-day gift. Now for a wash & wax

 

I don't even know where to start. You also have a JCW badge and your signature says you have a JCW tune, so I can only assume you live in some parallel dimension.

 

Took her out and got caught in the rain, she has grip, just got to get used to the fact she aint 5000lbs like my other baby....

 

Put in my first tank of petrol on my new CM. 30 MPG with mixed 80/20 freeway/town driving. Not too shabby!

 

Installed the NM turbo heat shield today.



Also did my wife's Clubman.

 

^^^
Sick! Looking great!

 

I'm doing the Countryman's oil change today. Figure I'll make a quick video on how to do it. It's pretty easy but for those wanting to dyi it always helps to have a video.

It's not going to be a huge production though, just warning ya all. hehe.

 

Ok, here's a video of the oil change I did today. Mileage was 5200, ECU says another 8k until scheduled maintenance but with the turbo and ECU tune I wanted to do it early.

I hope this helps out...let me know if you have any questions.

 

Rotated the tires. Went front to rear same sides. I used front jack point with my floor jack and it easily lifted both tires off the ground. I saw the 2x4 method but wasn't needed, just an FYI.

 

I have the Countrymen S black with full JCW body kit and red trim (mirror caps and front ducts are along with stripes). Added NM ecu flash adding 25-30 HP, (a difference u can really feel) also and just added NM lowering spings 4 days ago.

Alignment this Wednesday.

O by the way spent 6 hours detailing the car on Sunday and drove out to dinner. When we came out a big sand storm was coming into Phoenix and got me angry after all the hard work and sweat. Drove car home trying to beat the sand storm! Had car up to 120 mph (unless speedometer is off) and made it home B4 storm hit.
The NM ecu flash really helped out with this tasc.

Pics of car coming in a few days!

 

I actually did it last night...but finally got my stubby antenna and installed it. Still don't understand why that's not a standard. Looks so much better than the extended twisted antenna.
Also cleaned out the spilled soda from earlier....avoiding ranting about the uselessness of cupholders.

 

My dealer told me (brand new True Blue SAll4) that oil change is once a year or 15K which ever came first..

 

Blacked out front and rear wings...

 

Almost forgot.
Last night replaced the stock fogs with PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow:

 

Ohhh...I like! They look a lot brighter than the stock bulbs in the pic, are they noticeably brighter?