Niiiiiice!

 

Just found an easy solution to the broken dip-stick problem.
I have had two OEM dipsticks break so I was in search for an alternative.

Just happened to check the oil in an 2011 Hyundai Elantra and noticed the dipstick is about the same size. The Hyundai dipstick is a nice metal wound wire type that bends easy but should not break.

Pulled the MINI's dipstick and found the Elantra one is about 1/2 inch longer, all plastic that could be trimmed.

I tried it the Hyundai dipstick in the MINI and it went in very smooth.
I tried a few more times to see if there was any problem with it being inserted or pulled out. Still all good.

The handle part that goes in the tube for the Hyundai version is a little narrower so I took the rubber o-rings off the MINI dipstick and put them on the Elantra dipstick.
Great fit.

So I bought an 2011 Elantra dipstick from the Hyundai dealer, moved the o-rings and have a non-breakable dipstick for about $25.

 

Not to be all functional and stuff ;-). but does it accurately measure the oil level?

 

My car didn't come with factory bluetooth, so I installed an AUX cable, but kept getting tired of dealing with the cord. So I sought the cheapest solution...because I'm broke.

After some searching, I found 2 devices, and on eBay, they were the cheapest.

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The first thing I needed was something with bluetooth. If you search for "USB Bluetooth A2DP 3.5mm Stereo Dongle" you should find many of them in different prices...cheapest...$2.29 + $5.99 Shipping. It comes with a 3.5mm cable, but I opted to use my retractable one instead.

Then I needed a power source. (you might already have one) I opted for a color matching solution. I also wanted one with Output: 5VDC / 1000mA, so I could use it to charge power hungry devices. The adapter I ordered cost $0.99 + $0.86 Shipping.

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Once I plugged everything up, I paired it with my phone & instantly Butters started to sing (music transferred from phone to the car). Now when I am walking to my car with my music playing, the music automatically switches to the bluetooth when I start up Butters.

Just for the added convenience, I also set up "Car Home" to automatically start when it detects Butters' Bluetooth.

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Definitely cheapskate & looks dorky to me, but hands free & wire free for only $10.13!

 

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Not4no1, that's pretty cool. It's not always east to hide cords/wires, but you did a good job of keeping that one pretty tidy.

 

Found on Amazon and ordered it. I also am about fed up with having two plugs to plug in to get some tuneage (or navigation - gotta love SVOX Victoria!) happening, plus, if a passenger wants to play tunes, no cable rerouting nightmares! Also, my cellphone's car charger happens to have a convenient USB jack that I can use so that the dongle is always powered when the car's on....

C ya,
Dutch

 

hey! i did like, the Same thing! lol. only i stuck my BT device right inside the knee bolster, right under the steering wheel, then ran some extension cords for power and audio

** be careful about those ebay BT devices, they often say "Stereo" sound on the ad, but when i bought one for like $13 or something (that claimed it was stereo sound) the instruction booklet said MONO sound all over it! contacted the seller, asked wtf, they refunded me so i wouldnt leave neg feedback...

 

Yes
The full level is the top of the plastic on the Hyundai dipstick.

 

Just did this today:

 

Here's a quick one...

Printed out some accessories today on some transparencies...Yellow-Jack lense covers & solid yellow liscence plate tint.

 

cool ! is that on the outside or inside of the lense?

 

Outside, exposed to the elements. I made extra copies just incase they start to fade.

I have a UV clear coat I can use if needed.

 

Cool lens transparencies!

C ya,
Dutch

 

OK. That's pretty slick! Nice work.

 

That is really smart! Love the bri'Ish flag mate! Lol

 

Figured I'd through a cheap one in the mix..... Found a bit of model paint in my attic the other day. Someone else did this also with vinyl.... JUST SAW IT sbarr9... Great minds think alike!! I did attempt this with vinyl, but failed miserably.. hahaha.

 

I actually have had a couple sets of those R53 badges like these for a couple years now, and can not bring myself to put them on my car. But this looks pretty good man. I don't have the ***** to do all that, but cool - none the less....

 

Added a rubber shift boot!



You can see my post here:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...hift-boot.html

 

I modded my freezer but it didn't go any faster...

 

^^ That's hilarious, my clothes dryer also has "Whiptastic Handling", and actually DOES dry the clothes faster (though that could be attributed to the high-efficiency washer we added with a faster-than-the-speed-of-sound spin cycle)

AND...

... my downstairs "beer fridge" sports magnetic autocross numbers and magnetic flames!

Wonder how many other folks have modified their appliances this way?

 

Been awhile since I posted in my thread, since I got all snotty with a JCW.

Saw somewhere else where someone bought a JCW badge, for something north of $78! Were asking about about placement on the boot.

Which made me think I should post this here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/53074154@N00/7508961772/
Since I had to take the grill off to install the light bar anyway, I relocated the JCW grill badge. Get this, the only rust I have found on this car were the lock and regular washers, and the nuts were PLASTIC! Freaking-a man, JCW being cheapskates?!?!? So I rummaged through my parts stash, and found proper washers and self-locking nuts that came from bicycles! Not to mention centering it, just to be different.

 

3 Words:

Plasti Dip Stripes

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Great thread! I had a few small parts on the way before reading, but after reading I had to head to Lowe's for those door panel plugs!

As far as other cheap mods, H11 fog light bulbs are only 15 bucks from outmotoring. Scuttle turn signals and fender marker tint film are about $30 each. I'll post a pic when it's all installed.

edit - those who've done a pool ball shift ****, is it heavier than stock? Weighted ***** add a great feel to shifting - I have a 2 ball waiting!

 

Rustoleum Orange spray painted (poor man's GT Orange) R81 Imola wheel cleanup. Give your old bet up or rusted/pitted chrome wheels a whole new look for the track or "flashy" street wheel. Pick color of your chioce.



Under $4 a can at HD or Wally!