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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 11:34 AM
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Helix Install Day August 11th

Hey everyone!

We are hosting an install day for NEMINI and I wanted to open it up to anyone from DC Metro Mini's that would like to come along to hang out, relax and enjoy a nice day with fellow MINI owners.

We will install almost anything on Saturday, just please nothing very time consuming like clutches, transmissions or LSDs. Those fun jobs we will save for another time.

If you would like anything installed or would like to just come and hang out, just post in here so we know how much stuff to have!
 
Old Aug 4, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by iggy
Hey everyone!

We are hosting an install day for NEMINI and I wanted to open it up to anyone from DC Metro Mini's that would like to come along to hang out, relax and enjoy a nice day with fellow MINI owners.

We will install almost anything on Saturday, just please nothing very time consuming like clutches, transmissions or LSDs. Those fun jobs we will save for another time.

If you would like anything installed or would like to just come and hang out, just post in here so we know how much stuff to have!

Hmmmm....are you giving discounts too?

I was thinking about ordering an H-Sport Sport (19mm) or H&R (19mm) rear-sway bar.

I've also been waiting for a day to install a set of conversion studs and new wheels on my Mini, but have been trying to get the right size hub-centric ring. Are you able to do that?

Can you send a PM with your price to do those two things?

Thanks
 

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Old Aug 4, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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Hmmmm. I wonder if I can make it?
 
Old Aug 4, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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Thanks Helix! I'll be sure to pass the word along!
 
Old Aug 4, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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Oh, man....... I've registered for autox already.
Will join you guys next time.
 
Old Aug 6, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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Thanks Helix! I'll be sure to pass the word along!
krut, you coming up to philly?

ALSO:
Our buddy Chris will be holding a detailing clinic when we hold the Install Day. He will first show how to properly detail a car, then he will be taking appointments to detail your car and even give tips to people that want to detail their cars while at Helix. Please let us know in advance if you'd be interested in getting your car detailed. This guy has detailed our cars in the past and does pretty good work.
 

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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 03:22 AM
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I'll definitely be up if Chris wants to use my car as a detail machine! :-)
 
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 06:21 AM
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I'll definitely be up if Chris wants to use my car as a detail machine! :-)
Or mine?...it was worth a shot.

You gonna go up?
 
Old Aug 8, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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ill be there, without a doubt.
 
Old Aug 9, 2007 | 02:05 PM
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For those who are all about the food. After the installs Eric will be leading a scenic trip down to pat's
 
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 08:33 AM
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awww shucks lol i just saw this thread today ....can there be another install day soon ? preferabbly before the end of sept. =) i need to throw some springs and maybe pulleys too on my ride
 
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 09:09 AM
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Is this a Do-It-Yourself thing or just sit back and watch you guys work?
 
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by edubledie
awww shucks lol i just saw this thread today ....can there be another install day soon ? preferabbly before the end of sept. =) i need to throw some springs and maybe pulleys too on my ride
Not sure if we'll be doing installs at the next event but we'll probably have something going on in the fall. Just get the springs and pulley done tomorrow, it'll be a fun rider after


Originally Posted by pl4ypl4y
Is this a Do-It-Yourself thing or just sit back and watch you guys work?
Its a sit back and let us do the work
 
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 09:30 AM
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[quote=ralphHelix;1682665]Not sure if we'll be doing installs at the next event but we'll probably have something going on in the fall. Just get the springs and pulley done tomorrow, it'll be a fun rider after

i would love to but i was just planning on buying the springs and pulleys this upcoming week ...so the parts arent even in the mail yet lol .....wanna give me an estimate though ?....15 reduction pulley with 2 % crank and springs ....install estimate ??? .....and do i need new belts ? lol thanks Mr. Helix =)
 
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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Man, I wish I could go and have my brake done.
 
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by edubledie
i would love to but i was just planning on buying the springs and pulleys this upcoming week ...so the parts arent even in the mail yet lol .....wanna give me an estimate though ?....15 reduction pulley with 2 % crank and springs ....install estimate ??? .....and do i need new belts ? lol thanks Mr. Helix =)
Pm sent

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Man, I wish I could go and have my brake done.
Chris, were you able to get that brake kit?
 
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by ralphHelix
Chris, were you able to get that brake kit?
I'm still waiting for the seller to response. If everything is ok, I'm looking at somewhere before the end of the month to get up there.
 
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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Thanks Eric and Ralph it was a good day in Philly.

I also had my first Philly Cheese Steak
 
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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Thanks Eric and Ralph it was a good day in Philly.

I also had my first Philly Cheese Steak
I miss the Cheese Steak.

Any highlight of the day? since I wasn't there, really love to hear some fun story.
 
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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There were installs, cheese streak and a extreme ride in Eric's (RMW Jesus head and header) Mini. That is a impressive car....

It was the basic hanging out with the Mini Crowd and meeting new people, getting mods and then off on a Cheese Steak run. Can't wait for the next one.

They also had detailing available which I took advantage of by getting my beat up stripes removed.
 

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