yah, we never get that 'wow, wish you'd clean the house the way you
clean your cars' from our wives' (probably).

 

I can sew, just don't tell anyoneimpatient:impatient

Mark

 

I don't hear that more than maybe 200 times a year. I'm just waiting for the ol' "wish you loved me as much as you love those damn cars" thing. :impatient

And, Mark, don't worry, this little sewing thing is just between you, ken, and me. And anyone with a computer and internet access.

 

wife claims that im cheating on her when i tell her im going in my
garage to work on my cars.

hey, at least im not wandering off at night by myself... oh wait, i do
do that sometimes during these so called 'test drives.'

 

Hee, I get this all the time!

 

Your wife has a good sense of humor, ken ! Not that I'm surprised.

Mel, should we ask how you respond to that comment ??

 

... and, is microfiber involved?

 

And a gallon size jug of Hydro ? Wait... that could turn out to be a waste of Hydro. Got any old bottles of unused Turtle Wax laying around, Mel ?

 

LOL!


yah, i just play along and tell her im going out with my mistress for
a while... and that means im going motoring.

 

went out motoring in 0F. was kinda nice. everything felt pretty much
normal after about 10min. it's cold but not as cold as i thought.

 

Nothing like cold air to make that engine respond, huh ken ?

 

Did the same thing today and yesterday here in Minnesota.

Each day started out minus 12 or 13 degrees!

The most fun is to have the tach set for outside temperature.

Then watch the numbers plunge when you leave the cozy garage!

Also cool is to be completely clean & polished.

Nothing better that a sparkling sub-zero MINI!

 

yah, i recently got an intake for the FitS and it's a NA so running 87.
thought i might get a cel from too much oxygen, but no issue after
back to back WOT. i thought this car was suppose to get
high mpg...




sounds good, racoon! yah, those ambient temp
gauges are fun to watch.

 

Yup, nothing better








No winter like in these photos here, but Poco is clean, and the morning motor was fun

See, CR, I've been OCD for years now

Mark

 

lotise- that's one hard working MINI.

 

Those are some very impressive snow banks!

 

Looks like the next two days is snow-ish here... But atleast the temps are back up into the teens.

 

We are supposed to get some freezing drizzle, then snow later this evening. Temps look like they will be highs of around 30 the rest of the week.

Poco and Sunnie are still clean from the last wash, and my plan is to keep them that way, so they are not going out tonight Well neither are we

Mark

 

There's no snow here, but with 9 degree temps and having to park in the driveway, I'm oh so glad I let my girlfriend talk me into getting the heated seats.

Mmmmm toasty buns...

 

My surprise Birthday gifts came today The arm rest were a breeze to install, they fit over the OEM ones and Velcro into place, very comfy, will be great for long highway trips. I also needed to get a cover for the steering wheel, as I had some wear points in the OEM leather one that were driving me nuts, so my other surprise was a leather wheelskin


Please ignore the floor mats

Mark

 

I luv my WheelSkin.

Those armrests are very interesting... may have to pick up a pair if they're that easy-on / easy-off...

 

Those look very comfy, Mark !

But hey, what's up with those floor mats ?!?!?!

 

The arm rests do go on and off easy, but I may put some foam tape on the back of them so they really stay in place.

The Wheelskin is great, fits like a glove, it took a little over a hour to lace it on. Those sewing skills I have that I don't talk about came in handy though

Mark

 

What floor mats you talking about

Mark

 

ummmmmmmmmmm.... nothing... really... those are very nice. And clean.