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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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yah, im reading that it's the circuit running to the power window switch in the driver side door so im going to pull the power window fuse tonight. walla, no power going to the switch. no fire, my Z and G are safe along with my music equipment that costs more than your little JCW MINI's and my kids and wife are both safe.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 03:04 PM
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Take a careful look at who's not on fire in this photo....
 

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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 07:44 PM
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Holy eff. If that were my Ferrari, I'd cry.

But I'd be in the MINI across the street, pointing and calling 911...
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 04:16 AM
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Yeah... I get a little teary eyed every time I see that pic. Hurts.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 07:10 AM
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Well...I was thinking about removing that power window fuse but if they say fire can start at any time, its not the power window circuit (cause its a switched circurt meaning no function while ignition is in OFF position) but the constant 12V going to the switch panel (for the door locks too).
So I got lazy and parked my car in front of my neighbor down the steet who I don't like's house.

I think water is getting onto the switch panel because idiots are driving around with their window cracked open in the rain without a visor. there's really no other way for the water to get there from the outside unless it was flooded.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 10:50 AM
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Going to go motor my FitS to grab some sushi for lunch.

Turned my G and Z's tires this am. That flatspotter is pretty awesome stuff. Tires looked great.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
Going to go motor my FitS to grab some sushi for lunch.

Turned my G and Z's tires this am. That flatspotter is pretty awesome stuff. Tires looked great.
What's the "flatspotter" stuff?

The wife and I need a sushi fix once a week.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ofioliti
What's the "flatspotter" stuff?

The wife and I need a sushi fix once a week.
Hi ofioliti, it's a little ramp you drive your car onto and it supports your tires in the shape of the tire.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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cradles them like a baby's bottom. Or in ken's case, a teenage girl.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BlimeyCabrio
cradles them like a baby's bottom. Or in ken's case, a teenage girl.
What the...
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 01:48 PM
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pedostoppers
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 01:50 PM
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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Would those flatstoppers work for MINI diameter tires? The ones I saw were for tires from 25" to 30" in diameter or something, and I think my tires are 24.2". Would such a minor difference make the flatstoppers essentially useless?
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 02:30 PM
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Nah. Not useless. They're still "less flat" than your garage floor.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by nabeshin
Would those flatstoppers work for MINI diameter tires? The ones I saw were for tires from 25" to 30" in diameter or something, and I think my tires are 24.2". Would such a minor difference make the flatstoppers essentially useless?
Yah, I think it will work just fine!
I still turn the tires (about 1/3 turn) once every 30days just to be absolutely sure. would suck if I have to pay $1200 x2 each season.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
Hi ofioliti, it's a little ramp you drive your car onto and it supports your tires in the shape of the tire.
Ah, I see. Thanks.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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I think I need a chair with the same function for my butt.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ofioliti
Ah, I see. Thanks.
Here's a pict.

 
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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ofioliti
I think I need a chair with the same function for my butt.
actually I use a temperpedic memory foam wedge in my Z's seat. Makes it very comfy.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 10:37 AM
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not much car action today...
 
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
not much car action today...
Well after your incident this morning I'd expect not!
 
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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that car is well done....
 
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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Just finished installing my Blinder Xtreme M27. Tired.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BlimeyCabrio
Just finished installing my Blinder Xtreme M27. Tired.
Now you've just got to test it! And post some pics of the install of course.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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What is that again? Is that like a radar jammer? Would suck if you were "test driving" it and forgot to turn it on.

Wats with all the xmas lights in blimey's rearview in Jan?
 
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