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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:00 AM
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yah, you're right, think i mixed that up. too many people talking
to me while im typing.

Griot's is 1oz per 2 gallons. let me fix that before everyone
starts using very rich car wash.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:06 AM
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I just can't wait til my BW gets here. I need my trim to be wax free!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by MINIFVR
I just can't wait til my BW gets here. I need my trim to be wax free!
i should dressup my arches too later on today.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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i think im going to wire up a remote wire from my fuse box to my
BassLink today.

ive been using the auto remote turn-on (based on the input audio signal)
but i hate how it drains the battery for a few min after the car is shut off...
and it pops sometimes when i start the car after gassing up or momentarily
shutting off the car.

been putting it off for the last 5yrs. lol
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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Rubbing it in, eh Kenchan? It doesn't get here till Monday!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by MINIFVR
Rubbing it in, eh Kenchan? It doesn't get here till Monday!
man, everything i say today is offensive as all of you are working
while im playing.

 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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^^^Which I might add is still incorporated into your 4 day weekend!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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MINIFVR is finding a lot of time to read and post for a guy who is "working"...
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BlimeyCabrio
MINIFVR is finding a lot of time to read and post for a guy who is "working"...
LOL! indeed. hahaha
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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Well of course, I mean Im sitting here at work bored as a caged animal and Im reading about driving and cleaning cars...quite painful in fact.
Haha! I never said that I was "working", I just said that I was "at work". A BIG difference indeed!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:30 AM
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well, at least you're getting paid while you're surfing NAM.


im getting paid while im playing at home.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
well, at least you're getting paid while you're surfing NAM.


im getting paid while im playing at home.
Haha. I can't read that last line, can you bolden it up for me a bit?

Yeah this is a small summer job at a real estate agency, so while Im not making appts, etc Im just crusin the net.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by MINIFVR
Haha. I can't read that last line, can you bolden it up for me a bit?

Yeah this is a small summer job at a real estate agency, so while Im not making appts, etc Im just crusin the net.
ahhhhh, my neighbor is a realtor and he's having a hard time selling,
rather having a ball with foreclosers.

he knows the market value of our homes in our area so its always
kinda convenient for me to get our latest prices on our house.... in
return, i give him tips on car washing and minor detailing, etc.
im no OG.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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i orded some mugen parts for my FitS.

i am going JDM manz. LOL
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by BlimeyCabrio
Banter? We don't banter here. We loquaciously discuss and debate and illustrate and share experiences. Some of which relate to detailing.

Banter indeed. What do you think this is, the OT forum?




We are off to the airport soon to pick my son and his fiancee, they are flying in from Calgary. We have not seen each other for a couple of years. So I won't be around much this weekend, be good. And if your not good, which never happens here, live with it till Monday.

Mark
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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sound like a fun reunion, lotise!

be good? who, us?
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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PARTY!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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so i checked the wiring on my MCS's basslink. i just remembered
that it was a pita to remove the HU, so i just left it the way it is.
did replace one of the connectors that were getting worn though.

and went onto cleaning my wheels and Hydro-ing them.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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Geoffrey is leaking washer fluid. The rear nozzle has been slowly leaking for about two weeks now but today I found a long stream of dried up washer fluid on the bonnet from the driver's side nozzle. It was about 100F today so I don't know if that caused the fluid to 'boil' and start leaking out of the nozzle(s). Guess I'll have to make another appt to bring him in..

Why does stuff always happen right before I have to go somewhere?? I think he secretly doesn't want to take me anywhere. He'd prefer to sleep all day/night.. just like Dave.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniMaybee
PARTY!
We are having a nice time, looks like a pretty boring party here

Mark
 
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by leslie
Geoffrey is leaking washer fluid. The rear nozzle has been slowly leaking for about two weeks now but today I found a long stream of dried up washer fluid on the bonnet from the driver's side nozzle. It was about 100F today so I don't know if that caused the fluid to 'boil' and start leaking out of the nozzle(s). Guess I'll have to make another appt to bring him in..

Why does stuff always happen right before I have to go somewhere?? I think he secretly doesn't want to take me anywhere. He'd prefer to sleep all day/night.. just like Dave.
its possible that the air inside the tank expanded due to the heat and
pushed the washer out. welcome to MINI ownership where
just owning one is an adventure. never know wat might happen next.


that should be MINI's slogan.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 04:11 AM
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sounds good, lotise. does your son drive a MINI too?


pulling out my G in a little bit before the iso-rain showers come in.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
its possible that the air inside the tank expanded due to the heat and
pushed the washer out. welcome to MINI ownership where
just owning one is an adventure. never know wat might happen next.
Of course everything starts to happen right before his 2nd birthday.. Maybe if I get him a new toy he'll start behaving again.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by leslie
Of course everything starts to happen right before his 2nd birthday.. Maybe if I get him a new toy he'll start behaving again.
i think he's lonely. it's time for a 2nd MINI.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
i think he's lonely. it's time for a 2nd MINI.


He already has a brother - justacooper. I'm not planning to become the next CR&PW&JB..

Perhaps I'll get a grille badge holder for his Motoring Hearts badge.
 
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