You still around?

 

Yah... Just been busy and haven't checked NAM much lately.

I'm on the back half of this deployment and should be home 5 weeks from today! Hope to get a run or three in at the 'Ring w/the new motor before Winter really sets in. I'll take it easy (short shift, etc.) until the motor's broken in.

Speaking of that, my wife should (hopefully) be picking up the Mini today... all new motor plus a lightweight flywheel and Quaife diff. Also had them put a 0% Alta crank pulley on to replace the bent 2% pulleythat was on there... Still don't know how that happened but I guess the crank really moved around a lot when the #1 con rod let go.

Anyway, great to hear from you. You still enjoying the tires?

 

Glad to hear your MINI is alive again, Rob...

Looking forward to hearing a report of your first Ring day after your return from the sandbox!

 

thanks! Even though this is a short trip, I'm definitely ready to be out of here...my fun meter's pegged.

 

MMMMM, Can I get an Invite
I would love to go, Not many people around anymore to track with. I have started stripping my MINI... ( R56s) so I can ship her and sell her for a fast AND Comfortable car... I am after a 2008 R32 VW. MMMMM after hearing the revs of the engine I fell in love. I love my R 56 S, however we have a cabrio to tune now.......You are right, the R56 is a better platform. The base Supercharger engine is Boring. Oh must tune, I guess Im a TQ junky of the turbo!!!
The VW R32 will offer the sound I truely want and a better drive. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHeaC3fimsQ