Only spray the clear bit in the middle and you will be fine.

No, don't do that.

I got my car back from the glass shop now only 4/6 windows are OEM glass . (The other is the chip-prone windshield.) Now I'll just have to get my windows retinted, the last owner just had "eyebrows" all the way around. I'm gonna go as dark as legal, 25% fronts 5% rear.

 

I only ask because the stocke housing looks like it has reflective properties that could be diminished if they are blacked out...

 

Finally got the new WMW pulley, belt and tensioner install done ( with a new bearing seal for the SC snout ) on my '05 MCS and got to go bed in the new front rotors and pads....Wow...you can really feel the difference the pulley makes!

I'm liking these Akebono pads too, great pedal feel and hopefully less visible dust.

The Mini grin is back, and I have to say that although it was an adventure, I'm glad I did it myself.Next weekend , the rear rotors and pads and then it's off to put some wear on the tires..

Mad Gepetto

 

I installed a new front license plate holder since the old one's holes were stripped out. Exciting huh!?

 

Yeah, since it is a projector type lamp, only the light and projector is needed to keep full visibility. Everything else is bling. If it were a reflector type light you would be right, but all the light you see comes out of the projector lens.

 

The Clubman got new shoes,( Hankook evos ) 2000 miles on the RFTs was long enough. Also ordered a spare tire kit from Detroit tuned and will pick up at the MOTD.

 

I washed Coop and then realized that there is a crack in the windshield...great! $247 for a new one installed.

 

Picked up the last pieces of Aero kit from the painter.
Look great.

 

I feel your pain. I have had to replace 2 windshields myself.

 

Changed oil & filter.

 

decided to paint the chrome grill surrounding today... finally decided on just to go black... still debating on the head light rings... thats still drying so i will post pictures of that later... but wanted to show you my new e-break i got from a member on here! i think it looks awesome!


i couldnt decide which cap i wanted to put on... i went with the black... i think it matched better! what do you guys think??

 

bought this year's competition tires...

225/45-15 Toyo R1R - the best wet tire I've ever driven.

And showers are forecast for the next event -- evil chuckle!

Cheers,

Charlie

 

Had Lyle do my beltline, side scuttles and stripes. Unfortunately its pouring here so pics have to wait til tomorrow.

 

Can't wait to see!

 

Took it on a club run in the San Diego hill country with 18 other MINIs. Too much fun in the 84deg. sun!

 

Man wished I could get him to do mine.

 

Nudnik and I drove to Lowe's and brought home a 17' ladder.

One of the folding and extendable Werner ones, so it *just* fit inside with the seats folded down and the passenger seat folded forward....

They have a nice rebate going on in-stock Werner stuff right now, which, along with fitting in the car, clinched the deal.

C ya,
Dutch

 

Did a little motoring under cloudy skies... The Kid wanted to pose with those budding swamp maples. How could I say no?

 

definitely the black.

 

well the grill surrounding finally dried... looks pretty good... maybe have to touch it up a little bit but i like it!

 

I miss maple trees. We had one in the front yard at my parents' house near Lakehurst when I was a kid. It's still there. Maybe next time I'm back there, I'll be lucky enough to be there at the right time to scoop up a handful of seeds and bring 'em to AZ and see how much water it takes to make one grow in my yard here.

C ya,
Dutch

 

He's always traveling around. I am sure you will be able to book him one day soon.

 

OMG I can't believe I forgot to mention the emblems! They are unreal!

 

ok now you're just teasing us. Lyle's the man!

 

Awesome run!