What did you do to your mini today?
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Joined: May 2011
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From: Richmond, VA
George I gets upgraded
This weekend was busy...I motored up to Mach V early Fri and they did the install on my K&N CAI, nm air charge and discharge pipes, and a Borla catback.
The guys at Mach V did a super job!--shameless plug. Seriously, they know their stuff. Based on discussion w/Deren, I've gone an ordered Rota RBs, Mach V springs, and from Tire Rack, Yoko Avid Envigors. Yup, getting rid of the run-flats. Another trip up but worth it.
I installed beaded seat covers, and armrest, and Invisilens. The invisilens took a while, but the instructions were spot-on.
More to come, as George I grows--away from stock!
The guys at Mach V did a super job!--shameless plug. Seriously, they know their stuff. Based on discussion w/Deren, I've gone an ordered Rota RBs, Mach V springs, and from Tire Rack, Yoko Avid Envigors. Yup, getting rid of the run-flats. Another trip up but worth it.
I installed beaded seat covers, and armrest, and Invisilens. The invisilens took a while, but the instructions were spot-on.
More to come, as George I grows--away from stock!
If you are thinking of going the Thule route the comparable basket is about $100 more. The Yakima will fit all crossbars so if you already Thule crossbars the Yakima will fit.
Put it on the auto transport that is taking it to Portland, OR so it will be there when we move back in a week. Kind of nervous, never shipped a car before. Hope it gets there okay!
How are you liking the SSK? Can you still put a shifter boot cover on it?
Here's the link to pics I posted on the day I installed them. BTW...how difficult was the install on the SSK?
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5th Gear
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: San Marcos, CA
Installed NM's RSB end links yesterday. Goodbye pre-load! Only had time for a short test drive, but felt the difference immediately. Suspension seems to be reacting much faster. Now to decide on doing the front as well. 
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MiniBOL that looks real nice. I love the color combo. The SSK was a bit of a PIA but then again the instructions were horrible! I could do a write up for it if you want. Well worth it though. Can't wait for the new shift **** should make it awesome!
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Joined: Apr 2011
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Noob ? What are the endlinks suppose to do?
Thanks
5th Gear
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From: San Marcos, CA
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Mount Doom, Mordor
Time for camber plates. The IE fixed ones work nicely and are reasonably priced. Fully adjustable ones are a *lot* more, but then you can set up your camber spot-on for daily driving or autocross or whatever....
I have the IE Fixed Camber plates on mine. You *will* feel the difference in the corners....
C ya,
Dutch
I have the IE Fixed Camber plates on mine. You *will* feel the difference in the corners....
C ya,
Dutch
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Maryland, USA
Had small bubble issues, but was assured they would work their way out, and they are!! Only 2 days and they are almost completely smooth. They are angled, they start under the rear window and end right smack at the bottom edge of the door, and about 1/4 way down the stripes break and the word MINI is printed, then the stripes (double) continue down. See them at www.mightystripes.com. I have mine in gloss black and I think they look amazing!!
P.S. giggles loves them too, now that the zits are disappearing!
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Joined: May 2011
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From: Fort Worth, TX
They turned out GREAT! They are the perfect addition with what I already had going on (Checkered stuff, bonnet stripes. etc).
Had small bubble issues, but was assured they would work their way out, and they are!! Only 2 days and they are almost completely smooth. They are angled, they start under the rear window and end right smack at the bottom edge of the door, and about 1/4 way down the stripes break and the word MINI is printed, then the stripes (double) continue down. See them at www.mightystripes.com. I have mine in gloss black and I think they look amazing!!
P.S. giggles loves them too, now that the zits are disappearing!
Had small bubble issues, but was assured they would work their way out, and they are!! Only 2 days and they are almost completely smooth. They are angled, they start under the rear window and end right smack at the bottom edge of the door, and about 1/4 way down the stripes break and the word MINI is printed, then the stripes (double) continue down. See them at www.mightystripes.com. I have mine in gloss black and I think they look amazing!!
P.S. giggles loves them too, now that the zits are disappearing!
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Maryland, USA
What did you use on the top? These angled side stripes look great on Horiizon Blue. They don't scream "look at me"! Nice and subtle, very classy!
3rd Gear
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: central,Texas
Removed wheels in order to clean brake dust and apply wax to the inside of the wheels, easy afternoon job. Thought about painting the brake calipers red but decided against it. It is what it is,and painting won't change a thing, when i install an after market brake kit i will make sure they are red.It's easy to get carried away if your not careful......
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Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Woodland Hills California
My GP was about to hit 14,000 miles so i decided to do it big. Woke up early in the AM washed and waxed her. Asked my pops if he wanted to go for a nice sunday cruse through the canyons to pass the mark in style. He told me that his ferrari was about to hit his 1,000 mile mark and so both took the cars out together. Not a bad way to enjoy a nice sunny sunday!
Time for camber plates. The IE fixed ones work nicely and are reasonably priced. Fully adjustable ones are a *lot* more, but then you can set up your camber spot-on for daily driving or autocross or whatever....
I have the IE Fixed Camber plates on mine. You *will* feel the difference in the corners....
C ya,
Dutch
I have the IE Fixed Camber plates on mine. You *will* feel the difference in the corners....
C ya,
Dutch
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Vancouver, WA
I came home to a nice little package from Outmotoring...a Torx Insert for Screwdriver and a Double Badge Holder, installed the DBH along with my WWW.PDXMINI.ORG and my NAM Alliance Member Grill Badges!!
