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Jul 29, 2011 | 03:49 AM

#3876

*Ghost*

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From: Oahu, Hawaii

Quote:

Originally Posted by J&M'sMini

Today: got my baby about 1.25 inches closer to the ground

...with the install of NM springs.

...oh, my aching back.

before/after:

looks awesome!!

Jul 29, 2011 | 04:19 AM

#3877

Webhead68

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From: Central, FL

I showed her off to a guy I work with. I picked him up and brought him to work this AM so he could get a company car. He was impressed to say the least...... God I love my MINI.

Jul 29, 2011 | 06:10 AM

#3878

JMH_Show

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From: Pacifica CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiniBOL

Nice! Where did you get the black driving light covers?

They came with the car when I picked her up from Mini of SF.

Jul 29, 2011 | 03:51 PM

#3879

Neufusion

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From: Vista, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooter09

Put a new clutch in, it took four days. Now the starter won't engage with the new flywheel, so I took it all back apart, in three hours...

Now I don't know what the problem was/is...

Exactly why I'm saving up to have someone else do it.

How many hours did it take and how experience are you?

Jul 29, 2011 | 03:59 PM

#3880

Scooter09

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From: Mililani, HI

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neufusion

Exactly why I'm saving up to have someone else do it.

How many hours did it take and how experience are you?

No experience at all! And the problems I had were my own fault. The starter has some wiggle room, and when I tightened it back down it wasn't aligned properly, everything is fine now.

It took four days to do it the first time, only because I didn't know what it would take to lower the transmission. When I took it back apart to try and figure out what was wrong, it only took a day. Now everything works great.

I love working with my hands, so I was dying for the chance to do this.

Jul 29, 2011 | 05:07 PM

#3881

corin.mcblide

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From: seattle, wa

just installed Hella Supertones. they're sooo loud! i love it!

Jul 30, 2011 | 06:55 PM

#3882

JMH_Show

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From: Pacifica CA

Got Black Wow. Good stuff IMO

Jul 30, 2011 | 08:17 PM

#3883

teebo7

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Lowering springs next!!

Jul 31, 2011 | 05:05 AM

#3884

-=gRaY rAvEn=-

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From: Cape of Cod

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixonL2

Hmmmm, added G4 splitter, diffuser, took a nice drive to the airport and flew to Japan.

Damn...those are some parts, hope you got clearance before take off

Jul 31, 2011 | 05:45 AM

#3885

GigglesMcMini

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From: Maryland, USA

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=gRay rAvEn=-

Damn...those are some parts, hope you got clearance before take off

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Now I have a funny picture in my head

Aug 1, 2011 | 06:10 PM

#3886

MINISV

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I just got rid of my Conti runflats after 30,000 miles. Thank gawd!! I went with a Bridgestone potenza poleposition tire and they are amazing. The road noise is at least 60% less. I still feel every road variance, but it is so less jarring. It seems like I am driving a totally different car. Should have made the move 3 years ago. 2008 Clubman S sport package

Aug 1, 2011 | 06:29 PM

#3887

JBC4317

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From: A Proud CA Lifetime Member on the FUN Site

Installed a new Interstate battery during my visitation at the hospital (body shop). Hoping for a release to full duty on Friday...

Aug 1, 2011 | 06:40 PM

#3888

JBC4317

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I thought I'd add a couple pics of the repair progress... Note the GP rear inserts, in the 2nd pic, awaiting paint and installation.

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Aug 1, 2011 | 06:50 PM

#3889

paddy06

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From: Lynn,MA

Thanks to dannyhavok and greyraven, I now have my sprint booster installed and HOLYMOLYILOVEMYCAREVENMORENOW!!!!! Holy crap what a difference. Im not a paid spokesperson, but if you have a manual trans. MC you will be amazed at the difference!!! My head almost cracked in half from smiling!!
Thanx again for the help with install instructions guys! small trick to it, but only took 4 min. and vroooooooom!

:thumbsu p:

Aug 1, 2011 | 07:42 PM

#3890

JMH_Show

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From: Pacifica CA

Came back with a tint job. Auto Image in Belmont CA.

5% Rear

18% Sides

Aug 2, 2011 | 01:23 PM

#3891

Webhead68

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From: Central, FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMH_Show

Got Black Wow. Good stuff IMO

I put the Black-Wow on mine this weekend. It looks awesome but I will have to go back and do some touch up.

Aug 2, 2011 | 08:09 PM

#3892

JBC4317

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Took these pics this morning. On the streets again Friday???

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Aug 3, 2011 | 06:58 AM

#3893

VYPUR

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From: Huntsville Alabama

Gave her a long over do bath...

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Aug 3, 2011 | 07:03 AM

#3894

GigglesMcMini

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From: Maryland, USA

Very purty...

Aug 3, 2011 | 07:19 AM

#3895

mrluckypa

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From: Bucks County PA

Now if it would only stay clean. Why can't they clean themselves? I agree with giggles but with a different adjective. extremely purty..........

Aug 3, 2011 | 07:23 AM

#3896

VYPUR

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From: Huntsville Alabama

Quote:

Originally Posted by GigglesMcMini

Very purty...

Thanks....

Aug 3, 2011 | 07:26 AM

#3897

VYPUR

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From: Huntsville Alabama

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrluckypa

Now if it would only stay clean. Why can't they clean themselves? I agree with giggles but with a different adjective. extremely purty..........

Hell yea would that not be nice

Aug 3, 2011 | 07:29 AM

#3898

GigglesMcMini

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From: Maryland, USA

Hmmm...self-cleaning..We have had so little rain here, that when it does rain I get round dust spots all over her. So, I take a slightly damp micro fiber cloth and go over her and dry with another micro fiber cloth. Does a very nice job and its quick and easy! Good for in between major baths and detailing...

Aug 3, 2011 | 07:31 AM

#3899

GigglesMcMini

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From: Maryland, USA

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrluckypa

Now if it would only stay clean. Why can't they clean themselves? I agree with giggles but with a different adjective. extremely purty..........

Hey, Mrluckypa, any updates on your MINI????

Aug 3, 2011 | 09:36 AM

#3900

rustyeuro

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replaced my plugs today, it's hard to see but they were really cooked