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Old 07-29-2011, 03:49 AM
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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!!
 
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Old 07-29-2011, 04:19 AM
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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.
 
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Old 07-29-2011, 06:10 AM
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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.
 
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Old 07-29-2011, 03:51 PM
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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?
 
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Old 07-29-2011, 03:59 PM
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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.
 
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Old 07-29-2011, 05:07 PM
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just installed Hella Supertones. they're sooo loud! i love it!
 
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Old 07-30-2011, 06:55 PM
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Got Black Wow. Good stuff IMO
 
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Old 07-30-2011, 08:17 PM
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Lowering springs next!!
 
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Old 07-31-2011, 05:05 AM
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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
 
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Old 07-31-2011, 05:45 AM
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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
 
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Old 08-01-2011, 06:10 PM
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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
 
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Old 08-01-2011, 06:29 PM
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Installed a new Interstate battery during my visitation at the hospital (body shop). Hoping for a release to full duty on Friday...
 
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Old 08-01-2011, 06:40 PM
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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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Old 08-01-2011, 06:50 PM
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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:
 
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Old 08-01-2011, 07:42 PM
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Came back with a tint job. Auto Image in Belmont CA.

5% Rear


18% Sides
 
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Old 08-02-2011, 01:23 PM
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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.
 
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Took these pics this morning. On the streets again Friday???
 
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Old 08-03-2011, 06:58 AM
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Gave her a long over do bath...

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Old 08-03-2011, 07:03 AM
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Very purty...
 
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Old 08-03-2011, 07:19 AM
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Now if it would only stay clean. Why can't they clean themselves? I agree with giggles but with a different adjective. extremely purty..........
 
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Old 08-03-2011, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by GigglesMcMini
Very purty...
Thanks....
 
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Old 08-03-2011, 07:26 AM
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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
 
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Old 08-03-2011, 07:29 AM
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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...
 
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Old 08-03-2011, 07:31 AM
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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????
 
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Old 08-03-2011, 09:36 AM
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replaced my plugs today, it's hard to see but they were really cooked
 
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