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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:39 AM
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lower her!
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 03:52 PM
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Today: shaved some clutter (wiper) off the back end, nice n'clean.

...the wiper has just been a dust collector...since we don't seem to get rain here in TX anymore
J
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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Today I have decided that I hate any kind of vinyl wrapping

but here it is...
3M carbon vinyl and plastidip on the downtubes/cupholder
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by corin.mcblide
lower her!
I want to but can't seem to find nobody to do it for me I'm not mechanically inclined at all. That wheel gap is killing me
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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Rotated the tires....
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:23 PM
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My tires rotate every time I drive!

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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:46 PM
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Ya got me
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by IAMWUTIAM
Today I have decided that I hate any kind of vinyl wrapping

but here it is...
3M carbon vinyl and plastidip on the downtubes/cupholder
It looks really good. What's the secret for getting around all the curved areas near the vents and gauges? I've got my vinyl waiting around for me to get over my fear of screwing it up. I tried doing my mirror caps but I just kept getting wrinkles.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by hexon
It looks really good. What's the secret for getting around all the curved areas near the vents and gauges? I've got my vinyl waiting around for me to get over my fear of screwing it up. I tried doing my mirror caps but I just kept getting wrinkles.
You have to be very strategic with a heat gun and you need alot of patience.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 11:00 PM
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Ditched the run-flats..

Well, not today, but a couple of days ago. I got rid of Max's Continental Run Flats for a nice new set of Goodyear Eagle GT's. Wow what a difference. No more skipping, sticks better, smoother ride. Only negative is that my mileage seems to have gone down about 2 mpg. Its only been a half to 3/4 tank so far, so we will have to see.
Max also got a nice bath.
Put on our clubs badge. "Redwood Empire Mini Enthusiast's". Looks Great.

Come on over to our site www.miniizm.com
 
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 05:11 PM
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I made the CM Radio a more permanent part of Mary Jane.

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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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Got some MINI goodies last night and this morning.

I put on the CF boot handle today. Hopefully put the NM swaybars and end links tonight.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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MiniBOL - any chance of a good profile pic of your MINI? I don't see too many cars with the R105's... not to mention that looks like a good lookin' MINI.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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Here's a photo taken about a month ago. I like the R105's, i was thinking of getting another set but not the black ones. The one's I have now have a lot of curb rash

I'll try to take some solo ones this weekend & probably with other MINI's.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Albiecrazy
MiniBOL - any chance of a good profile pic of your MINI? I don't see too many cars with the R105's... not to mention that looks like a good lookin' MINI.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by MiniBOL

I like the R105's, i was thinking of getting another set but not the black ones. The one's I have now have a lot of curb rash

I'll try to take some solo ones this weekend & probably with other MINI's.

Thanks!
I like the silver R105's, too. But the black works for yours - definitely post the solo shots and if you ever get the silver, post those too.

I'm always thinking about my next MINI.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 11:22 AM
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Hit 1000 hours on my Openometer

in only 674 days since I picked up my MINI. 1 1/2 hours a day average.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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My sweet, talented, patient, husband applied my C3M MINI Motoring club decal. NO ONE said it wasn't one piece....he did an AWESOME job!!!! He rules!!!
 
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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Got Black Wow. Good stuff IMO
Just saw the guy who invented it at MITM....

C ya,
Dutch
 
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Webhead68
I made the CM Radio a more permanent part of Mary Jane.

Excellent song you have playing in that picture.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 03:53 AM
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had the oil changed with fresh royal purple
 
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 07:14 AM
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Preventive maintenance

On 8/4 I installed strut tower plates, new front brake pads, and replaced the passenger side motor mount. New to me 2006 MCS with 46.8K miles.
 

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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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I changed out the coolant expansion tank on my 2004 MCS this morning. It was leaking and ready to be replaced. Unfortunately, I found that I'll need to replace the ignition coil soon. :D
 
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by G33KGUY
Excellent song you have playing in that picture.
Its all about Nuno Bettencourt
 
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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Got my stereo installed last week. IT ROCKS!!! 80 mph (on the track of course...lol) with the sunroof open and windows down and I can CRANK it up and still hear everything clearly.

FINALLY, a decent stereo!

Mark
 

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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 12:01 AM
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Hung out with my local club today and got to do some laps around Toyota Speedway before the stock car races!

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