I'm going to have to take my driver's door apart soon to do the brushes in the window motor. I pretty much have to do the "Fonzie" fix every day the car sits in the sun at work now. Sadly there's no shade, and the heat seems to make the problem worse--when I park in the shade all day, the window just works....

As for what I did with mine today:
I took Nudnik for a quick vacuum and wash at the local DIY car wash, then went to Wallyworld to pick up some interior cleaning wipes and leather cleaning/protecting wipes, so I could finish the job of giving him a bath....

C ya,
Dutch

 

My passenger door window needs the Fonzie fix occasionally during the summer the past couple years.
I've been waiting for it to get worse before doing something about it.

 

I had all 5 windows lightly tinted with 40% 3M Ultimate.

He looks very classy now.

 

Added another 12V outlet in the center console, between the parking brake boot, and the rear cup holder. It's currently only on when the MINI is running (like the original one), but I'm looking for a constant 12V circuit to hook it to.

 

Yesterday the dealership put on a JCW exhaust on my 2010 mini cooper S convertible. the dealership broke a piece of chrome off the front of my car. so, i'm waiting for that to get put in. annoyed.


Michelle
2010 Pepper White Mini Cooper S convertible, chocolate brown top.

 

Installed a Build-a-badge from Minibee . Many thanks to jcauseyfd for the instructions.

 

I took my first exploratory tugs at removing the stock shift **** in anticipation of replacing it (hopefully Friday). It took a little effort but was definitely not the struggle that some folks have had with this proceedure.

Also ordered a Stubby antenna from WMW.

 

Installed the GP Intercooler last night after work!

I must say it helps the car run smoother with this heat.
Even when I get caught in traffic or i'm at a light.
It seems to hold a smoother idle, I don't notice the feeling of the engine working as hard at a stand still...

 

This should be what did you do to your MINI last night, because I always get here a day late.

I washed her, installed my new stickers (plate went on Tuesday) and got some shots of the boot mods

 

I got my 15% super charger pulley and belt installed today, along with a replacement seal near the crank and some new freon for the air conditioning :D.

Driving before was fun, but holy crap this is amazing! I feel like I got a new car!

 

Got rear ended on the George Washington Bridge on my way to see a customer. Not fun.

 

Sorry to hear that. I hope you're ok.

 

Ouch! Sorry to hear that Onefish2, that sucks!

 

Bummer! Hopefully you're ok.

C ya,
Dutch

 

Seafoam.....love the smoke!

 

Nice job on the 12v add!

 

I bet you picked up most of those between Alabama---Mississippi---Arkansas---Texas---or Kansas...depending on the route.

 

Thanks!

Illuminated cigarette lighter -- $7 from O'Reilly Auto Parts ($8 at AutoZone ). It closely resembles the OEM 12v outlets. I tossed the lighter part. The OEM socket plug keeps crap from falling into it, and dresses it up when not in use.

Been pondering where I could put an additional socket for months -- glove box, secret dashboard compartment, etc.. But those would be kind of inconvenient to use while driving. I hadn't really noticed this particular location until I was cleaning the console, and saw that it looked just about the right size to hold a 12v socket underneath. It's convenient for both front and rear seat occupants too.

If you want to put one in that location too, just make sure the socket you buy will fit. There's only about 2 1/2 inches of clearance under the console there.

 

uggghhh. that sux. sorry to hear

 

Ordered a MINI Interior Chrome Package and Union Jack Mirror cover set from Mini mania.

 

Made first 'mod'... not that changing shift ***** is all that much of a modification, but you have to start somewhere, right?

 

Complete exterior detail. Hand wash, clay bar cleaning and 2 coats of wax. Also cleaned the glass inside and out and dressed the tires.

 

I added an Irish flag badge on the front grille badge holder.

 

Installed the NM engine torque mount bushing. Was a bigger PIA than I expected but then again I always have bad luck with car stuff...

 

I got my right rear tire unscrewed at the tire shop.

I also topped off the freon with some stop-leak and dye, so that if it doesn't stay full, at least I can whip out a black light and find out where it is leaking. A/C is considerably colder now, but the true test will be to see if it stays cool enough when it's 110+ outside....

Gotta get some of that fancy 3M winder tint....

C ya,
Dutch