What did you do to your mini today?
#5326
Thanks Nate! A few bubbles but I guess they're suppose to go away in time. I love how they came out but since the film is pretty thick I knew the headlight output would diminish. Not really thrilled about that. The install went pretty well. A few more install and I'll be an expert.
#5328
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Still gonna be a wheel tease about the summer wheels though. Saying no has never been my strong suit so we'll see just how long this lasts.
#5331
Had an H-Sport RSB and NM Engineering lower engine mount bushings installed on my '09 MC. Wow! What a difference! Even with the stock shocks, Cary corners like a champ now, flat and stable and with the bushings shifts are so much more solid. I really can't believe how much of a difference these such simple, inexpensive mods made. Saturday Koni FSD shocks will be installed. Can't wait!!
#5332
Plastidipped my gas door and driving light rings (front portion of the chrome light). I couldn't take the whole thing off without cutting and re-crimping the wires, so I left the backs chrome. Looks like crap.
Also tried to paint the interior trim pieces from light gray to gloss black. Too cold, or the paint is old, or the prep wasn't good, (or all three) and it came out looking like crap (up close). Gonna try again in the future when it's warmer.
Also received my BMW/usb cable. Spent the last couple hours trying to unzip and install all the software to get NCSexpert to work on my netbook. Hopefully I can get it installed and finished tonight for coding tomorrow.
Going to get the pulley put on tomorrow morning!
Also tried to paint the interior trim pieces from light gray to gloss black. Too cold, or the paint is old, or the prep wasn't good, (or all three) and it came out looking like crap (up close). Gonna try again in the future when it's warmer.
Also received my BMW/usb cable. Spent the last couple hours trying to unzip and install all the software to get NCSexpert to work on my netbook. Hopefully I can get it installed and finished tonight for coding tomorrow.
Going to get the pulley put on tomorrow morning!
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#5333
Took JiMini to get the pulley installed, and they found a leaky (and cracked, previously repaired) valve cover. They also confirmed my suspicions regarding the motor mount. They didn't have a motor mount available, so they gave me a rental:
Then I got home and found my GoBadges had arrived:
The cool thing, the warranty company (Zurich) didn't flinch or complain about covering the parts and labor for the motor mounts and gaskets. Can't wait to pick JiMini up tomorrow and take the long windy way home...
Then I got home and found my GoBadges had arrived:
The cool thing, the warranty company (Zurich) didn't flinch or complain about covering the parts and labor for the motor mounts and gaskets. Can't wait to pick JiMini up tomorrow and take the long windy way home...
#5334
Took JiMini to get the pulley installed, and they found a leaky (and cracked, previously repaired) valve cover. They also confirmed my suspicions regarding the motor mount. They didn't have a motor mount available, so they gave me a rental:
Then I got home and found my GoBadges had arrived:
The cool thing, the warranty company (Zurich) didn't flinch or complain about covering the parts and labor for the motor mounts and gaskets. Can't wait to pick JiMini up tomorrow and take the long windy way home...
Then I got home and found my GoBadges had arrived:
The cool thing, the warranty company (Zurich) didn't flinch or complain about covering the parts and labor for the motor mounts and gaskets. Can't wait to pick JiMini up tomorrow and take the long windy way home...
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Nice badges, Nick.
I’ve always wanted to know how much my OEM Bridge Spokes weigh, especially since they feel so much lighter than my current aftermarket wheels (almost sold). I can literally feel the difference when I swap them in the winter. But I don’t have a scale here in the house...
So today, since I was taking my last wheel from the tech shop where they were being powder coated (I work in a high school) I decided to stop by the nurse’s office and weigh it there.
You might imagine the looks on peoples faces...
That scale’s top notch - 19.75 lbs for anyone who wants to know.
I’ve always wanted to know how much my OEM Bridge Spokes weigh, especially since they feel so much lighter than my current aftermarket wheels (almost sold). I can literally feel the difference when I swap them in the winter. But I don’t have a scale here in the house...
So today, since I was taking my last wheel from the tech shop where they were being powder coated (I work in a high school) I decided to stop by the nurse’s office and weigh it there.
You might imagine the looks on peoples faces...
That scale’s top notch - 19.75 lbs for anyone who wants to know.
#5338
http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?faq=faq_wheels_tyres
Interesting, with regard to the Bridge-spokes' weight.
Interesting, with regard to the Bridge-spokes' weight.
#5340
#5343
Received an unexpected courier delivery yesterday which contained the MINI board game, wall mount key holder, couple Canada brochures and a key-chain. I already have one from my previous MINI so I may sell it if there is any interest.
Engine noise has gone back to normal. No idea if the timing chain was going wonky but will get it checked eventually. Squeal noise also gone but I do hear a little squeak sometimes when I shut off the engine. Rattle from passenger side is now intermittent - damn you British factory worker(s) who built my car! Hearing low speed grinding sometimes which I think are my tires - way too lazy to put the summer tires on to test.
Engine noise has gone back to normal. No idea if the timing chain was going wonky but will get it checked eventually. Squeal noise also gone but I do hear a little squeak sometimes when I shut off the engine. Rattle from passenger side is now intermittent - damn you British factory worker(s) who built my car! Hearing low speed grinding sometimes which I think are my tires - way too lazy to put the summer tires on to test.
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