What did you do to your mini today?
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@Alnbiecrazy - That stuff looks awfully dry. I hope you let the exhaust cool down before you drove it onto that tall brown grass. If not, you got lucky you weren't taking a picture of your MINI engulfed in flames! Nice pics and nice car, though.
1. they said it couldn't happen unless i drove too fast through the gate or tailgated someone into the complex. 1) there's a speed bump under the gate, so only an idiot would gun it through the gate. 2) unless you ride the bumper of the car ahead of you, the gate is closed before you can get there. since i have a key card, there's no need to do this. plus, when you swipe a key card, the card reader blinks green and beeps before the gate goes up. there's no possibility that i drove through it without seeing or hearing both.
2. it's not our responsibility because we have a sign that says we're not responsible for damage to vehicles. this is complete ********, because you can't disclaim liability for something you control simply by posting a sign. if your equipment malfunctions and causes damage, it's your fault. end of story.
in the end, the cost to fix or repaint the scratch isn't worth the fight. regardless, i only had to post a $200 security deposit when i moved in and would be more than happy to lose it.
2. it's not our responsibility because we have a sign that says we're not responsible for damage to vehicles. this is complete ********, because you can't disclaim liability for something you control simply by posting a sign. if your equipment malfunctions and causes damage, it's your fault. end of story.
in the end, the cost to fix or repaint the scratch isn't worth the fight. regardless, i only had to post a $200 security deposit when i moved in and would be more than happy to lose it.
I've learned I can't browse while watching my Rangers play (and lose to the Devils
), I ended up ordering an Alta intake as well as a new shift **** which offset the loss I suppose 
I also installed 1 new wiper yesterday, the other will be here today.
"Heah we have rayuh pictures of an albino Coopah in the wyld... notice the distinctive black mahkings about the front and reah paws, no doubt an eevolutionary trait developed to help it "blehnd inn" with the aasphalt to bettah escaype preedation"
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Was going to rotate my tires but couldn't break the bolts lose. Went up the street and they did 'em and balanced them all for $32. Then I went up to O'Reilly Auto Parts and bought a 2' breaker bar for next time.
Raining today but tomorrow she's getting a bath and detail job.
Raining today but tomorrow she's getting a bath and detail job.
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Was going to rotate my tires but couldn't break the bolts lose. Went up the street and they did 'em and balanced them all for $32. Then I went up to O'Reilly Auto Parts and bought a 2' breaker bar for next time.
Raining today but tomorrow she's getting a bath and detail job.
Raining today but tomorrow she's getting a bath and detail job.
Did they actually re-balance the tires? Seems unlikely for $32 and not usually needed just for a rotation.
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I live in a fairly small town and believe it or not some of the places here really do care about their customers. Just lucky I guess.
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No, actually other than my Mini dealership which is great but 45 miles away, these guys do a great job. Very careful and they didn't use impact tools (at my request) and torqued 'em to 103 ft pds. I've bought tires from them a number of times and they have just always treated me right.
I live in a fairly small town and believe it or not some of the places here really do care about their customers. Just lucky I guess.
I live in a fairly small town and believe it or not some of the places here really do care about their customers. Just lucky I guess.
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Isn't the recommended torque 88ft lbs.?
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Forgot to mention also, this tire shop up the street. They put some anti-seize on the hub so the wheels don't rust and stick. Not all places do that. I also got the last breaker bar on the shelf at $28. Don't know how good it is but they told me it was of good quality. Fun day.
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I believe the 1st gen is 88, 2nd gen is 103.
Maybe that's why I couldn't break them loose.
I've had them off before after the dealer messed with the car and had no problem.
Maybe they torqued them the last time a little too much.
Actually, I even feel 103 is extreme but that's what it calls for.
Maybe I'll drop it to 95.
Maybe that's why I couldn't break them loose.
I've had them off before after the dealer messed with the car and had no problem.
Maybe they torqued them the last time a little too much.
Actually, I even feel 103 is extreme but that's what it calls for.
Maybe I'll drop it to 95.
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I can hear the neo-continental NatGeo voice whispering now:
"Heah we have rayuh pictures of an albino Coopah in the wyld... notice the distinctive black mahkings about the front and reah paws, no doubt an eevolutionary trait developed to help it "blehnd inn" with the aasphalt to bettah escaype preedation"
"Heah we have rayuh pictures of an albino Coopah in the wyld... notice the distinctive black mahkings about the front and reah paws, no doubt an eevolutionary trait developed to help it "blehnd inn" with the aasphalt to bettah escaype preedation"
Excellent accent. I think you have a future in communications. 
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I believe the 1st gen is 88, 2nd gen is 103.
Maybe that's why I couldn't break them loose.
I've had them off before after the dealer messed with the car and had no problem.
Maybe they torqued them the last time a little too much.
Actually, I even feel 103 is extreme but that's what it calls for.
Maybe I'll drop it to 95.
Maybe that's why I couldn't break them loose.
I've had them off before after the dealer messed with the car and had no problem.
Maybe they torqued them the last time a little too much.
Actually, I even feel 103 is extreme but that's what it calls for.
Maybe I'll drop it to 95.
And he doesn’t eat much either. 
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From: Robertsdale, Alabama
Enjoy.
You are killing me RJ!
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Heres the deal, needed to go to Phx and thought why not drive? Why not take Tyntcee? So I did,,, and short of the Magnaflow muffler (the drone sucks), it was a great trip.
Normally I take the Lexus for my road trips. After a few hours in the Lex, my back starts to burn and I start using the 10 or 12 way power option to find comfort- the MINI's seat is amazing, no back pain, no burn! Love the power and handling. Shift into 6th, set the cruise at 80-85, then kick back and relax!
...Heres the deal, needed to go to Phx and thought why not drive? Why not take Tyntcee? So I did,,, and short of the Magnaflow muffler (the drone sucks), it was a great trip.
Normally I take the Lexus for my road trips. After a few hours in the Lex, my back starts to burn and I start using the 10 or 12 way power option to find comfort- the MINI's seat is amazing, no back pain, no burn! Love the power and handling. Shift into 6th, set the cruise at 80-85, then kick back and relax!