What did you do to your mini today?
6th Gear
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From: Robertsdale, Alabama
Great upgrade along with your Zimmerman rotors and Akebono Euro pads.
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From: Robertsdale, Alabama
That track looks like alot of fun.
Were people just kinda taking it easy or going full out?
Were people just kinda taking it easy or going full out?
6th Gear
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From: Robertsdale, Alabama
Took last weekend to prep and paint the grey trim around the Speedo and AC vents. Also got the gl1 cable and dash command app. Have got to say after going on a 240 mile run with the sin city mini club and seeing boost, temps and mileage (along with a ton of other stuff I don't understand), its the coolest thing ever.
Dumb dumb dumb dumb! I backed mine into the garage door this morning. 
My garage door sometimes has a mind of its own, and after it went up it apparently start back down. As I was backing out the bottom of the door hit right across the rear window. Luckily the score is Mini 1, Garage Door 0. Mini came away without a scratch. Whew!
Some days you just shouldn't get out of bed.
My garage door sometimes has a mind of its own, and after it went up it apparently start back down. As I was backing out the bottom of the door hit right across the rear window. Luckily the score is Mini 1, Garage Door 0. Mini came away without a scratch. Whew!Some days you just shouldn't get out of bed.
3rd Gear
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: NorCal
Some where going easy but others were driving "flat out". This was my first time with the Mini on the track so I was somewhere between. It was cool to see the classic Minis out there.
6th Gear
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From: Robertsdale, Alabama
"Jack be nimble Jack be quick" just added the y since the Mini is sooooo responsive and quick and nimble in the turns. Made sense at the moment anyway.
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From: Vancouver, WA
Not sure what rear sway bar you have (stock), but my 07 MCS had a 17mm bar and I replaced it with a 19mm H-Sport bar and set it to the middle setting. WOW!!!!! What a different in steering and virtually no understeer. Bought mine from www.waymotorwork.com
Great upgrade along with your Zimmerman rotors and Akebono Euro pads.
Great upgrade along with your Zimmerman rotors and Akebono Euro pads.
You can bet I'll be doing some more shopping with Way, he is who I bought the Zimmermann Rotors from!!
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From: Malibu, CA
Took my R55 into the stealership for emergency radiator surgery. PLEASE take a look and give some advice as to what I could do...
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...performed.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...performed.html
6th Gear
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From: Maryland, USA
I like it!
6th Gear
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From: Robertsdale, Alabama
Ya, if you already have the larger rear sway bar a good upper strut brace bar is also a good investment. I've got a alloy one from MiniMania that's really nice quality but not cheap. Attached thumbnail of mine.
2nd Gear
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From: Madison, WI
After staying up half the night with a sick cat, I tried out the WD-40 on the smudge this morning. Worked like a charm! Thanks so much for the suggestion. Now on to determining if the scratch on my windshield is real, and why my car seemed to backfire last week. I guess they don't stay "new" for long!
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From: Vermont
Ramsey and his "friends" got new front plates today.
For those of you who live in "one-plate states" you don't understand how big a deal this is! I'd rather no plate in the front, but it's nice to have something different for a change, and be able to raise money at the same time. If you are from VT, or are interested in supporting us in Irene recovery you can get one too! http://vtstrong.vermont.gov/
Sorry for the extreme close-up, but there isn't much room in the trailer.
For those of you who live in "one-plate states" you don't understand how big a deal this is! I'd rather no plate in the front, but it's nice to have something different for a change, and be able to raise money at the same time. If you are from VT, or are interested in supporting us in Irene recovery you can get one too! http://vtstrong.vermont.gov/
Sorry for the extreme close-up, but there isn't much room in the trailer.
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Cedar Rapids, IA, NW side
Owned three weeks, already spending $$$
I just got my (new to me) 2005 R50 back from some work at Willis Auto Campus in DSM. Had the AUX cable installed for my MP3 as I really didnt want to wait til warm weather to try and tackle it myself. It plays awesome now.
I also got new boot struts and ordered a set of ALTA PERFORMANCE driving lights. Got a new aftermarket set of tail lights that I am going to try and install this weekend that really are going to look awesome I think, and will really set my car apart at least a little...
This is gonna BE FUUUU-UHHHHHHNNNN~~~~~!
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From: Cedar Rapids, IA, NW side
Well here's some old photos, that give you the gist of it....
Took out the stock AM antenna (does not effect FM reception and if I want talk radio I'll turn on the local repeater!) and put in a NMO mount, and a comet dual bander
When I first got the Yaesu 7800 I put it under the center stack, the whole radio. This made my 12v socket unusable and eliminated all storage space. Then I made use of the separation kit and put it above the BFC (Big Fing Cupholder) but while it was highly functional it lacked the clean appearance I wanted and the location was somewhat akward, and the main unit is attached to the footwell interior cabin airfilter cover. So now I've sort of split the difference, the main unit is in the same spot, however the control unit is at the base of the switch bank so now it's more natural access and a much cleaner more stock look. I've got to replace the velcro with an aluminum bracket once I get a new Dremel blade though then it'll be a solid connection, I've noticed I get a bit punchy with my fingers when pressing buttons while driving.
Here's a photo from install #1 I'll update tomorrow with how things currently are.
And the external speaker under the parcel shelf.
Took out the stock AM antenna (does not effect FM reception and if I want talk radio I'll turn on the local repeater!) and put in a NMO mount, and a comet dual bander
When I first got the Yaesu 7800 I put it under the center stack, the whole radio. This made my 12v socket unusable and eliminated all storage space. Then I made use of the separation kit and put it above the BFC (Big Fing Cupholder) but while it was highly functional it lacked the clean appearance I wanted and the location was somewhat akward, and the main unit is attached to the footwell interior cabin airfilter cover. So now I've sort of split the difference, the main unit is in the same spot, however the control unit is at the base of the switch bank so now it's more natural access and a much cleaner more stock look. I've got to replace the velcro with an aluminum bracket once I get a new Dremel blade though then it'll be a solid connection, I've noticed I get a bit punchy with my fingers when pressing buttons while driving.
Here's a photo from install #1 I'll update tomorrow with how things currently are.
And the external speaker under the parcel shelf.
Oh well, we'll see how it goes with what I ordered.BTW, I ordered an ALINCO DR-635T and will remote-mount the head for it. Glad to hear your experiences with the remote mount, although I think I'll try to get it below the stack somehow.
Wayne
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From: sunny san diego
finished the white out on the inside, cant decide if i want to go with red or white vinyl dash.
Cheapest ive found for jcw checkered floor mats-84 skulls I know i can find em for less
And the kingsborne install of yesterday. Still got allot to do with under the bonnet...
thinking of getting the scoop painted white too
Cheapest ive found for jcw checkered floor mats-84 skulls I know i can find em for less
And the kingsborne install of yesterday. Still got allot to do with under the bonnet...
thinking of getting the scoop painted white too
2nd Gear
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Cedar Rapids, IA, NW side
Hey there! Where did you get this badge? 
I'm a member of the Air National Guard and I'd LOVE to put one on my Mini. Please let me know where to get one.
Many thanks!
I'm a member of the Air National Guard and I'd LOVE to put one on my Mini. Please let me know where to get one.Many thanks!
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Vancouver, WA
Might seriously consider that one...IF it is!!