Dropped off the new belt tensioner (that the shop broke) & Powerflex front sway bar bushings at the shop where Smacky's being repaired

 

New Samco intake hose installed. Was pretty easy, had some cut some of the hose but in all took less that half an hour. Definitely improves the look of the engine bay .

 

Order him a couple for oil filters from Way as well as a turbo oil line heat shield (clip on type). Can't hurt. Anything to make the Mini's life longer.

 

I ran Maisey up the NY Thruway at 80mph with the cruise on and avg. 34 mph.

here's a few shots of the stripe pkg I had installed last weeek.

 

Got a new windshield installed. I guess a year and a few months isn't that bad... :grr:

 

Installed the SoundStage upgrade to complement the IA Sub upgrade.... What can I say, Awesome Sound!!!

 

A little modding to Buzz. Blacked out the chrome. Wanted to see how it looks.

 

Mounted a set of Craigslist 17" OZ Superleggera rims and tires with TPS sensors in 'em already last weekend. maybe next weekend I'll swap out the coolant fan (haven't had a working fan for two years now.

 

installed a sparco speed 2 seat. now i just need to get rid of some warning lights.

 

Installed LED taillights.

 

I've been meaning to checkout Greasy's. They're like 15minutes from my house

 

Yeah Kirby...a whole new Muffler which includes the rear pipe??!! Still not sure if the pipes were to small or the "sticking" out to far was the real issue. I will have to call Borla and see what they say, I'll price out the Muffler and then make a decision. I can see it easily being another $1,000 job, but I want Driving Lights worse than I want the Cool Borla Tip so I may just return the tip I bought or go ahead and order the Muffler depending on $$, either way will still to wait for install.
It's a good thing my SA let's me drop Molly off one night and pick her up the next, works out great for me!!

 

Installed her new a-pillar. No more wind noise Right side window regulator was replaced last Sunday as well. Next on the list: new rear emblem (on the way)

 

Went to the Snake above Malibu ( a couple of photographers got me so maybe it will be up tomorrow). I snapped off my right rear swaybar bracket on my Alta 22mm. Those stock screw always seemed too short to me and I guess I was right. Now I need a new bracket.

Cool Pomegranate lights Minmin2010!

update: Looks like they did get my picture, kinda. I snuck up on the guy with low RPMS and was going kind of fast. http://www.flickr.com/photos/capfacs...n/photostream/

 

Dropped it off at the body shop this morning for repairs after an accident last week. I miss it already.

 

Today I finally got to see my MINI again.

I got home from Germany last night around midnight, and opend the garage thismorning remembering how much work I have left to do before the new paint can go on.

 

Went out for brunch with other MINI drivers.

 

Took it out Autocrossing for the first (of what will be many) time. ^__^

 

Just installed a NM torque engine arm. Going to clean myself and take him for a spin

 

I put one in a month or so ago and love it. I've got an auto and can tell the difference but if you've got a manual you'll be able to tell even more I would suspect.

 

Detailed Giggles in preparation for her trip to The Dragon!!! please don't rain, please don't rain, please don't rain..

 

Rain or not it will be awesome

 

This morning I got my water pump recall done and the dealer swapped out my broken passenger sun visor under warranty.

The best part of the trip was that the dealer also found in my vehicle's history that the timing chain and tensioner were replaced just before I bought the car. Excellent......one less thing to worry about!

 

Looks awesome....

 

What did you use to black out the chrome around the lights and grill?