Nice! Just wait til the pulley is installed. Wheeeeeeee!!!

 

Today I washed the windshield, inside and out...

 

I Just installed an Aux Input next to the toggle switches where I had a blank spot.

 

Filled up with gass

 

had Smacky's engine, transmission & power steering oil changed, checked the OCC, installed the OEM cabrio braces, bought new windshield wipers

 

Installed a Bsh catch can and boost tap, also a NM heatshield. Only have a 100 miles on the clock, More will be added tomorrow.

 

Changed the oil and put on the Alta sway bar. Easy day...

 

RI State Inspection and a wash.

 

I bought it a movie, can you guess which one?

 

This one ^^^^^^.

Today Hendrix was washed, dryed, and some antifreeze was added to the overflow tank.

I feel very fortunate to have owned BOTH vehicle types shown in this picture .... a 1971 Hughes 500C and a MINI.

 

Close, Speedwing!!

 

Today I washed the Wet Okole seat covers that I bought at the Dragon (yeah, I know but they seemed pretty clean ), treated the leather seats underneath and then made a windscreen! Well, really I roughed out the windscreen in late March/ early April but today I integrated the windscreen into the Wet Okole seat covers. I modified the windscreen a little so that it looks better and now I can access the storage areas sewn into the seat covers.

It is actually pretty easy to make a windscreen (especially now that I have a *pattern* if you have moderate sewing skills. I was surprised at how quickly it went together today.

 

got RMW tuned

 

Put in my new JCW Blackout grill and ditched the chrome fishgills (how does the engine breathe with that thing in there I'll never know).

I also popped out my stock MC scuttles and started my experiment... once they're dry tomorrow I'll see how well it worked.

 

Fishgills? If you're talking about the standard Mini grill, that's a link back to the classic Mini grill! I like the Blackout grill too, but the traditional grill has some history.

I sat in my Mini today and programed the Bluetooth voice phone numbers, what a pain in the butt!

Dave

 

I have no problem with links to history... I have a problem with a grill that is pretty much solid except for the space between the last slat in the grill and the lower grill trim. You basically have a 1 inch high space to get in the majority of the air your engine needs. It may have historical looks but it's poorly engineered from a function viewpoint.

 

Rotated tires for the first time on a MINI. I normally have Discount Tires do it but not this and future times. I'm on my 3rd MINI and this is the first time I've taken a wrench to one, even if it was a simple task. I'm just not the mechanic I used to be back in the 70's to early 90's.

 

Brought her Home a Big Brother..."Smaug" is a 2010 Kia Soul Shadow Dragon, Special Edition #3!! I'll post pics. Tomorrow.

 

Well today Stella got herself a nice wash, dry, wax, and then cleaned up her shoes. She's shining like a gem. Tomorrow we tackle the inside!

 

Discovered significant water in battery box of my '05 Mini S with sunroof.
Must replace BST cables ( trunk to front bay), replace fuse assembly located in the boot. Significant rust must also be removed from the battery box. This was the result of a need to replace the original battery with 28,300 miles. Check the boot for water in battery compartment on a regular basis.

 

Water can get into battery box located in boot of '05 Mini S. I have a sunroof and do not know if that matters. I am still investigating the cause.

 

Checked the results of my side scuttle experiment... needs to be cleaned up but I'm happy with the effect.

 

Installed my Aesthetic Creations MINI wing over Union Jack stickers to cover the ugly warning lablels on the sun visors. I'm slowly adding some color to the inside of Hendrix.

 

Installed the Aero Grille on my R53 woohoo!

 

Finally got around to pulling door panel off and tightened the door handle, been on the list since I got the car! Might rotate tires this afternoon, having uneven tire wear, front to back, and as usual waiting for parts. No mail today, Long Weekend Up Here.