What did you do to your mini today?
5th Gear
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Jack Coffee Hays County, Republic of Texas
My 16 oz Contigo travel mug blocks the window switches AND can activate the seat-heaters!
Put a nice dent in the roof with my bike pedal when the bike frame slipped out of the rack. Guess I didn't have it clamped down right. Not happy.
3rd Gear
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Simi Valley, CA
I haven't had this happen in the 15+ years I've been mountain biking, but an unnatural post-ride high, good music, and an eagerness to chow, and my absent-mindedness got the better of me...and my MINI.
Bike took minimal damage, but since the racks ripped out of their slots, the car took the biggest hit. Unfortunately, due to the locations and types of dents, my PDR guy was helpless. Roof dents can be tricky due to the the lack of access, support braces, and curvatures.
Hope you can get it fixed.
3rd Gear
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Midway, Utah
I feel your pain. My baby goes to the body shop Monday morning to have 3 roof dents, two bulges and numerous gouges removed (roof is being completely repainted) since I drove my car into the garage last Thursday with my bike strapped to the roof.
I haven't had this happen in the 15+ years I've been mountain biking, but an unnatural post-ride high, good music, and an eagerness to chow, and my absent-mindedness got the better of me...and my MINI.
Bike took minimal damage, but since the racks ripped out of their slots, the car took the biggest hit. Unfortunately, due to the locations and types of dents, my PDR guy was helpless. Roof dents can be tricky due to the the lack of access, support braces, and curvatures.
Hope you can get it fixed.
I haven't had this happen in the 15+ years I've been mountain biking, but an unnatural post-ride high, good music, and an eagerness to chow, and my absent-mindedness got the better of me...and my MINI.
Bike took minimal damage, but since the racks ripped out of their slots, the car took the biggest hit. Unfortunately, due to the locations and types of dents, my PDR guy was helpless. Roof dents can be tricky due to the the lack of access, support braces, and curvatures.
Hope you can get it fixed.
I'm thinking my dent will end up being a bondo job. I just hope they don't have to spray the entire roof because I just had the clear-bra at the front edge put on.
3rd Gear
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Simi Valley, CA
That will put an end to the after-ride high fairly quickly! I've done that one before too but luckily it was on the old Saturn. It tore the rack apart and off the roof. No damage to the bikes to speak of. It's amazing how strong bikes are! I'm lucky because both of my bikes clear the garage door while on top of the Mini so I can just leave them on the car and go again in the morning.
I'm thinking my dent will end up being a bondo job. I just hope they don't have to spray the entire roof because I just had the clear-bra at the front edge put on.
I'm thinking my dent will end up being a bondo job. I just hope they don't have to spray the entire roof because I just had the clear-bra at the front edge put on.
And by the way, I am envious of your high-roofed garage. I'd love to be able to leave my bike on between rides or even have it mounted the night before an early morning ride.
2nd Gear
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Austin, TX
LOL, that was one of the things I was afraid of removing the original white caps - that I would break something and not be able to attach the new ones. Then it turned into a shouting match with the white caps and trying an assortment of "tools" before I found one that worked.
Know what worked in 15 seconds flat with no scratches? An absinthe spoon, of all things. Knew that thing would come in handy for something someday...
LOL! I'm right there with you! But hubby taught me how to change my oil already on my last car 
I replaced the stock amber side markers with clear ones Monday, and he was in the garage snappin' pics of me on his phone cuz he was just so impressed with how I was able to snap off the scuttles and do it myself! He was also proud of the fact that I put on my own rear badge myself lol
Yes, I am proud of myself though
On another note, I just ordered Indi some of those roof rack mounting hole covers, seeing as the previous owner only had 1, and it was yellowed :/
I replaced the stock amber side markers with clear ones Monday, and he was in the garage snappin' pics of me on his phone cuz he was just so impressed with how I was able to snap off the scuttles and do it myself! He was also proud of the fact that I put on my own rear badge myself lol
Yes, I am proud of myself though
On another note, I just ordered Indi some of those roof rack mounting hole covers, seeing as the previous owner only had 1, and it was yellowed :/
Can't wait to see pics of your new markers!
I kissed her for getting me to work successfully today, after she stalled out at a stop sign during last night's commute. Had Dr. appointment Monday!
she'd been threatening to stall over the last several months at the very SAME stop sign, then she'd be fine for a while. Last night she decided I wasn't listening to her, so she stalled, effectively getting me to call the dealership! thank God for warranties...
she'd been threatening to stall over the last several months at the very SAME stop sign, then she'd be fine for a while. Last night she decided I wasn't listening to her, so she stalled, effectively getting me to call the dealership! thank God for warranties...
1st Gear
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Traverse City, Michigan
Spiffed up Nigel (new name!) for his job tomorrow as the sweep car for our local Tweed Ride.
http://tweedridetc.tumblr.com/post/2...er-who-will-be
http://tweedridetc.tumblr.com/post/2...er-who-will-be
Spiffed up Nigel (new name!) for his job tomorrow as the sweep car for our local Tweed Ride.
http://tweedridetc.tumblr.com/post/2...er-who-will-be
http://tweedridetc.tumblr.com/post/2...er-who-will-be
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From: Maryland, USA
3rd Gear
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Canada
LOL! I'm right there with you! But hubby taught me how to change my oil already on my last car
I replaced the stock amber side markers with clear ones Monday, and he was in the garage snappin' pics of me on his phone cuz he was just so impressed with how I was able to snap off the scuttles and do it myself! He was also proud of the fact that I put on my own rear badge myself lol
Yes, I am proud of myself though
On another note, I just ordered Indi some of those roof rack mounting hole covers, seeing as the previous owner only had 1, and it was yellowed :/
I replaced the stock amber side markers with clear ones Monday, and he was in the garage snappin' pics of me on his phone cuz he was just so impressed with how I was able to snap off the scuttles and do it myself! He was also proud of the fact that I put on my own rear badge myself lol
Yes, I am proud of myself though
On another note, I just ordered Indi some of those roof rack mounting hole covers, seeing as the previous owner only had 1, and it was yellowed :/
I am thinking about tackling changing the turbo oil lines. I have in the past on other vehicles done some routine maintenance and replaced some things on my own with the help of a Haynes manual. Haynes tells me by the way that one for my year MCS should be out at, I believe, the end of June. These manuals are about $20.00 and fairly simple. Don't know if it is worth dishing out the $ for a Bentley manual for the amount of stuff I am willing to tackle.
3rd Gear
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Simi Valley, CA
Today I taunted my MINI with a new set of Continental ExtremeContact DW 215/45/17s. They won't go on for another month since my OE Pirelli PZero RFs haven't run out , but at 18K miles... my patience with RFs has long run out!
Couldn't pass up Discount Tire Direct's deal earlier this month ($524, free shipping, no sales tax, and $100 mail-in rebate - $424 to my door.)
Couldn't pass up Discount Tire Direct's deal earlier this month ($524, free shipping, no sales tax, and $100 mail-in rebate - $424 to my door.)
Got some fresh Hankook vetus all seasons though 
3rd Gear
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Simi Valley, CA
The RSB is going to have to wait.
Neutral
Joined: May 2012
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It is a good idea for a thread...all I did for Microburst today was drive it to and from work....picked up some canned air to do a little detailing on it...sunroof track, vents and stuff. One of the bad things about living in the desert is all the DUST that gets into the car!
It should look great at the Pavilions car show MINI club gathering tomorrow afternoon!
It should look great at the Pavilions car show MINI club gathering tomorrow afternoon!
1st Gear
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Maple, Ontario
I installed a gobadges holder and badge about 2 weeks ago, and yesterday I put in a sprintbooster. Wow, what a difference that makes. I'm not much for mods but the acceleration lag was really getting to me especially off the line and downshifting into corners. Now the car exceeds my expectations.
By the way, her name, after mulling it over for the better part of a month, is Raquel.
Mike
By the way, her name, after mulling it over for the better part of a month, is Raquel.
Mike
4th Gear
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: North Phoenix, AZ
It is a good idea for a thread...all I did for Microburst today was drive it to and from work....picked up some canned air to do a little detailing on it...sunroof track, vents and stuff. One of the bad things about living in the desert is all the DUST that gets into the car!
It should look great at the Pavilions car show MINI club gathering tomorrow afternoon!
It should look great at the Pavilions car show MINI club gathering tomorrow afternoon!
3rd Gear
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Minnesota
CarbonMINI Carbon Fiber Mirrors
I'll have to get around to taking some better pics, but this cell phone pic will have to do for now.
My CM got tint and a set of CARBONMINI carbon fiber mirror caps (full replacement). I'm excited for my CARBONMINI carbon fiber door handle's to arrive next week.
My CM got tint and a set of CARBONMINI carbon fiber mirror caps (full replacement). I'm excited for my CARBONMINI carbon fiber door handle's to arrive next week.
CARBONMINI has some good stuff. I have a few of their products on my '09 MCS.
check out the link.
http://www.carbonmini.com/#!may
check out the link.
http://www.carbonmini.com/#!may