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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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I installed new set of crossed drilled and slotted rotors. Man, getting the rear calipers to go back on was a bear! Mainly did it for the cosmetics, I like the look. I know the bare front rotor is on the wrong side, I realized it right after taking the photo.

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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 05:47 AM
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FINALLY got my straight-back exhaust right where I want it both sound-wise and appearance-wise. Turns out aiming the tip changes cabin noise significantly - who'd have guessed? Time to go for a rip...
 
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 06:30 AM
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I wasn't going to have my windows tinted, I figured that there was so little glass to begin with and the visibility (with the top up) is so bad I'd just leave them as is. Well, after a week in the worst of the summer heat I will be dropping it off on my way out of town for a long weekend with the Mrs. When I get home the tint will have properly set so I'll be able to go top-down when I drive to may daughter's across the state on Sunday afternoon.

Here's the funny part. My son owns a window tinting company here in town and it won't cost me a dime! As I usually get my car windows tinted immediately, I think he was a little curious as to why I was waiting.
 
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 08:52 PM
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today i install crome trims in my steering wheel, looks very nice, and clean my cai filter now the winding on sc is back to loud
 
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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Finally got the engine back in!
 
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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Took my CMS in for the recall and oil leak. It seems the drain pan has to come out to get to the bad gasket or seal.

Last Saturday we had a Mini Meet as the dealer and they took some of our cars up on the rack and showed us a few things. That's when the oil covered engine mount covered in oil showed up. All under warrenty.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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From: Spokane, Wa. it's not near Seattle
I blacked out the belt line with 3m 33+ electrical tape, installed new non s side marker scuttles and put on my "Out Motoring" stubby antenna.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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today i put union jack decals on my doors, and eyes decals on the inner fenders ,ill post some pictures tomorrow
 
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Old Aug 10, 2012 | 10:45 PM
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ok its not alot but mine saw some snow, here in south africa we dont get much but was fun to get the GP in the snow
 
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 11:18 AM
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^^^ Yeah - wouldn't have associated snow with S. Africa, but the lattitude's right I suppose. Thanks for sharing - love the GP.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 11:45 AM
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Installed OEM lumbar support on drivers seat.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 12:11 PM
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Installed a Milltek exhaust, Dinan intake, and fixed my power windows.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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New MSD coil, wires and plugs.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 03:13 PM
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 04:00 PM
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I'm a day behind but I got my car yesterday so I put in my rubber floor mats and installed my Platypus license plate bracket last night when I got home from the dealership. Today I'm going to get my mud flaps installed.

Does hanging fuzzy dice from the mirror count too?

EDIT: Got my front and rear mudflaps installed too!
 

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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 04:46 PM
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Got the aux water pump replaced for the recall. First visit to mini of south atlanta.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2012 | 08:06 PM
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I removed my stripes, installed my VIP turbo heatshield, black headlight rings and attempted my black grill trim to find out that the bottom was the wrong piece and would not in any way fit :( oh well still a good day for the S. Now hopefully my VIP turbo muffler delete will be here on Monday
 
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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Konig Rewinds 15x7 40et

Originally Posted by anuppercasej
What kind of wheels are those? I like them a lot!
 
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by OhBe1
Installed OEM lumbar support on drivers seat.
How did you do that?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by MikewithaMini
How did you do that?
Here you go - instructions from the how to section:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...orts-seat.html

I hope you don't mind me answering for you, OhBe1 - I just happen to have the link handy in my 'to do list' links.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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Installed the JCW intake, and removed the seats so I could properly route the straps on my W.O. seat covers.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Kirby11
Here you go - instructions from the how to section:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...orts-seat.html

I hope you don't mind me answering for you, OhBe1 - I just happen to have the link handy in my 'to do list' links.
Hot damn! I found my next mod project. Just need to find somewhere that has the spring mats in stock. realoem only has the handwheels in stock. :(
 
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 05:02 PM
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Cleaned her and painted her calipers red!

Washed her, buttered her and painted the calipers. Unfortunately, that meant I couldn't driver her!
 
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Old Aug 12, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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Looking great dillo99
 
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Old Aug 13, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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Thanks to the kind folks on this forum, did my first ever car repair! Door handle from inside wasn't working and used the advice on this thread to fix it: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...wont-work.html
 
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