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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 01:28 PM
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Car wash! Had to get get it ready for the new year! He will begin his transformation 8)
 
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 01:31 PM
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Car wash! Had to get get it ready for the new year! He will begin his transformation 8)

I have the same color combination and I want to do that so bad. We keep getting blasted with rain and snow.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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Was yesterday, but I finished the joey mod on my clubman. Now need to order stealth bulbs.
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Ive's Mini

I have the same color combination and I want to do that so bad. We keep getting blasted with rain and snow.
This is the first week with nothing coming down. Before today the last time i washed my car was more than two month ago
 
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 07:06 AM
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Not today but, a few days ago: EBC Greenstuff front and rear pads, rotors, stainless brake lines, fluid flush, poly front control arm and sway bar bushings, new motor mount. All installed at Helix- Great job by Eric and his team! Can't beleave what a difference in the handleing, stopping, shifting, etc... better than it was when it was new.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 10:29 AM
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Rust-Oleum Lens Tint.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 10:32 AM
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I washed the inside of the windshield.

There were little circles left from when the radar detector came unstuck and I didn't put it back in exactly the same place.

Dave
 
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 11:06 AM
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That looks so good! Did you do it yourself
 
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Mini0n

That looks so good! Did you do it yourself
Yes. It was really easy. I cleaned the reflectors and sprayed them down. The paint applied really evenly all by itself.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 11:11 AM
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Installed winter tires. The others said M&S, but just barely! 15" steelies, Firestone Winterforce. Has to be better than the Potenzas.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 11:13 AM
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Yes. It was really easy. I cleaned the reflectors and sprayed them down. The paint applied really evenly all by itself.[/QUOTE]

I was wondering what to do with them since making them clear would just have them stand out just like the amber. My car is still a virgen when it comes to modding. :/
 
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Mini0n
Yes. It was really easy. I cleaned the reflectors and sprayed them down. The paint applied really evenly all by itself.
I was wondering what to do with them since making them clear would just have them stand out just like the amber. My car is still a virgen when it comes to modding. :/[/QUOTE]

You could use plastidip, that's what I did. It comes out flat and blends in more with the wheel arch. And depending on how thick you go, some light can still come through!
 
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Ive's Mini
I have the same color combination and I want to do that so bad. We keep getting blasted with rain and snow.
That is what is preventing me from cleaning mine.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by AMink
Installed winter tires. The others said M&S, but just barely! 15" steelies, Firestone Winterforce. Has to be better than the Potenzas.
I had those on my Speed 3 back in the day (which was prolly only 2.5 years ago..but still .) They worked great for me... never got me stuck.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Classic R53

I was wondering what to do with them since making them clear would just have them stand out just like the amber. My car is still a virgen when it comes to modding. :/
You could use plastidip, that's what I did. It comes out flat and blends in more with the wheel arch. And depending on how thick you go, some light can still come through![/QUOTE]

In the spring im going to get started on blacking out my grills and the rings with plastidip. So i might as well plastidip the lights too and i will try the rust-olem as well and i will keep which ever looks best.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 03:33 PM
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I just got my new JCW Coupe home today. Took it from 11 miles to 25 miles.

I put Weathertech floor liners in today and set up my Navigation and free Satellite radio account too.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 04:58 PM
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Waiting for pics, Kurtster...
 
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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Drove the hell out of it

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We have a tradtional New years morning run thru some So Cal hills and its always a blast.

There are about 100+ mostly " legal " cars, mostly Porsches as its put on by a lcoal P car tuner TRE motorsports.

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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 08:53 PM
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Finally got my iPhone mount clip! Love it so far! Very versatile!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 12:08 PM
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I think that blue 911 just might be turbocharged...

Picked Sgt. Pepper up from the dealer after having the knock sensor replaced. Our check engine light had gone on and off a few times (literally for only 5-6 miles at a time-not used to CAN bus cars) so I brought it in and that was the culprit. It got all washed and cleaned, and remained clean for about 90 seconds after I got in it...

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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by minicooper1985
I think that blue 911 just might be turbocharged...

Picked Sgt. Pepper up from the dealer after having the knock sensor replaced. Our check engine light had gone on and off a few times (literally for only 5-6 miles at a time-not used to CAN bus cars) so I brought it in and that was the culprit. It got all washed and cleaned, and remained clean for about 90 seconds after I got in it...




Windy got new shoes today... Brake upgrade next week!

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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 01:33 PM
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Sadly, nothing. On a TDY until July in Spain. There are a lot of Minis over here! Not used to seeing so many considering I live in the boonies of West Virginia
 
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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rear sway bar bushings. stopped the rattle in the back.....
 
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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I rinsed all of the road salt and grime off!
 
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Old Jan 5, 2013 | 09:38 PM
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Took her to the 1st PDX MINI Club Event of the year @ MINI of Portland no less, Fun Cars, Great Company, Coffee and Donuts!!
 
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