Oh and I just got my final suspension pieces cleaned up and ready for install. Koni Yellow, Vorshlag Camber Plates and H Sport lower control arms! Paired with my current TSW springs

 

What'd you do with your old springs, d00D? I have a tax return coming in a few weeks, month at most....

C ya,
Dutch

 

Are you looking for a stock set of springs

 

Lots of stock springs floating around... Just sayin.

 

Ah, k. I was under the impression that you were upgrading from aftermarkit springs to coilovers.

:D

C ya,
Dutch

 

Shannon is running them now...

 

Ah, ok. One of these days I'll get some lowering springs on....

C ya,
Dutch

 

Picked up a set of 16" R84 x-lites today on craigslist. Now just to figure out what to do with them.

 

I'm not sure about he clubman to be honest . If you want give me the measurement between the jack blocks and I'll see how much different it is .

Randy

 

They are in stock now .

Randy

 

i noted the same when i installed the winter tires on my 2012 cms all4

the tire pressure was at the OM specified 32 psi front and rear

upping the pressure to 40 psi front / 35 psi rear fixed it

i increased in stages

over 35 in the rear made it loose and oversteer

so far the tires are wearing evenly and the handling is much better

scott

 

I spent about 6 hours replacing the leaky Crank position sensor O-Ring under the SC in my "new" 2003 MCS! Wow! What a job! Removed both front tires, fender wells, front bumper cap and bumper then pulled the radiator and AC evaporator....for an O-Ring that cost me $1.36. I went back in with a Viton version from Industrial Rubber and Gasket in Nashville TN. So far, so good. This was a really good way to get to know the car, but I would have rather had a longer courtship before we go so personal!

 

Programmed the Radio and BT!

Surprisingly the BT is actually useful on the R57. I wasn't expecting it to work at all, but at slower speeds people don't have any big issues understanding me.

 

Quite a few things recently,

First was installing my springs which took forever with no lift



then installed my new antenna



Next up was tint the taillights



And just got my new headunit



And last but not least I finally sold my Rx-7 so the mini get to park in the garage now!

 

^^^ Nothing like being garaged!

After getting ticketed for an overdue inspection brought him in for that, an oil change and swap on his winter wheels. Sadly, the oil change revealed a leaky water pump. I've heard of water pump issues before - just wasn't expecting it at 71K.

 

Made the decision to never buy another MINI again. The air bag light came on today and can't bring myself to spend $1,500 to have it fixed. This was two weeks after I replaced the thermostat housing. I feel like I'm the owner of another subaru.

 

Renewed my intense hatred for road salt.

 

Ordered a new set of Ireland Engineering camber plates.
Can't wait to get them!

 

Talk to the dealer, as certain items are covered well beyond the standard warranty (rust, emissions, and safety items).

Me? I just drove mine today, and smiled.

 

Washed the dirty little bugger.

 

http://www.mini-graphics.co.uk/

They have a nice selection.

Not sure I am going to keep this one on very long. I find it a bit busy.

 

I need a grill badge that says "Dirty little bugger."

 

Me too.

 

You'll love 'em. Lots more grab on quick turns and swerves....

C ya,
Dutch

 

Got him home tonight after a crazy six weeks (post accident). New additions:

JCW front bumper
Factory aero side skirts
de-stickered A-panel
Yellow plasma ion fogs
PIAA pure white parking lights
Europlate
New bonnet stripe
Winter wheels back on (yeah, it's only January)