Looks great, Albie! Nice makeover.

 

+1

 

Thanks, guys. Love how the west coast is up and everyone over here is asleep. Like I should be.

 

It's only what 11:00 in NY?

Last I checked your local government hasn't enacted a "Bed Time" along with their horrible new gun ban. But I bet it's coming... You know only criminals stay up past when the street lights come on.

 

But you practically have a new car now... Who could possibly sleep knowing that's out there waiting for you to finally drive it again?

 

Ahhhh, someone who finally understands me.

 

Hit 45F here in wintery Wisconsin today so took advantage of it. The Brits took a bath!

Note: BUY A FOAM GUN. It's the best purchase ever!

Before:


After:

 

What a group. Nice vehicular taste!

 

Very extremely nice taste in cars :-)

 

Nice! It's funny, I call my Countryman and my Land Rover the British Bulldogs.

 

Even though the Countryman is from Austria or Germany

 

Just got Tackleberry back from having a new Way Motor Works turbo exhaust manifold installed. I do not know why BMW does not have better flowing manifolds installed from the factory. They definitely make a difference in how quickly and easily the turbo spools. The downside is, it is a rather lengthy job installing one.

 

And Jaguar/Land Rover is now Indian(Tata Motors).

However, I personally still call them British because of their history.

 

So what was the damage to your check book for the install?(if you don't mind me asking) I'm thinking of getting this done down the line.

 

And Chrysler is Italian?

Jaguars are still manufactured in the U.K. As are MINIs, with the exception of the Countryman, which is manufactured in Austria.

Dave

 

My point being you could call a brand different nationalities(from its original roots) based on different factors(where it is made, origin of parent company, where the idea was born, etc.) but FOR ME PERSONALLY, I call them British because of their historical origins.

 

They do make one, part no. 2 below. It comes with the JCW Tuning kit ( From 8/2010 ) for newer MINI's. It has a separate part # than the kit so could be available separately as well.




MINI Part no. 11627593149

 

Izzy - like the stable. First Rover I've seen with a red roof.

Washed everything MINI related today - summer wheels and the Kid. Looks like it's just in time, too. Gonna get cold next week - summer rubber is no good at 20 degrees.

 

Albie- LOVE the photo. Very well setup.

Land Rover makes a red body/black roof Evoque. Mine was all black stock so got the color code for Land Rover's red and got the roof painted(although there's barely any roof with the pano glass roof)

 

I bought my MINI a new companion today! Ill post a couple pics in the AM, along with put my old off road toy up for sale.

 

Finished this.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...wn-begins.html

 

Hey Albie, I've not posted much, was without my Laptop...but I GOT IT BACK!!
Anyway, Molly had a Water Pump go a year ago March, she was still under Warranty, mileage was about 48,000 if I remember right, then just last month it was a Thermostat, not fixed under Warranty, but fixed and she's doin' great!!
Recent upgrades...Redline Oil, and I have some PowerFlex Control Arm Bushings in the Boot for install by our resident Club Certified MINI Tech!!
For her ordering Anniversary next month she'll be getting Driving Lights installed.

 

Yeah, I'm out of warranty and the water pump is buried - heavy labor costs if I had to guess. The good thing is that I understand BMW has just come out with an aluminum water pump - not plastic like ours.

How did you know the thermostat was bad. Dummy light?

Congrats on the driving lights! I just had a new set installed due to the accident. Word of advice - keep your covers ON as much as you can. My old set were so pitted they were starting to look bad anyway. I'll post a pic later today of the difference.

 

Yep, P0599 CEL!! Luckily my Service Advisor is a personal friend, Molly got all fixed up on Christmas Eve Day!!
Have already been warned about the DL Covers, yes, they will most likely always be on, unless I'm tooling around the Forest Roads after Dark!!

 

I had the water pump replaced on my 2008 Mini Base last September for $1,200.00 at a local repair shop known for Mini repairs. I happy withthe job but thought it was a little expensive. I am no closer than 2 1/2 hours from Mini dealer so this was a good alternative.