Oh probably lol I think I'm just gonna leave it in the garage and work from home today lol it looks so pretty I don't wanna get it dirty

 

Took the snow tires off last night and put the regular all season tires back on.

I am so tired of snow it has got to be over!!!

 

MINI is in for turbo oil line change. Was just starting to leak. Having the dealer do it. $$$$$$ but have no choice at the moment, haven't found anyone independent to work on it yet. Also right front axel seal was leaking- that is getting fixed as well. Better get some overtime at work soon.

 

Took my Clubman down to Helix13 for PowerFlex Control Arm Bushings and some codes done - Close Windows with fob when locking the car, hazard flashing Euro style, Fog lights stay on when using high beam or flashing hi beam. One touch sun roof open and close... will have to come back for that soon.

Loved the way my car feel now, composed and direct steering without wobbles.

 

I hear you! May go skiing this weekend then the snow tires come off too. Getting too noisy when the road temp is coming up.

 

down to one little pinstripe on the beltline. me likes it. also, it took me skiing on Sunday! Last day of the year:(

 

Picked some of these up today. At 55,000 Trixy could use a little spark back in her life!

 

Finally diagnosed why Benni had a slight shudder when starting out. My BSH catch can hose going into the valve cover was not completely secure causing a leak. I Tightened it with a hose clamp and...my shudder is gone!!!

 

I cleaned the moonroof window, and the Zippee Shade still won't stick, so I ordered new suction cups from them via their website. In a few days, I'll have nice, new suction cups to hold it up. I wish I'd've looked for them last week, as we are getting a little mini taste of summer this week: 90+ until next week!!

C ya,
Dutch

 

Put 500 miles on it yesterday, and another 300 today. Should break 300k next week.

Nik

 

Had the summer wheels balanced but still a little vibration. Wondering if I am just feeling NVH so I picked up some new motor mounts for next weekends project.

 

Congrats! That's quite the accomplishment, dedication to maintenance on your Mini.

 

got my new summers mounted
205 50 16 G force comp 2's

Today 35% tint all around, Alta gauge pod, Alta intake, and smoked side markers.

today is my busy day!

 

Man if it wasnt for the mountains here in CO, I would move to the Pheonix area just for the weather. I hate the cold and snow!

 

Just got JCW Tuning Kit installed to my 2011 Hot Chocolate MCS.



It's MY2011 model so the kit includes the manifold. MINI SF guys didn't even know the kit existed for 2011 model, and weren't much interested in really finding that out for me (of course I knew it existed). The guy literally told me "I'd call MINI USA to find out if such a thing exists if I were you" so I said thanks and left.

I called around and MINI Concord guys (both parts and service) knew about the kit, the master mechanic has done the installation on their 2011 MCS on the floor. Labor cost was high for MY2011 kit because of the manifold, but they brought down the price both on the parts and labor for me.

Enough about the dealer story.

I LOVE the performance gain she got and she purrs real nice now. I'm sure getting a factory JCW car would be fantastic (Kit spec is about 8 points lower hp and torque compared to factory JCW), but I'm intending to keep my R56 for a long time, and I'm actually liking the fact that she's still remaining cute and cuddly on the outside without aero parts and large wheels, but she's got some nice punch when I ask for it from the cockpit.

 

So i was reading terrible things about melting scoops. I went to look for a solution and the NM-ENG saver was $85. I decided I'd do it myself.

Bought some thermal tape stuff on amazon for $18 with prime. Ordered at 4pm and it was at my house 10am the next day. Can't complain about that




It could be neater, and i will probably cover more of the hood, but I think this is fine for now. What do you guys think?

 

Looks good to me! A+ for craftiness!

 

If the place wasn't so full of Californians and I had a good job there, San Diego would be much better than it is here in Mordor....

C ya,
Dutch

 

Installed Alta Intake:
Alta Gauge pod for Defi Gauge
38% tint all around (legal in CT)

-B

 

Is that bar easy to remove? I want to get one but I often put the seats down when I take my dog out.

 

Its all tucked away until the snow stops flying....I sat in it this morning and hugged the steering wheel before I left for work.

 

Looks good. Is that West Conn in the background?

 

no its some places in New Britain near the post office. I goto CCSU and live in farmington, I'm From woodbury/southbury area though

-B

 

I'm in Danbury - sent you a PM about some upcoming runs in our area. check it out!

 

After hand washing him this weekend, I noticed overspray on the roof and sunroof. Brought him back to the body shop today and they're going to straighten him out on Saturday.