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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 08:09 PM
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BTW....what did I do to my MINI today? I bought her some Rally lights so she can see better. Hope to be installing them by next week.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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Blue LEDs... again. This time, the cruise control buttons in the steering wheel were changed.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 11:04 PM
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Started swapping in my port matched and polished head, cam and powder coated goodies.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 07:49 AM
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Finished the LED swap in the radio (thanks, wyefye). All that's left is the speedo.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 10:37 AM
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Just washed and waxed the Mini, also changed out the H7 lights to a set of Artic White, 55 W low beam, and 70 High beam, hopefully they dont burn out the harness.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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Just changed the oil and when it cools off a bit later this afternoon, a good wash is in store.
Update: got'er done!
 

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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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I also just changed the oil. Used my brand new topside oil changer - worked like a champ!

Completed the entire job and not a drop of oil touched the outside of the engine or the ground or me for that matter!
 
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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plasti-dipped the headlight rings
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 07:34 PM
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Very nice dude!
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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I wrecked my garage so I can build our minis a new house.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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Installed Curt trailer hitch that I purchased from eTrailer.com. I have purchased many items from eTrailer and they have always provided good products, instructions and service. This is my first time using a Curt product and the fit and finish is great. The install was easy, took 90 minutes start to finish by myself.

Here are a few pics...







 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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Installed our first prototype catless downpipe - took about 1 hours of solid work or 2 hours once I started working on other parts of BIGmini.

Luckily I had all the special tools, which wouldve delayed things considerably otherwise....
 
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 02:46 PM
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My MINI was in dire need of a bath...so I gave it one.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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I got the low tire light checked out, which was a big nothing.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 03:06 PM
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I got to see the first pics of my new shift **** today, from Whalen Shift Machine....very cool and he's a sponsor here.

He's finishing up an ebrake for me, so I'll post pics of it, as soon as he's finished
 
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 03:24 PM
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Installed Lamin-X protective film to my headlights and fogs...light tint.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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Got the pic of my emergency brake today.....to go with the pics of the shift **** that I posted above
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 06:57 AM
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06 former Red Bull MINI. I removed the coolers and started glassing the bed cover.

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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 07:09 AM
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Did a ton of maintenance!

Changed the following:

FPR
Injectors and o-rings
Supercharger intake gasket and tube
Detroit Tuned BPV
Colder plugs
Screamin' Demon Coil
New wires
Fuel filter
Alta air filter
PCV Valve
Boost Gauge
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 512dart
06 former Red Bull MINI. I removed the coolers and started glassing the bed cover.

God I love these rigs So many possibilities....

I would turn it into a California surfin rig with The Cal Woody style aero kit and grille and attach two surf boards in back.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by thecanuck
Did a ton of maintenance!

Changed the following:

FPR
Injectors and o-rings
Supercharger intake gasket and tube
Detroit Tuned BPV
Colder plugs
Screamin' Demon Coil
New wires
Fuel filter
Alta air filter
PCV Valve
Boost Gauge
Wow, gonna run like a better than new MINI
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 512dart
06 former Red Bull MINI. I removed the coolers and started glassing the bed cover.

Now this I want to see when it's done
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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Gave it a quick bath in prep for the bmw CCA meet this evening.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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We installed a CRY02 Sprayer for the GP intercooler last year for a fun project. This part of it was put on the back burner for some others in the last few months. Finally had some time to finish this up.

May install and LED for some night time fun

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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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gave her a bath and got rid of the S-Heavies; replaced with konig feather
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