What did you do to your mini today?
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From: Mount Doom, Mordor
K, so it was a few days ago, but installed my "new" glovebox organizer that I bought from DSMINI1. 
I took the opportunity to remove some stuff that was no longer needed in there as well, and now the glovebox no longer acts like the storage hatch in the StarTrek episode with the tribbles....
I also tried installing the Alta intercooler boots he sold me, which were new in the sealed plastic wrap, but couldn't get them to seal well. I might not have had the clamps in exactly the right spot, or maybe there's some secret trick to getting them to seal well. I'll try again next time I have a little time, after my back stops hurting from bending down to work under the bonnet for that long....
C ya,
Dutch
I took the opportunity to remove some stuff that was no longer needed in there as well, and now the glovebox no longer acts like the storage hatch in the StarTrek episode with the tribbles....
I also tried installing the Alta intercooler boots he sold me, which were new in the sealed plastic wrap, but couldn't get them to seal well. I might not have had the clamps in exactly the right spot, or maybe there's some secret trick to getting them to seal well. I'll try again next time I have a little time, after my back stops hurting from bending down to work under the bonnet for that long....
C ya,
Dutch
My R53 was lonely and couldnt get along with my wife's x3 so we decided to give him a new friend to play with.
The wife wanted to name her Shamu but I wouldnt allow it. Went with Orca - at least that was the name of Quints boat in jaws.
The wife wanted to name her Shamu but I wouldnt allow it. Went with Orca - at least that was the name of Quints boat in jaws.
I also tried installing the Alta intercooler boots he sold me, which were new in the sealed plastic wrap, but couldn't get them to seal well. I might not have had the clamps in exactly the right spot, or maybe there's some secret trick to getting them to seal well. I'll try again next time I have a little time, after my back stops hurting from bending down to work under the bonnet for that long....
C ya,
Dutch
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I finally got to install my slotted rotors and ebc red pads on my r53 that I bought at motd. The slotted rotors look great. And there is such a huge difference these things really stop you.
Then once myredline and oil filter shows up I am changing the oil and putting some redline mtl in my trans.
Then next week it is new axles ,hub assembly ex0ansion tank coolant flush and brake flush with super blue and stainless lines and possibly painting my calipers black. Going into maintenance mode before it starts to get really hot.
Then once myredline and oil filter shows up I am changing the oil and putting some redline mtl in my trans.
Then next week it is new axles ,hub assembly ex0ansion tank coolant flush and brake flush with super blue and stainless lines and possibly painting my calipers black. Going into maintenance mode before it starts to get really hot.
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Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Long Island
Covers up the holes in the Intake Silencer to create a smoother airflow.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-silencer.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-silencer.html
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Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Augusta, GA
Installed red brake ducts. (And took way longer than I would like to admit to get the f'in bumper off!!)
-Paul!
(BTW - I don't have any crazy light setup in my MINI, it's just a reflection of my garage door opener lights!
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From: NJ
I remember you talking about this, glad it happened! how does she like it?
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From: Mount Doom, Mordor
I got 'em on, but they didn't want to seal. I used a sparingly small amount of "Sil-Glyde" silicone lube from NAPA to help get them to slide into place. I wonder if that was why they didn't want to seal, or if I just didn't get the sealing clamps in exactly the right spot. When I put 'em back, the originals didn't want to seal either, until I wiped the IC horns clean. It bears further investigation, but since the stock boots are still in good shape, it's not a "MUST DO NOW" issue. I just spotted a deal on 'em, new, from DSMINI1 on here. I might just wait until I get some 380cc injectors and swap both at the same time, since the IC has to come off to access them anyhow.
C ya,
Dutch
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From: Vancouver, WA
I bought her a new Front License Plate Cover (Union Jack), I backed my Husbands 2010 Kia Soul Shadow Dragon SE#3 "SMAUG" into her and was unable to straighten hers out, and I bought me 2 CG Locks...hoping my Husband will want to go on more Club Runs with us!! 
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From: Vancouver, WA
Yes, Albie I did!! 
It was a stupid mistake, I was detailing both cars and needed to swap cars, had parked Molly to close behind him and when I tried to move SMAUG into the garage, not remembering he did not have Hill Assist like Molly does, I did not give him enough gas and he rolled backwards into Molly.
It was a stupid mistake, I was detailing both cars and needed to swap cars, had parked Molly to close behind him and when I tried to move SMAUG into the garage, not remembering he did not have Hill Assist like Molly does, I did not give him enough gas and he rolled backwards into Molly.
Yesterday was the first day I was able to drive the car since buying it, and I loved every second of it! Plus I changed the air filter to a K&N panel filter.
Today I replaced the spark plugs, they looked pretty good for 40k miles
Today I replaced the spark plugs, they looked pretty good for 40k miles
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From: Eastern Long Island, NY
Yes, Albie I did!! It was a stupid mistake, I was detailing both cars and needed to swap cars, had parked Molly to close behind him and when I tried to move SMAUG into the garage, not remembering he did not have Hill Assist like Molly does, I did not give him enough gas and he rolled backwards into Molly.
It was a stupid mistake, I was detailing both cars and needed to swap cars, had parked Molly to close behind him and when I tried to move SMAUG into the garage, not remembering he did not have Hill Assist like Molly does, I did not give him enough gas and he rolled backwards into Molly.
At least it was just the license plate cover.I wish the Kid had hill assist...
Last edited by Albiecrazy; May 11, 2013 at 08:10 PM.
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From: New york
I got him some rims! Not today but i love them! so happy to get the run flats off. First pair I ever purchased and i also got a pair of Depo LED tail lights I will take some pics of them when it's not raining.
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From: Orange County, NY
What wheels are those? They look really nice with your MINI's color IMO.
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From: New york
But in the end it was worth it , it looks flawless and mean
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From: New york
It was referred to me by Minihune months ago and tire rack finally got them back In stock last month
