What did you do to your mini today?
Finally installed the GP2 brake ducts, had them for weeks but didn't have time to put them on. I also got pulled over for not putting on the New York State front license plate. No ticket but I have had to put the terrible looking yellow plate on the front for now. I already ordered a custom vanity plate... it couldn't get here soon enough. A peek.
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Joined: Jan 2012
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From: San Diego County, California
Washed her at sunset, dried her in the twilight, drove her in the cool darkness along quiet streets, and when home again, covered her up and patted her bonnet.
I love this car. Two years now, and she still makes me joyful.
I love this car. Two years now, and she still makes me joyful.
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Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Plainfield, IL
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I fixed my broke crushed oil filter due to my idioticy of not knowing how far it sits down in the cartridge.
Today I do a 100k service on my step-mother's 06 cooper, Plugs, belt, filters, and oil change.
Next week for my cooper S, 17% pulley, belt, belt stopper, SC oil change, timing chain tensioner, new grill and a polish
-B
Today I do a 100k service on my step-mother's 06 cooper, Plugs, belt, filters, and oil change.
Next week for my cooper S, 17% pulley, belt, belt stopper, SC oil change, timing chain tensioner, new grill and a polish
-B
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From: Mount Doom, Mordor
C ya,
Dutch
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From: Mount Doom, Mordor
Hmmmm....
C ya,
Dutch
Finally installed the GP2 brake ducts, had them for weeks but didn't have time to put them on. I also got pulled over for not putting on the New York State front license plate. No ticket but I have had to put the terrible looking yellow plate on the front for now. I already ordered a custom vanity plate... it couldn't get here soon enough. A peek.
Looks good, first one I have seen against any green MINI.
Do you have a wide shot?
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From: Plainfield, IL
So sorry this happened, OMungula. What do you think the damages total?
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Thank you for your kind words.
I'm going to a local shop tomorrow for an estimate. The closest dealer from me is about 150 miles, so I'm going have to settle with a local shop. I'll post tomorrow how much damage there is.
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I'm going to a local shop tomorrow for an estimate. The closest dealer from me is about 150 miles, so I'm going have to settle with a local shop. I'll post tomorrow how much damage there is.
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Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Richardson, TX
If you are talking to me, yes, I installed them and no, I don't have pictures yet. Unbelievable but its been raining here!
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How difficult was it?
And if you don't mind, how big of a dent did it cause in your wallet?
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From: Richardson, TX
It took me a long time because I didn't know what I was doing and I also spread the tear down over a few evenings. It takes patience and and paying attention. The second time I do it will take about 3 hours. For the initial time involved, if you want it done, it may pay to have a professional\dealer do it. The parts alone will set you back around $500. Sewell has a discount to the end of the month I believe and EcsTuning and others are always competitive.
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It took me a long time because I didn't know what I was doing and I also spread the tear down over a few evenings. It takes patience and and paying attention. The second time I do it will take about 3 hours. For the initial time involved, if you want it done, it may pay to have a professional\dealer do it. The parts alone will set you back around $500. Sewell has a discount to the end of the month I believe and EcsTuning and others are always competitive.
Cool!
Thanks for the information.
Maybe next month.
I have an insurance deductible to pay this week. :-(
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Completely vacuumed the interior out, removed both front seats to do so. Also cleaned and conditioned the leather plus treated all of the interior plastics with Meguiars Natural Shine. I ran out of invisible glass so my windshield has these awesome film swirls on it.
Replaced the Power Steering Fan as it was starting to make funny noises.
I ordered one on-line for $93.00 and installed it in about 15 minutes.
Cheap insurance to keep the Power Steering Pump cooled !
I ordered one on-line for $93.00 and installed it in about 15 minutes.
Cheap insurance to keep the Power Steering Pump cooled !