I never seem to get to this thread when Ive done something to Obie. Most recently, he got a new thermostat (again), and new ignition switch. Suspension pieces coming soon.

 

Took ZIM to the car wash for a much needed bath.

 

installed dinan cai

 

The Kid is getting his final free service today - should be getting rotors and pads... As much as I can't wait to get away from OEM, you can't beat free.

 

Donkey got lumbar support today!! Seats feel SO much nicer now!

 

in stalled a new spal power steering pump fan from A1electrics. just had to swap the plugs, and no more screaming bearing noise.

 

Violet got a bath today. I wanted to wax her but I couldn't get the wax I wanted so it has to wait for online ordering. Booo!

 

Added the finishing touch today. Metallic Charcoal pinstriping around, just below the windows belt moulding, and just above the drip moulding. Just enough color contrast for my liking.

 

Got back from one hell of a trip, and had some black mirror caps waiting for me. (thanks, YEZGUY!)

My MINI is now 100% de-jacked. Pix when the light improves tomorrow.

 

Got a new bonnet scoop mounted.

 

It's been a while since I could post, so recently I went to the track for the first time,


That led to getting some JCW brakes installed

I also bought a Valentine V1 radar detector, a mirror mount and had it hardwired, but no pics of that yet.

 

Just thought about doing something to the interior that would make it look and feel better, but also reduce the rattles...
Opinions are more than welcome

Alcantara left column and left air vent




Alcantara speedometer and central air vents




Alcantara right column, air vent, speaker and door handle




Close up of speaker and door handle



I am very pleased with the result, it looks and feels much better than before.
Also the rattles are reduced considerabely

 

ckakats: DAMN that looks GOOD! Congrats on an excellent mod!

Adam @ ALTA Performance

 

Thanks to Craig (COOPERation) I made a small decal and added it to the instrument panel.

 

Installed M7 add on brace to the SRP's. Plan on going out for a test drive tommorow. Love any excuse to go for a drive.

 

tried the rear wiper delete on my 06 and failed. pulled too hard and broke the plastic bracket that holds the motor....

still works but the only way that wiper is comeing off now is with a set of bolt cutters i guess.

 

Went motoring to a brand new (not-quite-completed) subdivision.

 

Ummm...so just wondering why you would want to remove the rear wiper? I find it pretty helpful, especially since it just started raining.

 

I got rid of it because I found it to be pretty useless and ugly. I'm sure he felt the same.

 

Since I have had Georgette for a year now, I decided to get her some goodies..Dinan CAI kit, Way Motor Works 15% pulley package and a loverly set of Hartge pedals off ebay...can't install yet as we had a flood in the house ( washer supply hose burst..check yours now!) and Service Masters have all sorts of fans and dryers everywhere...chaos..floors all torn up yeeeech.

When the dust settles and all is well I will install all these goodies and report!

BTW: If you call Dinan on the phone, you can get their CAI for $134.50 plus postage..that beats hell out of the 179.00 on the website.they will try to upsell you their software and such, but the intake is niiiice.

Mad Gepetto

 

its a sacrifice i was willing to make. i actually do use it, when it rains. and i figured when it started raining allot i could put it back on.


but now its broken.

 

@ckakats: the alcantara interior pieces ROCK. Would you mind sharing where you got everything?

Edit: forgot pics :duh: Ruffian got a bath, quick detail spray wax & wheel cleaning today:

 

Got my factory JCW exhaust installed today. Sorry, I only have this crappy phone pic of a very dirty boot. Love the tips!

 

I didn't take pics but Violet got her first Epix wax/sealant yesterday.