What did you do to your mini today?
6th Gear
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,064
Likes: 15
From: Silly-con Valley
Left him parked, while I drove my "other car" for the first time in far too long...
I have to get used to this thing again! It just simply goes where I point it, and I can't get it to break loose at all! Interestingly enough, even though the MINI doesn't grip as well, it does seem to turn-in better.
I have to get used to this thing again! It just simply goes where I point it, and I can't get it to break loose at all! Interestingly enough, even though the MINI doesn't grip as well, it does seem to turn-in better.
5th Gear
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,025
Likes: 40
From: Phoenix, AZ
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,980
Likes: 2
From: Eastern Long Island, NY
Starting to transform my boot. Was supposed to get my stripe done, but after de-badging the MINI emblem, vinyl dude wouldn't fill the holes so I'll work on that this weekend. Anyone who wants to pitch in on some questions I have (just related to vinyl and taking apart the hatch) could chime in here if they want:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...questions.html
Otherwise, I finished up the video from my run on May 17. Less than a month to get it done. Go figure.
Enjoy!
Was supposed to get my stripe done, but after de-badging the MINI emblem, vinyl dude wouldn't fill the holes so I'll work on that this weekend. Anyone who wants to pitch in on some questions I have (just related to vinyl and taking apart the hatch) could chime in here if they want:https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...questions.html
Otherwise, I finished up the video from my run on May 17. Less than a month to get it done. Go figure.
Enjoy!
2nd Gear
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
From: Georgia
Finally we receive the MINI last week from Puerto Rico and is on Georgia with us, and today my wife put the first 10k miles on it on her way to the job.
Here they are: my wife's X1 and my mighty MINI on location Loganville, GA.
Here they are: my wife's X1 and my mighty MINI on location Loganville, GA.
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 2,070
Likes: 3
From: Plainfield, IL
2nd Gear
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 51
Likes: 1
Took it in for a brake fluid change and maybe rear pads. Figured I'd use the last of the warranty and maintenance (little over 1 month left). Sensor says 1300 on rear miles but at 26k thought it would be a repeat of the fronts last year (sensor wonky) but what the heck....
After 3 days got it back. Rear pads were fine. Turns out front needed to be done (though sensor said 8k to go). Even pad wear but uneven side-to-side wear (4mm diff). No sign of caliper issues or binding.
Also new flywheel, pressure plate, and clutch! I mentioned a hum when starting out on hills when I dropped it off. Turns out previous owner was not nice to the clutch for the first 20k miles, with a scorched, glazed flywheel and other issues. Ducked a $3k bill but wondering what else she did during her time. I got a good deal used but now am wondering how good a deal after this.
Still love the little pipsqueak but just a little doubting now.... Will have to go on a long drive as a confidence building measure.
After 3 days got it back. Rear pads were fine. Turns out front needed to be done (though sensor said 8k to go). Even pad wear but uneven side-to-side wear (4mm diff). No sign of caliper issues or binding.
Also new flywheel, pressure plate, and clutch! I mentioned a hum when starting out on hills when I dropped it off. Turns out previous owner was not nice to the clutch for the first 20k miles, with a scorched, glazed flywheel and other issues. Ducked a $3k bill but wondering what else she did during her time. I got a good deal used but now am wondering how good a deal after this.
Still love the little pipsqueak but just a little doubting now.... Will have to go on a long drive as a confidence building measure.
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,541
Likes: 52
From: World Championship 50 Fans
Starting to transform my boot. Was supposed to get my stripe done, but after de-badging the MINI emblem, vinyl dude wouldn't fill the holes so I'll work on that this weekend. Anyone who wants to pitch in on some questions I have (just related to vinyl and taking apart the hatch) could chime in here if they want:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...questions.html
Otherwise, I finished up the video from my run on May 17. Less than a month to get it done. Go figure.
Enjoy!
MINIS to the Point 6 - YouTube
Was supposed to get my stripe done, but after de-badging the MINI emblem, vinyl dude wouldn't fill the holes so I'll work on that this weekend. Anyone who wants to pitch in on some questions I have (just related to vinyl and taking apart the hatch) could chime in here if they want:https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...questions.html
Otherwise, I finished up the video from my run on May 17. Less than a month to get it done. Go figure.
Enjoy!
MINIS to the Point 6 - YouTube
Great video. Congratulations on another successful run.
5th Gear
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,025
Likes: 40
From: Phoenix, AZ
Also new flywheel, pressure plate, and clutch! I mentioned a hum when starting out on hills when I dropped it off. Turns out previous owner was not nice to the clutch for the first 20k miles, with a scorched, glazed flywheel and other issues. Ducked a $3k bill but wondering what else she did during her time. I got a good deal used but now am wondering how good a deal after this.
Still love the little pipsqueak but just a little doubting now.... Will have to go on a long drive as a confidence building measure.
Still love the little pipsqueak but just a little doubting now.... Will have to go on a long drive as a confidence building measure.
I am now at 97,396 miles and counting. Clutch is aging so I am not looking forward to that bill. But I believe I still have time on it. I have never had a clutch assembly last this long for my driving style. Coming from Hondas (older Civics), they would only last 50-60k miles. So this is one of the items that have impressed me with the MINI.
It should depend on your driving habits/style. Mind you, I've had the 15% pulley on since 16,801 miles.
Ziano day
Ziano Wash, Z4 and then a shot of Zzzzzzzz8 ! WOW !
Engine wash with: http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams...ner_p_111.html
Then used this under the bonnet and on exterior black trim.
http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams...pray_p_91.html
And used some SONAX Upholstery & Alcantara Cleaner from Detailers Domain on Alcantara leather steering wheel....Works awesome and even smells great too !
http://www.detailersdomain.com/SONAX...er_p_1030.html
ENGINEBAYDETAILING001.jpg?t=1402264703
Engine wash with: http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams...ner_p_111.html
Then used this under the bonnet and on exterior black trim.
http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams...pray_p_91.html
And used some SONAX Upholstery & Alcantara Cleaner from Detailers Domain on Alcantara leather steering wheel....Works awesome and even smells great too !
http://www.detailersdomain.com/SONAX...er_p_1030.html
ENGINEBAYDETAILING001.jpg?t=1402264703
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4th Gear
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 356
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cosmetic mods
New MINI black line side scuttles
new on left, original on right
another shot of the new on the car
New MINI black line tail lights - probably my favorite cosmetic mod, also graphite color chrome MINI emblem and JCW logo
New Whalen shift ****
Top of circle says Motorer II
Bottom of circle says 0047/2000
new on left, original on right
another shot of the new on the car
New MINI black line tail lights - probably my favorite cosmetic mod, also graphite color chrome MINI emblem and JCW logo
New Whalen shift ****
Top of circle says Motorer II
Bottom of circle says 0047/2000