What did you do to your mini today?

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Dec 17, 2014 | 02:36 AM
  #14726  
Quote: (Yesterday) finally finished my Redline Goods leather steering wheel wrap and installed the English Oak dash panels and door pulls I got from another member here (replaced Piano Black pieces).
You wrapped your steering wheel by hand, is that right? If so I'm impressed, I have found the OEM steering wheel found wanting. I like the Mini brand leather steering wheels but would probably want them a little thicker.
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Dec 17, 2014 | 11:53 AM
  #14727  
Lets see...


MC40 #24 installed a new right front lower door speaker, replaced the two type 74 bulbs in the climate control console, new shifter boot...and found I have a leak in the upper seal of the A-pillar. Need to find a replacement.


MC40 #211 installed a new left front lower door speaker


A good day all in all.


Motor on!


Total time including getting and putting away my tools... 1 hour 20 minutes
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Dec 17, 2014 | 07:25 PM
  #14728  
Quote: You wrapped your steering wheel by hand, is that right? If so I'm impressed, I have found the OEM steering wheel found wanting. I like the Mini brand leather steering wheels but would probably want them a little thicker.
correct. i bought a used steering wheel off ebay, removed the factory leather cover, added a new layer of thin foam (the self adhesive sheets you can buy from craft stores) and after a lot of stretching and molding, stitched on the new cover i ordered from Redline Goods. i used contact cement on any area with sharp curves in order to keep the leather from bunching up and did a lot of test fitting, trial stitching and wet forming before finally glueing and stitching it up, since the contact cement doesn't allow for repositioning.

oh yeah, i also cut grooves in the steering wheel foam and original rubber to allow the 4 leather seems to lay flat, just like they do with the OEM covers.
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Dec 20, 2014 | 12:36 PM
  #14729  
Put a water pump in it after just buying it with 53,000 miles. And I only put 150 miles on it. It is a fun car though.
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Dec 20, 2014 | 03:16 PM
  #14730  
Replaced the idler (adjusting) pulley on him.

Nice screeching sound coming from the pulley/belt area. Freaked out! After the screeching subsided (about a week; almost bearing like), it worked its way into a nice and subtle whistling sound.

Turns out the idler pulley has died. Replaced that along with adding a new JCW drive belt.

Back to motoring...
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Dec 20, 2014 | 04:24 PM
  #14731  
New set up for my I Phone plus, early Xmas gift from the wifey. New mount for when running Dash Command:

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Dec 20, 2014 | 07:44 PM
  #14732  
Installed new battery. The original lasted over 4 years. Test drove and through a P115D code. Got home and found the inlet the tube on intercooler had slipped off. Put back on and test drove, again. Everything working fine.
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Dec 21, 2014 | 05:34 AM
  #14733  
Got my recently purchased 2004 JCW registered. Took it out for a drive, been smiling ever since.
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Dec 21, 2014 | 06:11 PM
  #14734  
Quote: Got my recently purchased 2004 JCW registered. Took it out for a drive, been smiling ever since.
Now you're going to have to show pictures!
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Dec 21, 2014 | 06:46 PM
  #14735  
And come sign up with us over on http://nemini.org
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Dec 22, 2014 | 06:43 PM
  #14736  
Today I replaced all my brakes. New pads and rotors.

I was told my brakes were due soon and I should get them done. It could wait until the next oil change......

So I decided brakes were doable. I had tools. So into it I checked.

There is a guy on youtube " mod mini" who has great videos of things. Brake jobs clutches, rebuilding engines. So I watched his brake job video and made a list.

I needed a funky brake tool for the rear. I needed an impact driver. I needed a 7mm allen driver.

I got the rotors and pads at Rock Auto.

Did it.

First is that my brakes were only 1/3 gone if that, but I was committed. It took a few hours, but I was being careful. The R53 is my DD.

So got HP brakes, drilled and slotted rotors.

A wee bit pissed that the brakes were probably still a good for a couple years, but the new ones look cool.

Check out mod mini and fear not!
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Dec 22, 2014 | 10:43 PM
  #14737  
Washed it! After a month and a half!
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Dec 23, 2014 | 08:42 AM
  #14738  
Quote: Washed it! After a month and a half!
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Dec 23, 2014 | 08:49 AM
  #14739  
Not exactly today (but rather last three days), installed new polyurethane control arm bushings in the front (had to drop front subframe, took some time). While at it, also installed 27mm H&R front sway bar. Then switched to the back and installed 19mm Alta rear sway bar. And since all was apart, replaced all shocks with Megan Racing ones (fronts with adjustable Hotchkis camber plates)
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Dec 24, 2014 | 09:29 AM
  #14740  
Got my bonnet stripes put on and my MINI got a wash.

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Dec 24, 2014 | 11:33 AM
  #14741  
Looks good. I like the wheels.
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Dec 24, 2014 | 10:34 PM
  #14742  
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Xmas present from the old lady. 4 big boxes unwrapped.


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Dec 24, 2014 | 11:16 PM
  #14743  
Quote: Attachment 104026

Xmas present from the old lady. 4 big boxes unwrapped.
I already opened mine, easily spent $2000 grand so far!
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Dec 24, 2014 | 11:35 PM
  #14744  
Quote: I already opened mine, easily spent $2000 grand so far!
LOL. I swear I was done modding after my previous MINI.
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Dec 25, 2014 | 06:22 AM
  #14745  
Quote: Looks good. I like the wheels.
Thanks! I'm a big fan of them too
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Dec 25, 2014 | 08:35 AM
  #14746  
Quote: Got my bonnet stripes put on and my MINI got a wash.
They look great, TrueEddie.
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Dec 25, 2014 | 01:54 PM
  #14747  
I got my puddle lights put in and shorty antenna installed. Also took a picture of my son and I's MINIs

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Dec 25, 2014 | 01:59 PM
  #14748  
Quote: I got my puddle lights put in and shorty antenna installed. Also took a picture of my son and I's MINIs
I love the MINI and the mini cars!

Btw, was it easy to install the puddle lights? Thanks.
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Dec 25, 2014 | 02:04 PM
  #14749  
Quote: I love the MINI and the mini cars!

Btw, was it easy to install the puddle lights? Thanks.
Thanks! Yeah the puddle lights are real easy to install, took less then ten minutes.
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Dec 25, 2014 | 06:00 PM
  #14750  
Quote: Thanks! Yeah the puddle lights are real easy to install, took less then ten minutes.
Thanks. Now, it's time to order online.
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