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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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Painted the exhaust tips on my new ALTA exhaust. Hopefully I can install it on Saturday along with the NM Eng air and discharge pipes....
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 09:35 AM
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Ordered a Scanguage, surprised I didn't get one a long time ago.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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what did I do in my Mini today? took it to the dealer for the third time to address the cold start clatter issue....driving a loaner Honda Civic 4 door
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 12:08 PM
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Sorry to hear your MINI had to go to the Dr. Butters just got back on the road.

His clutch went out around 90k-ish

He had to sit until taxes to be fixed, but now, he is running just fine.

Sadly, I have only gotten to drive him once before my partner took him for an oil change...come to find out that he was suprising me by getting Butters' windows tinted.

I'm so excited to get home after work today to my baby boy with new shades and all!
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 02:18 PM
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i ordered a CAI!
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 09:39 AM
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New shoes - i ditched the RF Michelins Exalto's for the Conti DWS - just in time, another 6" of snow that my RF could not handle (they were just not made for the snow)! I already see the difference in sound and softer/smoother ride. I did get the 215/45/R17 instead of the 205's - love the look! I know only 20 miles is not enough for a true review, so I'll wait for my miles before voicing an opinion.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ikappedkermit
New shoes - i ditched the RF Michelins Exalto's for the Conti DWS - just in time, another 6" of snow that my RF could not handle (they were just not made for the snow)! I already see the difference in sound and softer/smoother ride. I did get the 215/45/R17 instead of the 205's - love the look! I know only 20 miles is not enough for a true review, so I'll wait for my miles before voicing an opinion.
I got the DWS's about 500 miles ago (205/55-16) and they are great. They do ride smoother and take some of the bump out, and handle well in the snow. The RFs were so darn hard, and mediocre in the snow. My spare is the Slime 15 min repair kit, a can of Slime aerosol, and a DynaPlug kit (total was less than $50). The kit fits in the side pocket in the boot.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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After a couple months of ownership i can finally say She has a name....I wanted it to be different, sexy and perfect and as i hit the gas (in sport mode) "Larissa" came to me.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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RIP "Big Green" 02/07/11
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ryanschram
RIP "Big Green" 02/07/11
ahh man im sorry....what happened?
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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that makes my heart hurt - so sorry for that one!!
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 3pedalMINI
ahh man im sorry....what happened?
the other person failed to yield at their intersection.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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Owie .. sorry to hear and see that.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ryanschram
RIP "Big Green" 02/07/11

my heart goes out to you and Big Green!
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ryanschram
RIP "Big Green" 02/07/11
Sorry to see this happen to Big Green, but hope you are OK! Cars can be replaced, even it is a MINI. 2011's are really nice.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ryanschram
RIP "Big Green" 02/07/11
Dude! Serious bummer!

I hope you're ok!

C ya,
Dutch
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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Sorry to see your ride go. But the 2011's are nice. I am trading mine so I'm waiting for the new one.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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ryanschram - sorry about Big Green. Glad you're alright. What's next?

sek - looks like things are moving along as they should.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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Yes Albie they are. Can't wait to get back to driving stick. BTW, did you get that info I asked you for?
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 03:36 PM
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Crazy week... I'll pm you, sek...
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Albiecrazy
ryanschram - sorry about Big Green. Glad you're alright. What's next?

sek - looks like things are moving along as they should.
im looking at a 06 JCW and an 05 STi tomorrow.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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got my new nokya hyper yellow driving lights and go badge grill badge today... i think the lights look sick but they arent the same color as my nokya hyper yellow fogs... so i dont know if its just because one is brighter than the other or one of the pairs arent real nokyas haha but heres a crappy picture of them... i couldnt get a good picture of them with the fogs on... by the way dont mind the second picture and the freaky weirdly mishaped funhouse mirror effect reflection of me in the bumper haha



 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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..ryanschram-sorry to see your Mini crunched..ouch!

..minimike- looks cool, you got a clear bra on front, or lotsa wax..to get that photo reflection? & wow thats a lot of snow piled up around there!

..we actually got snow&ice for a few about 1/2day last week down here in san antonio ...was crazy..hundreds of accidents ....our Mini stayed warm in the garage

anyway, UPS man delivered my spacers yesterday, so today...I finally got to bolt up the set of s-lites I got for 100bucks..& fixed the curb rash & painted graphite grey...
J
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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the wheels look nice! actualy my car is pretty dirty from all the snow so i dont know how that happened... and thats nothing it has melted down more than half way haha... im origanlly from dallas and my parents told me that texas got some snow the other week...
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 05:46 PM
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Ryanschram, Lil'Red 'n I grieve fer Big Green. He looked a fine matey 'n trusted ship.
 
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