You have to turn in the plates just to store it? I haven't heard of that!

 

In order to drop it from your insurance, you have to turn the plates in. If you are going to keep insurance coverage, then you can keep the plates.

 

I just reduce the insurance to comprehensive, only for the duration of the storage.

It only costs about $10 and has paid off in the past when a tree fell on my garage and damaged the top of my MG. I did the repairs myself and there was enough money left over for a new carpet kit.

 

In order to put it on storage insurance, yeah. My insurance goes down to like $10/month over the winter.

 

I just reduce the insurance to comprehensive only for the duration of the storage. but I don't have to turn in the plates.

It only costs about $10 and has paid off in the past when a tree fell on my garage and damaged the top of my MG. I did the repairs myself and there was enough money left over for a new carpet kit.

 

Drove him to work today. Beautiful weather here in Phoenix.

 

A little engine compartment detailing. My mentor would be pleased!

 

Gotta love a clean engine bay.

 

Almost back together....transmission mated to engine, subframe back in, most of the wiring done....had to order a new crankshaft seal for timing chain side and a few other misc things to finish up

 

Before


After

 

Nice job! Did you do it yourself, and if so did you order the cut to model specific?

 

Studied about 100 YouTube videos (literally) and did it myself. Materials ran about $650. Just ordered 60" wide stock rolls.

 

Yowza, nice job!!


sani

 

Good morning gents.
Anyone can direct me to how to install headlight rings for r56.one of mine came off on the HWY and now I have a new set but for my life can't figure it out.lol I kinda know what the problem is ( I have a carbon hood) can they just be glued on and if so what kind.
Thank you
Ben

 

The stock headlight rings just clip into the hood. If your carbon hood is built without the slip in point, you can probably use 3M trip tape to secure them.

 

Just have to make sure it’s water proof.

 

Finally got around to installing my RaceMesh upper grille. Lower grille to follow.

 

I have watched many youtube videos too, wanting to take up the challenge myself. I know it is one of the most difficult job, like a homeowner trying drywall.

Mini is one of the most difficult cars to warp due to the sharp compound angle bends and all the complex features. So you have to do all the cuts by hand? I cannot tell from the photos as there is no closeup photos to gauge the end result. It take a lot of courage and commitment.

I want to wrap the front end of my Porsche GT4 myself instead of paying someone thousands of dollars. Your post boost my confidence.

 

The roof, hood, sides and tailgate were not bad. My wife helped with the "triangle" method. The JCW wing, bumper, and rear valance were challenging. Use the repair manual on NA motoring for trim removal. When I do it again (couple of years) I will piece these sections more. The front and rear bumpers disassemble/reassemble pretty easily.

 

Just backed a project on KickStarter for bolsters for my MINIs

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...st/description

The pictures and video feature a Sidewalk.

 

This weekend I did an oil change, a cabin filter change and replaced (2) lightbulbs. One of them was for the rear License Plate and the other was for the Driver-Side Fog Lamp in the bumper on a 2010 HT. After being told by the dealership replacing the bulb requires the removal of the front bumper I decided to inspect this for myself. Imagine my surprise and reief when I discovered there is a 6" cover on the inside of the front wheel well. If you turn it counter-clockwise a 1/4 turn it pops out. By turning the front wheel in on that side I was able to squeeze my hand through the hole, replace the 5W bulb I paid $10 for at the dealership, put it all back together all within 5 minutes.

Lesson learned here again is, not to always believe what the dealership tells you!

Happy Motoring!

 

With the rainy season upon us here, I spend more time for other pursuits, including cooking good food. I perfected my interpretation of cheese and pepperoni pizza. Instead of greasy pepperoni I use home made char siu. My pizza is all homemade with love, down to the tomato sauce. Alas, with this recipe down the pad, Mini will have one less excuse to go drive on the backroad twisties to visit Escape From New York pizza. That's alright. With the money saved, more toys for Mini.


Escape From New York pizza


My all homemade char siu pizza - no grease

 

That is an impressive looking pizza. Do you deliver to the east coast (of Canada).


sani

 

That is an impressive looking pizza. Do you deliver to the east coast (of Canada).


sani

 

I really want that pizza, hence the double post.


sani