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General MINI TalkShared experiences, motoring minutes, and other general MINI-related discussion that applies to all MINIs, regardless of model, year or trim.
Had the two plastic bushings installed in the front (control arms).
Now...when I turn to the right...on the throttle, the car doesn't feel like it wants to climb a tree..! Nice and smooth now.
Had the two plastic bushings installed in the front (control arms).
Now...when I turn to the right...on the throttle, the car doesn't feel like it wants to climb a tree..! Nice and smooth now.
Mike
Nice. I remember when I replaced mine, huge difference. Sloppiness was gone along with the occasional knock.
Today I am scratching my he'd about relocating the sport and DTS traction Button's, since installing the Coolerworks took away the cigaret lighter and the Button's spot, for now I have the lighter in the compartment just hanging and the sport in one of the cup holders. I know that I have to extend the wire's to get them in a alternative location but where???
Ben
Today I flushed the brake fluid. Car is 5 YO & has 50 K miles. Old fluid was as clear as new stuff, so maybe waste of time. But now that box is checked.
One cool thing I noticed is the stainless steel fuel tank support straps. Very cool, considering the ones on my Tundra are super rusty!
I finally met the man who helped me make my R56 so fun! Mario was on his way to Seattle and stopped in NW Portland for lunch.
We washed his road weary Countryman, and did some Carly programming to my car.
I put the tail hook onto Desire to ready for a day of fun and excitement. I also gave Mini a quick physical to make sure it is ready for some physical exertion.
"That Black and Red looks fantastic... TWO Thumbs Up Approval ++'
Thanks. Was melting silver/white. Wrapped with Avery metallic black-wished it had silver metallic rather than brass tone.
Markus
Drove him to work today. Always fun to zip around.
I think I may have a target to pursue with the driver side seat replacement. Side bolster (cloth) has torn on mine. Mini was a ridiculous amount for new fabric so its almost easier to just replace the seat all together.
Took it on its first real mountain test up over the continental divide to Vail and back for the Vail Farmer's Market. Donatello didn't even break a sweat handling the grades on I-70. Big change from the 15 year old Civic LX we've been driving!
Got hit in the driver's side door right under the mirror in the parking lot, saw it as I approached my car, whom ever was backing out of there spot made to sharp of a turn.
Got hit in the driver's side door right under the mirror in the parking lot, saw it as I approached my car, whom ever was backing out of there spot made to sharp of a turn.
