What did you do to your mini today?
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Maryland, USA
You are funny. My husband says I should work for MINI since I talk about them so much. And, yes, you guessed my location- "wpb" does stand for West Palm Beach. Thanks for compliments on Ladybug. I try to keep her sporty, but not with too much bling. Just enough to stand out, I guess.
You live in a BEAUTIFUL part of your state!
And meantime 2000+ workers in the Gulf still not able to drill.......I paid $39.00 for fill up, and
finally added the DDM GP Intercooler cover/diverter puchased from Way Motor Works ! IC running temps now run 11-12* above ambient temps and have faster recovery time after heat spikes for WOT runs. A very well made piece of equipment and looks great too.
finally added the DDM GP Intercooler cover/diverter puchased from Way Motor Works ! IC running temps now run 11-12* above ambient temps and have faster recovery time after heat spikes for WOT runs. A very well made piece of equipment and looks great too.
this is on my list of next things to buy. along with some 380cc injectors
5th Gear
Joined: May 2010
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From: South Florida
So sad. Will you post a pic after you apply it? I am very curious!
And meantime 2000+ workers in the Gulf still not able to drill.......I paid $39.00 for fill up, and
finally added the DDM GP Intercooler cover/diverter puchased from Way Motor Works ! IC running temps now run 11-12* above ambient temps and have faster recovery time after heat spikes for WOT runs. A very well made piece of equipment and looks great too.
finally added the DDM GP Intercooler cover/diverter puchased from Way Motor Works ! IC running temps now run 11-12* above ambient temps and have faster recovery time after heat spikes for WOT runs. A very well made piece of equipment and looks great too.
I like the JCW badge touch. Is that an ebay one?
5th Gear
Joined: Aug 2006
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Last weekend:
Put in my newly painted hood scoop. Patiently tightened the 4 bolts using a long-nose pliers
Tried test fitting the 16" RG-F but for some reason, the hub ring that came with it won't pop out. I guess I need a bigger (heavier) hammer to pop it out
Put in my newly painted hood scoop. Patiently tightened the 4 bolts using a long-nose pliers
Tried test fitting the 16" RG-F but for some reason, the hub ring that came with it won't pop out. I guess I need a bigger (heavier) hammer to pop it out
5th Gear
Joined: Oct 2010
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Took my R112s off and reinstalled my 16s with snow tires, since 5 inches of snow is coming tonight. My RE011s, really mean it when they say, Summer use only, not to be used in freezing or near freezing temperatures or in snow or sleet. 1 inch of slush yesterday backed up that statement. Snows are back on. Miss the other wheels...they looked so nice!
I added two union jack decals and a Vancouver Canucks custom badge from GoBadges. I also got a laser jammer installed.
He had to cut a larger portion of the bottom grill to fit the harnest.
The on/off switch fit perfectly in the cigarette lighter slot which I will never use.
The LED light also fit perfectly into that extra button slot. Looks really stealth!
My new Vancouver Canucks GoBadge.
The union jack decal from GoBadges. I have it on both sides. I think it looks pretty sharp.
He had to cut a larger portion of the bottom grill to fit the harnest.
The on/off switch fit perfectly in the cigarette lighter slot which I will never use.
The LED light also fit perfectly into that extra button slot. Looks really stealth!
My new Vancouver Canucks GoBadge.
The union jack decal from GoBadges. I have it on both sides. I think it looks pretty sharp.
Yesterday I swapped out front brake pads and rotors. Also finally swapped in the lower poly motor mount bushing. I had installed the large one years ago, then decided to order the small one and its been sitting in my garage for a few years. Finally got it in yesterday. I also ordered the transmission bushing, so I will install that next week.
They don't. But I think I got away with it because they didn't recognize the logo as it's just their alternate shoulder logo. I have the same logo tattoo'd on my shoulder haha.
2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 68
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Strut plate modifications
Removing the Strut tower plates and replacing the studs with longer and heavier duty ones to provide better security holding the strut bar and reinforcing plates, and to avoid stripping threads and stud breakage.
Am doing this because a mechanic (not me) over-torqued one of the studs, and the OEM studs aren't long enough to go through the extra reinforcing and strut tower bar.
2006 R52, Koni FSD shocks, 22mm sway bar, and performance mods.
Am doing this because a mechanic (not me) over-torqued one of the studs, and the OEM studs aren't long enough to go through the extra reinforcing and strut tower bar.
2006 R52, Koni FSD shocks, 22mm sway bar, and performance mods.
Thanks for the purchase and we can certainly help with any mapping concerns. Enjoy the power!
Did an oil change and drained the left foglight. The little plug on top was gone. 
Covered hole with tape: done. Noticed the reflectivity stuff had all but worn away. They come apart easily so I went to the hardware store, bought some mirror-maker paint and brought it back to life. Not perfect but it will do until I can hopefully find one at a junk yard (I'm cheap ). At least I got the water problem fixed.
The little plug on top was gone. Covered hole with tape: done. Noticed the reflectivity stuff had all but worn away. They come apart easily so I went to the hardware store, bought some mirror-maker paint and brought it back to life. Not perfect but it will do until I can hopefully find one at a junk yard (I'm cheap ). At least I got the water problem fixed.
5th Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Hell
Well there's no stripes now. There seems to be a problem with that. But maybe I'll ask Lyle to re-do them.
Anyway, going out now to take more pics. Will post in a few.