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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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Did nothing to mine today...I'm ashamed
 
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by VYPUR
J&M love the black out trim I've gotta get it for mine. Tailights look nice
..thanks, I had plasti-dip on them before, ..then I recently re-did them with duplicolor bumper paint, its a nice smooth satin finish.

..I tried using that on my front pieces, but it chipped easily, ..so went back to the durable plasti-dip up there.

..next on the list is to get a slight tint on the side arch reflectors & side scuttle lenses.

..another day.
J
 
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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From: Savannah Georgia


Did nothing today. Really... nothing
 
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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Got him washed after the new windshield had set... Just in time for wet snow on the way home.

Oh well, at least he's a pound of grime lighter.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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I just drove mine to work and back and enjoyed the hell out of it!
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 05:43 AM
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yesterday...the first day I owned my 09 JCW..drove 900 miles home.

who goes on vaca with one MINI and comes home with 2?

today both will get washed and the rocket box will be removed from the original vacation car!

The 01 jetta will get washed also so it can go up for sale!
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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Ran the tank pretty low... Had those dashes for a good 7 or 8 miles.
Had my 8 year old w/me so she could have pushed.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 09:40 AM
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At the tint place now waiting to get my tint done! Woohoo does that count as my first mod?
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by VYPUR
At the tint place now waiting to get my tint done! Woohoo does that count as my first mod?
Only if you show us pics.

Congrats on your first mod!
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by silhouette88
Only if you show us pics.

Congrats on your first mod!
Ohh I will the car is nasty thou it's rained for 2 weeks. Bought my car 2 weeks ago and rained every day since. Haven't even got to give it it's first bath yet.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Albiecrazy
Ran the tank pretty low... Had those dashes for a good 7 or 8 miles.
Had my 8 year old w/me so she could have pushed.
I take my 8 year old with me for the same reason.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 10:58 AM
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Hit a major cut in the road earlier this week which threw the alignment out. Took her into the dealer to get the wheels true again. Big difference -- I can drive with no hands again, leaving hands free for texting, coffee, and radio surfing. Love this little car.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 12:46 PM
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Took my 2010 Clubman to dealer where she got rotors replaced. Only 6600 miles on her...wtf?!

warranty....gooooooood......
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 01:13 PM
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Caused a ruckus around town with the NYC Motoring squad.



(stitched on my iPhone, I know its not perfect )
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by GigglesMcMini
Took my 2010 Clubman to dealer where she got rotors replaced. Only 6600 miles on her...wtf?!

warranty....gooooooood......
Did the dealer have any explanation?
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 01:16 PM
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Took off the snow tires...for the second time, and installed my R112 Challenge wheels...again. Black wowed the trim, and gave it a bath. Please spring stay!
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by gothmdoc
Caused a ruckus around town with the NYC Motoring squad.

(stitched on my iPhone, I know its not perfect )
Stitching looks fine to me. Very cool pic. Wish I could have made it...
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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I'm prepping my OEM wheels to be powder coated black. Got 2 of them done. Heard horror stories about removing the TPMS sensors so brushed some liquid wrench on the threads - came out easily.

Have to still get a wheel wait off of one of them - the kind that are clipped onto the outer edge. Not sure exactly how to do that, but...
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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Changed the plugs in mine today... hello top end power nice to have ya back
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by gothmdoc
Caused a ruckus around town with the NYC Motoring squad.
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...that looks like a fun time!

..wish we had more Mini meet/drives around my location, ..but I'd likely have an easier time finding mud drag races to attend
J
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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Drove her to get the winning lottery ticket.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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Yesterday, I dropped my MINI off at the shop to have my handbrake cable fixed.

/facepalm

once I get her back, guess I'll be more gentle with the handbrake.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 03:43 PM
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Got my window tint done today. I know crappy phone picture and she's needs a bath bad.

Name: fe2f5660.jpg Views: 50 Size: 242.3 KB
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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Lookin' good VYPUR! And with the blacked headlights... That's one of the best stock options IMO.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by sekhmet101
Drove her to get the winning lottery ticket.
Whatdya win?$$$$$$
 
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