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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 06:29 AM
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Sounds like you guys have some great projects! Dr.Steve, can you post up a picture of the new loft? Also, how's Cosworth #3 going to tune his car? Are we making a run to LA with him?
 
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Fracky
Sounds like you guys have some great projects! Dr.Steve, can you post up a picture of the new loft? Also, how's Cosworth #3 going to tune his car? Are we making a run to LA with him?
I don't know if he can get away to LA. I told him about tuning but it may be hard for him.

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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Tron Chief
Sounds like fun want to start early? Also I had a 2005 IB and White on base that wanted to know where to get service done. He has 25 miles left till his next service is due.

John
It depends on how early? I hike/run at 0530 and I'm done by about 0700. Anytime after that is fine. Tell him to come on up. And if he has a 2005, that's HB/W. Thanks.

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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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Fracky use to be a time when you stopped by the shop more then me whats up with that
 
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by SRTech
I don't know if he can get away to LA. I told him about tuning but it may be hard for him.
Well, maybe we can help a brotha out & take it to Mynes for him. If you're going to help him out with the engine build, we need to acheive the max for him to enjoy. I'm in on the drive to LA.

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Fracky use to be a time when you stopped by the shop more then me whats up with that
Whew, those days were many moons ago Chief. I'm pretty much shackled to my desk (I'm still here as I'm writing this) & running around doing my fun stuff is pretty much a thing of the past. If I win the Lotto, you'll see me there all the time.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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What a cool MINI outing!!!! That is GREAT! You guys have a super group!

Love the pictures
 
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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Whew, those days were many moons ago Chief. I'm pretty much shackled to my desk (I'm still here as I'm writing this) & running around doing my fun stuff is pretty much a thing of the past. If I win the Lotto, you'll see me there all the time. [/quote]

Welcome to the club
 
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by MINICHEF
Whew, those days were many moons ago Chief. I'm pretty much shackled to my desk (I'm still here as I'm writing this) & running around doing my fun stuff is pretty much a thing of the past. If I win the Lotto, you'll see me there all the time.
Welcome to the club [/quote]Just substitute, stove for desk and it works
 
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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Ok enough of the ball and chains its the weekend wipe the dust off get behind the wheel and put a smile on your face. We all have Mini's and they need to hit the road


 

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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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exacto JIMINI
I hopefully hit the road Tues, headed to COLO. ( as little interstate as possible)
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 05:07 AM
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Wow is it quiet in Big Thanks... Hope everyone had a great weekend I'm sure looking forward to a short week although it feels like everyday is a Monday so far. Dr. Steve always a pleasure to hang out at the shop its interesting to see the different mods that you have installed on all the different cars.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Tron Chief
Wow is it quiet in Big Thanks... Hope everyone had a great weekend I'm sure looking forward to a short week although it feels like everyday is a Monday so far. Dr. Steve always a pleasure to hang out at the shop its interesting to see the different mods that you have installed on all the different cars.
It's always a pleasure to have you here helping out. Too bad I can't go over to your shop and learn to fix aircraft. Somehow, I don't think joining the Navy would be an option even if I wanted to. Soon you will be able to do my job and I can retire. It is amazing sometimes to see cars I modded four years ago come in after all that time.

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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by SRTech
It is amazing sometimes to see cars I modded four years ago come in after all that time.

Steve
And they still run?..........
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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"And they still run?.......... "


OH YE OF LITTLE FAITH!!!
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by JIMINNI
And they still run?..........
Just keep checking your MINI to make sure. I wonder where I left those extra nuts and bolts?

Steve
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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Joe is reporting some big numbers, must be at Jans dyno .......
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by JIMINNI
Joe is reporting some big numbers, must be at Jans dyno .......
Dude, You'ze a crazy man. Same dyno, same conditions. All my crazy power's coming from the Mynes stepped-header & Schrick.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Fracky
Dude, You'ze a crazy man. Same dyno, same conditions. All my crazy power's coming from the Mynes stepped-header & Schrick.
Cooler today, different conditions. I'll give into the header part You also have a better IC too
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by SRTech
It's always a pleasure to have you here helping out. Too bad I can't go over to your shop and learn to fix aircraft. Somehow, I don't think joining the Navy would be an option even if I wanted to. Soon you will be able to do my job and I can retire. It is amazing sometimes to see cars I modded four years ago come in after all that time.

Steve

Your never going to retire Mini's are in your blood..
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Fracky
Dude, You'ze a crazy man. Same dyno, same conditions. All my crazy power's coming from the Mynes stepped-header & Schrick.

Just think what you would get if you put on eyes and an larger CMS sticker..
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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Custom Mini Shop ROCKS

Thanks Dr Steve for taking care of the Central Valley Mini's along with our families for all these years. Your efforts to make sure that were not ripped off and that our cars are maintained to the proper standards set your shop apart from others that might claim to work on Mini Coopers however they will not give a solid price on an oil change and when asked if they use torque wrenches to achieve the proper Newton Meters that our cars were originally built with they would rather be quick and use pneumatic tools and end up causing more damage in the long run. Thanks for taking care of Michelle's car today it is the quality friendly service that keeps all of us as loyal customers from the first time we go into the shop.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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Custom Mini Shop ROCKS

Thanks Dr Steve for taking care of the Central Valley Mini's along with our families for all these years. Your efforts to make sure that were not ripped off and that our cars are maintained to the proper standards set your shop apart from others that might claim to work on Mini Coopers however they will not give a solid price on an oil change and when asked if they use torque wrenches to achieve the proper Newton Meters that our cars were originally built with they would rather be quick and use pneumatic tools and end up causing more damage in the long run. Thanks for taking care of Michelle's car today it is the quality friendly service that keeps all of us as loyal customers from the first time we go into the shop.
Thanks! Even if Michelle's car is a 2002 VW Bug, I'll close my eyes and hold my nose and do a good job.

Steve
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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Ditto to Tron Chief. If it were not for Dr. Steve, I would not have bought a Mini! j.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Tron Chief
Just think what you would get if you put on eyes and an larger CMS sticker..
You need the eyes.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Tron Chief
Custom Mini Shop ROCKS

Thanks Dr Steve for taking care of the Central Valley Mini's along with our families for all these years. Your efforts to make sure that were not ripped off and that our cars are maintained to the proper standards set your shop apart from others that might claim to work on Mini Coopers however they will not give a solid price on an oil change and when asked if they use torque wrenches to achieve the proper Newton Meters that our cars were originally built with they would rather be quick and use pneumatic tools and end up causing more damage in the long run. Thanks for taking care of Michelle's car today it is the quality friendly service that keeps all of us as loyal customers from the first time we go into the shop.
Were you at the shop again today?
 
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