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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 10:24 AM
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Hi Everyone! My name is Jun - just acquired 2 Minis for my wife and i. 2013 Cooper S - Hatchback and a Clubman. First mods - 50% Huper Optik tints! Looking forward to learning the ins and outs of mini ownership!
 
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 11:02 AM
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Very nice. I should be driving around in my own White Silver Cooper S hatch in a month or so. Enjoy!
 
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 11:10 AM
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hello! welcome to the SoCal MINI family, that is a nice combo there with the White Silver, mini yours stripes, and the black star wheels.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 12:01 PM
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Check out So Cal MINI Maniacs, a great club! :-) Welcome!

I grew up in Atwater, off of Glendale Bl. but live down near San Diego now.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 08:26 AM
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Thanks Joanie - i will check it out! Hope to meet you in one of the gatherings!
 
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 07:57 PM
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Welcome! You'll find a great deal of very useful information here.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 09:43 PM
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Congrats and welcome!! What part of So Cal?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 09:02 AM
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Damn they both look awesome. Especially with those black headlights. If you need any modding help you should hit up LTMW in El Monte. That's my buddies shop an they're prepping a clubman for bimmerfest next month.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 09:14 AM
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Thanks! - live in the Glendale area

Looking at a few mods down the road - but keeping them stock for now.

I will check them out - they are close to my work in Irwindale. Do they do oil changes for the Mini - i'd like to do an in-between service at 4k miles.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 09:32 AM
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Nice! Yes they do perform oil changes on the MINI. But if you want to DIY it, you can always stop by my place, just bring an oil filter and oil and I can show you how it's done.

If you're hankering to get oil, catch this deal while it lasts. Wicked good deal on oil right now on Amazon.

Mobil 1 96989 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil - 1 Quart (Pack of 6) : Amazon.com : Automotive Mobil 1 96989 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil - 1 Quart (Pack of 6) : Amazon.com : Automotive
 
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 09:40 AM
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Thanks ra2fanatic - i may take you up on that - always looking for a place to do some diy work - i live in a condo - no oil changes allowed in the garage! I'm by Longden and Myrtle.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by goat330i
Thanks ra2fanatic - i may take you up on that - always looking for a place to do some diy work - i live in a condo - no oil changes allowed in the garage! I'm by Longden and Myrtle.
Oh wow that's pretty close. I'm down by Mildred and Santa Anita. If you're worried about making a mess at your condo you can always buy absorbent pads and place underneath your MINI while performing a change.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 11:50 AM
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maybe i'll bump into you one of these days!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by goat330i
maybe i'll bump into you one of these days!
Yeah man.

You can check out some pics of their last meet too. It was by far their hugest meet where they unveiled their WTCC Single-Turbo E90 that they've been working on.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=825685
 
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ra2fanatic
Nice! Yes they do perform oil changes on the MINI. But if you want to DIY it, you can always stop by my place, just bring an oil filter and oil and I can show you how it's done.

If you're hankering to get oil, catch this deal while it lasts. Wicked good deal on oil right now on Amazon.

Mobil 1 96989 0W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil - 1 Quart (Pack of 6) : Amazon.com : Automotive
Where in El Monte is the shop? Live in the San Gabriel Valley and just picked up an 05 MCS JCW.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by goat330i
Hi Everyone! My name is Jun - just acquired 2 Minis for my wife and i. 2013 Cooper S - Hatchback and a Clubman. First mods - 50% Huper Optik tints! Looking forward to learning the ins and outs of mini ownership!
Where did you have the tint done? Live down the street and looking to get the windows done.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 07:38 AM
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G5tint in Pasadena. Look for Ben. He did both of my Mini's.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by t4r6n
Where in El Monte is the shop? Live in the San Gabriel Valley and just picked up an 05 MCS JCW.
http://ltmotorwerks.com/

  • LTMW
  • 5442 N. Peck Road
  • El Monte, CA 91732
  • Phone 626.452.8321
 
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by goat330i
G5tint in Pasadena. Look for Ben. He did both of my Mini's.
Thanks. Had the tint done today @ G5 in Pasadena. Ben is a good guy. Btw, down the street from you in the Mayflower Village.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ra2fanatic
http://ltmotorwerks.com/

  • LTMW
  • 5442 N. Peck Road
  • El Monte, CA 91732
  • Phone 626.452.8321
Stopped by this morning. Cool shop. Looks like they specialize in BMW but its right down the street.
 
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