And it keeps getting better....timing chain is out of spec. That's getting replaced as well.

Sounds like you're getting a new car - one part at a time. Welcome to the new timing chain club. Mike has a couple different subscriptions. LOL Poor guy...

Not quite sure this is a club I want to be a part of...... (winky face)

Yeah, I got mine replaced this spring - The chain was painfully close, but out of spec, and I was a bit low on oil - which means that I heard the clatter (almost a good thing that I was a bit low on the slippery stuff, or I would have never heard it). You're lucky you got it done under warranty - paying for it sucked. LOL That being said, parts aren't that expensive - $400ish. But it's billed as an 11 hour job... Plus the oil change on top of it.

I will say that Concord Motorsports has taken GREAT care of me and my car while I've been there. Prices are reasonable, both Mikes are good guys, and they're BMW enthusiasts (they race them in their free time). I didn't mean to turn this into an add for anyone, but that being said, I was in and out of Concord Motorsports for right around $1200 for the timing chain, parts, labor, oil change, etc. Hell, the labor alone should have been almost $1000... I'm sure they made money on me (they're in business to do so), but I always feel like they are honest and upfront with me. Maybe it's because I've spent money with them.

Either way, welcome to the club, and it's good to see that you got lucky with the extended warranty. Always good to get more ponies and shiny new parts on the cheap (free).

I will also say that I've not once heard of a vehicle having this many timing chain issues, as early on in the engine's life, as I've heard about with this N14 motor. It's expensive for us and for MINI... Sad story.

I'm stoked to see if there are any gains in power and mpg, considering the plugs were 30,000 overdue. I thought it was every 60k but on the JCW it's every 20k. Plus now there will be no chain slop, or warm up noise like Mike and I have been talking about. Either way, I'm stoked they are doing all of this for just my deductible which is only $50.

I couldn't agree more about Concord Motorsports. I have dealt with them in the past and they are great. I came very close to buying an E38 from them.

Got it! the day after Saturday but before Monday

I've always been an E46 fan, Austen. The E38 is a BIG car. (3 series vs. a 7 series) LOL Anyway, hoping for good weather on [Sunday]!

Hmmm. Not sure if anyone asked what you like. :p

Mike, Are pets allowed at the show and shine? I wouldn't mind taking the big dog.

I am hoping to go to the show this weekend. On a side note I got chased down by a fellow spice orange mini enthusiast the other night who happend to see my vanity plate haha. She followed me until I pulled over and I told her about the show this weekend and about the fb page and NAM.

Nick, your s$!t got called poop.....

I still want an '01 Imola Red 740i M Sport.......

Make sure everyone does their sun god dance.

E46s are cheaper to keep on the road.

My buddy has an e46. Not my fav but i can see the appeal

Would you guys be interested in making a small window sticker???

Dan was working on a business card a few weeks ago. Not sure if he was working on decals.

Granite State MINIS

Got the car back last night. HOLY NIGHT AND DAY! Highway performance is way better. I may or may not have kissed my JCW this morning after pulling into my work.

Anyone looked into the DOS intake? I like the idea.
http://www.defendersofspeed.com/cold...r-2nd-gen-jcw/

I think I saw you on an episode of Taboo.

Ha ha, nooooo......

Let me know and I can whip something up... I been playing with some ideas however nothing set in "granite."

Ouch.

And, Mike...

If I was worried about spending fewer dollars to get from A to B, I'd ride a bicycle. We drive MINIs. They're already a little more expensive to maintain than the other cars in its class.

I expect German cars in general to be a pricier option than our "Made in America" Camrys and Accords, and if you buy one without understanding that, you're an idiot.

That being said - Not once, in the history of my personal judgement of the aesthetics of a vehicle have I said to myself, "Damn that's a sweet lookin ride, but I can't like how it looks because it'd cost a fortune to own and maintain." Not once. If I ever do - you have my permission to light me on fire on the spot. Because at that very moment, my soul has died, and my body may as well leave with it.

That last paragraph sounds like a Bible verse.......I modified it a little bit

"For with not once, in the history of my privy philosophy of art have ye said to yeself, 'Good lord that is a sweet looking donkey, but I cannot like how it looks because it would cost ye an opulence to own and care after'. Not once. If ye ever do - ye shall be lit a blaze. Because at that very moment, my animating principle has deceased, and ye form may as well depart with it."

-Nick 6:03

Nice.

So are we still meeting at 7, or did Frank convince us to meet earlier?