Thanks for the well wishes Rowan, Riffster, K5Cruiser, Lippy, Nabeshin, ED955S, and HemiHeaded!

 

I had the chance to shoot a .454 Casull years ago, and decided to duplicate a magazine test I had seen. We set a metal bucket full of water on top of a cinderblock and then shot the bucket. The shock from the bullet hitting the water split the bucket at the seam and cracked the cinderblock into three pieces. Crazyness.

(the hammer took a nice little divot out of the webbing between my thumb & forefinger, too).

 

Syco R53, great post. I'm glad to see you got your baby. I was hoping we could take a ride in Boomer while we were down there for the birthday party but you guys were pretty busy. Have fun and let me know when you bring her back up this way.

Cheers

 

Lumberlog - which party? The July 19th kids party?

 

Yup. Deb and the kids say hi.

 

Thanks Lumberlog. Taking the whole family to a wedding reception today in the Mini.

Great to see you, thanks for making the road trip!

 

Thought I'd add some new pics from today:

 

What type of intercooler is this? Can't tell from pic, but it sure looks alot bigger than stock!

 

ALTA Intercooler, about 100% bigger than stock with 40% more flow. Diverter Frame on top.

I just ordered replacement trim, and have removed that piece of foam and the black tape you see on top. I'll post some pics after I get it squared away.

 

Thanks. I did not know they were that big.

Oh, and btw, it is a sweet looking car!!!

 

I think they even have a second version of the ALTA intercooler now, and it comes in black.

I couldn't believe how tiny the stock intercooler looked in retrospect, when I looked at it again recently. I guess you get used to whatever you change.

Mahalo.

 

Guess that means you've been out here before?? I've been here for just over 6 years now, but the Navy has seen it fit to send me off to the Seattle area here shortly. Meaning no more sun for me...

 

Thanks for taking the time to write that post. It was a great read which I thoroughly enjoyed.

Best of luck with your MINI.

Dean.

 

Cripes, your camera is awesome.

 

I replaced the foam sealer trim with new ALTA full length piece today.



Then I attended the So Cal Euro meet in Laguna Hills tonight with some friends. Small gathering, but we had a good time.



Coopselt. I love Oahu. North Shore, Matsumotos, Leonard's, Rainbow Drive In, Like Like, etc. Try to make it out 1-2 times a year.

Thanks for the compliment Dean, I had fun writing the adventure. Each day I get to know my MINI a little better.

Glad you like the pics Xymox. I'm having fun with digital, after shooting film for a long time.

 

Met up with Myke today and checked out his Dark Silver MINI.

Took a back to back pic.

 

All that was missing was the popcorn!! Great story, pics and car!!!

 

Thanks Pure! I like your intakes! Man, I feel old skool with my grille.

 

whereabouts in socal are you? i'm in orange and would love to meet up with you sometime! there's a few other mini pilots around the area and i'm trying to get everyone together every now and then for meets/runs.

 

That would be great! I'm not too far from Orange, and would definitely be up for a meet!

Myke and I went for noodles at Ezo Noodle House in Tustin.

 

Charlize is a beautiful machine! Great documentation of your purchase. I am glad to see my wife and are not the only owners of a Dark Silver Dinan!

 

Sounds perfect. I sent my contact information. Looking forward to meeting you all soon.

 

Great! I want to see some pics of your baby Fentos! I love all the MINI colors but Dark Silver has a special place in my heart.

 

Rotated Charlize's tires.

 

The Ontario Mills Manic Monday meet: