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Jun 28, 2005 | 07:45 PM

#26

MINIclo

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From: Weeblegabber West (aka WLA)

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Originally Posted by hyobum

I also sat down and started to pick out little rocks from the grooves of my tires..

I love to pick gravel and little rocks from the grooves of Wanda's tires!!! YES!!!!

Clover

Jun 28, 2005 | 09:49 PM

#27

hyobum

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Originally Posted by lot15

Like this

I'm not alone!!

Jun 28, 2005 | 10:39 PM

#28

indygomini

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From: Frederick, MD

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyobum

I also sat down and started to pick out little rocks from the grooves of my tires..

You still have grooves in your tires? Hard cornering takes care of that, in short order. Then nothing gets stuck in them.

As an added bonus, worn tires are also an effective deterrent to driving in the icky, dirty rain!

Jun 28, 2005 | 11:07 PM

#29

VRBeauty

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From: NOT Lalaland, CA

Maybe it's time to start an on-line MAA chapter.... MINI Addicts Annonymous.

Repeat after me, "My name is ______ , and I'm a addicted to my MINI."

Jun 28, 2005 | 11:24 PM

#30

MINIclo

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From: Weeblegabber West (aka WLA)

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Originally Posted by indygomini

You still have grooves in your tires? Hard cornering takes care of that, in short order. Then nothing gets stuck in them.

As an added bonus, worn tires are also an effective deterrent to driving in the icky, dirty rain!

I was waiting for the comment about the tire grooves! LOL! It may be just plain nutty, but I love my runflats! SHHHHHH! Don't tell anyone!

Clover

Jun 29, 2005 | 02:41 PM

#31

CoopLex

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I also sat down and started to pick out little rocks from the grooves of my tires..

[/QUOTE]
I have done that

Jun 29, 2005 | 03:58 PM

#32

minihoopercooper

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From: Oxford, MS

Quote:

Originally Posted by MINIclo

I was waiting for the comment about the tire grooves! LOL! It may be just plain nutty, but I love my runflats! SHHHHHH! Don't tell anyone!

Clover

i can keep a secret if you can clo, I LOVE MINE TOO! security i guess

Jun 29, 2005 | 05:03 PM

#33

indygomini

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From: Frederick, MD

Quote:

Originally Posted by MINIclo

I was waiting for the comment about the tire grooves! LOL! It may be just plain nutty, but I love my runflats! SHHHHHH! Don't tell anyone!

Clover

But, with runflats, how will you ever have occasion to experience the joy of trying to clean that green tire sealer goop stuff from between the beads of a wheel after a chance encounter with a road hazard?

Jun 29, 2005 | 08:32 PM

#34

trouphaz

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Originally Posted by neilgj

I noticed that the sticker attached to the little flap over the plastic housing that covers my convertible roof control buttons that says something like "STOP! Think for a moment - is it really necessary to close the roof?" was coming off a bit on one corner.

So I carefully removed the whole flap, reglued the sticker corner and then applied shellac to the whole thing. Then I delicately replaced it in the housing.

I must say - that is just nutty!

Anyone else care to share any dumb, obsessive MINI-related task you squandered 10 minutes of your life away doing?:smile: (Just so I don't feel so lonely, I mean)

just to let you know, when i picked up my car the salesman told me that MINI warrantees that item. he said it was originally put on as a goof and that the dealerships were expected to take them off, but people wanted them on and kept coming back to have them fixed when they popped off. so, now they stock them at the dealership for when they fall off.

Dec 31, 2005 | 11:48 PM

#35

Motor On

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Quote:

Originally Posted by minims

Maybe it's time to start an on-line MAA chapter.... MINI Addicts Annonymous.

Repeat after me, "My name is ______ , and I'm a addicted to my MINI."

http://www.miniaddiction.co.uk/portal.php
And as previosly stated in this thread I too feel like an under achiever, I only wash&wax once a week plus when dust gets on the hatch.

Jan 1, 2006 | 12:48 AM

#36

XAlfa

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Holy crap, this is one scary thread.

Don't despair, there is help out there. You can beat this thing.

Jan 1, 2006 | 06:49 AM

#37

bzn by

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From: Birmingham, AL

WOW!!! I feel real sane

Jan 1, 2006 | 07:17 AM

#38

JRZYMINI

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From: Verona, NJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by XAlfa

Holy crap, this is one scary thread.

Don't despair, there is help out there. You can beat this thing.

Hahahaha. That's hilarious!

1 question though... is it considered child abuse to hand to give your 2 1/2 year old a paper towel so he can help clean the wheels??? It wasn't me who did this... it was a friend! I swear!

Jan 1, 2006 | 08:13 AM

#39

yumhaggis

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From: S.F. Bay Area

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Originally Posted by MiniJennK

I am crazy about keeping the car clean,I wash it at least once a week(oftentimes more). Also, in between storms today I rinsed the dirty rain water off and rubbed the car down. I hate dirty water spots. Oh and the condensation in the morning after I just washed the car makes me want to wipe it down all over again. I am definately insane

When it comes to my cars I've often heard it said ( I don't think I was suppose to hear it said) " I don't know what your problem is, but I'm sure it's hard to pronounce." I too run out in between rain storms to dry my car off, I pull the wheels off once a month to clean the backsides, I even clean & dress the inner wheelwells (I think that's a word) anyway I think you get it, I'm **** squared. :impatient

Jan 1, 2006 | 08:41 AM

#40

Byron

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Well this is just plain nutty

I think i belong to this group,as in 7 months of owning my mini,not one person can say they saw it dirty:impatient

Jan 1, 2006 | 08:46 AM

#41

gokartride

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Byron

in 7 months of owning my mini,not one person can say they saw it dirty

Oooooo....that IS good! I don't know how you pull that off, but I suspect do definitely belong in this group.

Jan 1, 2006 | 09:43 AM

#42

Bullfrog

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From: NW NC, USA, Earth

I spent 3 hours yesterday peeling the airbag stickers off of the visors. Does that count ?

Jan 1, 2006 | 10:10 AM

#43

cycleguru

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From: edison n.j.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chs4

How 'bout detailing the engine bay: Engine Detail

(...and I wash and polish my rubber mats too!)

I don't think anyone is as nutty as i am about the engine bay detail stuff. On second thought maybe as nutty But not nuttier.:impatient Just ask any one of my doctors on my wing.

check gallery and see for yourself.

Jan 2, 2006 | 03:05 PM

#44

Mishka

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From: Southeast Missouri

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyobum

Q-tip to both MINI logos, and the COOPER S emblem..

When I wax, I put painters tape on the plastic so I don't get wax on them.

I also sat down and started to pick out little rocks from the grooves of my tires..

I got my MINI in August and am now in the middle of the "winter crud" with Gromit. Last time I waxed him, a little wax got on the black trim, and the longer it is there, the more it grows and spreads.

I had decided to try the painter's tape next time around. My wife just rolls her eyes and says I've lost my mind. At least I'm not alone.

Jan 2, 2006 | 03:37 PM

#45

XAlfa

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JRZYMINI

I think your "friend" is probably safe. But even though I had given him a sponge, my 3 year old once decided to use a rock to clean the passenger-side door. Ouch.

Jan 22, 2006 | 03:27 PM

#46

Motor On

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Is removing the exahst tips to clean them normal,or should I seek help?

Jan 22, 2006 | 03:36 PM

#47

gokartride

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NO, it is not normal!!!

...but you'll only find encouragement around these parts. In fact I may try it next weekend. Thanks!!!

Jan 22, 2006 | 04:44 PM

#48

capnmini

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From: Phoenix, AZ

I havent even taken delivery of my MINI and all of you guys are giving me ideas already

Jan 22, 2006 | 05:31 PM

#49

snooter

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From: Spring Hill, Florida

O.K. I know I don't have my Mini yet, but will I have to quit my job, or is it possible to work and maintain my Mini??

Jan 23, 2006 | 03:58 PM

#50

FLORA BLUE

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From: Key West, Florida

My other vehicles were older years and air bags were not part of the package, when I got my first MINI, I sat there for about 15 minutes flipping the visor up and down...my husband, as patient as he is, reached his limit and asked me what I was doing? I told him to read the lable on the visor...the airbag warning..."...just how do you think they got an airbag in that?" Yeah, okay, I was having another "moment"...:impatient Mick

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