Changed the cabin microfilter (one pleat slightly chewed and a tbs of small 1/8" seed husks as evidence of critters in the previous owner's garage).
Changed the engine air filter - not too dirty but enough to do it while I had the cover off.
Pulled the windshield washer pump behind the wheel well liner - lots of leafy debris in the fluid that poured out from the bottom and a bit of grunge on the gasket/strainer.
The washer had been a little intermittent and pretty wimpy, now its reliable and sprays with much stronger streams.
I was going to order a new pump but glad now that I didn't and instead simply addressed the underlying problem.

 

Discovered that a Keg fits pretty well in the back of a GP.

 

I'd been doing that for decade. Mini carries a half barrel keg more securely than another other vehicles I tried.

As for wine I've done 6 cases. No sag on the Swift springs. I wonder how many sacks of weed can Mini carry.

 

well its official, I have probably one of the loudest minis in the world..... I have a 04 R53 JCW and over the last few months I have removed the mufflers first, than the resonator, and now the cat, so yes... a true straight piped mini, and let me tell you it is insane

 

Finally found the Canadian Coolerworks dealer and ordered the shifter, should be in in next week or so.my baby is going to have a new clicker.
Ben

 

Got back from vacation and tested the battery to see how much life is left after not driving him for a short while. Battery was registering 12.03v... eek But he cranked over and idled fine. Took him for short drive and battery is back up to speed.

 

The joystick is something to look forward to.

 

Wow, thats a great turn out.

 

I got Desire a set of pumps.

no, no, not these



changing running shoes should be a breeze from hereon

 

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Happy Monday everyone.... this is what's been done in past couple days. Black Scuttles with smoked led side markers, black Cooper S badge, rear wiper delete, tints, black fuel door and cnt exhaust system..... more to come!

 

Waited too long.
Thank you for all the help and let me bug you all the time.
Ben

 

Got some new valve stem caps to match my mirrors

 

Well, I got into a fender bender with someone. Thankfully, the only thing damaged was the license plate. And a scratch on the other guy's bumper. Gonna cost me something

 

autocrossed with the oem header, car felt choked up running the oem cat and a high flow cat further down. welded on a new flex pipe for the 4:1 header it sure does open it up on top, glad to have the oem off again..

also I suck at welding if it's not on a bench in front of me

 

Brought it home from the dealership (brand new today!)

 

Nice

 

Installed on our Clubman, new chrome grill trim, top and bottom. Union Jack puddle lights, Union Jack door pulls and glove box button. This is after I got it back from having new shocks, water pump, valve cover, front control arm bushings, 25mm rear sway bar, new tires and a 4 wheel alignment. I almost forgot, front floor mats.

 

Got a great shine!

 

I put a new fan resistor in and now it works like a charm.

In 2 weeks she is getting her Alta pulley put on and then new exhaust header and exhaust piping.

 

Thats like glass, well done.

 

My shifter is in the house...love it, and thanks to coolerworx canada.
Ben

 

Switched to a JCW **** in my R50 w/ craven speed short shift kit. Fits perfect and feels a lot better than the OEM ball.

 

Drove him to work today. Still a lot of fun...

I really need to figure out the suspension setup as the struts are toast after 14y 8m. lol Been driving the Odyssey (susp rebuilt 45k miles ago) and the CRX (adj susp rebuilt 18k miles ago) around before returning to the Mini... and the Mini needs assistance.