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HPFP is a common fail item on Gen2, very good chance that is the issue.

So as of right now it is looking like the high pressure fuel pump we are getting low readings from the fuel rail on the high pressure side going to check and see if there is a leaking fuel injector but because it's a misfire in a single cylinder it is not likely. I am going to do my best to make the run on Saturday but chances are that might not be possible.

Event Title: Open Run - Morrisville, VA to Delplane, VA Event Date: 04/06/2025 09:45 AM to 04/06/2025 12:00 PM Event Address: 12975 Marsh Road, Morrisville, VA A bit of a retro run as this will use the 2nd half of the Mistress Run from 2018 or 2019. Starts at M&P Pizza in Morrisville and runs up to Blue Valley Vineyard and Winery (for now at least). Rally time & driver brief at 9:45am. Its about a two-hour drive, so we'll be set for lunch. Open Run. More details to follow. RSVP on the event here:

Event Title: Backporch Vineyard's Kite Day Event Date: 03/29/2025 12:00 AM Event Address: Join us for some early spring twisties on our way from the Dumphries Park and Ride down to Backporch Vineyard. It's Kite Day, so bring them if you got'em. Or call ahead and buy tickets to the Scouts and Sip event, wine pairings for Girl Scout Cookies: 8 cookies and wine pairings for $15. They offer a dozen wines, four ciders and two sangrias and host a variety of food trucks. It was Cousins Maine Lobster truck when we visited. Dog and kid friendly. Approximately 1.5 hours. Driver's meeting 10:30AM Lights out and away we go 10:45AM RSVP on the event here:

Event Title: May Board Meeting Event Date: 05/18/2025 04:30 PM to 05/18/2025 05:30 PM Event Address: Join us via Zoom for the DC Metro MINIs Board Meeting. Get involved, make suggestions, find out where your dues go. Board Dcmm is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Board Dcmm's Zoom Meeting Time: May 18, 2025 04:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84126926334 Meeting ID: 841 2692 6334 --- One tap mobile +13017158592,,84126926334# US (Washington DC) +13092053325,,84126926334# US --- Dial by your location • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) • +1 689 278 1000 US • +1 719 359 4580 US Meeting ID: 841 2692 6334 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/ken0nlfKH8 RSVP on the event here:

DanP, Sorry, late to the game. When I did my rear brakes on my F54, I actually removed the electric motor (3 bolts) and turn in the piston manually. Easy peasy......

added a little aero to the coupe today, with the addition of the full rear diffuser set up tying into the under panels. Adding trackcross to the schedule this year made the coupe definitely show it would benefit from some rear down force.

I have really starting to think that myself to be honest, with 81,000 miles on the clock I am fairly certain there is a good amount of carbon buildup on those valves. Now the plugs were just replaced about 200 miles ago or so and I used NTK plugs, coil pack was done 11,000 miles ago and installed Delphi coils. I have also heard the knock sensor can cause a lot of issues also if it is indeed bad. Thank you for all your help

Good news that is cylinder 1 and 4, so not adjacent cylinder that could be a cracked cylinder wall or head gasket. Could be a few things with that: could be it you just replaced the o2 sensor it could have been ready incorrect for a while and created a rich condition resulting in fowled plugs. A common issue on gen2's is coking on the backside of the valves, of time this buildup will effect the seating of the valves resulting in misfires. Luckily that is easily corrected with a walnut blasting of the valves. usually around $350 or so. Keep us in the loop on what they say

Count me in!

@evantyler, I got a three bedroom cabin and the boyfriend and I will only be using one of the bedrooms. So let me know if you need a room.

That's great Corey, thank you!

So happy you're going Evan! Looks like a nice size group from DCMM will be attending this year. There's a Facebook group for Fontana Dam campers, so perhaps some helpful tips there? https://www.facebook.com/groups/641890202632393/

That is what I have learned and she is currently in having it looked at. That light has gone away but now I was left with misfire codes po301 po304 so all I can do is wait now and see what they say. Thank you Corey

Fontana says they don't, but they are not actively looking and several people do. There are rooms available in the lodge if you call Fontana village and say you are with MOTD. Fontana also has a camp ground at the base of the Damn, just outside the village. You can also post on the MOTD facebook page that you are looking for a room/couch there a typically people with multi-bedroom cabins looking to rent rooms. Here is a link to all the lodging options in the area. https://www.minisonthedragon.com/lodging.php

Unfortunately that is the default light that displays for anything feeding the ECU values outside the acceptable range. You really need to pull the codes to get a better understanding of the issue. When abouts are you located?

Which system did you use, I have been looking to do this with my coupe? Thanks

@STXMINI put me down for the June HSB and I will bring back the Tri-State run in October

I am all registered for my first MOTD! Still need a place to stay… I’m fine with camping in my car. Fontana doesn’t allow car camping, does anyone know where I could? The deal gap motorcycle lodge allows it but they don’t take reservations so that’s risky.

Love the Rebel Green w/Malt interior! My '23 F60 JCW has the same colors but the roof is Chili Red. GLWS

Upgraded my stock non H/K speakers and amp to a Bavsound/AudioControl 5 channel amp/12" subwoofer. Still have to configure the DSP to isolate the frequencies to the right speakers. Sounds so much better than before. Bought my third Mini this last December as a '23 F60 JCW.

So I was hoping someone might have some insight on this new issue. I just recently did the downstream oxygen sensor and it was spent for sure, put in the ntk as it said that is OEM. So the day after this being done she ran great. Then this morning I start the car up and heard a noise in the rear almost like something was loose then I got a light pop up which is a half lite up motor, looked it up and it said engine power reduced or something like that. Anyone ever have this or any ideas as to what it might be I would appreciate it. Note: no check engine light came on and on the return home that light went off