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That was fun! I had a great time. Thanks Dan for organizing it! :top:
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Since autocrossing is done in a parking lot, and not on a racetrack (not to mention that with such (relatively) low speeds and short runs, it really doesn't stress the cars out any more than aggressive driving on the road does), in future I think it would be fair to tell your dealership:
"No, I have not taken my MINI on any racetrack."
...because you haven't. That statement alone should be the solution, IMO. Don't say any more or any less.
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Another thing to consider - if you end up deciding to get the OEM glass anyway, is to also get the Diamon-Fusion treatment. I had my windshield done 2 years ago at the same time it was replaced, and my windshield has lasted through multiple rock impacts since.
True, it isn't cheap (adds an additional $500-$600), but it comes with a 4 year warranty (including the cost of replacing the windshield) and has an added side-bonus - it acts like a permanent Rain-X... water just beads off! :top:
I realize that part of this discussion is to save money, but if you end up having to replace your windshield again several times over the next 4 years (after all, MINIs are especially prone to windshield damage due to the angle of our windshields), then how much money have you really saved?
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All the more reason to encourage him to join the club first. :top:Better yet, come with the club for a members pre opening tour! Green Cactus has the info, or you can PM/e-mail me.Cheers!!
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Here's how Mr. OEM looks at the moment. I'm "pretty much" done with modding the exterior appearance, I think (other than a proper detail and a professional photo shoot!):
Diagonal view
Front view (plate retracted)
Rear view
Side view
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That question also depends on whether you hate runflats or not.
Personally, I love mine. Most people don't though. :dontknow:
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Just curious - where are the sensors at MoS? Are they only in the drive-in service bay? Or are they near the entrance to the dealership? Figured they might be put out there to give even earlier warning.
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I'm interested - provided I can manage to get up early.
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£22.94 each (£45.88), plus shipping, is the current price. Not sure whether that is a different price than I paid last fall when I ordered them, or what the total was... but I can check for you tonight when I get home.Haemish, how much where yours, if you don't mind me asking?Here's where Mike @ NewMINIStuff.com added them to the site for me (and anyone else that wants them):
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I just made a minor adjustment that might help with the problem, but I'm not sure. Let me know, folks.
(The settings for who can RSVP and who can't are not very clear, because it is a vBulletin plug-in, not part of vBulletin itself).
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Ah OK, I see that now. I didn't realize these have to be applied directly over your original mirrors. Having to create a seal with silicone, etc makes sense, but does complicate the install. The OEM ones are direct replacements, with the heating element already in place.According to the directions, the heated mirror can still work.... most likely not as well, but in theory it sounds like it would still have some effect.I'm not knocking the aftermarket ones though, they look very well designed!
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Those are cheaper... but one thing to consider is if you have the heated mirrors. I wouldn't want to lose that functionality!I have these on both mirrors and I love them:http://www.mossmini.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=57292 -
One alternative is the OEM aspherical side mirrors, which are available in Europe. I have them on my MINI, ordered from the UK. I like them because the majority of the mirror is a regular "flat" mirror, but the outside 1/4 or so is a wide-angle view.
I'll be happy to show them to you at the next DCMM event. Will you be coming to the MINI of Sterling Meet & Greet on the 20th?
Mind you, mine are for the 1st Gens... not sure about your 2nd Gen. Hang on, I'll look to see what's available for 2nd Gens... <looking up now>
EDIT: OK, the options for 2nd Gens aren't exactly the same, but you're in luck, there is hope. Seems like you want part number 51162755625 (for the driver's side) and maybe 51162755626 (for the passenger side, if you want them to match). You can probably email Mike at NewMINIStuff.com (email is mike@newministuff.co.uk) and ask him for a quote. If you want to proceed, he'll even add them to the site for you if you like, to make it easier to order.
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Hmm - I'll have to look into why it isn't working for non-members with registered accounts. I'll try to do that tonight.
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That's surprising - anyone should be able to RSVP as long as they have a registered account on theWould like to add my name with 2 MINs to RSVP but cannot do it .. I guess I need to be DCMM for RSVP.. but not to participate? -
Yep, Blueridge Mountain Road is on the Spring Fling run too. :top:
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Sunday is always a challenge for car service... if you don't have access to an undercover garage, you might have to tape up some plastic as a temporary measure. Sucks, I know!
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Sorry I had to miss this one... but my body demanded the extra rest. Besides, I had just driven all the way up there on Saturday for the Meet & Greet, and I'm in a (much less fun) loaner car.
Bill's runs are always great - I hope to make the next one!
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Just so you know, it isn't your number of posts that is preventing you from creating a new thread (in this case, a new event... done via the calendar).I haven't posted enough to be able to start a new threadOnly current, a
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Ciao a tutti, I'm just arrive in the forum, I already meet some of you guys last summer for one monthly meeting in Annapolis, I'm the Italian with the green mini, sorry for the late to joint you but as you know the winter is long
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Lime Kiln Road & Snickersville Turnpike in Middleburg, VA is lots of fun. :top: (they're both on the DCMM Spring Fling run)
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Try spending more there than their average BMW customer. :angel:The best loaner I ever recieved from MoS was a late 90's Dodge Stratus...I mean, I know they give me some "extra" treatment, and yeah, sometimes I feel a little bit guilty about that (when others can't even get a MINI loaner sometimes), but the reality is that I pay for it... over and over again... so I guess at the end of the day, the people who get to laugh last are the ones who don't have an empty wallet due to an insane MINI obsession.
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Too bad I never learned to ride!I can let you borrow my Ducati if you need means of transportation
I'm in a loaner R56 Cooper, with auto transmission. Quite the contrast from both of my cars! :bored:
It's funny though... I know "beggars can't be choosers" with loaner cars... but my priority order goes like this:
- Manual over auto (regardless of car model - BMW, MINI or otherwise!)
- Power
With the ~60 loaner cars that MoS has, only one of them has a manual transmission. Ugh.
With the above list, I'd rather be driving a manual Cooper instead of an automatic 135. Also, I'd rather have an MCS auto loaner than a BMW auto loaner... (the MCS has enough power to negate my concern) but I've got to take what they've got, just like everyone else.
The best loaner I've ever had is a Z4 Coupe, manual transmission... and it will probably never happen again. Darn that thing was fun. :top:
Anyway, this thread is getting pretty far off-topic. Sorry! :embarassed:
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Some additional clear bra (for the front of the spoiler), the "Show N Go" motorized license plate holder ("just like Mike" (Matarella)), some magnetic drain plugs, painting of a few more parts...
Oh... and probably a skid plate & TSW X-Brace (ordering them today - wanted to talk to the tech about it first (did that last night)).
I just... can't... leave... well enough alone. :embarassed:
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