[MINI Badges question]

Sadly, appears to be out of stock.

[MINI Badges question]

I think it belongs to 'Edge.'

[DCMM Lunch/Beer Tasting at Lost Rhino]

Someone needs to revise the opening paragraph on the event description, since the MoS/M&G and LostRhino are no longer on the same day.

[$ervice $tation besides a dealer]

Mach V?

[*SOLD* VIP quad light bar]

Interested, but not at $100 . . .

[Was it you???]

Ali: was that you on a flight 2/15 to New Orleans? If not, you have a twin.

[Post Holiday Party]

Great party! Thanks to Craig and Lona.

[Post Holiday Party]

I'll bring the Mrs. and a platter of deviled eggs.

[I got a present - a Canon AE1]

I thought Ritz went out of business; no?

[FS: misc Gen1 items]

Note 2 additional items

[FS: misc Gen1 items]

Will do on Tuesday. Am out of town.

[FS: misc Gen1 items]

Need to clean out garage. All items unless otherwise noted are from my 2004 R53:

 

coolant expansion tank. replaced after about 50k simply because there were reports of others leaking. $15

 

crank pulley. replaced at 110K for an ATI. no defects apparent. $75

 

wheels/tires: set of 4 white 17" s-lites with Michelin non-run-flats. At least one tire would probably not pass Va inspection. wheels are straight with minimal curb rash. $75

 

homemade tensioner tool. not pretty but it works. $10

 

knee bolster. replaced when new for euro parcel shelf. $15

 

LCA brackets $25

 

Cubby tray $5

 

Gen2 ashtray insert with cig lighter. unused. $15

 

Can send pix or bring to Jan 5 party.

[I got a present - a Canon AE1]

There is nothing automatic about the F-1. It was their top of the line SLR for many years. The EF is a shutter-priority auto exposure.

[I got a present - a Canon AE1]

I still have my Canon EF and F-1!

[FS: Gen2 ashtray insert]

Like many, I have found the front cupholders to be useless but I do make use of the ashtray insert. I ordered a second insert from someone but they mistakenly sent me one for a Gen2 which does not fit my Gen1. Anyone interested? It is brand new - was never used, and includes the cigarette lighter.

[Clutch replacement.]

Whatever you do, do not shop for price alone. You need an experienced MINI shop to do this.

[WTB: one used Michelin]

I need a single Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2, 205/45-17, with useable tread. TIA.

[One Ball Mod in the 22030?]

Try Mach V

[FS: NEW High-end Sony ES receiver (STR-DA5700ES)]

Impressive! Quite a deal for the right buyer.

[Leatherette stitching repair]

Don Elkins Auto Upholstery at Fairfax Circle.

[Windshield replacement]

I recently had the windshield in my Lexus replaced by a shop in Sterling. They used PPG/Pilkington glass, as I recall. Was about one-third what the cost would have been at the dealer. Very happy with the entire job. If anyone wants the name of the shop, just ask.

[TRON NEEDS A HOSPITAL!!!]

Several in the past have recommended Royal Auto Body in Sterling.

[OEM wheel painting]

Might also try 'www.whlworx.com' in Linthicum, Maryland.

[MINI accident :(]

Have you considered Royal Auto Body in Sterling? Have not used them myself, but I recall that others have spoken well of them.

[Wanted]

Bad timing. I threw out at least 2 sets of old rotors just a few weeks ago.