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Unfortunately no, while we are getting back into the MINI culture and are planning on joining MTTS (we did 2006) my schedule is a little nuts. We hope to join in the near future but possibly not until MTTS.

I would like be interested in 2 2xl

I might be able to stumble my way through them

After a while off the MINI grid we are coming back. My wife has a 2006 MCSc JCW and I have a 2005 MCS...I do the majority of work myself so I thought I would share what tools I have and what repairs I have done as I am happy to offer help/advice when I can. Tools: Code readers, one that reset the airbag lights too, Bavarian Technic software and cable, Belt tensioner tool, ball joint separator, hub removal tool, Motive Brake Bleeder with MINI and Hummer connections, brake caliper tool, and a garage full of jacks, air tools, oil filter wrench, etc Repairs/mods: LCA bushings, alternator, brakes, brakes, brakes, struts, brakes, belts, regular maintenance, heating core, lights, horns, brakes, exhaust, DVD replacement on NAV, speakers on cabrio, big brake kit, clearing the dreaded lean o2 sensor error code...

is it the same on Gen 1 (r53)?

So are you leaving the PCV valve in and removing the tube from it and driping it in there or are you pouring it thru the PCV valve?

I used to seafoam my camaro but never did my MINI. When you say the pcv method, what do you mean? I used to disconnect the tube from the master cyl and suck it in to the camaro block that way, how are you doing it on the mini? I checked Youtube but all I found was people showing the smoke.

I debated on the FSD or yellow, I ended up with the yellow and have been extremely pleased.

Anyone know who does road force balancing in or near Gaithersburg?

Friday we saw a DS/B pulled over by the police on the Clara Barton... I remember the lic plate was Super Cooper (don't remember spelling tho). I hope you got out of the ticket... also I hope they did not mistake you for me. I drive a DS/B and we got pulled over in the morning going at a good clip on the CB. We were let off with a very stern warning.

Thank you for your help.

Has anyone replaced their own lower control arm bushings? I am planning this in November and was looking for advice and a local resource.

In about a month I am planning on replacing my lower control arm bushings myself. In order to do this safely I need to borrow a tranny jack. I will need need it for about 2 weeks since I am sending my powersteering pump out to be refurbished at the same time. Does anyone have one I can borrow?

You don't need a local shop, the job is easy and I am happy to help. You need to replace the pads AND rotors at the same time. The stock rotors are soft and wear quickly. I picked up some good pads and rotors from Tire Rack...I live in Gaithersburg and I am happy to show you how to do the job.

Saw a R56 DS getting a parking ticket behind GW Hospital... sorry, I ran to add change but the meter maid had started the process and would not stop despite the money I added (sorry, only had a dime).

I thought about that, how hard is it to separate?

I have a code scanner, in the future just drop me an email.

Sorry, I went with Hawk Pads... Here is the same set up for your 06 assuming no JCW brakes http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brakes.jsp?&make=Hawk&model=HPS+Street+brake+pads&group=HPS+Street+brake+pads&autoMake=Mini&autoModel=Cooper+S&autoYear=2006&autoModClar=Built+After+5%2F06&perfCode=S http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brakes.jsp?&make=Centric&model=Premium+Rotor&group=Premium+Rotor&autoMake=Mini&autoModel=Cooper+S&autoYear=2006&autoModClar=Built+After+5%2F06&perfCode=S There are other rotor options for you but you are looking at 140 in parts... BTW, I ordered the parts yesterday with normal delivery and my wife was just complaining about a heavy package from Tirerack she just carried in the house.... hmmm wonder what that could be :rofl:

Our stock rotors are pretty soft and wear quickly. I just ordered aftermarket rotors and pads for my wife's JCW brakes from Tirerack for $220... I went with the EBC pads. The rotors are stronger and lighter than stock and the pads are better and less dusty... I bought the Wear sensor and SS brake lines from Moss Mini- the sensors were only $13.... I will do the work myself next weekend.... I have tools, jacks, and most importantly a Motive BRAKE BLEEDER! You can swap pads and rotors on both wheels in 30 minutes if you have any mechanical ability- since the rotors are part of the replacement no resurfacing is necessary just seating of the pads. I offer my services or coaching for anyone interested... I have gotten good with the brakes only b/c I have installed and de-installed my Detroit Tuned kit a million times due to issues.

The picture, we were on the hwy doing 70+ on an overcast day with the iso set to 100....

It is FL... I went to a vehicle inspection (when they used to do it) and got dinged b/c my gas cap seal was cracked... but the truck in front of me was so low to the ground he had his gas tank suspended from bungee chords in the bed.... and he passed. :banghead:

LOL, my header for the picture on Flickr is "Overcompensating?"

I took this a while ago, but I think it fits the bill... sorry about the bug splatters on the windshield

Anyone ever opened up the SC to add oil to the waterpump gears?

21 from Napa... my resevoir is leaking, just need to change out the tube clamps and top off the system....this will be my first time in 62K miles