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I second everything that she said! Thanks for setting it up and thanks to everyone for dropping by!

Sorry Jay, I was so busy, I didn't even get a chance to log into the forums yesterday once the action started.

We realized that the food and social discussion wasn't in this thread. We'll be putting out some BBQ'd ribs and a smoked brisket, grilled veggies, potato salad, mac & cheese (I may also make a special batch of Bacon mac & cheese), grilled veggies, rolls and who knows what else! We'll obviously be open all day so feel free to drop in. As the head chef and chief bottle washer, I'm estimating noon for the food to be ready but remember, that is an estimate. No need to RSVP or respond or anything. Oh and if you'd like to get some twisties in before or after - here's a local route that just me be very fun! Be careful in/around Clifton as there is frequent and strict enforcement of speed limits. Potential Route.

I'm editing my initial post - two links below and they kind of point to the same place. What I found interesting is the comment that the factory warranty on the HPFP has been extended to 10yrs/120,000 miles for 07-09's. I would say 07-09 owners should get familiar with the symptoms and get it done sooner rather than later. I know when Marty started having problems with Rita, it turned out to be the HPFP but the symptoms weren't anything that you'd really associate with it. Water Pump Recall Fuel Pump information

Somehow, I didn't realize it was you with that question! With the CM, you won't have any issues with the 225 fitting but I'd still be concerned with it rubbing on the inside because of the wider tire on the factory offset putting it so close to the inside of the wheel well. For what it's worth, take a look at the Kumho Ecsta 4x. Extreme performance all-season tires. I ran a different model - replaced by the 4x and they were simply awesome tires. Looks like they have your size as well! Don't forget a small flat repair kit if you do ditch the RF's, it's just good insurance. I also had a small 12v inflator so I could plug and pump it back up.

Pro Clip has the adjustable phone bracket and, like FAST060 noted, I've used both rugged cases and low profile cases with the same mount. I also found that my work issued Blackberry fits in it without any additional adjustment.

It's not a mileage or age issue so much. The High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) on the 2nd Gen is a known issue and it's got either a recall or a technical service bulletin out on it. They have failed at much, much lower mileages than 40k. It would probably be worth asking your service advisor what the MINI USA policy is on them since they are on the list of things to look out for. Odd to have had so many fail at MOTD but I guess anytime you get hundreds of the same cars in one place, it could easily happen.

That's an awfully big jump to go from 205/55 to 225/50's. I checked on Tire Rack and they have lots of non-runflats in 205/55 so that may be a source that you didn't check yet. At least you'll know if a locally sold brand actually comes in the size you are looking for. Out of curiosity, why skip past 215's and go all the way to 225? 1st Gens may have a bit of trouble stuffing that much tire into unmodified wheel wells but a 2nd Gen can do it if the wheel's offset is right. If you are on OEM wheels, I think they will be 7 or 7.5" wide and that should work for either of the two sets of tires but you may run into problem with the tires rubbing with suspension compression or when turning at full lock since the 225 is about .75" wider than the 205. If you order from Tire Rack, they will drop ship to your house or, you can work with just about any of the local tire shops and garages to have the tires dropped there for install. One of our vendors, Mach V motor sprots (fastmini.net) did this for me several times and they provided quick, reasonably priced service.

One great feature that can be manipulated is the automatic speed correction. You've probably noticed that your indicated speed is 3-5mph higher than your actual speed? Mike can turn that off and the indcated and actual speeds will be much, much closer. Another one that I wasn't able to try was for a car with auto wipers and a sunroof. If the sunroof is open and the sensor detects rain, it will automatically close the sunroof. Another popular setting was one that will leave your front fog lights on with either high or low beam headlights on.

I've been trying to remember the brand of the phone mount I had in both cars. I may even have one of them at the house - if so, it's yours!

Awesome addition Mike. Thank you for that offer. I've got a battery charger for the bigger jobs just to be on the safe side and I'll make sure you have an extension cord.

I think it's Solar Solutions but that's really testing my memory.

Active Duty and retired with ID cards get in free. We will be taking lunch along with us.

But wait! Cricket is a hardtop. You aren't gonna do what I think you are gonna do are you! :hmmmm: You can punch me at the farm

Yeah but with "ownership" comes responsibility...

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Sara - despite reading your warnings with times and emoticons (excellent choices by the way), I still couldn't believe what I was seeing! We need to archive this so that it can show up in next year's "How you DON'T drive the dragon"! I did better than that in a 4 door Jeep pulling a trailer! Maybe even share a link with Snooter and MINIBee so they can use it as an educational tool. Thank you for sharing and I'm just glad there wasn't a horrible outcome - especially as a result of a U-turn in the middle of a turn...

That is a BRILLIANT idea! Most of these things have a drain plug that's down low of course. To drain it, you have to remove the thing from the car so it can become a PITA. Your idea of a syringe - the type used to inject seasoning/spices into meat - with either a rigid or flexible hose is awesome! Most Ace Hardware stores have a good selection of flexible hose and they may have the meat injectors (don't even try to make a joke there Scavenger) as well.

Tell ya what. I'm burned out on smoked chicken after MOTD. Instead, I'll plan a trip to BJ's to get a couple of slabs of ribs for the grill. How about pork AND beef ribs? They will be ready around 11.

How often? Yes... It really does vary from car-to-car and weather conditions to name a couple of variables. I would recommend checking it monthly to see what shape it's in. Where to dispose? Most service stations that do automotive service will take it, some automotive parts places and some of the county landfills will take it. I'd suggest keeping a quart sized oil container and using that to drain the catch can into. That quart size container will probably last for a year or so. You may want to reach out to a couple of the club vendors such as PTuning or Mach V to see if they'd mind you doing this outside their shops. Both are in industrial areas and I think they've both been amiable to hosting a Sea Foam party in the past. Difficulty in installation? Not really all that hard but it can get frustrating as you try to find a place to put something that's about the size of your shoe under that hood... BSH did a great job with their fittings and they send enough hose that you have lots of placement options.

Hey Charles. In my personal experience, the oil vapor catch can can help because it allows a good portion of the oil vapor to fall out of suspension so it's not going through the intake tract. The walnut blasting service (mechanical) and Sea Foam (chemical) are trying to do the same thing - remove deposits from the back of the intake valves and combustion chamber that's built up as a result of excess oil vapor passing through the intake. In "normal" engines, the fuel is introduced into the intake air stream somewhere along the intake system but in the MINI engine, it is injected directly into the combusion chamber. Without the fuel/air charge "washing" over the valves on it's way in. In my first MINI, I did the chemical cleaning with every oil change and it smoked like a pile of burning leaves each time. When I put an oil catch can (I installed a BSH can), it got much, much better. On my second MINI, the catch can was installed almost immediately and I did chemical cleaning less often and I could have done it in the garage, with the doors closed - practically no smoke other than what was produced by the Sea Foam going through the system. Don't forget to empty the catch can so when you look at the different versions/models, find one that makes it easier to empty. Mine was a PITA as I had to remove it from the car. I think they changed the design later and made it easier. I would be happy to walk you through the process but I'd rather not irritate my neighbors with the smoke but it sounds like you'd be okay with a "dry rehearsal" before going off on your own. I think once you see it, you'll be comfortable with the process.

I'd agree with you on that about 90% of the time. Some cars seem to have more oil blow through the intake than others. Part of it depends upon how the car is driven as well.

The location is pet friendly and they have two off leash areas for dogs. We are planning on loading the boys up in Homer and meeting the group at the farm.

I had a chance to drive one of these exhausts down/back on the Hellbender and I must say - it sounded awesome! If you really want a nice sounding exhaust, give them a call. Nice people to work with as well, they took really good care of Lona's car not long ago.

Or stop posting before you open the bottle of Tequilla...