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The R56 has the same 12v receptacle in the rear as the R55. That's what was used as a base mount for the extra light. I'll save you some research time: http://www.newministuff.com/new/shop.php?action=productshow&id=804

That's awesome Bert! We did something similar in the gardening shed. Lona's summer tires are kind of lonesome out there now though.

If you'd like to make sure, here's a link to a wheel/tire size calculator. http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html While I never ran 18's, I did go so far as to run 245/40's on the R56 and Merlin's summer tires were 215/45's (all on 17" rims). You'll get opinions on both sides of the fence when it comes to 18's, that's for sure. Some will swear by them because they have less sidewall and therefore, extremely responsive steering and that's their priority. Others will steer you away (yes, pun intended) from them because you do sacrifice ride quality when you start talking about an 18" wheel and a 35 series profile. Take a good hard look at where you drive because pot holes are going to become you worst nightmare. With so little sidewall, bending rims isn't out of the question. Run Flat vs. non Run Flat has been beat to death pretty well but the arguments are along the same lines - what's your priority and what are you willing to compromise on.

Yep, any cars, trucks or SUV's are welcome as long as they fit in the garage. If anyone would like to drop a vehicle off to be worked on, that's also fine. We'll have a responsible adult (which excludes me of course) pull it into and out of the garage for the work to be done.

Well, it looks like another winter storm is bearing down upon us so I'm here to offer something to cheer you up! After lots of deliberation and brainstorming, we've finally settled on a Tshirt design for MINIs On The Dragon. I'm attaching the artists representation of the shirt so you can see it now. We opted for a gray Tshirt this year, that's something new and you'll notice that the design features a 2nd Generation MINI while still paying homage to the 1st Generation. Ordering information is now in post #14 of this thread.

Yep. When covered, they are considered "inoperative". Funny that this happened though, I've found that PMoA is really super picky when doing their inspections. The lights would have gotten you at most places though.

If you put covers on them, it will pass. Actually, fog lights can only be wired to low beans and driving/rally lights to high beams. The "quick fix" though is to have covers for them.

Yep, the last of my bits and pieces have a wonderful new home.

And when you look under there, you can't see what???? It sounds pretty darned good!

Funny guy aren't you! I'll load 'em up for you if you show up with your checkbook, otherwise, I'll deliver 'em if you've got your checkbook... This is paying for the rocker guards and fenders for Homer! Gotta build the zombie apocalypse vehicle ya know!

Okay everyone, I've got one more "big" item from Merlin that I'd like to deliver to a new home... I have a set of 4 Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 wheels wrapped with a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. The wheels are gloss black, 17x7, +45 offset so they will fit over all OEM brakes and from what I'm told, all aftermarket big brake kits. Most of you have been around and heard the discussion on the tires, they are just darned awesome summer tires. This set also has post refresh (2011 and later) TPMS sensors in them. The tires were purchased, mounted and put on the car early last summer and they were removed in October when I put the winter tires on. In addition to the wheels, tires and TPMS sensors, I have a full set of Tire Rack wheel wrap/carriers AND felt liners that protect the face of the wheel. Asking price for the entire package deal is $1000. Price it out folks and you'll find that this price is only slightly more than the cost of the wheels so you are getting the tires, TPMS sensors and the wraps/carriers for free. Anyone?

Just let me know, I can load it up and meet you or deliver it sometime.

You are welcome to borrow the pressure washer that I have. It'll make quick work of most of the grime. Once he's back on the road, we'll have to get that photo shoot for you too!

Just so you guys know where I put the board meeting in important things in my life... The New Orleans Saints are playing at 4:35. You'll have to pardon me if I keep checking my phone for the scores... I picked up a package of 5 layer dip, chips, a meat and cheese party tray and a mediterranean sampler tray. Oh, I slaved over a hot shopping cart for a small package of cookies too! I figured while I was at BJ's, I may as well ask Catalina if I could help here with something for us to snack on while figuring out how to fix the world!

Don't worry, you'll have your own soon enough. It'll be like you walked in the door wearing bacon underwear - they'll be all over you. P.S. if you do have bacon underwear, I don't want/need to know so there's no need for any confirmation...

No, that would be Wednesday in Aussie land. Silly girl.

Anything that is smoked will have to ride with you Ali. I'm afraid that we'll stop and have to eat all of it between here and Fontana village!

We are really glad that everyone had a good time. We enjoyed hosting and having everyone here, it was lots and lots of fun! We'll put together a "lost and found" as we come across things but for now, it's just two crock pots, a bottle of bourbon and an adjustable "EZ" wrench... We couldn't wait to go get the boys this morning and all three of them are really, really happy to be back home.

You have made my day!

Rich, I should have closed this thread - yep, Stephanie P. is enjoying the heck out of these tires on her trips to go snowboarding.

It's marked down so much because it sold one time and we had to "REPO" it. It's taking up one corner of the garage and it just needs a good home. Sorry man but now, your wife is much, much happier with me and she's never even met me!

I'm sitting here, laughing my posterior off at this post! Now it's MY Birthday! Reply sent John.

Can't beat this deal. We have a Bowflex Extreme 2 SE home gym. It has a 100lb upgrade to the power rods so it's total is 310lbs for your workout. Leg extension and all of the optional straps, bars and grips. It has always been set up inside or in the garage and it has a lifetime warranty on it's bits and pieces. How do you get it? For $200, I can load it up, deliver it to your house and, if you'd like, help you assemble it. At this price, it's less than 10% of what it would cost new. Anyone ready to kick start those New Years resolutions? PM or email if you are interested.

Hey Ray! If someone was willing to pay for the ingredients, would your wife be willing to make flan again? That stuff was rockin!