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very easy, as long as the know lefty loosey, righty tighty and spiral pattern out from the middle when tightening back on you are good to go.:top: Helpful hint: make sure to let the engine completely cool down if you like your finger prints.

I have use regular old tooth paste it works for light oxidation, toothpaste is just a mild abrasive compound like any product to you would buy for the headlights. I takes some elbow grease. If they are cloudy, you are better going with a wet sanding with find sand paper. Start at 1000 and work up to 2500, then seal them. Just my opinion

You could easily create the lip of the wagon by slaloming open a few pool noodles, plastidip red, then slide over the lip to create the rolled edge. Another pool noodle plastidip per black could create a handle on the front. Cut out the graphic out of paper or vinyl, maybe reach out to Laura (green cactus) she will cut them at a good price. If you do vinyl your MINI can be a little red wagon all season long not just the parade. :top:

Yeap, then we pulled over and chatted for a few minutes.

While driving home from the Jimmy Buffett concert here in Oki I looked up to have this beauty in my rear view

Today was install vinyl stripes, blacked out grille trim, and install quad light bar with hella black magic 500s. Sway bar and some more PD to follow if it can stop raining

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If anyone wants an extra set of eyes to check it out I will be in town the end of September. I read the ad and can provide some questions and checks I would recommend if someone is checking it out before then. Just shoot me a message.

Nice video, I like how the spoiler lets you know when Craig is speeding. Lol

The R53's are old enough now that they were popping up in the pick'a'part lots. There is one right next to quantico and in Fredericksburg. Maybe someone else know some up north, but always a good place to look.

I agree have your local MINI dealer pull any service records for you. I know there are a few class actions on the N14 out there, I believe the time chain tensioner is not settled yet. there is one for the HPFP that is settled, to reimburse cost. ***Warning personal opinion*** Seafoam or any cleaner are good preventative maintenance, but if the build up is already there manual removal (i.e. walnut blasting or some other form) is the only way to truly remove the buildup. I run seafoam twice a year, but I also had to do the walnut blast at like 80k, but I bought it around the same mileage as you did 45k. It just depends who while the previous owner maintained it (ask dealer to pull ALL service records). Now a myth about seafoam the white smoke is NOT carbon buildup burning off!!! It is a petroleum based product, that when burned produces white smoke, that white smoke coming out of the beater in front of you isn't burning carbon deposits. Its just burning oil. Hope this helps and feel free to ignore the small soap box.:ridinghorse:

Looks good Dan, that rack probably creates the same down-force as Nick's wing.:rofl:

#GoingAlltheWaylikeMelissa :rofl:

PMoA always has trivia and good giveaways. Make sure you brush up on the upcoming MINI releases.

I just created a photobucket account and attached the image link, so that I am not loading the file up to the page. not sure if that would work for you.

You have you plan to hit it early on a Sunday or Saturday, like 9ish

Welcome, Dumfries, have you found Joplin Rd yet? there are some great twisties headed towards Manassas:top:.

Things like CAI, springs, etc.. they do not give you any issues. Now if you have added HR springs just don't think that they are covering a failed CV joint as you changed the geometry of the suspension. As for anything with the ECU they may not like, but I don't thing a plug in would be as big an issue as if you had a third party tune in it. If anything remove when you take it in and plug back in afterwards. I used to remove brandy's CAI when it was going in for warranty work, so the had no reason to reject it.

I am a big fan, I have not had quality issue with them. When I have broke tools it was usually from misuse. Like hitting the bolt on a ball-joint separator with an impact gun, splitting the separator. Walking told the guy at the counter it broke. He took one look and jokingly said you know you are not supposed to use an impact on that. I said you should not paint it black them. He responses good point just go grab another one. I can not justify paying 3 times as much for craftsman or 10 times as much for Snap-On.

I will through in a lightly used splitter at no cost to sweeten the deal for whoever buys.:wavey:

I have the Chicago brand cordless impact wrench from harbor freight, it works well for light jobs and through lugs. So in your own garage projects. Can't beat the price, and has a warranty. Harbor freights return policy is like sears used to be, "i broke it, go grab another"

I second Lara comments. Adams products are great, and that is what I use. There are other good ones out there. Using the two or three bucket method is definitely a must, also good quality microfiber clothes are a must.

First, nice shot at Nick. As for CAI, if you want to do the JCW definitely look to get it off someone doing a switch as like all OEM parts they a costly from the dealer. Bank for your buck would be buying a third party one. Just adding a CAI is not going to give you huge gains, but creating less restrictive air flow is always a good thing. Most of the poor comments I read are from people thinking a CAI will add 10hp which is an unrealistic expectation. You have already upgraded your exhaust already so a CAI is a good companion, better flow in requires better flow out to maximize results. A CAI and modest tune to go with your exhaust you have a stage 1 and the best bang for you buck. My personal opinion after that, so its worth nothing, lol. Focus on suspension and braking before any power adders past stage 1. Upgrading the rear sway bar is a popular one to gain performance at a good price point. for braking better pads and rotters no need to go overboard with upgraded calipers. Best of luck.

Thank you all for coming out and lending a hand. great time with friends as always.

gluten free is not an acceptable request, and I have a pepper mill full of gluten for those that would like extra gluten.:top: