1975_mini
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I want to pull the group for there option. I just checked the weather for tomorrow. It will be 10 degrees at the start time, no precipitation, but sustained winds of 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. There is also the possibility of patches on ice on these road from the precipitation this evening. Do we want to still go in the morning or slide it a to the right. The go-kart outing is next weekend, but one of the following to days. I want to make the call by 5pm today as I know people likely have plans tonight.
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I am keeping an eye on the weather and will keep everyone informed. I am also concerned if there is a decent amount of rain Saturday with freeze temps all day Sunday. Fingers crossed.
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Yes Sunday, I will get the route sheet up today, I have been losing the battle attaching it. Attached, I don't know why I couldn't see the paper clip last time I tried. Mistress Run.xls Mistress Run.xls
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I know, it is supposed to be clear but colder like 40's.
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Hey all, Brandy found this groupon for Barrel Oak Winery if anyone is interested. http://www.groupon.com/deals/barrel-oak-winery $50 for $25 $100 for $45
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<p>UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BE POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER!!!!!!!!!</p> <p> </p> <p>Before wooing you valentine, spoil your mistress (MINI). Come join us on a spirited run along some great twisties through Virginia farm country. This will be a point to point run, ending at the Barrel Oak Winery. I have attached the route sheet for anyone that would like to review it.</p> <p> </p> <p>When: 28 Feburary 2015</p> <p> </p> <p>Start point: National Museum of the Marine Corps</p> <p> 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy</p> <p> Triangle, VA 22172</p> <p> </p> <p>Start time: 0900</p> <p> </p> <p>Run time: 2 hours 15 minutes</p> <p> </p> <p>End point: <a href="http://www.barreloak.com/" rel="external nofollow">Barrel Oak Winery</a></p> <p> 3623 Grove Ln</p> <p> Delaplane, VA</p>
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UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BE POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER!!!!!!!!! Before wooing you valentine, spoil your mistress (MINI). Come join us on a spirited run along some great twisties through Virginia farm country. This will be a point to point run, ending at the Barrel Oak Winery. I have attached the route sheet for anyone that would like to review it. When: 28 Feburary 2015 Start point: National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy Triangle, VA 22172 Start time: 0900 Run time: 2 hours 15 minutes End point: Barrel Oak Winery 3623 Grove Ln Delaplane, VA
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Distance races I run have recently added a Clydesdale class (over 200lbs), we can have our own unofficial category. It also give you an easy excuse for any slow times you may turn.:top:
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I can say this is a very nice mini. And that is a great price
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The ones I hit up are called pick-a-part and there is a yard around the corner from me in Stafford and they have another in Fredericksburg. I can check when I am out there.
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I may be going to a yard next week. I will keep an eye out.
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You may want to check the local pick-a-part yards. I have seen a few gen1s on the yards now.
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Payment sent
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Thanks for representing Michael
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Congrats, glad MOS was able to take care of you. Warranties do not cover pre-existing issues, after about 3 months of having your policy it is pretty difficult for them to prove something was pre-existing. Not many cover things like clutches, brakes, bushings. These are ware parts and are often identified by name as not covered. There are likely plans that cover these, but would charge more as these are guaranteed to need replacing. Bushings are pretty easy to do, the clutch sucks as you have to undo one side of the subframe.
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Hopefully they come back and say it is the voltage regulator, from your description the alternator is powering the car when running and the issue is related to charging the battery. The regulator controls the volts back to the charging system, fingers crossed as that is only a $45 part and very little labor to replace.
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wow, that's right up there with my $1100 qoute to replace a $25 gasket. I would recommend you looking into an extended warranty, I have one through USAA that has been great. I know Ali is happy with the one she has maybe she can weighin on who she uses. In general if you do one claim you have made your money back, without one very rarely can you get out of the dealer under $1000 when you need a repair. Best of luck
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I have only delt with PMoA, but they have been great with working with my extended warranty company to install OEM over third party parts at no additional cost to me. I have not had to deal with the big MINI mothership though. I do agree with Dan that just doing it yourself may be a good option, if you a sure it is the alternator. If it ends up not being covered you are looking at the something like $85 diagnostic $250ish for the alternator (10% part discount for DCMM member):top: so 225ish $200 labor ballpark guess so somewhere around 500 if they don't cover it. Hopefully someone has had some experience with MINI USA and out of warranty and can tell you the likelyhood of them covering. If you need tools or an extra set of hands please dont hessitate to ask.
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I am a little confused here, you jumped it and it ran. Did it cut off while you were driving or did you stop and it would not start again?
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On gen2s you can turn the wheel to lock and you can reach the access panel that twists in the inner fender. Not sure if it is that easy on the gen1s
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I believe you have to reprogram for the fogs and high beams to work at the same time?
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Brandy said there is a fridge
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What did you do to your Mini today?
1975_mini replied to Lt. Dan's topic in Maintenance & Modifications
Congrats, glad to hear it was a straight forward fix, and you did have to chase electrical gremlins. Nice plate choice. -
Time to look as good as He runs
1975_mini replied to 1975_mini's topic in Maintenance & Modifications
With a little help from my lovely wife, we dropped the subframe out this afternoon. Sunday is supposed to get in the 50s so hope to get some work done. -
Brandy and I will each bring a gift