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Posts posted by Lt. Dan
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Room for a Miata to tag along?
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Hey gang, looking to buy stock strut assemblies that will fit my R53
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I need a hatch window tinted, but if there isn't enough time I'll just come hang out anyways!
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glad they got it taken car of!!
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Very easy, I have one on mine.
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Bought my last set of pads from SpecR53- great price, great service!
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Thanks to everyone for coming out yesterday! I feel like we got a lot done!! :rock:
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Bump- two days out! Don't forget, please bring your own tools!
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Slight correction to my earlier post: I need a 16 mm strut nut socket, not 17. I have a 21 mm for the front on order, but no one stocks the 16 for the rear. How do people disassemble and reassemble the rear struts? Will an offset box wrench work? TIA.
Good question- I've only disassembled the struts on a mini to install lowering springs, so I've never needed to re-compress...
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Does anyone know of a good upholstery shop in the area that are reasonable, and do good work. Near Chantilly preferred.
I need to recover my seats and I need to replace the headliner.
Thanks,
Geno
I spoke with this shop about re-doing my headliner. He was courteous and gave decent pricing:
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I don't think it's a big issue on the turbo Mini engines...
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I will probably be there but will NOT need a lift. I am assembling a complete duplicate suspension and have all the parts; however, my spring compressor does not work with the MINI front springs; will someone have (or can you bring) one that does? And, I also need the use of the special sockets (17 and 21 mm) with slotted side that permits an Allen wrench to hold the strut shaft while torquing the top nut. TIA.
We have a Branick wall mounted compressor.
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We can put it on a lift and show you what's involved, but this wouldn't be a good repair for the Tech Day... Maybe a wrenching session at a member house where we have all day?
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The DC Auto show opens this weekend. I wonder if they will take the new Countryman to the expo center after this event? I'll ask David Hellmuth when I give him our RSVP numbers.
Nope, the convention center gets loaded today. Can't get a car in after that.
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a clutch job with flywheel on an R56 is NOT CHEAP!!!
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I actually have an R56 here right now for the same problem... :idea:
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Two things-
1: being a 2012, it wouldn't surprise me if it's the original battery.
2: modern cars HATE low battery voltage. If the pcm senses low voltage, it will manage other systems to keep the vehicle running properly
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next time we get together, I'll take some measurements and get with the Safety Steward for D.C. Region. Gotta see how much lower we need to get it.
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Are you still local?
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I made my own roof graphic (it's just on the sunroof). Do you know what you have in mind? I might be able to help.
I tried to buy this one, but I was too slow:
I also bought a copy of this movie poster:
It's sitting in a tube right now- I may take it to the local sign guy and see if he can scan/print that for me...
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Hey, Dan!
Do you mean to put on yourself, or to create something custom to have a shop put on?
Hey Colby! :rofl:
I was able to do the big meatballs on the sides of my mini okay, but for something as big as the roof I think I'll pay someone to do it... too much risk in wrinkles and air bubbles for me...
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The march towards being more competitive in SCCA autocross continues!!!
Last week I sold off my 15x8 wheels and tires- While the 205/50/15 Potenzas had plenty of tread left, I could tell their performance was starting to fall off.
the replacement wheels and tires are 15x9 TR Motorsport C3M's that I got for an AWESOME deal!
For fitment checking, I lucked out because they had a set of 225/45/15 BFG Rival's mounted. Quickly found out there was no way they were going to fit without help. stacking big washers behind the wheel led me to ordering 12mm spacers, and converting to wheel studs instead of lug bolts! About a perfect compromise between clearing the coilover on the inside, and not hitting the fender on the outside :rofl:
Before I mount up new tires for next season, I'll probably end up painting the wheels black.
Next up is I ordered a set of 650 lb springs to make the ride a little more compliant, and smooth out the bumps on the lot at Fedex...
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Selling a set of gorilla wheel studs- brand new, just won't work with my spacers and wheels. 12x1.5 thread. $30 for the set
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It's not the cars fault, it's Bluetooth. Can't link to more than on thing
Water rushing sound/water inside the frame or door?
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Need help poking around in the drains?