MELO-R56
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Is Darryl at Odds and Ends still an official vendor? I have a few scratches I'd like to get removed. Thanks!
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For sale: $100 -MINI Cooper R 56 steering wheel. Just the steering wheel. Does not include the multi function buttons or the bottom silver trim. Also does not include the air bag. I understand this will work on R53 as well. $50 - Union Jack side skuttles. These fit all 2nd gen models: R 56-R59. The are $100 brand new.
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Looks like I'll be in the market for rear pads and rotors for my R56. I've been considering the JCW 4 Piston Sport Brake Brembo upgrade when it was time to do my brakes. I'm wondering if any R53 owners would be interested in buying my R56 calipers? I understand the R56 calipers were the brakes used on the R53 for the JCW upgraded brakes. My car has 50k miles on a 2009 MCS. Price is negotiable. Any interest?
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Thanks to all that came out today! We had a great run and did some roads that many had never been on, plus the pizza was awesome! See you next time. :top: -Steve
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Hello all. Please firm up your RSVP if you can make it so I can give the restaurant a head's up. Looking forward to seeing everyone, and getting in some nice driving! Don't forget your walk-talkies and cash for the tab at the restaurant. -STEVE :rock:
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<p><strong>Loudon Co MINI Run</strong></p> <p>Let’s get out on some of my favorite Loudon Co back roads for some MINI action and twisties, followed by some amazing pizza and brews in Leesburg for lunch.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Date: 5/21/17, Sunday.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Start location/meet up-9:00 am:</strong> The Tile Shop/Starbucks parking lot on Route 7 in Tysons corner. 8520 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Roll out: 10:00 am start</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Route: 70 miles</strong> of driving heading West through Loudon Co. on Route 7 with plenty of twisties and awesome back country roads.</p> <p> </p> <p>Here's the route: routebuilder.org/254m</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Destination:</strong> We'll end up in Leesburg, VA and have lunch at Fireworks Pizza. Awesome brick oven pizzas and great beer selection. Market Station LLC, 201 Harrison St SE, Leesburg, VA 20175. <a href="http://www.fireworkspizza.com/FW1New/" rel="external nofollow">http://www.fireworkspizza.com/FW1New/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>There’s a free parking garage across the street from Fireworks Pizza. We can all park at the top.</p> <p> </p> <p>This wouldn't be an all day drive/event, just the first half of the day, so short and sweet. </p> <p> </p> <p>Please be sure to bring your 2-way radios, and some cash for the tab at Fireworks Pizza.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>If raining, I’m going to cancel. If roads are wet, but no more rain in the forecast for the day, we roll. Suns out, guns out!</strong></p>
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Loudon Co MINI Run Let’s get out on some of my favorite Loudon Co back roads for some MINI action and twisties, followed by some amazing pizza and brews in Leesburg for lunch. Date: 5/21/17, Sunday. Start location/meet up-9:00 am: The Tile Shop/Starbucks parking lot on Route 7 in Tysons corner. 8520 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182. Roll out: 10:00 am start Route: 70 miles of driving heading West through Loudon Co. on Route 7 with plenty of twisties and awesome back country roads. Here's the route: routebuilder.org/254m Destination: We'll end up in Leesburg, VA and have lunch at Fireworks Pizza. Awesome brick oven pizzas and great beer selection. Market Station LLC, 201 Harrison St SE, Leesburg, VA 20175. http://www.fireworkspizza.com/FW1New/ There’s a free parking garage across the street from Fireworks Pizza. We can all park at the top. This wouldn't be an all day drive/event, just the first half of the day, so short and sweet. Please be sure to bring your 2-way radios, and some cash for the tab at Fireworks Pizza. If raining, I’m going to cancel. If roads are wet, but no more rain in the forecast for the day, we roll. Suns out, guns out!
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Raining. I'm out. See you next time.
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RSVP opening today?
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What did you do to your Mini today?
MELO-R56 replied to Lt. Dan's topic in Maintenance & Modifications
Oh yeah GreenCactus, I know it won't be a dramatic increase in handling, but it sure does go a long way in BLINGING out the engine bay, plus it easily adds like 20 HP just because it has the JCW logo on it! -
What did you do to your Mini today?
MELO-R56 replied to Lt. Dan's topic in Maintenance & Modifications
Just curious 1975_mini, is the 23 mm sway bar you used from Madness Motorworks? I saw the red sway bar and assumed as much. I also just replaced my stock rear sway bar with the Madness Motorworks 23 mm RSB and set it to the middle. My initial impression is that the whole rear end feels so much tighter and stiff. Still feeling out how the car handles in the twisties, but so far everything is WOW! Next on my list is the JCW front strut brace for the whole package, can't wait! :rock: -
I had my car recently checked out, and was told my Front Lower Control Arm Bushings are a bit worn, and could use replacing soon. Anyone know how to do this and would be at the DIY Tech day to assist? No idea what this would cost in labor to do, or if it's a DIY. Thanks!
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I'm in contact with P-Tuning and will most likely have them do the job. Dealer prices are outrageous! :stupid: (we all know that!) Gotta get my little MINI back up and running. Gotta feed that FIX!
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I was at MINI of Sterling yesterday for their Service Clinic. I had my water pump replaced under warranty (woo hoo!) with an aluminum version that should take care of the leakage the plastic ones are prone to. They did a great job of talking me through everything and I even had a one on one with their service tech Brian. He patiently answered all of my questions and pleasantly walked me through the ons and outs of my car's health. Turns out, my clutch is slipping, and needs to be serviced. My clutch pedal engages at about 3/4 of the way up, and they recommended I have it fixed. Unknown weather the flywheel will need to be replaced until it's opened up for service. They quoted me a rather expensive price to fix it. Does anyone know if any of our vendors can do this job, maybe P-Tuning or GT-Peace? Thanks!
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FS (feeler) Borbet 16 inch Wheels w/ Michelin Winter Tires
MELO-R56 replied to MELO-R56's topic in MINI Related
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I'm wanting to see if there is any interest in my Borbet 16 inch Wheels w/ Michelin Winter Tires. I won't need these this winter as I will be storing the MINI in the garage for the winter. Wheels: Borbet LS, 16 x 7, 15 spoke silver painted alloy wheels. Excellent condition, NO curb rash. Tires: Michelin X-Ice, 195/55/R16. Used for 2 winters, approximately 3,000 miles. TPMS included. $400 cash. Any interest?
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Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour for daylight savings time! :top:
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SOLD!
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These are all season tires. Still available.
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Add one more shirt! :rock:
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Sorry, I was out of town this weekend. YES! Still available. :rock:
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Hey gang. Looking forward to seeing everyone that can attend tomorrow! Be sure to look for my Mellow Yellow Cooper S in the Chipotle parking lot so we can line up before getting dinner. The weather is looking good. I'll have print outs of the route for everyone if needed. Should be a good run! -STEVE :rock:
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I did a dry run this afternoon and I have the route planned out. I stopped at Gravelly Point airport park at Reagan National and the park signs say the park closes from 10 pm - 6 am daily. So our first stop will be Gravelly Point airport park. There are port-a-potties there. Next stop will be the Capital building. Final stop will be at Tastee 29 Diner for a late night snack. There was some chatter about taking some photos or doing a night shoot. Sounds cool, what do you guys have in mind? Obviously there are plenty of sweet backdrops in the city! Looking forward to it! :rock:
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<p>Date: August 20th, 2016</p> <p> </p> <p>Idea: A fun night run through some of the monuments and sights of DC.</p> <p> </p> <p>Start: Meet at Chipotle on Route 7 in Tyson's Corner, VA at 6:30 pm for a mellow dinner. Huge parking lot with plenty of parking.</p> <p> </p> <p>Chipotle Mexican Grill</p> <p>8461 Leesburg Pike</p> <p> </p> <p>Roll out: 8 pm. We will roll into DC from the scenic George Washington Memorial Parkway with a few stops along the way including Gravelly Point airport park and the Capital Building. Taking in the sights we will pass some of the other monuments before finishing the night off at the Tastee 29 Diner in Fairfax, VA.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://29diner.com" rel="external nofollow">http://29diner.com</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Approximate drive time: 2 hours</p> <p> </p> <p>I'm thinking that a limit of 15 cars due to the fact it's night time and considering some of DC's traffic lights.</p> <p> </p> <p>I did a dry run, and the route has been dialed in. I will have route sheets for those who need them.</p> <p> </p> <p>Be sure to bring your walkie-talkies!</p> <p> </p> <p>IF IT'S RAINING, I WILL CANCEL! Not much fun driving through the city at night in the rain. Adds another layer of challenge to the ride that I'd like to avoid.</p> <p> </p> <p>Hope to see you there!</p>
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Date: August 20th, 2016 Idea: A fun night run through some of the monuments and sights of DC. Start: Meet at Chipotle on Route 7 in Tyson's Corner, VA at 6:30 pm for a mellow dinner. Huge parking lot with plenty of parking. Chipotle Mexican Grill 8461 Leesburg Pike Roll out: 8 pm. We will roll into DC from the scenic George Washington Memorial Parkway with a few stops along the way including Gravelly Point airport park and the Capital Building. Taking in the sights we will pass some of the other monuments before finishing the night off at the Tastee 29 Diner in Fairfax, VA. http://29diner.com Approximate drive time: 2 hours I'm thinking that a limit of 15 cars due to the fact it's night time and considering some of DC's traffic lights. I did a dry run, and the route has been dialed in. I will have route sheets for those who need them. Be sure to bring your walkie-talkies! IF IT'S RAINING, I WILL CANCEL! Not much fun driving through the city at night in the rain. Adds another layer of challenge to the ride that I'd like to avoid. Hope to see you there!