RDG_RCR Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 Has anyone installed any new mods for the dragon this year? For this trip the car will be sporting new brake pads (Ferodo DS2500s) a new tune, and a custom alignment. Anyone else?
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 Just a full body repaint and custom hand painted flames For maintenance I am doing a wheel alignment, new windshield wipers, did the oil change and flushed the brake fluid (thanks Craig, Lil C and Brian) Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Stephatron Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 Has anyone installed any new mods for the dragon this year? For this trip the car will be sporting new brake pads (Ferodo DS2500s) a new tune, and a custom alignment. Anyone else? Lucy is getting new rotors (front and rear), new rear brake pads, new brake fluid, two new rear tires, and if I can swing it, an alignment from PTUNING and some interior stuff.
Stephatron Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 Just a full body repaint and custom hand painted flames For maintenance I am doing a wheel alignment, new windshield wipers, did the oil change and flushed the brake fluid (thanks Craig, Lil C and Brian) I see Lil C is sticking
Stephatron Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 I know that the token xA is going to be MINI-fied somehow too.
minime331 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 (edited) I see Lil C is sticking Yes it makes me chuckle when I see it Edited April 10, 2013 by minime331 STella- 14' Focus ST Roush CAI, Cobb access port stage1 tune, custom Ptuning 3" exhuast, Levels FMIC, Turbosmart BOV, rally armor mud flaps, more to come.
RDG_RCR Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Posted April 10, 2013 I know that the token xA is going to be MINI-fied somehow too. Ooohh, I myself will be rockin the new 10 year anni. window cling on the Elise.
Stephatron Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 Yes it make me chuckle when I see it Clearly, the best nickname ever! :rock:
Stephatron Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 Ooohh, I myself will be rockin the new 10 year anni. window cling on the Elise. I think the Elise needs a MINI logo though ... and me to test drive it and make sure all is well with it
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 Ooohh, I myself will be rockin the new 10 year anni. window cling on the Elise. Can we get some wings on that Elise??? :questionmark: I also want a ride in it, I love those things and I've never been in one. I promise not to get t he drool on the interior. Just don't tell Tigger Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Stephatron Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 Can we get some wings on that Elise??? :questionmark: I also want a ride in it, I love those things and I've never been in one. I promise not to get t he drool on the interior. Just don't tell Tigger They're wonderful. I love Elises. I told Lucy that one day, her garage mate will be an Elise that I get to alternate between. I don't keep secrets from her.
RDG_RCR Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Posted April 10, 2013 Can we get some wings on that Elise??? :questionmark: I also want a ride in it, I love those things and I've never been in one. I promise not to get t he drool on the interior. Just don't tell Tigger Of course you can, don't worry about the interior...there really isn't one. You just gave me a great idea!!:idea:
Stephatron Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 Of course you can, don't worry about the interior...there really isn't one. You just gave me a great idea!!:idea: Yeah it's pretty minimalist... But it's because racecar. :motor::motor::motor::motor:
Edge Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 I've driven an Elise before. I can sum it up in two words: "Pure sex". Unbelievable machine. Makes our wonderful-handling MINIs seem like pickup trucks. They stick like nobody's business. Word to the wise for those going for a ride (although I'm sure Tyler will communicate this to them clearly)... getting in and out of an Elise is a challenge in itself. The proper way is to turn sideways, facing away from the car, and sit, then swivel your legs in to the car. Under no circumstances are you supposed to use the windshield to brace yourself for entry & exit, because you can very easily crack the windshield. The entire car is designed for light weight, not strength! "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 I've driven an Elise before. I can sum it up in two words: "Pure sex". Unbelievable machine. Makes our wonderful-handling MINIs seem like pickup trucks. They stick like nobody's business. Word to the wise for those going for a ride (although I'm sure Tyler will communicate this to them clearly)... getting in and out of an Elise is a challenge in itself. The proper way is to turn sideways, facing away from the car, and sit, then swivel your legs in to the car. Under no circumstances are you supposed to use the windshield to brace yourself for entry & exit, because you can very easily crack the windshield. The entire car is designed for light weight, not strength! Thanks to my knee that's pretty much how I get in and out of Tigger anyway. It's a sexy car, I love all the curves, so damn exotic. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
RDG_RCR Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Posted April 10, 2013 I've driven an Elise before. I can sum it up in two words: "Pure sex". Unbelievable machine. Makes our wonderful-handling MINIs seem like pickup trucks. They stick like nobody's business. Word to the wise for those going for a ride (although I'm sure Tyler will communicate this to them clearly)... getting in and out of an Elise is a challenge in itself. The proper way is to turn sideways, facing away from the car, and sit, then swivel your legs in to the car. Under no circumstances are you supposed to use the windshield to brace yourself for entry & exit, because you can very easily crack the windshield. The entire car is designed for light weight, not strength! Yes, unlike most convertables the windshield frame is not structural. But I wouldn't say that it makes MINIs feel like a truck. I drive Sara's all the time and it's a blast. I can't wait to do a lap on the dragon with it!
IndiCooper Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 that all ^^ got really off topic lol :top: STKRS 2 MOTD mods/destocking intake exhaust rally lights air horn dechroming & green sway bar nick nacks lots of STICKERS! :stupid:
Stephatron Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 I've driven an Elise before. I can sum it up in two words: "Pure sex". Unbelievable machine. Makes our wonderful-handling MINIs seem like pickup trucks. They stick like nobody's business. Word to the wise for those going for a ride (although I'm sure Tyler will communicate this to them clearly)... getting in and out of an Elise is a challenge in itself. The proper way is to turn sideways, facing away from the car, and sit, then swivel your legs in to the car. Under no circumstances are you supposed to use the windshield to brace yourself for entry & exit, because you can very easily crack the windshield. The entire car is designed for light weight, not strength! I drove my friend's Elise!!! He always seems to get a good chuckle at me somehow gracefully getting in and out of it. It's part of the fun.
Edge Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 Yes, unlike most convertables the windshield frame is not structural. But I wouldn't say that it makes MINIs feel like a truck. I drive Sara's all the time and it's a blast. I can't wait to do a lap on the dragon with it!I realize it was an exaggeration, but I wanted my fellow MINI owners to understand that the Elise really takes handling to an entirely different level. As for my mods, at this point, getting my car horn working properly again is the main one I'm worried about. I have a couple other long overdue mods I want to finally get done but they are going to have to wait until after MOTD. "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129
omgMINI Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 Minnie's windows are being tinted this weekend - that counts, right?:girl:
RDG_RCR Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Posted April 10, 2013 Minnie's windows are being tinted this weekend - that counts, right?:girl: And you got your badge holders!!
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 if it comes in on time Detroit Tuned will be installing an orange hose in Tigger Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Stephatron Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 if it comes in on time Detroit Tuned will be installing an orange hose in Tigger He said FOR the Dragon, not AT the Dragon!
ErinKC Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 My Hella's. are coming in this week!! My bro in law (mechanic in another life) is going to help me install Tycoons new smile. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Stephatron Posted April 10, 2013 Report Posted April 10, 2013 My Hella's. are coming in this week!! My bro in law (mechanic in another life) is going to help me install Tycoons new smile. I have Hellas, I loooooooooove them :top:
