1975_mini Posted December 12, 2014 Report Posted December 12, 2014 I installed the Madness Motorworks CAI. Pretty quick and painless install. Looks good 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
unstable Posted December 13, 2014 Report Posted December 13, 2014 Thanks! Brian 2006 British racing green with black roof.
DIREK Posted December 16, 2014 Report Posted December 16, 2014 Roxy got a tan today! 35/50 tint job done by the folks at Tint-FX! 2015 Volcanic Orange Mini Cooper S F56 6MT, Premium, Cold Weather, Media, LED, HUD NM Engineering Power module Borla Touring axle back exhaust JCW style bonnet stripes
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 16, 2014 Report Posted December 16, 2014 Roxy got a tan today! 35/50 tint job done by the folks at Tint-FX! Wooo hooooo :top: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
ChrisTKD Posted December 16, 2014 Report Posted December 16, 2014 Seafoamed it last night. Much more smoke this time than when I did it before going to the Dragon. Unfortunately, all that carbon blowing out threw a code. My magnetized tires picked up a nail again. I thought I'd be lucky with my non-run flats but noooo. Took the car to Curry's Auto to hopefully have it plugged and they said maybe yes maybe no. I don't know whether they were just trying to upsell but the tire was still under the road hazard warranty (we still will have to measure tread depth for Tire Rack). It's still a PITA. I have to mail the tire back to Tire Rack for credit (they will send me the shipping voucher but still that's going to be fun going to FedEx with a tire).
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 16, 2014 Report Posted December 16, 2014 Seafoamed it last night. Much more smoke this time than when I did it before going to the Dragon. Unfortunately, all that carbon blowing out threw a code. QUOTE] A lot of times this will clear in a day or so Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
ChrisTKD Posted December 16, 2014 Report Posted December 16, 2014 It just cleared out this afternoon. :congrats:
Cambo Posted December 26, 2014 Report Posted December 26, 2014 Finally finished painting my summer wheels...I got tired of the gold look and everyone asking me if they were 'subaru wheels' lol. I tested the yellow lettering look and I actually like it so I'll do that to the rest of them too...only wish the lettering was a big bigger but oh well. Anyway, just thought I'd share in case anybody has ever wanted to paint their wheels too...makes for an easy winter project. Hope everyone is having a great holiday season! 2009 MCS - Passenger seat delete--Rear seat delete--Arm rest delete--Cup holder delete--Seat Belt Delete--Cup holder added back because coffee
1975_mini Posted December 27, 2014 Report Posted December 27, 2014 They look great, I like the yellow lettering 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
Cambo Posted December 27, 2014 Report Posted December 27, 2014 thanks! 2009 MCS - Passenger seat delete--Rear seat delete--Arm rest delete--Cup holder delete--Seat Belt Delete--Cup holder added back because coffee
SlingsDogs Posted December 27, 2014 Report Posted December 27, 2014 Finally finished painting my summer wheels...I got tired of the gold look and everyone asking me if they were 'subaru wheels' lol. I tested the yellow lettering look and I actually like it so I'll do that to the rest of them too...only wish the lettering was a big bigger but oh well. Anyway, just thought I'd share in case anybody has ever wanted to paint their wheels too...makes for an easy winter project. Hope everyone is having a great holiday season! Now that I have Plasti-dipped my wheels a couple of times and colors I was thinking of painting for permanence. Did you sand or scuff the rims first? Use any Primer? Etching Primer? Automotive Paint or Wheel Paint? I see that Duplicolor, Rustoleum and Eastwood all have wheel painting kits and wondered if you used one of those? A million questions I know… Thanks for any tips! Chris
Cambo Posted December 27, 2014 Report Posted December 27, 2014 Now that I have Plasti-dipped my wheels a couple of times and colors I was thinking of painting for permanence. Did you sand or scuff the rims first? Use any Primer? Etching Primer? Automotive Paint or Wheel Paint? I see that Duplicolor, Rustoleum and Eastwood all have wheel painting kits and wondered if you used one of those? A million questions I know… Thanks for any tips! Chris no problem man, ask away! So I scuffed them a bit with some 800 grit, put down a real light layer of primer...almost like that first layer you do with plasti dip...and then I put down 2 coats of the paint and 2 coats of clear coat. As far as the paint, I actually used the Duplicolor Engine Enamel series. It dries even and fast and has held up well on my motorcycle wheels. Also was cheaper than the wheel kit you're talking about. Took me about a can and a half per wheel. The backside I didn't really put as much effort, just coated it a few times but no clear or anything. Once it dried (about 2 days later) I used 2000 grit to sand the clear coat and then used Meguiars ultimate compound to polish. Now did it come out perfect? By no means...if you look closely, there's definitely slight orange peeling. But I didn't care...as long as the wheels look decent from 2-3 feet away, that was good enough for me. Also, I'll add that if you're using spray cans, like I did, they sell this trigger type attachment that makes painting soooo much easier. attaches right on top of the can and you just squeeze. Good luck Chris! 2009 MCS - Passenger seat delete--Rear seat delete--Arm rest delete--Cup holder delete--Seat Belt Delete--Cup holder added back because coffee
Cambo Posted December 28, 2014 Report Posted December 28, 2014 Finished and installed the wheels--I definitely like the new look. 2009 MCS - Passenger seat delete--Rear seat delete--Arm rest delete--Cup holder delete--Seat Belt Delete--Cup holder added back because coffee
RDG_RCR Posted December 28, 2014 Report Posted December 28, 2014 Finished and installed the wheels--I definitely like the new look. Looks good, I like the tires. How long do you think it will last?
Cambo Posted December 28, 2014 Report Posted December 28, 2014 Very nice! thanks! Looks good, I like the tires. How long do you think it will last? thanks man...and I have no clue. It's sitting out in the rain right now...I'm hoping it even lasts through today lolol 2009 MCS - Passenger seat delete--Rear seat delete--Arm rest delete--Cup holder delete--Seat Belt Delete--Cup holder added back because coffee
Scavenger Posted January 2, 2015 Report Posted January 2, 2015 Looks Nice!! 2006 MCS, SB/S , "B.A." Performance: DINAN "Stage 5" tune, throttle body, boost kit (fuel pump, pulley), & CAI; JCW exhaust sans resonator, brakes, & GP IC; DDM IC diverter; CSF Racing Aluminum Radiator Suspension: DINAN front strut brace; Alta 22mm rear bar; KW V1 coil-overs; H-Sport adjustable rear control arms; CravenSpeed strut underators Interior: CravenSpeed gauge mounts with Cooper S boost and voltage, & shift well cover Wheels: Enkei PF01 17" Audio: Kenwood Excelon KDC-X994 HU; MTX Terminator speakers F&B Alan @ opensource.com
Cambo Posted January 2, 2015 Report Posted January 2, 2015 Looks Nice!! Thanks! ...and I finally have two seats again! lol...fits me like a glove, barely. I need to make sure I don't put on anymore weight in the wrong areas lol. 2009 MCS - Passenger seat delete--Rear seat delete--Arm rest delete--Cup holder delete--Seat Belt Delete--Cup holder added back because coffee
TATTRAT Posted January 3, 2015 Report Posted January 3, 2015 can't thank Chris enough for all his hard work on getting me set up with his driver light & fog light set up! Will be great for late night twisties, and they just look super awesome! flickr
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted January 3, 2015 Report Posted January 3, 2015 can't thank Chris enough for all his hard work on getting me set up with his driver light & fog light set up! Will be great for late night twisties, and they just look super awesome! That's awesome! Did you get the tires too? Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
TATTRAT Posted January 3, 2015 Report Posted January 3, 2015 That's awesome! Did you get the tires too? Nope, already good in that department. Wish I could have gave them a good home, but already have basically the same thing on now. flickr
Lt. Dan Posted January 5, 2015 Author Report Posted January 5, 2015 Dropped it off for diagnostics today I can't communicate with the PCM through the OBD connector, and until that gets fixed, I can't get Emissions testing done....
Scavenger Posted January 11, 2015 Report Posted January 11, 2015 I replaced the struts on the boot lid today, now it stays open again! 2006 MCS, SB/S , "B.A." Performance: DINAN "Stage 5" tune, throttle body, boost kit (fuel pump, pulley), & CAI; JCW exhaust sans resonator, brakes, & GP IC; DDM IC diverter; CSF Racing Aluminum Radiator Suspension: DINAN front strut brace; Alta 22mm rear bar; KW V1 coil-overs; H-Sport adjustable rear control arms; CravenSpeed strut underators Interior: CravenSpeed gauge mounts with Cooper S boost and voltage, & shift well cover Wheels: Enkei PF01 17" Audio: Kenwood Excelon KDC-X994 HU; MTX Terminator speakers F&B Alan @ opensource.com
1975_mini Posted January 11, 2015 Report Posted January 11, 2015 Dropped it off for diagnostics today I can't communicate with the PCM through the OBD connector, and until that gets fixed, I can't get Emissions testing done.... Were they able to find the problem? 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
1975_mini Posted January 11, 2015 Report Posted January 11, 2015 I replaced the struts on the boot lid today, now it stays open again! Watch out for the boot flying up at you now. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
