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What projects/ prep is everyone got going. Roxy is getting new rubber today. Pilot sport a/s 3+

a little earlier than planned thanks to a pothole on the BW pkwy. At least it wasn’t the day before leaving for the dragon like last year. 

This pop a tire tradition is one I would really like to not continue next year. 

I guess a might as well to the new JCW coilovers while it’s on jack stands and the wheels are off. 

And a not so happy Watson is stuck out in the rain. 

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1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels

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13 minutes ago, SneakyBaron said:

Oil change, alignment, possibly decat and resonator if there is time and money. Wash and wax. Hopefully another part that's been a huge pain to find and get a hold of.

Aren't you worried about emissions with the decat, or are you looking to have it coded out. I will bring the red dash and we can install it one lazy afternoon at the cabin and swap the door cards. 

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40 minutes ago, 1975_mini said:

Aren't you worried about emissions with the decat, or are you looking to have it coded out. I will bring the red dash and we can install it one lazy afternoon at the cabin and swap the door cards. 

Only removing the second one that isn't monitored. The JCW exhaust I had on Helljumper didn't have the second one and I passed emissions with it that way, had it on for 3 years so I know I had to have it inspected at least once.

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6 minutes ago, SneakyBaron said:

Only removing the second one that isn't monitored. The JCW exhaust I had on Helljumper didn't have the second one and I passed emissions with it that way, had it on for 3 years so I know I had to have it inspected at least once.

Good to know, I keep hearing both ways. Guess I am good for that mod now. You are making me what to go pick up a piece of exhaust tube and cut it out right now.

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New tires on and installed the JCW struts and Springs this morning. Giving roxy a day or two the settle before I ready run the new goodies through there paces. 

Just an alignment and an oil change on the checklist before the dragon. Both of those I am paying to have done. 

Some how the garage project list is empty, going to have to change that real soon. 😝 

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things that are done

  • disc brake conversion
  • gauges & tac installed
  • turn signals & flashers fixed
  • painting
  • 2 out of 3 mirrors

things to do

  • stickering & detail
  • install new headlights
  • install new passenger seat
  • oil change
  • install passenger mirror
  • rewire radio
  • gather all spare parts & put them in the car 

Then run around and do all the things I forgot last minute 🤪

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18 hours ago, IndiCooper said:

things that are done

  • disc brake conversion
  • gauges & tac installed
  • turn signals & flashers fixed
  • painting
  • 2 out of 3 mirrors

things to do

  • stickering & detail
  • install new headlights
  • install new passenger seat
  • oil change
  • install passenger mirror
  • rewire radio
  • gather all spare parts & put them in the car 

Then run around and do all the things I forgot last minute 🤪

Detail? I don't think that juice is worth the squeeze. It is going to be hard to get the outside as nice as that sweet upholstery on those new seats, lol.

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Clear out CEL issues

   P1688, P0107, P1106

   Need MAP mount and screws (JY trip)

Radiator Flush

   Replace Thermostat

   Need a basin to flush this out

   Dispose of old fluid

Sort out Exhaust rattle

   Muffler replacement on the passenger side,  both sides?

Replace fuel Filter

   Order Fuel filter

Install sound deadening material

    Need roller

Build rear seat delete

    Need Materials and carpet

Replace intake filter

   Measure and order K&N common

Check cabin filter

Install Boost gauge

   Careful on vacuum line routing

Install Oil Pressure gauge

   Oil Change

   Drain Oil

Install Ultra-Gauge

   Need spliter to run dongle for LapTimer

Install New Seats

   Should have 3.9ohm resistors ready

   Potential welding of r53 brackets to New seats

   Detail cleaning

Install brake cooling kit

   Remove wheels and front bumper

Inspect brake pads New pads (EBC Yellowstuff)

Tires

   Measure out tread life

   Clean & Treat

Final Inspection

Wash & Detail Car

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18 hours ago, GreenCactus said:

Make that new tires AND wheels! (Thank you, Michael!)

Do they match his, and was he chanting "one of us, one of us" when you got them.

Is the roof graphic a surprise, do we get a hint?

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2 hours ago, 1975_mini said:

Do they match his, and was he chanting "one of us, one of us" when you got them.

Is the roof graphic a surprise, do we get a hint?

No, not really. It was more an eye roll about mounting the new tires on the existing wheels and then offering to give me the wheels for my birthday. 

Nope, no hints! ;)

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