WRR says Check Your Mini’s Oil
The boys over at WhiteRoofRadio [iTunes Link] have been talking about this issue for a few months now. These oil starved engines are really starting to become an issue. I'll do my part to spread the word. CHECK YOUR OIL LEVEL PEOPLE! The video and their take after this jump.
Instaling the NM CAI(Cold Air Intake) and Tie-Bar on the Clubman
Let's start this off by telling your it was about 25 degrees in my garage when I started this. A fresh coat of snow blanketed my driveway. So first things first. An hour before I was ready to get started I fired up the propane heater. A nice toasty garage is a must. After that is was really as easy as following the instructions that NM Engineering supplies for you. I have had a wonderful experience with NM. I now run almost everything they make for the R55. Suspension Coils Rear End Links Exhaust CAI (Cold Air Intake) Tie-Bar I choose SPC Performance for my ...
New Parts | NM Engineering…of course
New parts ordered today...I went with the Smurf Blue. Should be here in a few days from Temecula, CA
Clubman | Rotate and Swaybar Work
The Hankook snow tires have been on for about 32oo miles and yesterday I got the chance to rotate them. While working this process I check the tire pressure. Turned out the "tire monkeys" at Peerless tire set the tires at 28psi. All along I thought the loss of grip was due to the sipping that Winter tires usually have...nope, just low tire pressure. I put them back up to 38psi. Rotating the tires gives me the opportunity to grease up the sway bar. An aftermarket sway bar can causes quite a bit of noise if not installed properly. I decided ...
Minis in the Mountains 2010
All the hype in the Mini community right now is centered around the upcoming even in Las Vegas called AMVIV. It's truly going to be an epic March in Vegas. I am so looking forward to my first AMVIV. After that event comes The Dragon, then MITMs. This year the Mini In The Mountains (MITMS) team is mixing things up. The venue has been changed to Winter Park Resort. This venue is going to be incredible. Monday night I saw some Summer time pictures of the resort. The drive to get there is thrill on it's own. It's 20 miles of ...
Mini Road Trip to Norway. Who’s in?
The 19 most complex and dangerous roads in the world From the looks of this post, the Clubman and I need to go Norway, and a few other places. [via Waze]
WRR says Check Your Mini’s Oil
The boys over at WhiteRoofRadio [iTunes Link] have been talking about this issue for a few months now. These oil starved engines are really starting to become an issue. I’ll do my part to spread the word. CHECK YOUR OIL LEVEL PEOPLE! The video and their take after this jump. Join the forum discussion on this post Read More →
Instaling the NM CAI(Cold Air Intake) and Tie-Bar on the Clubman
Let’s start this off by telling your it was about 25 degrees in my garage when I started this. A fresh coat of snow blanketed my driveway. So first things first. An hour before I was ready to get started I fired up the propane heater. A nice toasty garage is a must. After that is was really as easy as following the instructions that NM Engineering supplies for you. I have had a wonderful... [Read more]
New Parts | NM Engineering…of course
New parts ordered today…I went with the Smurf Blue. Should be here in a few days from Temecula, CA Join the forum discussion on this post Read More →
Clubman | Rotate and Swaybar Work
The Hankook snow tires have been on for about 32oo miles and yesterday I got the chance to rotate them. While working this process I check the tire pressure. Turned out the “tire monkeys” at Peerless tire set the tires at 28psi. All along I thought the loss of grip was due to the sipping that Winter tires usually have…nope, just low tire pressure. I put them back up to 38psi. Rotating... [Read more]
Parking Class
I swear this guy always parks next to my Mini at the grocery store. Join the forum discussion on this post Read More →
Very, Very Nice Ad | Porsche
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Minis in the Mountains 2010
All the hype in the Mini community right now is centered around the upcoming even in Las Vegas called AMVIV. It’s truly going to be an epic March in Vegas. I am so looking forward to my first AMVIV. After that event comes The Dragon, then MITMs. This year the Mini In The Mountains (MITMS) team is mixing things up. The venue has been changed to Winter Park Resort. This venue is going... [Read more]
Mini Road Trip to Norway. Who’s in?
The 19 most complex and dangerous roads in the world From the looks of this post, the Clubman and I need to go Norway, and a few other places. [via Waze] Join the forum discussion on this post Read More →
New Video…is up
With inspiration from a SEMA mate I am finally getting around to editing my GoPro HD videos from the drive back to Denver. Soon I’ll post the link to my ride through Glenwood Canyon. UPDATE: Here it is —> Join the forum discussion on this post Read More →
You Know You’re A Mini Owner If…
You know you’re a Mini owner if…you use your kid’s bathroom to wash floormats in the Winter time Join the forum discussion on this post Read More →
