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.
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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.
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New parts ordered today…I went with the Smurf Blue.  Should be here in a few days from Temecula, CA
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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 [...]

You know you’re a Mini owner if…you use your kid’s bathroom to wash floormats in the Winter time

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Finally biting the bullet today and picking up some snow rubber for the Clubman. I have been all over the map on this one. Would it be Blizzaks, Dunlops or the super in expensive Hankooks.
I decided on the Hankooks. The budget is tight right now, and the tread design has the “V” aspect I am [...]

Last week I picked up some new primed mirror caps from the dealer.  Today I painted them and waited for them to dry.  The anticipation was killing me.  I mean I’ve been talking about getting rid of the chrome caps for months.
Flat Blacking these was my goal.  Pulled out some rattle can, satin flat back [...]

16,450 miles
Today was the Clubman’s first oil change and dealer service. While waiting I had a look around at Ralph Schomp.
Check out these 17″ R108s. They look tremendous is black. Kind of an expensive winter rim, but they would be epic.

I didn’t pull the trigger. $2,000+ worth of wheels would not sit well with [...]

I’ve been working hard to find a DYNO to get the Clubman on to complete my review NM Engineering’s exhaust.  I think I found a place.  So look for the review in a few weeks.  I know it’s been quite a while.  Waiting for the exhaust to break in will allow a truer review of [...]

A near new set of wheels and All Season tires for sale.  These were on my 2009 Clubman for less than 1000 miles.  They will fit all Mini models, Cooper, Cooper S and Clubman.  I live in Colorado and prefer a local sale, but will ship on your dime.
Here are the details.
$700
(4) 205 45/17 Continental [...]

I am beginning to think that putting an extra $200 worth of TPMS thingys on my Clubman’s Winter rims and tires is a huge waste of money.  After all aren’t they going to come on every morning anyway?  I may skip them.

Here in Colorado Winter is approaching. Ok it’s not really Winter till what, December? However Winter weather can hit us anytime here. This week will see the Clubman with snow tires and a new set of rims.
When I traded in my old 2006 Cooper S I held on to a few essentials. One [...]