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.

Just got back from the second trip to the body shop today.  The first was the drop off this morning.  The second was to verify the correct bumper was ordered.  I got the part numbers a few weeks ago from Schomp.  That made me feel pretty confident that the bumper was correct.  However I then [...]

When I first got word that I was getting an NM Engineering exhaust to review on my Clubman i was more then ecstatic.  Well today it arrived.  I put together a small video of the unboxing. Tomorrow about 8am, I am taking up to the shop and using the lift to get it fitted and [...]

I got a few parts today from OutMotoring order. Lowering Springs from NM Engineering John Copper Works Black Grill Trim The order was short the two Blackout Beltline Kits I ordered.  They also sent me two t-shirts, not the ones I ordered.  I called and talked to Allen.  He said I could keep the shirts [...]

This morning I spent some time researching a way to reduce brake dust.  I cleaned the heck out of the wheels on my Clubman.  It’s back “braking” work (pun).  According to the guys on m | u the best option is to switch pads and rotors. The change I am making is to Powershot Rotors [...]

tire rotation no balance (warranty coverage) Mileage: 38184 | Dicount Tire Lone Tree, CO

replaced front brake pads and rotors (warranty coverage) Mileage: 38160 | Ralph Schomp Mini Englewood, CO

Ralph Schomp Mini saves me again. On the eve of my first “Mini in the Mountains” Ralph. Schomp slid me into the service department this morning. Yestarday afternoon my brake pad warning light came on and I paniced. Nicole and I are set to leave Wednesday evening for MITMs at Cooper Mountain. I called them [...]

Scheduled service for this morning at 8am. Turns out the original owner purchased the extended maintenance package for this Mini. Maybe it already comes with that, not sure. Either way it cost me nothing. Oil change, 25,000 mile inspection. They said my Mini was in tip top shape.