3rd gear was my old favorite thing. 3rd gear is also my new favorite thing. #projectroxy — db (@dbwilldo) April 26, 2014 Transmission installation completed today. I’ve been able to drive her around the block and up on the highway. First impressions are very good! 3rd, 4th and 5th are very good. Initial MPG estimates …
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So Close
When last we met, we were discussing the replacing of the transmission. Parts list built and order, transmission sourced, the whole bit. Everything was on track for Roxy to spend Thursday and maybe Friday at Eurotechs with Jerry. I only needed her to go a few more days. Roxy, as it turns out, had other …
Not the Noise I Wanted to Hear
New axles have been on the list for quite some time. Associated with bad axles are noises. Noises that I got used to hearing and knew what they were. Noises that I didn’t really worry too much about, since I knew replacements were ready and waiting. 2 days before I started hearing a new noise. …
On the Way to 300K; 290,900
(more photos in my flickr stream) This week I will pass 291,000 miles on my MINI. Actually, should be happening on Tuesday, Wednesday at the latest. Everything is going as expected and very little has changed. Up next? Axles (this week) and time to refit some track day tires on the extra wheels. More about …
Tech Prep for #swminifest
Heading to Southwest MINI Fest this weekend? Want to make sure you are in the loop for all updates and always know what is going on? Here are a few things that you can do. Twitter Relax. I know you don’t use Twitter and don’t want an account. That’s cool. Here is how you can …