Just a few more days until the lads and I begin MTTS and we are pretty excited. You can see everything that we will be doing over at whiteroofradio.com. For me, I will be picking up a CR/B MCS with JCW Wheels this week and start my journey at San Diego MINI on Saturday morning …
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So this happened again
The above photos were shot about 1 hour into my dreadful 2 hour drive to go from Anaheim to my house in Lake Elsinore. But that’s not important. I’m fine, it was at low speed. I was rammed from the back hard enough to force me into the back of the car in front of …
Now THAT’S a Diesel
Those crazy Cummins Diesel guys wanted to have something to show off at Goodwood. I think this counts. Cummins has announced the introduction of a unique Mini at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The car features a massive 78-liter V18 QSK78 diesel engine, with 12 turbochargers, that produces 3,500 bhp (2,610 kW / 3,549 PS) …
From the Inbox
Much to the contrary of the following note, I don’t get these kinds of messages often. Sure is nice when I do. Hello Don: My name is Mike, and I stumbled upon your blog late one night about a month ago. I was sicker than dog, and couldn’t sleep, somehow found your blog and enjoyed …
An Argument for Automatic Transmissions
See that above? The number on the left I mean (although 233,658 total miles is impressive, right?). That is the total distance I drove over 7 days, but only reflects 5 days of driving. Equally impressive, right? Now, looking at that number, imagine the final 180 miles. A distance that, at the legal limit, should …