Talking with Gabe earlier. Among other things (more about that in another day or so), he had to get his MINI in to have the left output shaft replaced. Seems it was clicking. Weird part is that he knows 3 others that have had the same problem and his dealer told him that they had …
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Auto Week reviews the JCW MCS
We’ve read them all to be sure, but the last paragraph: Indeed near thirty grand is serious green for a small sub-subcompact. But look at it as a fast German-engineered sports coupe massaged by one of the most highly regarded tuners in the world, then it’s definitely worth it. Really says it all. Auto Week …
Electric vs. Gas
Check it out. How much longer until I can buy one with performance like this?
Black box?
In cars? Cool! Though you may not realize it, your car is probably equipped with an automotive ‘black box’. Also known as Event Data Recorders, these devices record information from a vehicle’s various sensors during a crash – everything from airbag performance to the angle of the steering wheel to the speed of the vehicle …
Yet something else that’s new
Fill up today at a car wash. Get the MINI washed. Start the MINI. Gas gauge reads below empty and the OBC reads — for miles remaining. Stayed that way until I restarted her, about 10 minutes. Then, back to full and 400 on the OBC. Anyone else seen this?