I just spent a few hours Saturday cleaning my MINI. Please forgive me for letting it get so dirty. I mean, it was pretty bad. It was also the first time in at least a year that I actually washed my MINI in the driveway. And it needs some serious help. Small scratches everywhere plus …
Category Archives: My MINI
Front Brakes, Done
If anyone wonders what PowerSlot rotors look like after 180,000 miles, please look above. Also notice the lack of slots. These were turned once and replaced today. Stuck with the EBC Green Stuff pads (just ask me, I will tell you I swear by them) and, too save a few bucks, I’m giving the Centric …
SES Light Fixed
Running around today, one of my stops was Crevier MINI to check on pricing for some things and maybe pickup a new piece of MINI gear to MINI United. Then, I remembered I needed a new gas cap. $14.50 later, parts list and gas cap in hand, I head out, replace the gas cap and …
Administratively Finished
Done and Done.* After spending almost 4 weeks sending faxes, talking to agents at the DMV and my insurance company and sending even more faxes, I am pleased to annouce that my MINI is, once again, 100% legal (kinda) to drive on the roads of California. Now, on to the repairs! *Yes, I do post …
The Wish List
As soon as I’m finally finished battling the California Department of Motor Vehicles to get my registration sticker, I will direct my focus on obtaining, and installing, the parts I need to keep my MINI rolling, driving and stopping. I discussed this during the show this week, but thought I would give a little more …