Cptnslw 2.0

[danno]

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I got winters for my rs4 you should try them when you pick it up.

Ok thats enough of a hijack.

[flipstah]

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lolol I don't want to spend too much and the RS4 is out of my league.

I'm done with the loan life.

[Stonewall]

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One of my college buddies had 13 different minis. Ton of fun to drive even being over 6 feet tall.

[flipstah]

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Took a day off today to do some easy touch ups and learn more about the car.

I checked the dipstick and it was really dry, so I stuck a quart of 10w20 and all is well. Might do a flush tomorrow or this weekend because the weight is too light and it needs 20w50.



Next, cleaned up the wiring in the trunk with some zip ties,





I then bought a buddy's woodshop project from junior high and mounted his unused knob onto mine! It was flimsy at first, but once I knew the thread pitch I superglued a coupling and all is well! I think it suits the car. Just need the wheel to be wooden as well.

Thanks, Jason!










Tapashutupyourface.

[flipstah]

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Fun fact: I get 244 kms in my 18L tank, which is ~26mpg on shell 91.

Not bad.


Tapashutupyourface.

[flipstah]

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Time for maintenance weekend! As I build my parts order coming from the U.K., it's time to do some basic fun stuff.


10W40 was too light and I noticed that it's eating up half a quart every week (not sure if it's a leak or just the heat/gears disintegrating the oil), but changing it up to the recommended 20W50 weight.


Oil filter is accessible through the removable grille.


Apparently, the last time this got an oil change was ~3-4 weeks ago.





Pretty jet black for a month old oil, so either the 10W40 can't handle the heat and just breaking down faster than normal or not month-old oil.








Meanwhile, rusty screws were easy using the trust WD





Turn signals were giving me grief during this downpour. I wonder why.








So much rust and water exposure!


DIY distributor shield: done.








Just used thin rubber/foam composite. Will monitor if it's causing overheating.

[flipstah]

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Fuu the rain has been killing the electrics! Tail light is out.


Meanwhile, twinsies in Cow Town:











Meanwhile, at Cars and Coffee:





A Child Was Born by Tang3nt, on Flickr


Minilites by Tang3nt, on Flickr

[GINCH]

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Fuu the rain has been killing the electrics! Tail light is out.

That's weird the british are known for their stellar electronics!

[flipstah]

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That's weird the british are known for their stellar electronics!

And great cuisine!

[GINCH]

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And great cuisine!

Haha!!!!

[onceover]

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Fun fact: I get 244 kms in my 18L tank, which is ~26mpg on shell 91.

Not bad.


Tapashutupyourface.

You're wasting your money putting 91 octane in the car since I really doubt it's tuned for it.

[flipstah]

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True. It's a $4 difference which can add up to a lunch and a drink!


Tapashutupyourface.

[flipstah]

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VIN checkup says that my engine is the 1300cc SPi high compression Mini Cooper. YEAAAA

[Ur0Drivr]

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VIN checkup says that my engine is the 1300cc SPi high compression Mini Cooper. YEAAAA

Soooo...56hp??

[flipstah]

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It's been a 'creature comfort' update this week.

Needed beverage holders to quench down the summer heat, so I made one from adjustable zip ties and a wire basket from the dollar store:



Next was fixing the tail light. Gasket was placed back incorrectly and busted the bulb by flooding it,





I was able to fix it for now, but will look for LEDs.

Meanwhile, I had some spare time before the gym, so I hung around Value Village. Found a binocular case for $3 and an old suitcase. Turned it into a new parcel shelf and tool bag:










Tapashutupyourface.