Archivio: July 2008

MINI Officially Announces MINI United 2009

Thursday 31 July 2008 - ore 14:16 | Tag:

MINI UK Press Release: 50 years of Mini and MINI to be celebrated in England

2009 will mark the 50th anniversary of the launch of the original Mini, and the second generation new MINI will be commemorating this incredible achievement in style, right here in England.

The MINI United festival, which in recent years has brought together thousands of classic Mini and new MINI owners to celebrate a British icon, will be staged at a renowned race circuit in England and kicks-off on 22 May 2009. The exact location and further details will be announced in the near future.

You can keep up to date on MINI United 2009 at MINIUnited.com

WTT MCS stock “S” vents

Thursday 31 July 2008 - ore 6:49 | Tag:
I have Mini Cooper S vents on my cooper, and would like to put the black cooper vents back on. Im trading just the vents and not the orange / clear bulb covers.

Im in Honolulu, near Salt Lake.

Thanks alot, Minnesota…

Thursday 31 July 2008 - ore 6:00 | Tag:
Dear Minnesota,

On my way from Indianapolis to Minot, ND (hauling a motorcycle)....I traveled through you last night on I-94. Maybe it's because I only stopped for dinner and potty breaks and not to admire your 1,000 lakes, but you punished me!...

Really now....what did I do to deserve this? I have lots of scrubbing ahead of me when I get back home.

What's worse is that you told North Dakota that I was coming! Today he decided to HAIL on my car! (luckily there was no damage that I can see so far...).

I have SD, NE, IA, and IL ahead of me before getting home.....what shall I expect from them?

If I listen to lots of Garrison Keillor and buy lots of 3M products, will you forgive me and give me safe passage back to Indiana?

Sincerely,
Fastlane (writing from a Motel6 in Rapid City, SD)

To RUN to or from Runflats?

Thursday 31 July 2008 - ore 4:56 | Tag:
I know this has been talked about often in here. B-U-T, I am thinking of getting some aftermarket wheels/tires. I keep reading of you all who have ditched the runflats. I have the bridge spoke runflat combo. I am thinking of bumping up to some after market 17's with all season performance tires maybe from tire rack.com.
Anyone have any insight on to do or not to do! Mostly because of looks do I want to do this. But, a softer ride would be nice to!:confused:

Ingition/Locks/key(s)

Thursday 31 July 2008 - ore 4:54 | Tag:
I bought a repo rig. I LOVE my Mellow Yellow Alice but the ignition key won't work the door lock and there is NO lock on the jockey box. I am seeking a door lock/ignition/jockey box lock with at least one key for a 2002 Mini Cooper. I can get the set from the dealer for a mere $600+ dollars. Hoping to score a wrecked rig with all of those for a LOT less. Thanks in advance.:thumbsup:

parts for sale

Thursday 31 July 2008 - ore 4:53 | Tag:
These parts are from a 05 mcs. The parts are located in mobile,al 36608... All pricing is obo and without shipping or paypal fees, so keep that in mind. The wife said they need to go, so they need to GO!
stock rear sway bar--$35
stock front/rear springs---$40 for all
chrome side vent things----$10 for both
brand new oil temp gauge----$40
brand new boost gauge----$40