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Well, we were finally able to get the lowering kit installed on the Ranger. I think it looks so much better. Having everything lower makes this truck so much more operator friendly too. Easy to get in and out of, loading in the back is almost as low as my S10, and I don't think I'll need a ladder to ...

This weekend the Mini Pooper got an interior detail job, and some new Weather Tech molded floor mats. These always fit so well, and look perfect in this thing. The pictures aren't that good but the inside of this car is very nice. I'll worry about the outside once the Ranger is back. I've been ...

The seat is back in place. And since I had most of the top end apart, I put new gaskets, or seals in this case, on the valve covers, intake manifold, and valley cover. Next week we should be able to finally get the intake back on for good, finish up the throttle cable, and work on some PCV tubing ...

TURBO! Paleez. I would NOT buy a normally aspirated Mini Cooper. I'm on a fine line of manliness as it is.

-BP

She really likes it. She hasn't had a chance to drive it yet, but I expect that will happen this weekend. Once I get the original taillights back, I'll determine whether to keep the aftermarket ones in there, or put the stockers back in.

-BP

And I think if you show up around 6:15-6;30, you'll still get a couple passes. The weather doesn't look too good though as the day progresses.

-BP

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We met at a Chase bank which was conveniently located right by the license bureau so notary and temp tags were super easy to get. All in all, a good buying experience. The seller forgot to bring the stock taillights with him to give me, but will be dropping those off at MostMint's place this weekend ...

So I've been looking lately for a small car that would be entertaining and still fit in the smaller parking area of my garage where I've been keeping the quad. A quick measurement said I had about 18' total, and I have to be able to parallel park it in that space, so I figured I needed something ...

Good luck. I am not going.

-BP

Sounds much better inside without the rearend whine. Looks like a fun ride! That thing really pulls...

-BP

I expect it will take hundreds of miles and several months of gravity to chill those springs out to their natural height. A couple bags of ballast while it's sitting or even during your next few drives would speed up the process. I never once doubted your ability to tackle this project, but damn ...

I went there with low expectations for the management, and they were able to maintain that expectation. Not a big car count, but super slow getting in the gate and running the program. The positive is that the track was at least pretty good. My truck was consistent, but the new christmas tree and ...

Less than two hours from start to finish, including the test drive and clean up and the new coils and plugs are in place. And the verdict is in: FIXED The car seems to run better than I ever remember, but some of that might just be between my ears. :lol: The new Motorcraft coils are allegedly a ...

What he said!

-BP