Kansas City MINI Enthusiasts

I did this last year with the Heart of America Z Car Club and was sufficiently impressed with the drive and especially the fort to attend again this year. Hope to see some of my fellow Mini drivers there too. Steve

I'm still up for a brake fluid change. Thanks. Not yet sure if I can make it to the Baron celebration but will if things work out.

I can make it out...

I need to flush brake fluid if there is time. Otherwise I can pass wrenches.

Minidave wrote:How about "impecunious"?

That was the name of my race team in the late 60's!

How a propos for a racing team!

Wow! A lot of new MINI's to the site. Welcome, welcome!

Glad Stubby found a good home rather than someone who will just drive it had and break it. Stubby is gone? Long live Stubby!

Looking good in the 2.5L hemi. You supposed it's a scaled down aircraft engine?

I recenlty did my pads and rotors, thanks Carl, Clair and Davester, and have a new rear wear sensor I'll throw in for the cause. Let me know how to connect. Steve, 816-246-1540.

Wow! I’m glad you posted this comment. I thought I had some bad door pulls. The passenger side gets so difficult that I usually go around and open the door from the inside. Oddly though, the drives door has gotten very easy to pop open and the passenger side has become reasonably easy, arthritic or ...

The Mini is stopping better than ever now that the brakes are and rotors are worn in. WOW! Tires properly aired up, oil topped off. Cleaning the corroded spark plug wire connection has made a real difference in putting out the power and now it really flies and stops as it should. Thanks Boxer for ho...

boxer wrote:MYMINI and Grayguy, just let me know if you two still want to come to my house and work on MiNI's. This Saturday is still open at my garage.

Yep, I'm still in. PM me your address and I'll be there at the appointed time.

I need to do brake pads and front rotors and have the parts in hand. Sorry I can’t provide a place for a wrenching party, however I can bring donuts! Steve

imabyter wrote:We a new to the MINI world and are hoping to make this event and meet some of the other enthusiasts. We are members of a couple other car clubs and look forward to being active here.

Welcome to the club imabyter, hope to see you and your MINI the 22nd.

No offense taken. It's actually the funniest Interpretation I've heard. That’s the Mars Rover Opportunity photographing its own shadow at Victoria Crater.

L and I are planning on being there.

Trying out my new avatar and signature. Please let me know if there are any issues with my attempts. Thanks, Steve

L and I would love to hang out but have another obligation. Have fun.

Thanks for the help and all. The MINI is having it's first visit to the shop. As much fun and cameraderie that can be had working on the MINI's I've got to get this guy streetworthy. Thanks again and I'll let you all know what is found.

Thanks for the quick reply! All fuses are intact. Car is on the street and I don't have the heart to jack it up and climb under for a fan check. But, the fan was free when I was under it last, a few months ago. The PS has failed briefly on occasion since purchasing in 2010 but resolved quickly. Batt...

Okay. So I’m coming home from prepping the MINI for the M&M at Winsted’s when the battery light comes on along with stability control and antilock lights and I lose power steering, interior lights, etc. Fair enough, six year old battery reading 11.24 V, so pull it and buy a replacement at Sam’s ...

How did it go today? Our MINI started throwing codes so we parked it.

L and I are planning on being there.

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I was able to sign up for 1995 BMW's.

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What a great thread! My power steering takes bouts of not working (and it's increditable how hard it is to steer such a little car). Now I know what to expect in terms of a fix and I've registered to receive recalls for BMW's. Please also keep the gargae days posted as I can usually lend a hand and ...