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June 8th - Shop Day

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OK, so we've picked a date for our June shop day at MiniDave's Minigarage.....

Sat June 8th, 9am, be there or be square!

Looks like it's going to be a supsension day......

So far we have: :indi: :ps: :brg: :ds: :chili: :black: :black: :brg: :chili: :indi: :ds: :brg: :chili: :brg:

MiniDave - professor of Miniology
Zackattack - strut bearings
Hagar - ft pads and rotors
SWT CHI - pulley, motor mount, serpentine belt
Derek - suspension and sway bar
Grey Guy - gear oil, plugs and tail light bulb
Carfreak427 - serpentine belt, coolant, thermostat
Bentley - moral supporter, jack stands, jack
Davester - Donut tester, coffee drinker, helper
Frank - ramps, jacks and a goose
Boxer - if he can
imabyter - helper and donut tester
DSKSmini - helper, donut provider, brake checker
Clubby Clutch - suspension helper
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I'll need new front brake pads and rotors by then! And new tires before winter. :(

Edit: Just changed the CVT fluid for the sixth time in the life of my MINI! :D
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Springs and rear sway bar!

Put me down for sure this time
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Re: May/June Shop Day

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I need to change out the gear oil and maybe change a tail light. And of course hang out and help others. Steve
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GrayGuy wrote:I need to change out the gear oil and maybe change a tail light. And of course hang out and help others. Steve
What about replacing your spark plugs? Did you already do that?
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Strut tower reinforcement plates
OEM engine mount
17% pulley/Belt/T-stop/Plugs
Tyre rotation
Test drive/ride with Dave for a suspension evaluation.
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Pick a date that will work for everyone......
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I vote for June 8th. :D
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You have a good memory Davester. No I haven't done plugs yet.
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June 8th would be perfect!

As I have drives planned for the 15th and 22nd through the Flint Hills and STL, respectively... I'd also like to replace the air intake filter, cabin filter and fuel filtes.
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Assuming I get the new upper strut bushings by June, I will be wanting to do that.
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June 8th it is then, same rules apply.....newest guy brings the KK's!
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Guess that would be me :)
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Hey guys, this is Collin. I've been to a garage day before with Bentley driving Matti, but shes mine now. I meed to do a serpentine belt, thermostat change and a radiator flush. Willing to bring doughnuts as well.
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I'll be there for moral support. Anyone want coffee?
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Put me down for a brake job, new plugs, crank case sensor ring ( if there is time)
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Minidave, do you think I could replace my tailgate also? I have a used replacement but it will require splicing wires, soldering, and shrink wrapping. It will also require connecting the rear window washer fluid hose. George
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The whole hatch assy? It's a bit of a job, but I don't see why not.....

We're gonna need some helpers for this event, who's coming? Need some guys to give back a little for the help they've gotten in the past.

Davester, BluGoose, Boxer, Minicoopers43, Dimini.......you guys are always welcome but if you want to let someone else volunteer I'd understand as you've helped at pretty much every shop day we've had - and I appreciate it!
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Yes, the whole hatch assembly. Got a used replacement from a "breaker's yard" as Mike Brewer and Edd China would call it. From a 2003 silk green Cooper so I don't have to paint it. Probably need three guy's muscles to do what I plan, unbolt the old one from the hinges and bolt on the new one. I can do the wiring on my own if we don't have time on "Shop Day" Saturday. About a third the cost of body shop repair for my existing damaged one. I appreciate the help! :D

Edit: I drove to St. Cloud, MN and back last Friday to get it! I'm crazy like that! :mrgreen: Put on another 1,000 miles in a day!
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We can lube those hinges too while we have it out so you won't have to worry about breaking one later!

What did the breakers charge you for the hatch?
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$325.00 so I guess that was 1/4th the quote from the body shop. :D
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Donut taster, coffee drinker and helper. Sign me up :D
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Ramps,jack stands,and the"Goose" :wave:
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I would love to participate but lately my job has me traveling every week. Fly by the seat of my pants, day by day. Maybe this event I can make it. We'll see. :ds:
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Besides coffe, I'll also bring jack. Jack stands, wheel chucks and hand tools.
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