Dave -
Thanks for clarifying that, I like knowing the bigger picture. My information was a tad out of date.
Regards,
Eric
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- Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:23 pm
- Forum: MINI Lounge
- Topic: Pure Gas Stations
- Replies: 41
- Views: 15827
- Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:30 pm
- Forum: MINI Lounge
- Topic: Pure Gas Stations
- Replies: 41
- Views: 15827
Re: Pure Gas Stations
The only purpose of high octane gasoline is to prevent engine damage from knocking under high temperature (summer, track), high pressure (super/turbo charging) conditions. The engine won't adjust the fuel economy or power based on different octane ratings. For one thing, I'm not aware of any instrum...
- Thu Oct 18, 2012 10:52 pm
- Forum: KC MINI Events & Grassroots Gatherings
- Topic: October Shop Day
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6554
Re: October Shop Day
It runs perfectly. The supercharger whines just a bit earlier, in a good way! It is smooth and seems quicker, as long as I'm not trying to show two friends (in the car) how fast it is....
It is by far my favorite car, and it just got better.
It is by far my favorite car, and it just got better.
- Tue Oct 16, 2012 1:22 pm
- Forum: KC MINI Events & Grassroots Gatherings
- Topic: October Shop Day
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6554
Re: October Shop Day
That was awesome, and much appreciated. My Mini now has a new (unplanned) motor mount that doesn't leak, a new belt, new plugs and a new SC pulley.
Thanks to Dave, Don and Zach.
Thanks to Dave, Don and Zach.
- Fri Oct 12, 2012 5:03 pm
- Forum: KC MINI Events & Grassroots Gatherings
- Topic: October Shop Day
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6554
Re: October Shop Day
My belt, plugs and pulley showed up yesterday, so I'm all set for tomorrow. Looking forward to it!
Eric
Eric
- Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:27 pm
- Forum: KC MINI Events & Grassroots Gatherings
- Topic: October Shop Day
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6554
Re: October Shop Day
OK, thanks, no new plug wires.
I'm the new guy, so I'm in for the Krispy Kremes and coffee.
I'm the new guy, so I'm in for the Krispy Kremes and coffee.
- Mon Oct 08, 2012 4:11 pm
- Forum: KC MINI Events & Grassroots Gatherings
- Topic: October Shop Day
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6554
Re: October Shop Day
What is the consensus on replacing plug wires when you replace plugs? Overkill?
I'm not planning on doing plug wires, unless there is some reason why I should....
I'm not planning on doing plug wires, unless there is some reason why I should....
- Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:37 pm
- Forum: KC MINI Events & Grassroots Gatherings
- Topic: October Shop Day
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6554
Re: October Shop Day
Ok, I found out that I don't have to be on the K-State bus until 3 pm, so I'm in. I'm replacing the belt and reducing the pulley and doing plugs (I just ordered the basic Way Motor Works package).
Any help from a previous pulley pull party participant is appreciated!
Thanks.
Eric
Any help from a previous pulley pull party participant is appreciated!
Thanks.
Eric
- Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:20 am
- Forum: KC MINI Events & Grassroots Gatherings
- Topic: October Shop Day
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6554
Re: October Shop Day
Sorry I can't make it this Saturday, I'm headed up to K-State for a visit.
I look forward to next time. Meanwhile, I'm making two lists: 60,000 mile maintenance items, and favorite doughnut toppings.
I look forward to next time. Meanwhile, I'm making two lists: 60,000 mile maintenance items, and favorite doughnut toppings.
- Sat Jul 21, 2012 5:59 pm
- Forum: Tribal Knowledge
- Topic: Garage Day Anyone?
- Replies: 55
- Views: 18502
Re: Garage Day Anyone?
Sorry I missed it also....I had my grey MCS at Butl3r Collision and Damage this week, and I wasn't sure it would be ready by today. The hammered out my rear quarter panel (it had been backed into from the side) and repainted. I picked them because of feedback from the club, and it turned out fantast...
- Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:58 pm
- Forum: Tribal Knowledge
- Topic: What'd you do to your MINI today?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8288
Re: What'd you do to your MINI today?
That looks fantastic.
Where do you get the stripes? I didn't realize this was something you could do yourself. How long does it take, and how easy is it to get it right?
Where do you get the stripes? I didn't realize this was something you could do yourself. How long does it take, and how easy is it to get it right?
- Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:55 pm
- Forum: Tribal Knowledge
- Topic: Our Next Garage Day
- Replies: 79
- Views: 52328
Re: Our Next Garage Day
It sounds awesome, as usual. I have been trying to prepare my fractured lawn for seed. Not nearly as much fun....
- Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:20 pm
- Forum: Tribal Knowledge
- Topic: Lift me up!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7784
Re: Lift me up!
We could experiment with two jacks at the same time to find the center of gravity. Teeter totter!
Not that I'm volunteering ...
Not that I'm volunteering ...
- Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:47 pm
- Forum: Tribal Knowledge
- Topic: MINI Garage Day - Feb 11
- Replies: 42
- Views: 14614
Re: MINI Garage Day - Feb 11
If there are not going to be any brake pad/rotor replacements, then I can't lend in with my new experience!
I may limit my involvement to popping in to see the crankshaft seal on LaDonna. Any guess what time that might come up? 10 am ish?
I may limit my involvement to popping in to see the crankshaft seal on LaDonna. Any guess what time that might come up? 10 am ish?
- Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:30 pm
- Forum: MINI Lounge
- Topic: Alignment shop recommendations and cost?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8992
Re: Alignment shop recommendations and cost?
I had a good experience with the Wornall Firestone...
- Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:58 pm
- Forum: Tribal Knowledge
- Topic: Brakes! Git'cher Brakes here!
- Replies: 55
- Views: 31084
Re: Brakes! Git'cher Brakes here!
I wondered where I left those...
- Sat Jan 28, 2012 7:53 am
- Forum: Tribal Knowledge
- Topic: What's on the agenda for our next garage day?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 32277
Re: What's on the agenda for our next garage day?
I can help on the rear.brakes. I also want to witness the crank sensor install. I may be a future candidate.
- Sun Jan 22, 2012 8:03 am
- Forum: Tribal Knowledge
- Topic: Brakes! Git'cher Brakes here!
- Replies: 55
- Views: 31084
Re: Brakes! Git'cher Brakes here!
Ok, I can testify to the complete awesomeness of Garage Day. I had two experienced members (Boxer and Davester) helping me, and I ended up with perfectly mounted rotors, pads, and sensors. On top of that, we bled the brakes, so I have fresh fluid too. As I drove home I thought about how many hours o...
- Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:10 pm
- Forum: Tribal Knowledge
- Topic: Brakes! Git'cher Brakes here!
- Replies: 55
- Views: 31084
Re: Brakes! Git'cher Brakes here!
OK, I'm on point for doughnuts....and strong coffee.
- Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:55 am
- Forum: Tribal Knowledge
- Topic: Brakes! Git'cher Brakes here!
- Replies: 55
- Views: 31084
Re: Brakes! Git'cher Brakes here!
I'm in, thanks for doing this. Brake pads and rotors, front and rear.
- Tue Jan 03, 2012 10:56 pm
- Forum: Tribal Knowledge
- Topic: Brake pad replacement
- Replies: 27
- Views: 12128
Re: Brake pad replacement
One other question, by "ECS" brake pads, did you mean from ECS Tuning:
http://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2006-Coop ... king/Pads/
or did you mean EBC Green?
Thanks.
http://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2006-Coop ... king/Pads/
or did you mean EBC Green?
Thanks.
- Tue Jan 03, 2012 10:44 pm
- Forum: Tribal Knowledge
- Topic: Brake pad replacement
- Replies: 27
- Views: 12128
Re: Brake pad replacement
Dave - I have about 55,000 miles on my car, so I am planning to just do all four at once. I suppose if had 50% left on the rears I will wonder if that was a good idea. Thanks for the great pad advice, I guess I will go with ECS Green. I am a bit tired of all the brake dust on my wheels. I noticed th...
- Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:06 pm
- Forum: Tribal Knowledge
- Topic: Brake pad replacement
- Replies: 27
- Views: 12128
Re: Brake pad replacement
Hi, my name is Eric Ronning. I have a 2006 MCS and my brake pad warning light just came on today, so I guess I am in for some fun. I have several questions about pads and rotors. I have been pretty happy with the brakes, but I wouldn't mind a no-additional-complexity, moderately higher cost improvem...
- Sat Dec 04, 2010 1:02 am
- Forum: Tribal Knowledge
- Topic: Supercharger Belt Tensioning tool
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2391
Re: Supercharger Belt Tensioning tool
Dave -
Three questions:
1) What is the service interval on SC belt replacements?
2) How long does it take (and degree of difficulty)?
3) Is the 15 percent pulley upgrade easy to do at the same time?
Thanks.
Eric
Three questions:
1) What is the service interval on SC belt replacements?
2) How long does it take (and degree of difficulty)?
3) Is the 15 percent pulley upgrade easy to do at the same time?
Thanks.
Eric