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#21
The Lounge / Re: Fun incoming
Last post by MPlayle - April 24, 2026, 12:51:28 PMDo you get to wear makeup and a wig to simulate the actor while you drive?
#22
The Lounge / Re: Fun incoming
Last post by Willie_B - April 24, 2026, 11:27:04 AMOperation Hummas. The actual setup and filming is being done by UGA students in the schools Master of Fine Arts.
#23
The Lounge / Re: Fun incoming
Last post by 94touring - April 24, 2026, 11:20:33 AMWhat's the movie?
#24
The Lounge / Re: Fun incoming
Last post by Willie_B - April 24, 2026, 10:31:39 AMIn progress. This the actor I am when shooting the driving scenes.
#25
The Lounge / Programming
Last post by MiniDave - April 23, 2026, 02:49:41 PMAnytime we acquire a new vehicle in the household we need to program the garage door openers - most of them use the HomeLink system, but there are variations in each car on programming - sometimes even between years on the same cars like our Audis
Our 2004 Audi required you to push buttons in the correct sequence, then take your opener and squirt it at a specific place in the grill, then more button pushing, then because we have rolling code openers you had to climb up and push a button on the opener, then some more button pushing in the car and hope it worked - or you had to repeat the whole sequence again! The 2014 Audi was completely different and the 2017 and 2018 are different yet again, although those two do use exactly the same procedure.
The 2006 MINI by comparison was dead simple - some button pushing, then get it to talk to the opener by pushing that button and voila! it works!
And of course, because we have two garage doors and two openers and three different cars - there was a LOT of button pushing!
On the newer Audis you do most of it thru the MMI interface. You can even give the openers a name if you want - we don't.....
So today we tackled all three cars and both doors and to our credit - they now all work! Yay!!!
It's a little easier if you don't have the rolling code doors, but most openers today do use that style and the newer frequency - which is a whole 'nother can of worms!
Our 2004 Audi required you to push buttons in the correct sequence, then take your opener and squirt it at a specific place in the grill, then more button pushing, then because we have rolling code openers you had to climb up and push a button on the opener, then some more button pushing in the car and hope it worked - or you had to repeat the whole sequence again! The 2014 Audi was completely different and the 2017 and 2018 are different yet again, although those two do use exactly the same procedure.
The 2006 MINI by comparison was dead simple - some button pushing, then get it to talk to the opener by pushing that button and voila! it works!
And of course, because we have two garage doors and two openers and three different cars - there was a LOT of button pushing!
On the newer Audis you do most of it thru the MMI interface. You can even give the openers a name if you want - we don't.....
So today we tackled all three cars and both doors and to our credit - they now all work! Yay!!!
It's a little easier if you don't have the rolling code doors, but most openers today do use that style and the newer frequency - which is a whole 'nother can of worms!
#26
Parts for sale/wanted / FS: Austin Rover Classic Mini ...
Last post by mini1 - April 22, 2026, 09:14:48 PMBrand new on the ground in the USA ready to ship!
No import tariffs.... no big delays on ocean freight!
The Door Cappings Trim for Austin Rover Mini in Burl Walnut is a set of 4 wooden trim panels specifically designed for the Classic Mini. These polished trim panels are easy to install and perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your vehicle. Made by ACC Parts in Türkiye, these door cappings are a classic part that fits seamlessly into the rear, left, front, and right sides of your Austin Rover Mini, enhancing the overall aesthetic of your car.
Includes 4 brand new door cappings:
* 2 x Front Door Cappings
* 2 x Rear Door Cappings
Black screws included for installation
Installation Note:
Installation is straightforward for experienced Mini restorers. Slight reprofiling and redrilling may be needed for a perfect match due to natural wood variance and previous modifications to your vehicle. The screw holes may not line up with factory positioning if your vehicle has factory installed walnut as the factory did not use a standardized template.
$199 plus shipping
Paypal and Zelle accepted.
No import tariffs.... no big delays on ocean freight!
The Door Cappings Trim for Austin Rover Mini in Burl Walnut is a set of 4 wooden trim panels specifically designed for the Classic Mini. These polished trim panels are easy to install and perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your vehicle. Made by ACC Parts in Türkiye, these door cappings are a classic part that fits seamlessly into the rear, left, front, and right sides of your Austin Rover Mini, enhancing the overall aesthetic of your car.
Includes 4 brand new door cappings:
* 2 x Front Door Cappings
* 2 x Rear Door Cappings
Black screws included for installation
Installation Note:
Installation is straightforward for experienced Mini restorers. Slight reprofiling and redrilling may be needed for a perfect match due to natural wood variance and previous modifications to your vehicle. The screw holes may not line up with factory positioning if your vehicle has factory installed walnut as the factory did not use a standardized template.
$199 plus shipping
Paypal and Zelle accepted.
#27
The Lounge / Re: Red
Last post by MiniDave - April 22, 2026, 06:15:08 PMThanks, I AM familiar with that issue, Don wound up buying a $300 filter assy a while back because of this issue - thanks for the refresher.
Today I ordered $150 worth of filters and misc stuff to get this project started.
Today I ordered $150 worth of filters and misc stuff to get this project started.
#28
The Lounge / Re: Red
Last post by BruceK - April 22, 2026, 04:30:51 PMDave, since it's probably been a while since you've worked on a first gen MINI I want to give you a heads up regarding a potential problem during an oil change. The plastic pressure relief valve in your oil filter housing is probably original to the car and quite old (relatively speaking) and brittle now. I had one break on me during an oil change a couple of years ago. Of course, the only way to get new OEM one is to buy a completely new oil filter housing assembly which includes that part for many hundreds of dollars. But OutMotoring has a 3D printed one for under $50 that seems to be working pretty good. Here's a video that shows where the parts sits.
#29
The Lounge / Re: Red
Last post by BruceK - April 22, 2026, 03:53:07 PMCongratulations! Looks like a great car. This past Sunday I realized I had been neglecting my R53 so I took it out and buzzed it around country roads for about three hours. After not driving it for probably a month I did come to some of the same conclusions that you did. The ride is rough and unsophisticated. There is road noise and wind noise.But who cares? It handles so good and it is so much fun to drive. I absolutely love the supercharger whine, and there is nothing like dropping it down into fourth or third for a quick overtake as the supercharger screams.
#30
The Lounge / Re: Red
Last post by cstudep - April 22, 2026, 02:48:13 PMNice, always liked the earlier ones but the roads are so terrible around here any sort of "performance" style car/suspension just ends up beating the car and you to death so never pulled the trigger on one.