What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

[jwalther]

The day started out so well. . .40 miles on the bike, get together with buddies to watch the Cats on their march to 40-0, then a quick run through the car wash to clean off the last of the winter salt and crud. Time to pull the hardtop! This is what I found.



Not just a surface scratch either-its deep. Used my paint stick to effect a temporary fix.



Since I also managed to scratch the hardtop and gouge the vinyl trim wrap getting it into my basement for storage (couldn't bear to take any pics of that damage), I may just wait until the fall and get it all fixed at once. I was beside myself last night, and didn't wake up in any better mood this morning.

[az3579]

...and I just washed my car. LOL. You guys put me to shame. Haha

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Not fair! You get to wash your car already! lol
Gorgeous as always though.

[Sockethead]

Rob....Can I just fly you out to Vancouver and kidnap you? Do you do subframes too? LOL

It's been a long time since we've seen you my friend. Hopefully, one day your job will bring you back to the east coast....

[Rovert]

Yeah. I feel like those 12 hours we spent with each other was like we knew each other for years. I might be doing a tour of North America once I get back from being in Central America for a month. Leaving tomorrow!!

Car is all detailed for one of Vancouver's largest car meet. It's sunny out and I'll get to enjoy the city in its perfection the day before I leave.

[Sockethead]

That's awesome.... and you car will be nice and detailed when you arrive home... win, win!

[Rovert]

[UdubBadger]

Sweet


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[Johnmadd]

Dude... while I had my M20 in my E30 I never once had a solid idle. Never, ever, ever, ever. It took a damn engine swap with an S50 to get a solid idle. lmao

At one point, my brother even installed a plumbing valve to bypass the stupid ICV, so I could control my idle on the spot! It was annoying when the engine was cold because to have an idle at 750-800 or so (when warmed up), I'd have to set it in a way that it would almost stall when it was cold so I'd always have to keep the revs up till it warmed up!



Had 340k on my M20 when we pulled it, and it was still functioning PERFECTLY!

Took an S50 to fix it lol.

[Johnmadd]

Good job of running off the ricers.

[Whammy]

New Stett boots on Colin's car. Lent him my DISA as his was toast. Also put a screw or two into his fender well plastic as one was flapping from a bad pot hole incident.

^Jeff, how was the kit? I can't decide if I should go that route or just by the GAS DISA. (Love your sig pic BTW)

Thanks! As I mentioned in the other thread, it is easy and straightforward. A very small screwdriver is quite, quite helpful.

My experience with the GAS kit was excellent - their instructions are extraordinary, and it's really a very simple rebuild with an end-result that is far superior to the original. Myself, I wouldn't pay the price for their DISA Gold knowing how easy (and satisfying!) it is to do the rebuild yourself. Jeff, of course, may disagree!

I am in agreement. It is nice to fix it yourself and spend a little time doing it yourself.

Good job of running off the ricers.

word!