Out with "herjeep" and in with project "hermini"

GOAT

Back from the beyond
Location
Roanoke, VA

GOAT

Back from the beyond
Location
Roanoke, VA
Added some new shoes. 225/40/18 (big for a mini)
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Then painted all the exterior moldings black and inadvertently had the mirrors painted red
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added an aero grille kit and new lights
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added some mini caps
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ordered up some suspension goodness
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tore it apart
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stoked with handling results, not ride height. gained 1/4" over stock. what the hell, is this a 4x4 forum?
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bought yet another set of "custom" coils hoping that they actually lower the car.
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They did, and a little too much in the rear
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what would a gearhead do? make some spacers!
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just right
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GOAT

Back from the beyond
Location
Roanoke, VA
Well hermini fearlessly made the trip from SLC to ABQ, loaded to the gills and still getting 29mpg. It's now resting comfortably in ABQ with a new friend:handlebars:

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had to stop in green river to trim some of the RR flare off due to rubbing caused by the extra weight.
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home
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fearless
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On a side note. if you're ever in durango, stop by "serious texas bbq". their smoked turkey is godlike.
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Bart

Registered User
Location
Arm Utah
Great to hear from you and stay in touch. Good luck with the move. I should have grabbed those 3" springs from you back when I had the chance.
 

GOAT

Back from the beyond
Location
Roanoke, VA
So where did the other Mini come from?

work

You've left the grips of UT huh? Well, looks like you didn't get too far. Keep in touch!
clawed my way out..haha . but, there are a few good things and people in utah that we're gonna miss. we'll be back in may for jenn's graduation. we'll have to get everyone together for drinks at kill's house....

I know Tim has one also, maybe its his

see jpest post. i got rid of the other mini, now have some lame F150 when gas is $3.55. oh, i just volunteered you and your house for social hour:)
 
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