BlimeyCabrio
The GP Roadster
Several folks have heard about how I (and others) put their cars on four jack stands using the 2×4 jacking method… I’ve explained it a number of times, but there always seems to be someone who is nervous about it and wants to see pics. Some things shouldn’t require pics. But I like to be…
My other project for this weekend, while I had the wheels off, was to install my Texas Speedwerks M14-M12 stud conversion. I really like how studs ease wheel changes. I don’t plan to use non-stock wheels anytime soon, so I don’t need the other benefits of studs (fit wheels and aftermarket brake hats with smaller…
Good progress today… Started the swap-over of stuff to the new motor. Swapping the valve covers gave me a chance to gander at the internals of the new head… Installed plugs per Jan’s spec, confirmed proper gap of 0.028″ Was going to swap over my ATI Super Damper… but broke 6 T40 bits trying to…
Got wheels mounted, figured out spacing. I only needed 12mm front, and about 3mm rear. Currently on 5mm rear because that’s what I had available. And, with the 12mm, I have PLENTY of length on my existing studs – so I don’t need to uber long ones that are coming tomorrow. LOL No, I’m not…
Removed the rest of the beltline blackout, fixed the broken clips on the windshield cowl beltline, and swapped in non-blacked-out taillights. For a more GP OEM look. Also verified that I CAN actually lift the car using the OEM jack and OEM jack points, with the GP skirts. And verified that my donut spare will…
After a morning in the office, spending the afternoon in the engine shop. After some thought and inspection, decided to stick with the Blimey engine for now. I just reconditioned it recently, it’s running very strong, and I know how well it has been maintained. After looking at the heads, I think my current head…
Hey, who ever said I’d post more than once every 5 years or so? Anyway, apologies. Lots of twists and turns since that last post… where do I begin? I don’t think I’ll even try. Instead, let’s just start at the present. You can get the play-by-play of the past 9 months on the “BlimeyCabrio…
One of the MINI’s biggest challenges is the heat produced by the Eaton M45 supercharger. This is a relatively inefficient supercharger design, that has the double whammy of both heating up air as a natural byproduct of compressing it, and creating additional heat of friction by literally beating the air as it spins. It’s the…
OK… I’m gonna start catching up on posts… really, I am… First… what I just finished… well, almost finished… still gotta wetsand and polish after the paint cures a bit more… Dale at Voltage Products is making a fantastic big bonnet scoop. I like the lines of it much better than the other big scoops…
… and now I have a pair! Yesterday I tore down Blimey and installed a pair of Koni FSD struts and Ireland Engineering fixed camber plates. I’ve been eyeing the Koni’s for a while, hoping to get a deal. A used set recently came up for sale on NAM and I grabbed them. I figured,…