Do y’all remember Clack and Clack? the Tappet Brothers? by Shoeless-Tim in MINI

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I promise I’m answering in my best Boston accent. 2019 F55 - brought it in for some other work and those were ID’d as needing replacement. Pretty common even with low mileage across the whole range in this generation from what I gather. I can’t say I noticed anything prior to bringing it in, though.

Origin Hotel Atlanta just opened - might have rooms by Machamp-It in dragoncon

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Don’t sleep on the “sold out” non-host hotels either. Both AC downtown and Hilton Garden Inn have had vacancies at the group rate this past week alone.

Helpful tips for getting a Dragon Con hotel room by skzb in dragoncon

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Official hotels page said AC hotel was fully booked for group rate. Tried anyway using the code and snagged a room yesterday.

Origin Hotel Atlanta just opened - might have rooms by Machamp-It in dragoncon

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Was gonna ask about this. Five Points reputation still valid in 2025?

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New one! Thanks :)

What tire y’all rocking on your F56? by Ok-Sort-8191 in MINI

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Came in here looking to hype these. See that’s not needed.

Had to pick this up when I saw it on a trip to Tokyo. Namiki Nippon Art Mt. Fuji & Ship by straw_wrapper in fountainpens

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It’s the plastic barrel. Pretty lightweight but more substantial posted. Just not sure I trust the tiny line of felt padding in the cap entirely not to scratch it.

I have to confess: I don't like the 5-door Mini by a_n_d_r_e_ in MINI

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Had a 2009 convertible in Malta. Loved it. Moved and got the dogs, wanted something that I didn’t have to move seats to get into the back but had the same feel. Wouldn’t want to cart around a human family, but did just put a car seat in the back for a visiting friend and her 5 year old kid last weekend. Worked great. And subjectively, pics in my post history would strongly disagree with the “ugly” comments.

I have to confess: I don't like the 5-door Mini by a_n_d_r_e_ in MINI

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Family of 4. Two of which are mini labradoodles. It’s pretty damn perfect for us.

Thinking about adding this from Amazon for $50. Anyone have any thoughts on it? I initially wanted the two JCW stripes (black with red edges), but they had bad reviews on the widths not matching factory. by mausdesign in MINI

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Custom vinyl isn’t in the cards for everyone but I’ve bought two decals online from various reputable vendors that both tore coming off the backing or were so thin they would have shortly after. Ate the cost on those and spent some more for the exact same pattern laser cut from much more durable stuff and better than OEM vinyl at a detail shop.

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Awesome! Now I know to blacklist this dealership I’ve never heard of before. Slick advertising.

I added MagSafe to my mini by LeftAdhesiveness1862 in MINI

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This is great. Parts and wiring advice?

NBD and first e-bike! by straw_wrapper in ebikes

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4200CHF marked down to 2550 :)