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Hello, Ducky

In memory of Ed “MaxaMini” Smith, many of us have been installing rubber duckies on our antennas. As you can see I found the perfect one!
Ed unexpectedly passed away on July 28th. He was one of the most personable MINI fanatics, and spread cheer in every way he could. His signature was leaving rubber duckies [...]

Wax tests: Why I use Zaino

DBMINI recently posted about detailing and linked to another wax test that I did not know about. Historically I have often referred to the NSX Magazine wax tests when discussing waxes (This shows Zaino trouncing even a $100 bottle of Zymol). But this newer RoadFly Forums test confirms what I have often been telling people: [...]

Riding the Silver Line

Boston recently added a new hybrid bus line to its subway system called the Silver Line. I flew to Chicago last weekend, and used it to go to the airport, as it convienently stops at each terminal. What is interesting about the silver line is that it is mostly below ground in its own dedicated [...]