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Brandy and I willbe attending the NY leg, We will likely be getting into Niagra the day prior. We are still deciding on whether to spilt to trip up into two days.

Some folks have used Catocin Aotumotive Group in Fredrick. I have not personally, but they do service/sell a lot of MINIs

What are your goals from the suspension. Are you looking to just change the stance of the clubby (lower) or improve the handling. What type of driving are you doing with the car, only fun twisties and weekend drives or is it your communter? Asking bcause this kind of defines what upgrades yyou would be looking for. Same kind of questions for exhaust are you looking to change the sound (louder, etc...) or are you looking to have less restrictive flow to increase performance? Do you currently have any upgrades? - current tires - brakes (pads / rotors) - any pre engine air flow improvements (intake, intercoolers, piping)

So both Evelyn and myself are looking at possibly going on this one and we would be all in on everything you had said, sounds like a blast, I just hope I can work it out with my job that sucks the life out of me lol. I know it is in October so I will for sure let you know.

Event Title: HSB to Elder Pine Brewing & Blending Company Event Date: 07/26/2026 12:00 AM Event Address: Join our drive leader, Eli, on Sunday 7/26 for our July Hop, Skip, & Brew. On this spirited drive we'll travel some of the best twisties in Montgomery County as we make our way to Elder Pine Brewery and Blending Company in Gaithersburg, MD. Elder Pine does not serve food, but they do have a food truck on site. *Elder Pine is dog friendly indoors & out DATE: July 26 START: 19645 Fisher Ave, Poolesville, MD 20837 DRIVER'S MEETING: 10:45 WHEELS UP: 11:00 END TIME: 12:00 END: 4200 Sundown RD, Gaithersburg MD 20882 RSVP on the event here:

I will set it up for you later tonight. Thanks for doing a drive!

@Widdie @1975_mini, I'll do the July HSB on Sunday, July 26. Depart from Poolesville around 11. The same details as last year's August run (below). Can you help get the calendar updated?

My fall plans changed this year and I will now be able to attend the NY MTTS, I am no longer doing the FL event. I would be interested in a caravan to NY. When we go to Buffalo we usually drive straight there, but I'd be up for an overnight if others wanted to stop at interest points along the way. Or if anyone would like to get to Buffalo a day early to go to Niagara Falls I'd be up for that as well!

As most of you know MINI Takes the States 2026 is a three-part series that is being held in California, New York, and Florida. Is there any interest in people wanting to caravan to any of these locations? There has been some discussion during the last few runs and most have said they will be attending the New York event. This does not mean that others are not planning on attending either Florida or California. Caravaning is leaving as a group, driving as a group to the location, and arriving as a group. So, we would leave from an agreed-on location in Maryland, DC, or Virginia and drive there together. Simple enough. Further details on caravaning will be discussed if there is any interest. Caravaning could include driving directly there, taking two days, stopping at interesting stops along the way, Interstates, back road highways, returning together, Auto Train, etc. So, initially we would like folks to choice which location(s) they are planning on attending, and if they would be interested in caravaning to the location. This does not lock you into anything. We just want to see if there is any interest. We look forward to reading your responses. Event Information: https://www.minitakesthestates.com/ 02 – 04 OCT26 – California – Monterey to Sonoma to Lake Tahoe 23 – 25OCT26 – New York – Buffalo to Syracuse to Lake Placid 13 – 15NOV26 – Florida – Fort Myers to Miami to Key West What is MINI Takes the States? What began in 2006 as a cross-country journey to commemorate the launch of the MINI GP, has continued for 20 years as a celebration of the MINI Community. We have covered a lot of territory over the years, mixing up the format, exploring new locations, and revisiting some fan favorites. This year's event offers three (3) long-weekend road trips in California, New York, and Florida with roughly three weeks between each event. You can join just one or go all in and attend all three. After a morning Rise & Rally, where you can check out hundreds of modified MINI's and grab a light breakfast, we rally together on scenic roads to the next city stop. Drive days are typically 4-5 hours with time for you to stop and explore along the way. Lunch is on own. But don't worry, no matter where you go; there will be a mob of MINIs in the mix. Each evening, we meet up to share some refreshments and stories from the road. This is the 10th edition of MTTS, and it's sure to be another epic experience.

Event Title: Country Roads Run Event Date: 07/19/2026 12:00 AM Event Address: Come for a drive in the countryside of Maryland. We'll take you down Winding hills, we'll make a historic pit stop, we'll squeeze down a few narrow country lanes, skim across a mountain top, and end with a stunning view of the Shenandoah river, so beautiful someone even wrote a song about it. (*This run hasn't been done since MINI Takes The States in 2022 and shouldn't have any roads that are on the Maryland Creamy run that Brandy is doing in August) START: 10:30 Urbana District Park 3805 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704 WHEELS UP: 11:00 END: 12:00 Harpers Ferry Brewing 37412 Adventure Center Ln Purcellville VA 20132 RSVP on the event here:

Hello! I'm looking to purchase R55 Clubman S performance parts, particularly suspension, but would be interested in other items as well. Thanks!

Have this if anyone would like it, doesn't fit my new mini but it is for 2nd gen. Free to anyone let me know and I will bring it on an event for ya. Works great and is in great condition.

Sounds great and yes, Autocross is not scheduled for that weekend. I will put you down for the 19th as a TBD Open Run. Let me know if you will be updating the calendar or want me to. Thank you for scheduling a run!

Mike and I can do an open run July 19th to make up for our missed run in May-run route TBD. (I checked the Autocross schedule and it looks to be clear).

We need run leaders for our Hop, Skip, and a Brew for AUG and an Open Run Leader for JUL/SEP. If you have never been a run leader, let us know you want to do one and we can help you set it all up. You can also talk to us during one of our scheduled runs coming up. There is also a Runs repository where you can select a route of your choice at: https://dcmetrominis.org/forum/forum/28-run-route-repository/ Remember, runs don't happen without all our participation. It isn't hard to do, and others will pitch in during the drive. It's a lot of fun having many MINIs in your review mirror. Just drop us a line. You won't be disappointed.

Event Title: DCMM July Board Meeting Event Date: 07/12/2026 04:00 PM to 07/12/2026 05:00 PM Event Address: Meeting will be Sunday, 12 July, 4pm. Zoom link to follow. RSVP on the event here:

Event Title: HSB: Stockyard Brewery Event Date: 09/13/2026 10:30 AM to 09/13/2026 01:00 PM Event Address: For your September Hop, Skip, & a Brew, Corey will lead us through some of his favorite roads in Northern Loudoun. We will start in Leesburg, winding through some great country roads until we reach out destination in Lovettsville, VA. We will be checking out Stockyard Brewery which opened the beginning of 2026, and has had good reviews from the locals. Start point: Leesburg Safeway, 437 S King St, Leesburg, VA 20175 End Point: Stockyard Brewing – 12428 Mountain Rd, Lovettsville, VA 20180 (Food, ice cream, Beer, Seltzer, and Sodas) Also Highland COWS!!!! Menu: https://stockyardbrewery.com/menu/ Schedule of events: 10:30AM: Arrive 10:45AM: Driver’s meeting 11:00AM: Run Starts 12:00PM: Stockyard Brewing RSVP on the event here:

I added the event on the calendar. Look it over and let me know if anything needs to change.

Event Title: HSB to Prospect Point Brewing Event Date: 06/28/2026 10:30 AM Event Address: For your June Hop, Skip, & a Brew, we will meet for a 1 hour drive through some great Maryland twisties ending at a local brewery (Prospect Point Brewery) for lunch. This run is focused on the driving experience of your MINI, so please take this into account when deciding to attend this event. We will be starting in Maryland at the Cars and Coffee Poolesville. Your run leader will be Laura (Green Cactus) and will be limited to 10 MINIs. Start point: Whalen Commons, 19633 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, MD 20837 End Point: Prospect Point Brewery, 5000a Jefferson Pike, Frederick MD, 21703 Schedule of events: 10:30AM Arrive 10:45AM: Driver’s meeting 11:00AM: Run Starts 12:00PM: Run Ends at Prospect Point Brewery Prospect Point is primarily an outside venue, though there is some indoor and covered seating in the event of rain. They will have a food truck (Sabor de Cuba) and are kid and leashed dog friendly! RSVP on the event here:

Hi friends-As some of already know my father passed away recently. As executor of his estate I find myself a bit overwhelmed at the moment. I thought that I'd be able to proceed with our run on May 16th but I will need to postpone at this time. So sorry!!

That would be great, thank you!

That sounds great. I will add the event on the calendar if you would like me to. Thank you for leading a run.

I can do an HSB on June 28. Tentative Poolesville Cars and Coffee to Prospect Point Brewery in Frederick