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Welcome, we are happy to have you. There is likely a decent repository of gen1 knowledge in our forums that may be helpful. I feel you Gen2 pains as I am a glutton with a JCW coupe with the N14 motor. hope we can answer a few of you questions and if it is something you don’t want to wrench. I know of one good mechanic I can recommend up that way

The family and I are planning to meet y'all at Bear Chase.

Sorry to miss this one, we'll be in Florida celebrating my Pop's 80th birthday, see everyone at the next one

Hey there... I'm a 68yo car freak that has reluctantly been expected to repair, maintain, and overhaul some Minis. It's not going all that well 'cause for some perverse reason, here in South-Central Pnnsylvania there's a real dearth of Mini folks who work on and/or have any knowledge about the silly things. So I have more experience with taking the engine in and out and taking the head on and off of a '09 Gen 2 Just-A than I ever wanted. I have managed to accumulate an '06 Cooper S hatchback with the paddle shift on the steering wheel, 17 inch wheels and what appears to be a horde of upmarket options. Of course, it has a bad engine. AND!!!!! Of course, this sucker bears little to no similarity to the Gen 2 car I am now so familiar with. Sigh..... So anyway..... I was told, y'all have some enthusiasts who are also sideline wrenchers and/or knowledge bases as it seems like Mini owners don't have a lot of resources, or at least that I've run into. Hence my seeking you out. I will have, and already do have questions. I live and work in/near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, so albeit not truly local, it's well within the realm of day trips to come to events and seek assistance. TIA, and am looking forward to engaging. Jeb Boyd relevant caveat: I have worked on cars manufactured all over the planet so I am way more qualified than most to understand the depth and breadth of *** I know nothing about. Hence my assigning myself the moniker of "Reluctant Knowledge Sponge". I soak up info 'cause I want to know how to fix stuff right.

How was everyone's dragon experience this year. - Did you find any new runs that are a must for folks next year? - What are your favorite roads in the area?

Brandy and I will be there, great beer and a great view

NOTE: We have changed this to an OPEN run

Event Title: Open Run to Bear Chase Brewing Company Event Date: 05/19/2024 10:45 AM to 05/19/2024 12:00 PM Event Address: We will meet for a 1-hour sprint through some great Virginia twisties ending at Bear Chase Brewing 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. This run will be limited to 10 MINIs. Start Point: Harris Teeter – Stone Ridge Village, 42015 Village Center Plaza, Aldie, VA 20105 End Point: Bear Chase Brewing Company, 33665 Bear Chase Ln, Bluemont, VA 20135 Schedule of events: 10:45AM: Driver’s meeting 11:00AM: Run Starts 12:00PM: Bear Chase Brewing Company ************* I did the pre-run today and found one bridge clsoed for construction. Thought about bringing some fishing poles, but forgot this isn't the outdoor club. Anyway ... adjusted the route and we should be great for next Sunday. This is a new starting location. I added the gpx file as well. Hope to see you then. ************** HSB SR to Bear Chase_.gpx RSVP on the event here:

D&V in Sterling does great work.

We have arrived! Made it before sundown

My 2019 sustained front end damage after hitting deer carcass on Western KY road at night. Below front bumper work needed and minor driver front fender will need attention. Mini fully drive able and all lights work. Appreciate recommendations.

Jill arrives at 5:09pm from Dulles via Denver.

2nd the small cooler idea -- especially if you are staying in hotels that include breakfast .. too much food between hotel breakfast and MINI R&R breakfast, so nice to have the cooler for the spares .. Likewise on the radios - could have done without them, but they will take up space regardless because wouldn't want to not have them. Blanket vs chairs for any outdoor seating option is personal preference. Fingers crossed the driving app has been improved .. surely with the technology we have these days ...

Welcome! We're happy to have you and hope to see you out there on the road. The best items I had for my first MTTS in 2022 were: -My purple waffle seat cushion (I have old bones ) -Driving gloves -Gel squeeze ball (Also for the hands) -Small cooler for snacks & a cold drinks For 2024 I'm going to add: -Paper maps -Smart water to help with the elevation changes -Making sure I pick up the paper route sheet at each morning's rally because I found the MINI MTTS driving App hard to follow and would like to have a backup Brought on 2022 but only used once: Outdoor chairs and my radio (I'll definitely bring my radio on MTTS24 for safety)

I am flying out to ABQ on the 12th also from BWI. Spending the extra $ to fly non-stop arriving at 3pm. Jill? There are 2 dedicated FB pages to the event - including one for "newbies" and there are lots of questions, answers, and lists I will say that every time I have gone (this will be 7th) I have packed entirely too much stuff ..

We’ll also be doing the entire route of MTTS this summer. Hopefully, we’ll see you at one of our local drives in the near future!

We are heading to Albuquerque from Fairfax Co & returning from Seattle as well. We’ll need to connect. I can’t think of anything other than to get radios of you don’t already have them. There’s also a good chance you’ll be traveling through areas without cell coverage.

Hello to all! I just joined the group and registered for the MTTS, my nephew and I will be enjoying the ride! Can I get advice on items such as, I wish I would of known that before, or should of brought that, and items you thought you needed and never used. We will be leaving from Prince William Co. headed to Albuquerque, and returning from Seattle.

We're excited to have you here at DCMM. I think I've chatted with you in one of the MTTS FB groups, happy to have another MTTS veteran heading out there. What day are you both arriving? I'm thinking of doing a DCMM dinner on the night of July 12th in ABQ

I'm planning to leave on July 6, arrive in Albuquerque on July 11. Will spend the off day in Jackson Hole, WY. I registered for Leg 1, only. Will probably go to Bozeman but no further. Will return home from there. I'm fairly new to DC Metro Minis, but this will be my 4th MTTS. My Mini is a red 2010 Clubman S.

Thank you, we've got a nice group going to what looks to be an awesome breakfast spot .. hoping after that point some folks heading east will stick together, and MINIs heading northeast will too!

Kiernan and I are in. I just rsvp’d on FB.