[Oh Lord I swore I wouldn't, Buuuuuuut...]

1 more yes

[Replacing rear brake pads]

I don't know if the design is the same on the first gens, but I did my rear brakes on my R56 a couple of weeks ago and I used a pair of needle-nosed pliers to turn the "x" in to retract the piston.

[Hangin' on the Curves and Pickin' the Cherries IV]

We weren't lost ; we were viewing bonus footage.:embarassed:

[MINI of Baltimore County Grand Opening Party]

We'll be doing a run beforehand to celebrate.:motor:

 

http://www.meetup.com/Central-Maryland-MINI-Motorists/calendar/13388216/

[That was fun!]

Great time! Perfect weather this year really helped.Nice meeting some of the VA DCMM members that I hadn't met before.

 

I posted some photos on the C3M site.

 

 

[URGENT HELP - NEED MINI PART]

I'm heading to MoA now. :motor:

I should be able to get them to you sometime tomorrow .

[Timing Chain Recall]

More like an answer to the customer's complaint than a recall.

[Timing Chain Recall]

I just got mine back from Rose.While I was there getting my new non-melted key re-programmed, I mentioned the problem and they diagnosed the chain problem.

[Too Cool Not To Share. PhillyMINI Rally Caught By Google Earth Camera]

That's so cool!:top:

[CR&PW&JB's Detailing 101 and 201 Class]

Thanks for the great seminar Chris!:top:

Also thanks to everyone for the delicious food.

 

Got some photos over here:

 

[CUMBERLAND VALLEY MOUNTAIN RUN #2]

Ram,

Thanks for such a well planned event and making the sweeper job so easy.:top:

[CUMBERLAND VALLEY MOUNTAIN RUN #2]

I should be there at the Costco at 8:45 also:top:

[Xenon Appreciation Evening Run]

Steve posted videos of the run on the C3M Facebook page.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Essex-MD/Central-Maryland-MINI-Motorists/106077863751?ref=mf

[Suggestions for 2 way radios]

Costco still sells the 3 pack of Motorolas. The price as of yesterday was $59.95. IIRC, the old price was $79.95. The package includes the radios, rechargeable battery packs, recharger, belt clips and ear buds.

[MINIs on the Dock of the Bay... and More]

We had a great day today!

Steve took us on some nice, windy roads and then into Annapolis where we spent some time exploring the area. Afterwards, we had some delicious food at Quiet Waters Park. Steve surprised us with door prizes and we had a quiz to

[MINIs on the Dock of the Bay... and More]

A message from Steve, the organizer for the run:

 

Good Afternoon All,

Tomorrow's the big day for the BWI to Annapolis to Quiet Waters Park. Weather looks good:

High: 86 °F RealFeel®: 87 °F partly sunny and less humid.

 

Just a few notes to point o

[MINIs on the Dock of the Bay... and More]

All. Here is the food to be shared so far:

Fried Chicken

Coleslaw

Something from Yia Yia's bakery

Chilled goat cheese crostini's

Small chicken curry sandwiches

Double chocolate chunk cookies

[Xenon Appreciation Evening Run]

Since everyone seemed to like the Scoops & Coops night run, I thought we could try another moonlight run.

This time, we'll meet at Andy Nelson's BBQ, 11011 York Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030 and grab something to eat before we take on Baltimore County'

[Indian Food Lovers get together, Part II. "Twisties Indian Style"]

Great job Mike!:top:

[MINIs on the Dock of the Bay... and More]

Steve Langenfeld, an assistant organizer for C3M, has arranged this run. We'd like to invite DCMM along to share the fun.:wavey:

 

You want Planes? You've got it!

How about Boats? Sure why not!

Is there Food? Heck Yeah!

What about Minis? But of

[A Day At The Races]

We made a short day of it. There was too much heat and not enough breeze.

There were karts everywhere! The most fun to watch were the "kid karts". They were really short wheelbase karts with I guess 6-8 year olds racing them. With the tiny karts and l

[CUMBERLAND VALLEY MOUNTAIN RUN #2]

Only if you put bonnet stripes on it.

[Dinner and a Movie II]

Thanks for putting this together Jeremy!:congrats:

Had a great time. The weather (except for about 5 minutes worth of rain) was perfect. The crab cake was delicious as always. The movie line up was good and the company was great.:top:

It was well wort

[A Day At The Races]

Q- What's small,

has 4 wheels,

is quick,

handles incredibly

and is fun to drive?

 

 

A- A race kart! ( Okay, maybe that's not the only answer )

 

Sunday, August 9th is the Mid-Atlantic Road Course Divisional at Sandyhook Raceway in Harford Cou

[Scoops & Coops]

It was a great time despite the.......... rain:thumbsdown:

 

Thanks Chris for coming up with the idea for a night run.:rock:

 

Thanks to everyone who came out:top: