TGGRRR (Ali)

Me again The car smells great, clean and no mold or stank Ali

I just changed mine, will let you know if it makes a difference but the old one looked pretty nasty. I found this video with good instruction. No tools needed and it took about 3 mins http://www.minicooperspeed.com/2001-2006-mini-cooper-cabin-air-filter-replacement/ Ali

I was reading they last about a year. I got mine today and hope to change it by Fri. Will let you guys know if it makes a difference Ali

Tigger has been smelling musty lately when the AC comes on and I just ordered the Cabin Air filter. I'm hoping it helps Ali

That's so cool that the other MINI played with you :rock: I have noticed that every time I drive my husband's car I see MINIs. It kills me, especially the time I saw Cricket Ali

We've changed up the food for the rally, instead of a fixed price the restaurant is doing a limited menu and people can order what they choose. The restaurant will issue separate checks. The new menu options include appetizers and dessert choices

Thanks guys

I got two waves today. One from a Pepper white that was in front of me on the ramp from the highway to L'Enfant. I waved and they waved back through the mirror. Then in my neighborhood I saw a silver with fat black stripes waved. I used my last card on a new Chili red JCW with the aero kit, that lives in my hood. I even added a little personal note. Ali

I got a reserved parking spot at work, but it's a piggy back spot. Luckily I share with my good friend who sits right next to me. Since we work slightly different hours I was thinking it would be nice to have a spare key to give her on days she needs to move my car. I saw this on Ebay, but it's a little confusing http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-MINI-COOPER-S-REMOTE-KEY-2005-2006-2007-05-06-07-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem255c3f7c17QQitemZ160461454359QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Has anyone ever gotten one of these replacement keys and configured them? Ali

I just heard from Prima Car care, they'll be donating the following as prizes 1) a gallon jug of Hydro (valued at $70), and 2) a Prima Starter Set (valued at $50 and includes Mystique Auto Wash, Banana Glos

Sorry to hear that Jason, hope you get it back soon Ali

Today we were doing a test run for the MINIs rally against melanoma run. I asked two friends to drive the run and test out our directions. I had a hard time finding two people to do it, so I had to offer to let them take Tigger and we drove behind them in Mark's Acura. We gave them a walkie talkie As we're doing the route I saw a MINI come by and wave at them I, got on the walkie talkie right away "Did you wave?" They replied yes but later confessed that they didn't. Right after they saw a Clubman and did wave and he didn't wave back. Now they understand... Mark and I were also driving down Rock Creek Parkway in his car and spied a BRG, with white top and DC plates. I later confirmed that it was indeed Cricket. I didn't wave since we were in the Acura. It killed me to see Cricket in the wild and know she wouldn't recognize me :wavey:

Soon they'll want to hire Craig

I asked him about the stuff for the rally but he said he was planning to give it to you next time he sees you. He is a really nice guy and on top of everything. Tigger chose to give Craig a few problems and Ed was right there with the right tool to get the job done.

Here's the website http://www.ditymechanics.com/

Craig and I just checked out the do it yourself mechanics place in Sterling It was great ! Really clean, good equipment. The owner is really helpful. For example when we discovered I only had 1 rotor he called Advance auto parts and got us a rotor in 15 mins. I also had one rotor that did not want to loosen. He had everything Craig asked for. We ran into Kevin another club member while we were there. He has a silver MINI with red stripes Ed the owner said they have hosted car club events and would host us if we want to do something.

well was it fun? Anyone take pictures?

Wow and I didn't think they could make it much better, but they are. I need to get Tigger and I out to autocross to practice before MOTD

Did you try throwing the peace sign at the MINI's?

Jim I think they should get it, I would get it, you other MINIacs would get it. I think I'm just hitting the non wavers. What will it take to get the attention of the non wavers? :hello2:

I have experimented with throwing a peace sign at MINI's when I'm walking. Even once in a cross walk, in front of a MINI. So far no response...

Non MINI people don't always get us, but they do seem to understand that we are a little bit more "involved" with our cars then the regular person. This morning I drove a co-worker to work and first thing she asked was "Why do you love this car so much" I then went on for the next 15 mins about how wonderful it was while zipping in and out of traffic and showing her how quick and nimble it is. I think she may have been sorry she asked. On the way home I was waving at MINI's (no waves back) she was asking "What are you doing?" I explained, then she was actually properly mortified that they didn't wave back.

OK guys, she's 6 months pregnant :laugh:

Lots of em I hope. I wanna see them! I'm shooting my friends wedding so I'll be taking lots of photos too, but they wont' be ones you guys will care to see

*sigh* Why do I read this when I know I can't go? You guys have a blast, there better not be any stinkin weddings to go to next year cause I might have to tell them no...