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The Udvar Hazy branch of the Air & Space Museum is out near Dulles Airport. They fly in aircraft (SR&! for example) for exhibits. Expecting to get the last operational space shuttle there shortly (flown in on back of 747 transporter). Just continue on out the toll road to rt28 head north and look for the sign.

Good to hear. Now all I have to do is install mine

It's not clear to me if the 2011 Countryman s All4 is included in this recall. Have looked at the Safercar web site, but that did not answer my question. Any thoughts? Or do I just wait to hear?? :questionmark:

The original or the new one? Or better yet a double feature :idea:

GONE to good home: GoMINIGo Third Brake Light Pulsar kit $25 Fits R50 through R60 MINIS. See http://www.gominigo.com/PULSAR.html for Countryman or Clubman installation instructions. I got an extra surprise for Christmas; not one but two third brake light pulsar kits. Unfortunately I only have one MINI. I'd rather this go to someone in the club than send it back. So if you want one of these kits to make your third brake light pulse when you hit the brakes, give me a call at 703-608-3331 and leave me a message.

I have one, though we had to do a little dance w/Craven. The first one they sent out would not fit a Countryman which has a larger tow hook since the Countryman is heavier. Once we got that figured out all is good.

I honestly don't know. Their "website" is all of one page :: You used to be able to rent darkroom space... Man! It's been a long time since I've watched the magic of an image appearing on blank paper... Photoshop/GIMP is just not the same thing...

Fuller and d'Albert in Fairfax is another good place http://www.fullerdalbert.com/

First things first: Welcome! Secondly I noted a comment above about sun roofs and solar ovens, I would differ. My Countryman (alas, till nameless) has sun roofs in a white roof over a surf blue body. It was not noticeably hotter than my previous car. I would definitely avoid black roofs as they are hot. Also recommend light color interiors, if heat build up is a concern. A sun shade for the windscreen is also a useful addition (Search the forum for the custom sunscreen thread).

Add Rain-X to that. Makes rain, snw and ice just slide off. I do all my windows and mirrors so I can see where I'm going and where the idi... threats are. I also use Rain-X anti-freeze wiper fluid. Disclaimer: I have no connection w/Rain-X other than as a happy customer

Yarsay, I thought of the key. I habitually use one key (another annoyance - all the settings revert to default if I use the other). The key does not seem to be the issue; I get the "lost source" effect with the one key.

Have not check on NAM yet. Have not noticed if it is a timing "thing", but will keep an eye out for patterns.

I'm experiencing a truly annoying behavior from my Countryman's HK sound system. I am hoping for some hints/guidance/solutions. If I've been listening to my iPod, when I next get in the MINI sometimes the radio comes on. Other times the iPod pucks up where it left off. The sound system seems to randomly choose the audio source. Drives me nuts. I've been unable to figure out why. :banghead: Any ideas?

Just figured it out :embarassed:

http://www.minisonthedragon.com/registration2011.php

I'm hoping the combined experience of DCMM can help me find a source for custom graphics. I have been intermittently searching the web for someone who can create some graphics for my Countryman. I've found places w/stock graphics of varying levels of quality/taste. But what I really want (and hope I can afford) is custom graphics in vinyl (like a clear bra?) based on my description of what I want. Any Ideas or places to look? Thanks.

OK, so who (Creme and black w/DCMM sticker in window) was parked on the top deck of the Hyatt Reston parking structure on Wednesday?? Did you have fun weaving thru the barriers the workers set up? If I'd not been concerned about traffic coming the other way....

Of all the days for things to come unglued, today was the worst! Bad enough that I have to rescue someone from their self-created mess, but I end up missing my first picnic :banghead: Sounds like it was a wonderful time...

NOTICE: The following is not legal advice or guidance. IANAL, not go I play one on TV or any other medium. Here is a link to the Code of Virginia, Title 46.2 - MOTOR VEHICLES, Chapter 10 Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety: http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+TOC46020000010000000000000 The code is searchable, but not exactly easy to interpret:hmmmm:. Also found this guidance for state inspectors: http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+reg+19VAC30-70-160 I also found an extract of the relevant stuff on a Toyota 4Runner blog (http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/79676-important-legal-info-independant-fog-lights-va.html): 19VAC30-70-160. Auxiliary lamps: backup; cornering; driving; fog; spot and warning. A. Auxiliary lamps on a vehicle consist of seven general types: backup lamps (SAE-R), cornering lamps (SAE-K), driving lamps (SAE-Y), front fog lamps with an amber or clear lens (SAE-F and rear fog lamps with red lens (SAE-F2), spot lamps (SAE-O), warning lamps (SAE-W, W2, W3), and daytime running lamps (DRLs) (SAE-Y2). C. There is no limit on the number of backup lamps that a vehicle may have so long as they are of an approved type (SAE-R). D. No more than four lamps, including two headlamps, may be lighted at any time to provide general illumination ahead of the vehicle. I. Inspect for and reject if: 1. Vehicle has an auxiliary lamp being used for a purpose other than for which it was approved. EXCEPTION: Any lighting device that is both covered and not illuminated, other than lamps required, shall not be considered for inspection. Fog and driving lamps mounted below the level of the regular headlamps must be checked for aim as outlined in subdivisions I 10 i and 11 g of this section if not covered. NOTE: The covers shall be a type that would be installed as original equipment and not tape, paper bags, aluminum foil or similar materials per subdivision I 11g (2). 2. A vehicle has installed on it a warning lamp (DOT or SAE-W) that is not of an approved type or has been altered. Reject if the vehicle has wire, unapproved plastic covers, any other materials that are not original equipment or any colored material placed on or in front of any auxiliary lamps: backup, cornering, driving, fog, spot, or warning lamps. 3. Vehicle is equipped with a combination of auxiliary lamps that include more than two fog lamps, or more than two spot lamps, or more than two driving lamps. Motor vehicles may be equipped with more than two fog or auxiliary lights; however, only two of these types of lights can be illuminated at any time. Reject a vehicle equipped with a headlamp mounted or used as an auxiliary lamp. NOTE: Vehicles equipped, from the factory, with two driving lamps should not be rejected. 4. Vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary lamp that does not function properly. (If an auxiliary lamp has been modified by removing the wiring, bulb and socket, the unit will be considered an ornament and not a lamp and will not be considered in inspection.) 6. Any lamp is not of an approved type or if lamps to be burned together as a pair do not emit the same color light. 7. The lens has a piece broken from it. The lens may have one or more cracks provided an off-color light does not project through the crack or cracks. 10. Driving lamps are not required. However, if installed they must operate and be inspected. Inspect for and reject if: a. Driving lamps are installed on vehicles equipped with the four-headlamp system, except the "F" type headlamp system; b. A vehicle is equipped with more than two driving lamps; c. Driving lamps are not of an approved type or have been altered; d. The color of the lamp is other than white; e. The lens has a piece broken from it or is rotated away from its proper position. The lens may have one or more cracks provided an off-color light does not project through the crack or crack; f. Wiring or electrical connections are defective; g. Any driving lamp is mounted above the level of the regular headlamps, or is not mounted firmly to prevent excessive vibration; h. Driving lamps are not wired so that they will burn only when the high beams of the regular headlamps are activated; i. Driving lamps are not aimed so that the center of the hot spot drops three inches in 25 feet so that the hot spot is directly ahead of the lamp; NOTE: Driving lamps must be aimed using the optical headlight aimer. A tolerance of four inches in 25 feet is allowed in both the horizontal and the vertical adjustment. 11. Fog lamps are not required. However, if installed they must operate and be inspected. Inspect for and reject if: a. A vehicle is equipped with more than two fog lamps; b. Lamps are not of an approved type (DOT or SAE-F on front or F2 on rear plus two-digit year and manufacturer) or a lamp has been altered; c. The lens is other than clear or amber. Fog lamps may have black-end bulbs or small metal caps over the end of the bulb; d. The lens has a piece broken from it or is rotated away from its proper position. The lens may have one or more cracks provided an off-color light does not project through the crack or crack; e. Wiring or electrical connections are defective or filaments do not burn; f. Any fog lamp is mounted above the level of the regular headlamps, or is not mounted firmly; g. Lamps are not wired and aimed according to the following instructions: (1) Fog lamps are general illumination lamps as covered in subsection A of this section. They must burn through the tail light circuit even if on a separate switch. If installed on a vehicle with a four-headlamp system, or a vehicle equipped with driving lamps, they must be wired into the low beam circuit. (2) Fog lamps must be aimed so that the top edge of the high intensity zone is set at the horizontal centerline and the left edge of the high intensity zone is set at the vertical centerline. (Same as low beam headlights.) NOTE: Fog lamps must be aimed using the optical headlight aimer. A tolerance of four inches in 25 feet is allowed in both the horizontal and the vertical adjustment. 13. Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) are not required. However, if installed they must operate and be inspected. DRLs must be installed in pairs. NOTE: DRLs may or may not be wired into the tail light circuit. Inspect for and reject if: a. Any lamp, except headlamps, used as DRLs if not an approved type (SAE-Y2) and is not marked "DRL"; b. Fog lamps or parking lamps are used as DRLs; c. More than one pair of lamps is used and/or designated as DRLs; d. A DRL is mounted higher than 34 inches measured to the center of the lamp; e. The color is other than white to amber; f. DRLs do not deactivate when the headlamps are in any "on" position. Any DRL optically combined with a turn signal or hazard lamp must deactivate when the turn signal or hazard lamp is activated and then reactivate when the turn signal or hazard lamp deactivates. Statutory Authority § 46.2-1165 of the Code of Virginia.

Dan, Are you interested in the Countryman? If so, I'm sure we can work something out.

I have a 2011 Countryman that I could bring by. How much time are we talking about ?

Crashed my bike Satruday (low speed thanks, just bruises) , but enough that I forgot all about the meet n greet. Next time I hope.

I'm planning to attend, probably get there btwn 10 and 11AM