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On 4/5/2020 at 12:24 PM, SneakyBaron said:
Swapped out the bottom part of the steering wheel since it was peeling.
You show a guy how to pop off one door card and next thing you know we is just taking off all sorts of trim. lol
On 11/3/2019 at 4:53 PM, Coopah said:I cracked my hood scoop when I took it off to add my bonnet stripe, so I picked up a black, notched scoop from Out Motoring and put it on last weekend.
"Accidentally" breaking a part so you a justify an upgrade, I like what you did there.
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3 hours ago, IndiCooper said:
Hypothetical question, if all this was to blow over and the world reopened, even though MOTD is canceled, would anyone consider going??
I like where your mind is.
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33 minutes ago, Egadd said:
My fiancée's BRZ has picked up a few paint gouges from street parking, some reaching the metal underneath. Worried about rust, I'm looking for a shop that can do some light touch up work. Does anyone have any body/paint shop recommendations in Northern Virginia? We're in Arlington/Alexandria, but willing to drive a bit.
@MELO-R56, where did you have your side skirt fixed at?
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On 3/14/2020 at 9:35 PM, pnuw said:
MINI OEM R112 Challenge Cross Spoke 7x17 4x100 rims in silver, with Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors still installed. John Cooper Works center cap sticker. Set of three. $15 each or take all three for $35. DM me if interested.
message sent
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We look forward to seeing all that are attending the run today, I will be arriving at 1230, I have attached the parking area will will be meeting in. Drivers meeting is at 12:45!!
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Just finished the pre-run, the are plenty of good roads and doing a quick test of the brewery now. We fulled check out our events for our members.
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1 hour ago, Fresh R53 said:
Good afternoon everyone so my cars in the shop because there’s some wrong with the front end I took it to a performance shop but I know the guy he’s my friend so he’s not trying to get over on me and he told me that it’s the passenger side front ABS modulator isn’t working because the caliber isn’t releasing they told me they couldn’t find the modular anywhere and they called the dealership in Sterling and it’s $2400 just for the modular and it’s gonna take me two weeks to get because it’s coming from Germany does anyone have any suggestions. That I don’t have to spend that kind of money because hell I didn’t pay that much money for the car.
thanksThe are plenty of gen1s in the pick a parts. you can get one for a few bucks as long as you are willing to pull it. http://lkqpickyourpart.com/
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9 hours ago, Mini Countryman 2014 said:
I just went to the mini of Alexandria and it seems like I need a new battery apparently and a few other throngs did. Needless to say, my car isn't a junkyard but I guess it’s needing a few things done. But I’m not trying to pay a lot of money if I can get discounts for being a member of the club.
Mario,
You may also want to consider calling one of the two third party shops that offer club discounts. GT Peace automotive is located in Chantilly and PTunning in Manassas. Both are very familiar with MINIs and many members of the club use then for both basic maintenance, repairs, and upgrades. They are a very good option to save some money compared to dealer prices.
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47 minutes ago, Mini Countryman 2014 said:
Hello Fellow Mini Drivers,
I've just created this account and am unsure if there is anything else that I need to be doing i.e if I need to pay for a membership??
I'm also wondering if by joining this club if there are places with discounts for being a member of this car club??There are certain things that I need to get done to my car and the inquiring mind wants to know.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Mario & Patrick
AviatorWelcome, you do not need to buy a membership to attend runs, or access the forum. I encourage people to attend a few events and see if they enjoy it before buying a membership
You do have to buy a membership to get a membership card which is what vendors will ask for to give you the club discount. A paid membership also opens up a few extra threads on the forum.
what are you looking to have done to you MINI?
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I jokingly now call it MINIs take the Colonies 2020!!!
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27 minutes ago, GreenCactus said:
Route has been announced!!
I will be doing part of it because it will be really close to home.
What legs are you thinking? I am thinking picking it up in Pocono and going through Roanoke maybe Abingdon.
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2 minutes ago, IndiCooper said:
i know the service can be slow at The Hub but I like the food, I just checked their hour and it might not work out unless we do breakfast later in the week
We did the fancy place Saturday last year and I think it worked out. Everything is usually packed up and your tired of eating at Wildwood by then.
Or we can do it Wed evening, in place of the welcome dinner. We can find somewhere to work it in.
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50 minutes ago, IndiCooper said:
are we doing dinner at The Hub any nights or the fancy place in the lodge??
i am in for either, do you want to do the hub early in the week? I know some folks had a bad experience and do not go there any more, but I don't mind going.
We could do a fancy dinner at the lodge Saturday night since I a lot of us don't do the farewell dinner.
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8 hours ago, Language Barrow said:
new to the group, how often are events or get together scheduled?
We have a run every month from Feb - Nov, with additional events like happy hours, meet and greets, and vendor events scattered in as well. We just have the February run this past Sunday, and the next run is Schedule for March 14th.
We post all events on the event calendar: https://dcmetrominis.org/forum/calendar/
And also on the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DCMetroMINIs/
We will the filling out the calendar with the next quarters events shortly.
Come on out, we look forward to seeing you at an event soon.
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26 minutes ago, Goose said:
Great run, Corey! Thanks for putting it on.
Glad you enjoyed, look forward to seeing you at another one soon
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1 hour ago, JenieRose said:
Is the start point 6011 Burke Ctr Parkway Burke, VA 22015
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1 hour ago, JenieRose said:
Is the start point 6011 Burke Ctr Parkway Burke, VA 22015
6003 Burke Ctr Parkway Burke, VA 22015. near the starbucks in the shopping center. Just look for the MINIs
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2 hours ago, SierraRoses said:
CORY! Why you always choose dates I'm working
lol.
Sorry, you will be right around to corner we can swing over after. You need to share your calendar I can’t balance your work and cosplay schedules
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Event Title: The Bear Went Over the Mountain Run
Event Date: 03/14/2020 01:00 PM to 03/14/2020 04:00 PM
Event Address: 7134 Farm Station Rd, Vint Hill Farms, Virginia, 20187, United States
RSVP on the event here: The Bear Went Over the Mountain Run
Join us for a new run this year, “The Bear Went Over the Mountain” Run. We will be meeting Vint Hill Farms in between Warrenton and Manassas, there are restaurants, winery/brewery, and even a Cold War Museum there to enjoy before the run. For the run we will be heading west before turning north passing through beautiful rolling farm land and vineyards before climbing into the blue ridge mountain to our ending point at Bear Chase Brewery.
Starting Point: Vint Hill Farms 7134 Farm Station Rd, Vint Hill Farms, VA 20187
Arrive early and check out what’s there:
Covert Café: www.covertcafe.com
Old Bust head Brewing Company: www.oldbusthead.com
Vint Hill Craft Winery: www.vinthillcraftwinery.com
Cold War Museum: www.coldwar.org
End Point: Bear Chase Brewing Company 33665 Bear Chase Lane, Bluemont, VA 20135
Schedule of events:12:45PM: Driver’s meeting
1:00PM: Run Starts
2:40PM: Bear Chase Brewing Company
RSVP on the event here: The Bear Went Over the Mountain Run
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Have you replaced or know if the Thermostat, timing chain, or water pump had be replaced by the previous owner? Thanks, nice looking MINI
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The Mistress Run will kick off our run schedule this year. As many of us have not been motoring our MINIs much these past few months here is a friendly checklist to ensure you are ready for the twisties.
- Check fluid levels (oil, coolant, brake, and even washer fluid)
- Check tires for wear, cracking, bubbles (don’t forget the inside side walls)
- Check brakes (pad life, any vibration when stopping, is there an annoying squeak)
Optional Run Prep
- Radios: charge and function check (if this is your first run do not worry, others have spares you can borrow)
- Cameras/GoPros: Charge and function check (did you get a new gadget for Xmas, try using it on your drive to work to get familiar. You do not want to be fighting with it at the run.)
- Wash your MINI: There will be plenty of Cameras and GoPros shooting the run, you may want to look your best for your close up.
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We finished the Pre-run today, and everything looks great, no gravel other then the winery driveway this year.
this years present is they have freshly paved Crest Hill Rs, some of the best twisters on the route and now smooth pavement!!!!
great little winery and they are excited to have us, and will even be setting aside the back room for us with private tastings.
brandy’s review of the tasting was very good wines, all wines on the dry side. Tasting will be $13.
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Run open 30 minutes and my Friday run is full.
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Show us your MINI/MINIs
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This is why I hate the they can now put up the 10 percent ethanol in gas. If I want ethanol I will buy ethanol!
The vapor eats the fuel system on older cars. The gas gauge had quit working on Watson. I was pretty sure the fuel sender was bad. This is what it looked like when I pulled it out of the tank.