[Exploring King George and Manassas Run]

Look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow for some fun roads. Don't forget your radios if you got them. See everyone at noon.

[Build Log]

On 6/7/2019 at 4:14 PM, AdamWest said:

well for those of you who are wondering I ended up doing lots of research today and the only product I could find (excluding the oil change kit you can buy from mini) that supports the BMW LL-01 spec is 

Sorry just saw I top off Brandy’s with Castrol edge 5w30

[Exploring King George and Manassas Run]

Event Title: Exploring King George and Manassas Run

Event Date: 06/22/2019 12:00 AM

Event Address: 111 North Cove Terrace, National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland, 20745, United States

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Looking for some fun driving, join us next Saturday as we depart from the National Harbor and explorer the roads of eastern Maryland down into King George, VA. Where we will stop off to refuel on some BBQ before exploring King George and working our way west and north back around to Mananas end at Vint Hill. This area has a winery, brewery, and even a cold war museum.  The run will consist of three legs (approx 1 hour each) with a lunch break and a short pitstop before reaching our final destination at Vint Hill.

Time Line

1200: Driver's Meeting

12:30: Wheels up

1:30: Lunch Stop

2:30: on the road again

3:30: Pitstop (bathroom break)

4:00 Let's roll

5:00 Final Destination (Vint Hill)

I will have all the run detail and lunch infomation posted tomorrow. Hope to see you there!!

 

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[Window tinting]

8 hours ago, Salmi said:

G'evening.

Does anyone anyone have the contact information for Wardell?  Thank you.

Nolimittinting@yahoo.com

571 251-5735

[What did you do to your Mini today?]

Well it was less what we did, and more what we undid. New plans on the way. 

 

[What did you do to your Mini today?]

1 hour ago, Coopah said:

Next "mod" done - Red Grille Slat from OutMotoring. Pretty close to perfect fit.

 

 

Looks good, was it a replacement piece or a cover that snaps over

[Build Log]

44 minutes ago, AdamWest said:

Thanks for the tip, I'm not going with their exhaust but apparently Dinan makes a good ecu tuning kit that I'll be looking into.  

Also as DINA has a partnership with BMW their parts do not void your warranty.

[What did you do to your Mini today?]

Looking good, looking forward to your progress. 

[Build Log]

Craven Speed has quality products, and has also supported MINIs Take the Beltway with prizes for many years.

[Build Log]

10 minutes ago, AdamWest said:

Well this morning was fun:

 

Apparently sunroofs can spontaneously explode on the beltway.  Cut up my arm pretty good too.  The kicker passport mini probably won't cover it under warranty FML.

If you were moving, they will likely attribute it is a rock hitting it making it a comprehensive claim on our insurance like @TGGRRR (Ali) said. I have seen this more than you would think on other forums recently. At least you got away with only a few cuts, and didn't result in a bigger accident.

[6/30 Detailing Clinic with Odds and Ends]

2 minutes ago, SneakyBaron said:

Please spread the word about this! If we don't get some more people to attend we will have to reschedule!

i will push it on social media again this evening

[Removing Center Grille Trim Piece?]

12 hours ago, Coopah said:

Is changing the center trim on the grille to red on a non-JCW Mini frowned upon?  Is it as bad as adding an "M" badge to a non-M BMW?  I'd like to personalize my Cooper S and I like the look of the red center trim on the grille, but I don't want to be a poser (as the BMW fans call those who add M badges to non-M cars).

Your all good, he’ll MINI selling the aero and interior packages as options separate from the JCW performance parts. Dealers add it on all the time, I call it the “show no go” package. 

As long as you don’t slap the badge on it, no one will think twice.

[Removing Center Grille Trim Piece?]

2 hours ago, GreenCactus said:

I'm planning on doing this too. 

I took the grill off of my R56 and it was just a couple of clips, so pretty easy. I have a set of plastic tools that are meant for removing trim pieces, so hopefully that will help make sure I don't break anything. 

I take the method of cross my toes, the grip it and rip it. LOL

[Removing Center Grille Trim Piece?]

here is a video to remove the whole grille, you can see the center clips in the video. Looks like you need to remove the grille to access clips. Seems easy to remove to ensure you don’t brake clips. 

 

[External Event: MINIs At The Glen]

16 minutes ago, AdamWest said:

I'm down for a little weekend roadie.

Especially when it includes track time on a well know road course

[Build Log]

Good idea, members of the club really enjoy following them. I look forward to following. Just don’t be like me a get focused on the project and forget to get updates. Lol

[External Event: MINIs At The Glen]

46 minutes ago, CHILLIN said:

Has anyone been to this before? I'm going through Dragon withdrawal and think it might be fun. Maybe meet up with the Philly MINIs group to caravan? 

I was about to ask the same thing. I notice  Al for C3M was at it last year in the pictures. 

[External Event: MINIs At The Glen]

Event Title: External Event: MINIs At The Glen

Event Date: 06/15/2019 12:00 AM

Event Address: 2770 NY-14, Penn Yan, NY, 14527

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MINI USA and several amazing MINI Dealerships, present MINIs At The Glen (MATG)! Saturday June 15, 2019 at Watkins Glen International Speedway, Watkins Glen, New York

MINIs At The Glen 2019 is a "Perfect way to bring together our community of MINI lovers."

Schedule of events:
6/15 12:00PM Rallies arrive at Torrey Ridge Winery
1:30PM Combined Rally leaves for WGI
2:00PM MATG Festival-Food, Friends, Vendors, Lots of
MINI things!
4:00-5:00PM MINI Track Time! For $25 donation to charity, you can drive your MINI on Watkins Glen International Racetrack! 3 laps for $25

**This is a MINI only event and we will have the track all to ourselves! You don't want to miss this event!

If anyone from your club is interested in attending please go to www.MINIsAtTheGlen.com and register!

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[What did you do to your Mini today?]

looks great

[Countdown]

Hitting the road at 0 dark thirty, should be in Fontana around 2ish. One more hour of work lets go already

[Sidewalk Edition]

1 hour ago, denemy said:

Looking at a 2008 Sidewalk.   Any red flags that anyone knows?  Going from a supercharger to a turbocharger - Interested to feel the difference.   

 

Thanks all -- Be Well

Early gen2 before the bugs where smoothed out, so check it over well for electrical gremlins. As the the N14 motor it has the usual suspects that should have been replaced (as for documentation or account for replacing): thermostat, water pump, oil housing gasket, timing chain and tensioner. Those are the big ticket items, but check for other oil leaks at the inner for example. A history of oil changes is good, the n14 is thirsty and people run them low which wears rings and other internals. If you can gt a compression test it is a good idea, might give you a preview of possible worn rings or failing head gasket.

[Countdown]

1 hour ago, TGGRRR (Ali) said:

AND I'm totally useless, they need to just cut me loose

59 minute rule!!!

[FS: Megan Racing Euro II Coilovers for 07-13 MINI Cooper]

Do I need to set aside a day in the near future or are you old hat at this now.

[Countdown]

Deciding what beer to bring to the brew swap, thinking Natty Bo. I can describe it as the oldest craft brewer In Baltimore. 

[Countdown]

I really need to set aside some time to plan and pack. I have had none, every time I think I can something comes up (work, job interviews, etc...) his getting out of the military is way to much work.