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  1. Gen 3 F56 Strut braces or Chassis braces

    in Maintenance & Modifications

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    17 hours ago, McMs said:

    I am planning on buying the front strut brace from Racing Dynamics and I want to ask if I should prioritize getting strut braces for my car first or chassis braces first. Thank you in advance! :)

     

    It depends on what you goals are for your MINI.

     

    IMO, nether will have a noticeable effect of handling unless you are autocrossing or doing track days. If you are doing the are other upgrades that will have a larger effect on handling. 

     

    What are your goals for using your MINI? Is it your daily driver, fun back road driving or coursed course (autoX, track days, etc...)

     

    Once we know we could recommend the most handling gain for your buck and goals

  2. Car Corral at SCCA Mid-Atlantic Road Racing Series

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    Event Title: Car Corral at SCCA Mid-Atlantic Road Racing Series

    Event Date: 10/08/2023 09:00 AM to 10/08/2023 04:00 PM

    Event Address:

    We are excited to announce we will be the attending the Car Carrol at Summit point again this year!! The Washington DC region (WDCR) SCCA will car corral for us at the Mid-Atlantic Road Racing Series (MARRS) event at Summit Point, WV on 8 Oct.

     

    When: 8 Octorber 2023, arrive at the track at 9am

    Where: Summit Point Motorsport Park, 201 Motorsports Park Cir, Summit Point, WV 25446

    What is a Car Carrol consist of?

    -          Free Admission to the Days racing.

    -          Reserved Corral Area with parking and seating

    -          Drinks @ Snacks (you are welcome to pack a picnic and bring in your our food)

    -          Pace car led ride around laps IN YOUR MINI ON TRACK!! (First 25 registered have priority with additional spots "as space/time permits")

                ***NOTICE: Summit Point Motorsports Park has updated their on track policies to not allow EVs or Hybrids on track surfaces, this includes parade laps. EVs and Hybrids are welcome to attend the event, but will be unable to participate in the on track ride arounds. ***

    -          Group photo opportunities on front straight

    -          Access to the SCCA paddock, and opportunity see some of the cars and talk to the drivers about them.

     

    Come out and experience some wheel-to-wheel racing, talk to the people that race in a series well with in your reach.

     

    Do not miss this event!! Whether you just enjoy hanging out with the MINI community, watching racing, or you compete in time events and are interested in taking that next step there is something for everyone.

     

    We also will have a drive to the event where we will enjoy a few twisties with both VA and Maryland pickup points (which ever works best for you). Please sign up for the drive below.

     

     

    RSVP on the event here: 

  3. Autocross event in 2024

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    We held our first autocross school this year, and the event was a great success. It gave many of our MINIacs the opportunity to experience closed course performance driving for the first time. The event gave all that participated a better understanding of the handling of their MINI, and a few caught the competitive bug to take part in NCC autocross' MINI class this season.

     

    We would like to host a similar event again in 2024, but would like your input. Please take a few minutes and give us your feed back on the below questions to allow us to tailor the event to be another great success.

     

    What format would you be interested in?

       -School: practicing individual elements with instruction (AM session), and then tie all those elements into a full course (PM session)

      - Practice: A course layout with continuous runs during a AM and PM session. Instructor available for ride-alongs.

      - Competitive event: We could block off a set number of spots at one of NCC's competitive events for members to compete.

      - Other: share you thoughts

     

    Are there other closed course events that you would be interested in?

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  8. MINIs Take The Beltway 13

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    Event Title: MINIs Take The Beltway 13

    Event Date: 11/11/2023 01:30 PM to 11/11/2023 06:00 PM

    Event Address:

     

     

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    What: MINIs Take The Beltway 13

    When: 11 November 2023

    Where: American Legion Post 176

                 6520 Amherst Ave

                 Springfield, VA 22150 

     

    Why: To honor our veterans and support our wounded, ill, and injured Veterans. All donations will be going to Operation Second Chance. Come join us for the return of a flagship event for DC Metro MINIs. We will be starting at the American Legion Post this year, where we will stage our cars before taking a MINI parade lap around the outer loop of the beltway. You will be amazed at all the waves and smiles you'll get as part of a line of MINIs as far as the eye can see! We will return to the American Legion Post after the lap to socialize, give away great prizes that were generously donating by our sponsors, and eat a delicious lunch by Mission BBQ; or attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch.

     

    Raffle: Raffle tickets will be included with your registration, and winners will be drawn during lunch. Please keep an eye out for a list of great prizes donated by our generous sponsors.

     

    Registration/Donation: Please take a moment to review the registration packages offered below. ALL money collected for registration will be through Operation Second Chance, 100% of your registration goes to the charity, and you'll receive a tax deductible receipt. 

     

             $25 – Cooper package: Includes your registration package with swag donated by our sponsors, vinyl event stickers, and 10 raffle tickets.

             $50 – JCW Package: Includes all from the Cooper package with a limited vendor gift, and an additional 10 raffle tickets (20 Total).

             $75 – GP Package: Includes all from the Cooper and JCW packages with a premium vendor gift, and an additional 10 raffle tickets (30 Total).

             $100 – Paddy Hopkirk Package (SOLD OUT): includes all lower packages along with a one-year DCMM individual membership for 

                           2024 and an additional10 raffle tickets (40 Total).

     

    Once you have chosen the package you would like, please make your donations by clicking HERE

     

    Lunch: This year's event will have lunch catered by Mission BBQ, and will consist of a buffet style meal with 2 different meats, 2 sides, biscuits/cornbread, and desserts. Soft drinks and water will be provided. (Due to the change from a sit down restaurant to a catered meal, we must pre-sell lunch tickets instead of individually paying at the event).

     

    CLOSED - Tickets can be purchased for $25 in the club store.

     

    Prize: At the event, each prize will have a correlating bag where you can place your raffle tickets for a chance to win that prize. Pictures and more details about the prizes will be posted in sponsor highlights on our Facebook/Instagram pages leading up to the event.

     

    Sponsor Raffle Prize Qty
    CravenSpeed $100 Gift Card 1
    Detroit Tuned $50 Gift Card 2
    GTPeace
     
    		$50 Gift Card & pint glass 3
    $75 Gift Card & Pint Glass 3
    Free alignment & Pint Glass 3
    MINIMania
    		Dashcam 2.7' with touch screen and back cam 1
    3 classic MINIs hat @ Car Duster 2
    Poolesville Design Cross body bag w/ assossories 2
    Out Motoring t-shirts 8
    Passport MINI of MoCo Coming Soon  
    Member donation MINI RC car 1
    Member donation Looking roof bars (R56, R55) 1

     

    Start Point:

    American Legion Post 176

    6520 Amherst Ave Springfield, VA 22150 

     

    Timeline of Events:

    7:30 - 8:30 – Registration (Post 176)

    8:30 - Group picture

    8:45 – Driver’s Meeting (parking lot)

    9:00 – Departure

    10:30 – Return (American Legion Post 176)

    11:00 - Veteran Day Ceremony by the American Legion

    12:00 - Lunch with Raffle giveaways

    13:00 - Event concludes

     

    RSVP on the event here: 

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  10. Tri-State Run (VA,MD, & WV)

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    Event Title: Tri-State Run (VA,MD, & WV)

    Event Date: 09/02/2023 09:45 AM to 09/02/2023 04:00 PM

    Event Address: 962 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176, United States

    Are you ready for the Tri-state run?

     

    With three hours of twisty roads through VA, MD, and WV, this is a DCMM fall favorite. We are starting in Leesburg, VA and heading north, exploring the great driving roads of northern Loudoun County before crossing into Maryland where we will take a short pit stop to stretch your legs and empty/fill any tanks your need to. Then we will explore Frederick County, winding our way up to West Virginia for our lunch stop. Our final leg brings us down around Summit Point, and back into Virginia, ending at a great Vineyard.

     

    ***Each leg of the Drive is Approximately 1 hour***

     

    Start Point: The Leesburg Public House, 962 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176

    Pit Stop: Weis Market, 1201 Dutchmans Creek Dr, Brunswick, MD 21716

    Lunch Stop: Parking lot Picnic, 85 Maddex Square Dr, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 (McDonalds, Dairy Queen, King's NY Pizza, Food Lion are in the shopping center or you can pack your own)

    End Point: Walsh Family Wine, 16031 Hillsboro Rd, Purcellville, VA 20132  walshfamilywine.com

     

    Timeline:

    Driver’s Meeting: 1000

    Wheels up: 1015

    Arrive at Pit Stop: 1105

    Depart Pit Stop: 1120

    Arrive at Lunch: 1235

    Depart Lunch: 1345

    Arrive at End Point: 1500

     

    We understand this is a longer drive and we welcome those that may only want to do one or two of the legs. Please just let us know so we know to be expecting you as the pit stop and lunch break time are estimates.

    RSVP on the event here: 

  11. Maryland Creamery Run

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    Event Title: Maryland Creamery Run

    Event Date: 08/19/2023 10:30 AM to 08/19/2023 03:00 PM

    Event Address: 8350 Pinecliff Park rd, Frederick, MD, 21704

    It’s time to check out those great creameries scattered across central Maryland again, it is the annual creamery run. We will be starting in Frederick, MD and winding our way through some great roads to 3 different creameries, and an optional 4th, to get those VA drivers back south of the river. Check out the details below and RSVP for an afternoon of fun.

     

    We have included the estimated arrival times for each creamery in case someone wants to join mid-run. If you intend to join mid-run please let us know in the comments after you RSVP.

     

    Ice Cream Shops

    1st Stop: Rocky Point Creamery (MD) https://www.rockypointcreamery.com/

    2nd Stop: South Mountain Creamy (MD) https://southmountaincreamery.com/

    3rd Stop: Misty Mountain Creamy (MD) http://www.mistymeadowsfarmcreamery.com/

     

    Start Point: Pinecliff Park

    8350 Pinecliff Park Rd, Frederick, Md

      

    Schedule:

    Driver’s Meeting: 1045

    Rolling Out: 1100

    Rock Point: 1140

    Roll Out: 1225

    South Mountain: 1255

    Roll Out: 1340

    Misty Mountain: 1440

    RSVP on the event here: 

  12. Any options would be great

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    On 6/23/2023 at 2:00 PM, scotty said:

    So I was hoping someone might have a idea of the issue I am having. My air conditioning will only blow cold air when I first start the car but as soon as I start to drive or accelerate it goes straight to warm. Compressor is working and it is charged with refrigerant. I was thinking a vacuum leak but if anyone can help I would be so grateful 

     

    All are just possibilities, but based on the info provided it could be a few things:

     

    - Yes a vacuum leak could be the cause

    - Also could be a failing pressure valve, not allowing expansion causing the high pressure switch to cut the compressor

    - You said the system is charged, could it be over charged if system was topped off with the DIY can refrigerant. This would cause the high pressure switch to cut the compressor.

     

    All are just guesses based in info, and likely needs to be further investigated  by a AC diag machine.

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  13. EXTERNAL: NCC Autocross Points Event #1

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    Just a heads up for you all that attended to MINI school, the event on Sunday is on a different Circuit then the School was. We will be on the Washington Circuit (bigger than the Potomac Pad). There should be signs marking the way, but to be safe here is a quick set of directions.

    Washington circuit.jpg

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  14. EXTERNAL: NCC Autocross Points Event #1

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    I am ready to get the season started, always a fun day at autoX. I know we for a lot of you it will be your first event (@Zach, @Widdie, @SheerHippo, @jim0020) please post any question you may have I am happy to do my best to answer them or @Egadd will definitely be happy to give his 2 cents also. If you have the question I bet everyone else is wondering about it also.

     

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    A few tips for you packing list: 

    - A rubber tub ( it makes it easy to take everything out in one container when you empty your car, and keep stuff dry if we get any rain)

    - Sun protection (sunscreen, wide brim hat, etc..) you will be standing out in the sun during course work and sun reflects off the pavement

    - Pack a lunch / snacks ( you can run to the snack shack, but personally I think its better to have you lunch there and be able to chat with people on the lunch break)

    - Painters tape is good to put your numbers on if you do not have assigned number for the season 

    *** air pump, tire pressure gauge, tools are not necessary to bring, you can always borrow if you need them***

     

    Please notice that the first event is not in the same place as the AutoX school, we will be on the Washington Circuit. Straight when you come through the gate I will put a map in here later.

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  15. Who is going???

    in MOTD 20 (2023)

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    On 4/25/2023 at 4:45 PM, Donross said:

    Corey... can I squeeze into the Roots and Barrel run? 

     

    I am a hot ticket, filled up in 20 minutes this year and you thing you can just jump in. LOL Absolutely, you are welcome Ross. Unfortunately, the restaurant closed down two weeks ago. so we will be defaulting to our previous restaurant in Franklin, Cafe Rel.

     

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