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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!!

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.

The 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/ the price list says ABS Unit (complete) $62.32

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.

Welcome, 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?

I jokingly now call it MINIs take the Colonies 2020!!!

What legs are you thinking? I am thinking picking it up in Pocono and going through Roanoke maybe Abingdon.

Or we can do it Wed evening, in place of the welcome dinner. We can find somewhere to work it in.

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.

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.

Glad you enjoyed, look forward to seeing you at another one soon

6003 Burke Ctr Parkway Burke, VA 22015. near the starbucks in the shopping center. Just look for the MINIs

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

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

Have you replaced or know if the Thermostat, timing chain, or water pump had be replaced by the previous owner? Thanks, nice looking MINI

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.

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.

Run open 30 minutes and my Friday run is full.

bosch part number: H240. you can order it off amazon for like 12 bucks

We just extended our Cabin rental to include Sunday as well. Also our cabin is now full. Kevin and Celia are taking the last room.

We are thinking the dry falls / bridal vail falls run on Thursday. I am hosting the hellbender moonshine to caffe rel run on Friday. Roxy may be in Chad able hands for part of Wednesday.