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That is why I like black or dark grey base, everything pops off of it.:rock:

When you or brandy say orange all I hear is background noise.

I like the stripe idea. Also a pattern is unique. I agree with Tyler the Orange would give it a retro 70s gulf racing feel. I may have some orange PD if you want to give it a trial run.

we should be at the winery between 1100 and 1130.

I may have a garage depending on when we would be looking at doing this, just need to get moving on some projects. :banghead:

Dan brought up still doing lunch. Is there an interest in meeting for lunch. If so nominate a location please

All, Unfortunately I am sliding the Run to the right. Due to the predicted high gusting winds and likely patchy ice on the secondary and tertiary roads that make up the route the risk reaches a level of risk I do not feel comfortable exposing the group to. I apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. I am not cancelling the run, just rescheduling!!! The weekend of Feb 28 looks clear on the event calendar, and the extended weather report say it will be in the high 50’s. I feel this will allow all too truly enjoy this route, and each other’s company. I am posting this on the forum and also PMing all that have RSVP’d yes or maybe. If you can respond confirming the change so I know no one is going to arrive in the morning. I will likely be there just to be safe. Thanks, Corey and Watson

The windchill will make it feel like -5 at the start. Ali you still willing to go topless.

I want to pull the group for there option. I just checked the weather for tomorrow. It will be 10 degrees at the start time, no precipitation, but sustained winds of 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. There is also the possibility of patches on ice on these road from the precipitation this evening. Do we want to still go in the morning or slide it a to the right. The go-kart outing is next weekend, but one of the following to days. I want to make the call by 5pm today as I know people likely have plans tonight.

I am keeping an eye on the weather and will keep everyone informed. I am also concerned if there is a decent amount of rain Saturday with freeze temps all day Sunday. Fingers crossed.

Yes Sunday, I will get the route sheet up today, I have been losing the battle attaching it. Attached, I don't know why I couldn't see the paper clip last time I tried. Mistress Run.xls Mistress Run.xls

I know, it is supposed to be clear but colder like 40's.

Hey all, Brandy found this groupon for Barrel Oak Winery if anyone is interested. http://www.groupon.com/deals/barrel-oak-winery $50 for $25 $100 for $45

UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BE POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER!!!!!!!!! Before wooing you valentine, spoil your mistress (MINI). Come join us on a spirited run along some great twisties through Virginia farm country. This will be a point to point run, ending at the Barrel Oak Winery. I have attached the route sheet for anyone that would like to review it. When: 28 Feburary 2015 Start point: National Museum of the Marine Corps 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy Triangle, VA 22172 Start time: 0900 Run time: 2 hours 15 minutes End point: Barrel Oak Winery 3623 Grove Ln Delaplane, VA

Distance races I run have recently added a Clydesdale class (over 200lbs), we can have our own unofficial category. It also give you an easy excuse for any slow times you may turn.:top:

I can say this is a very nice mini. And that is a great price

The ones I hit up are called pick-a-part and there is a yard around the corner from me in Stafford and they have another in Fredericksburg. I can check when I am out there.

I may be going to a yard next week. I will keep an eye out.

You may want to check the local pick-a-part yards. I have seen a few gen1s on the yards now.

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Thanks for representing Michael

Congrats, glad MOS was able to take care of you. Warranties do not cover pre-existing issues, after about 3 months of having your policy it is pretty difficult for them to prove something was pre-existing. Not many cover things like clutches, brakes, bushings. These are ware parts and are often identified by name as not covered. There are likely plans that cover these, but would charge more as these are guaranteed to need replacing. Bushings are pretty easy to do, the clutch sucks as you have to undo one side of the subframe.

Hopefully they come back and say it is the voltage regulator, from your description the alternator is powering the car when running and the issue is related to charging the battery. The regulator controls the volts back to the charging system, fingers crossed as that is only a $45 part and very little labor to replace.

wow, that's right up there with my $1100 qoute to replace a $25 gasket. I would recommend you looking into an extended warranty, I have one through USAA that has been great. I know Ali is happy with the one she has maybe she can weighin on who she uses. In general if you do one claim you have made your money back, without one very rarely can you get out of the dealer under $1000 when you need a repair. Best of luck