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Welcome back, look forward to seeing you at an event soon.
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On 5/26/2021 at 10:08 AM, Mav said:
Yesterday I decided to open up my air intake box and inspect it. The dealership replaced my filter recently but I wanted to give the whole thing a look over to gain the experience of opening it. I was very surprised to find it full of dirt and small debris in the bottom! so I cleaned it out completely and reseated the filter. Im slowly becoming more comfortable getting into my engine and learning my own maintenance.
It should be in the bottom, that means the filter is stopping it. The air flow is pulled into the bottom of the box, and flows up through the filter and then out the top pipe to the engine. Still good the clean out any debris as fine gravel can prematurely wear the filter or larger debris like leaves can obstruct air flow.
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We look forward to seeing everyone this morning. The store at the end point requests guests wear a mask. Please remember to have one with you.
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On 5/19/2021 at 9:57 AM, Mav said:
The day before yesterday I tried to install a custom fan system for my subwoofer (it overheats if I am out for a while jamming) and blew a fuse.
Yesterday I finally identified the fuse near the battery and replaced it myself. Boy that was a learning experience for me! Now im going to tackle a way to have a fan turn on when my sub turns on so I can keep it way cool.
Are you running and amp, it should have a signal wire running to the head unit that turn the amp on when the head unit is on.
If not the jack in the boot is wired to the ignition (at least in gen2) that would be a good source to pickup power that would power the fan with the ignition.
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2 hours ago, scottt said:
Do you have to register to attend the car show, or just show up? Thx!
You can just show up, there is day of registration (just no t-shirt/swag) or folks can pull off into guest parking if they do not want to have their MINI in the show. I am not sure what the guest fee is, I will find out.
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You have no choice. And you have to wait for the order to come with you key from MINIUSA (new jersey) and they have to program/ sync it with you car.
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43 minutes ago, GreenCactus said:
I went yesterday and it was pretty crazy. Lots of great cars and it seemed like most people behaved.
Awesome, we look forward to Starting the June HSB run from there
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Hey all I am currently searching for either a R52 Carbio or a R59 Roadster. If anyone has a line on one please let me know.
here are the other criteria:
- non-S (naturally asperated)
- automatic
- under 100k miles
Thanks for the help.
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Event Title: Tri-State Run (VA, MD, WV)
Event Date: 09/19/2021 10:00 AM to 09/19/2021 04:00 PM
Event Address: 962 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176, United States
This run was new last year, and well received so we are adding it to the calendar again this year. Let me introduce you to the Tri-state run, with three hours of twisty roads through VA, MD, and WV. We are starting in Leesburg, VA and heading north exploring the great driving roads of northern Loudoun County before crossing into Maryland where we take a short pit stop to stretch your legs and empty/fill any tanks your need to. Then we will explore Fredrick 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)
End Point: Beaux Vineyard, 36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln, Purcellville, VA 20132
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.
Here is where we will be staging for the start:
RSVP on the event here:
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Event Title: CANCELLED: Run to Brits by the Bay
Event Date: 06/27/2021 08:30 AM to 06/27/2021 10:30 AM
Event Address: 1011 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, 20176, United States
We will be heading up to the Brits on the Bay car show and decided to create a run to the event. We will meet in Leesburg and head north into Maryland shirting Fredrick, MD and working our way easy to the car show in Hydes, MD. You can join us at the start or any where along the way. If you are in Maryland and want to meet along the way just reach out to Corey (1975_MINI) and he will coordinate scooping you up on the way.
Meetup: 0800
Wheels up: 0830
Arrive at the Show: 1030
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Event Title: External event: Brits by the Bay
Event Date: 06/27/2021 10:30 AM
Event Address: 5300 Hydes Rd, Hydes, 21082, United States
CLICK HERE to Pre Register for the car show
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3 hours ago, GreenCactus said:
This event is back!
The Potomac Cars and Coffee got shut down due to people doing dumb things, so that event is now combining with the Poolesville Cars and Coffee. The first one is this Sunday, May 9 at 19701 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, MD 20837 from 9-11am. Here is the updated link: https://fb.me/e/26eSjiWW5
I'm planning on being there if the weather is decent.
*Please note: Whites Ferry is still closed, so you'll either need to come up River Road or through Point of Rocks.
Might have to check this one out, could be a good secondary starting spot for the Hop, Skip, and a Brew run
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8 hours ago, Scavenger said:
Well, I didn't go.... BUT, I am hoping to make it to MOTD2022! I've discussed it with my wife and she seems to be OK, my daughter will be 11 by then and I think she'll like it. So...if this GD pandemic ends and I actually make a call to Fontana, maybe we can meet up with my old DCMM club!!
We will be there, you will see the DCMM banner just stop in
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58 minutes ago, Mav said:
How hard was it to install the puddle lights? Ive been wanting them on mine for a while. Im totally down to pop open my door and try it myself too!
very easy on gen 1 and 2. I haven't looked on gen 3 yet, but is likely just as easy
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Looking good
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We hit the road for the dragon, and in typical Roxy tradition, she tried to sabotage the trip. Two years ago it was blow a tire and tweak a rim three days before leaving. Yesterday was the battery finally giving out. So a 8am made dash to the parts store for a new one. Quick switch, as long as you know how to get the battery out.
fired right up, checked the charging system to make sure and all was good.
dragon here we come!!!
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On 4/24/2021 at 8:54 PM, Mav said:
Today I got in my smoked black side indicators and replaced them! These ones are LED and animated, im very happy with how they look.
Nice look, keep up the good work
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15 hours ago, Coopah said:
Replaced the boring halogen parking lamps with amber LEDs. No codes.
Looks good, what brand / bulbs did you use?
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Event Title: James' Crack Pie Run
Event Date: 05/23/2021 10:00 AM to 05/23/2021 01:00 PM
Event Address: 8350 Pinecliff Park Rd, Frederick, MD, 21704
For those of you that have done the James' Crack Pie run before, Brandy is Jones'n for some PIE so it is coming back!!! Great roads, a couple covered bridges, and PIE what more could you want.
Start location: Pinecliff Park, 8350 Pinecliff Park Rd Fredrick, MD
End location: Catoctin Mountain Orchard, 15036 North Franklinville Road Thurmont, MD 21788
10:00am Driver's meeting
10:30am Wheels up
12:00pm Catoctin Orchard Market
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Event Title: Ice Cream Run
Event Date: 08/29/2021 10:45 AM
Event Address:
THIS EVENT HAS REACHED CAPACITY, THANK YOU TO ALL THAT ARE JOINING US SUNDAY. IF YOU HAVE RSVP'd AND WILL NOT BE ATTENDING PLEASE CHANGE YOUR STATUS SO SOMEONE ELSE CAN ATTEND.
YOU CAN JOIN THE WAITING LIST AND WILL BE MOVE TO ANY OPENS IN THE ORDER YOU SIGNED UP. ALSO LOOK AT GRABING A SPOT ON THE NEXT OPEN RUN IN LATE SEPTEMBER (THE TRI-STATE RUN).
It’s time to check out those great creameries scattered across central Maryland. We will be starting in Frederick, MD and winding are way through some great roads to 3 different creameries and an optional 4 to get those VA drives back south of the river. This year we will be returning to the traditional direction of the route, unfortunately the reverse put us in the late afternoon chaos that Rocky Point can become. Check out the details below and RSVP for an afternoon of fun.
Start Point: Pinecliff Park
8350 Pinecliff Park Rd, Frederick, Md
Ice Cream Shops
1st Stop: Rocky Point Creamery (MD)
2nd Stop: South Mountain Creamy (MD)
3rd Stop: Misty Mountain Creamy (MD)
4th Stop: Backstreet Brews (VA)
Schedule:
Driver’s Meeting: 1045
Rolling Out: 1100
Rock Point: 1140
Roll Out: 1215
South Mountain: 1245
Roll Out: 1315
Misty Mountain: 1415
Roll Out: 1445
Backstreet: 1600
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The short answer is it depends, does your MINI currently have halogen or xenon headlights. If your are asking about changing the headlight assembly to go from a chrome to a black body that is pretty straight forward. If you are talking about switch to a better blub but in the same type (halogen or xenon) this again is pretty straight forward. Lastly if you are looking to upgrade from halogen to xenon this is a bit more effort, but there are kit available the key is you get what you pay for on these kits.
If you can clarify the path you are going down we would be happy to go into a bit more detail.
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I agree, you can get way better performance at the same price point out of non-runflats. I made the change a few years back. switch to Michelin PS 3+ and have never been happier.
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@twakefieldhas it right there is not a lot out on the gen3 for mod tutorials. I did lowering springs on the wife’s countryman (1st gen) and it was all straight forward. Those front end have very little load when the assembly is off the car so you could just have a buddy lean on the top hat and get the pressure off the nut. Not sure the load on a the 3D gen, but you can also pull them then take the assembly with the new springs and have them swap it in. You then do the reinstall.
as for alignment. The biggest thing you are going to change is camber, you will need an alignment or new tires as it will eat the inside edge. I marked the bolt in the front strut tower by tracing them with a sharpie, you will be close enough to drive around and to the shop for a new alignment.
with previous generations you have to also do adjustable rear control arms at least the tops when you lowered to get the required camber adjustability. @twakefield might be able to answer that with the 3rd Gen.
CANCELLED: Run to Brits by the Bay
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We have decided to cancel the drive to the event due to lack of interest.