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  1. Donross
    How full is the cabin looking this year?
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    I live not too far from there (Edgewater, MD)...so I could swing up when I check in on my tenant, which is literally next door (Brooklyn PArk, MD). Let me know if you need help with that part. I'm still sorting out the details on my going.
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    I just got the green light to go Still sorting out the length of my stay, would love to come down early enough to get some runs in before it gets too congested. May actually try to get the wife down for this one... just more difficult with little ones and school.
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    I did a couple of sessions, based on mods i'm in the SMF class. I like the price point of AutoX and TrackX versus the full track day buy in. But I know I need to keep the HPDEs up. this year was not as active, MTTS took a lot to make happen. Should get things turned around for next year though.
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    Interested in this for my R53.
  6. Donross
    There is a 06 Justa 1GEN in the Jessup, MD yard: https://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/locations/LKQ_Pick_Your_Part_-_Jessup-206/recents/
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    Sounds like something i'm trying to plan...with a few extra logistics to have someone watch our little ones (aka grandparents).
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    Add one more to the stack...just ordered mine.
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    Regretfully, I will not be there this year. We close on our new home just days before I would head down, from that the next week or so would all about moving in. Mixed feelings on this. Anyways, if I were to front some money would someone attach some T-shirts to their registration order for me (I can PayPal/venmo, in addition to providing styles requested with sizes)? I also plan on ordering Club shirt to aid the minimum, even though I will not be there.
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    I'll be doing the East Coast route (though I have family in the PNW), I plan on meeting up with CSRA and Midtown MINIs throughout the trip. The wife is looking to fly out an meet me for the later portion and we'll drive back together.
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    Hi All, So, I while back I was inquiring on R56 Seats into my R53. To not miss another opportunity for research, for which I am finding a lot of questions on, I'm also looking into F56 seats (shown below). Anyone willing to let me sit and measure their seats? Looking for both the Sportster/JCW and Regular seats. Either of these has better bolster support than the OEM R53 Seats. Should only take about 30min so I can compare with potential space limitations. Hoping to have something settled well before MTTS, perhaps MOTD so I can give them a proper feel test. Ideally, closer to the Baltimore/Annapolis area...but I know most of us are in DC/Alexandria area, so that's cool too. Thanks in advance, Ross My prior post regarding R56 seats.
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    I'll be there
  13. Donross
    AW YEAH! Does anyone want to take stabs at a potential route? Would be awesome if they worked in Pike's Peak, COTA, and Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club
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    Hello Trackday Minions, I wonder if anyone could help me find out more information on Lot 7. Is this track still in use or known when it was last used? I saw this a few months back as I was heading to a conference in downtown DC and just caught a glimpse of the curbing as I drove by, never notice it before. I provided the link below as a reference. Typically this lot is known for as the destination for the Chill Cookoff festival and that parking lot for DC United games for RFK. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lot+7,+Washington,+DC+20002/@38.8942646,-76.9727935,980m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m26!1m20!4m19!1m6!1m2!1s0x89b7b7854021f59f:0xb2aa8587682f6d35!2s601+Pennsylvania+Ave+NW,+Washington,+DC+20004!2m2!1d-77.020555!2d38.8933245!1m6!1m2!1s0x89c8029093e70b09:0xafa75a86a1eab047!2sBrooklyn+Park,+MD!2m2!1d-76.6163555!2d39.2284408!2m3!6e1!7e2!8j1510830000!3e0!3m4!1s0x89b7b85ea9fb05c9:0x80e55078c4d5cd58!8m2!3d38.8931413!4d-76.9707862 Cheers, Ross
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    How early do you need people there to help setup?
  16. Donross
    Replaced crank pulley/damper with ATI 0% and front crank seal... pretty easy job when you have the right tools (thank you Detroit Tuned for the rental). Very happy to have the R53 running again
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    Been doing some additional research on this, seems that the r56 seats sit a bit higher than the r53 seats... still weighing out the costs on this one; time for the car to be down, allocation of seats and money. I noticed there is a hole with seat swaps to the Fseries in the R53. :idea: Hasn't been done yet, at least in all my searching. Looking that the Bolsters in them is awesome and potential for a great write-up and confirmation of 'juice worth the squeeze'. They would need to have the heat pads in them of course. Just hope I can find a set if someone is upgrading to something more extreme. I'll post something if I'm lucky.
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    Not sure if anyone else is interested, but there is a 'trackcross' event happening at Dominion Raceway on the 23rd of Sept. Information here: http://events.dominionraceway.com/trackcross/ Guess this will be the first of a few events scheduled. I'm personally not able to make it to many AutoX events and track days(daze) as I would like, but the timing and cost fit perfectly for me. Just passing on the information. I believe they lowered the number of registrants...which means more runs. :motor: -Ross
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    Not sure I'll have the coin to meet people's asking price on those. They are sweet looking though. Guess I need to get the two models side by side to determine if the juice is worth the squeeze.
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    I've been on the fence about seats lately, particularly the possible R56S seats into the R53. I know down the road (not sure how long) I'll be looking to install reclining and heated bucket seats. The R56 seats do look better in my opinion. The process of swapping them over looks real easy, so labor isn't a big deal. In the mean time, is there any real significance in change from the R53 to the R56 seats? I haven't been able to plant my bum in a pair, but was curious if the bolsters are more pronounced, as in holding you in laterally when taking corners better than the R53s? Just throwing this out there to see if anyone has some input. -Ross
  21. Donross
    I'm interested, though not seeing a price list. We can talk over PM if you'd like. -Ross
  22. Donross
    Now that you have some recommendations on the Glass shops, let me point out the other item. The GPS! Mainly because my brother-in-law is a detective, there have been numerous crimes where only the GPS was taken...not much is thought of at that point. That is only part of the crime as these items tend to have your saved addresses/locations and those of loved ones stored in them. This was a common item reported in a string of robberies in his jurisdiction. Just a word of caution as you are focused on the window and not the cheap GPS. Just looking out! Ross
  23. Donross
    Thanks Ali... Got it in there :top:
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    <p>Date: July 29th</p> <p>Meeting time: TBA</p> <p>Wheels up time: Meet there</p> <p>Meeting place: New German Performance </p> <p>1615 Perryman Rd, Aberdeen, MD 21001</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Description of event:</p> <p>Some are familiar with the tuning events with Helix, in Philly, and Jan whether remote or he flies in. Here is an opportunity to have something a little closer to us, taken from FB post on R53 Addicts ('m working with organizer on this:</p> <p> </p> <p>Hey guys I am trying to organize a tuning party via Jan from Revolution Mini Works July 28th, 29th, and possibly the 30th if we have enough vehicles. This is one of the few times Jan will be on THE EAST COAST doing CUSTOM dyno tunes for your vehicle. The shop I have chosen is New German Performance in Aberdeen Maryland, Zip Code 21001, well rated shop with a 2 wheel dyno at the right price. I need at least 3 more MINIs (total of 8) who can commit and pay Jan upfront (before he flies out) for the tune. I would like more, but I will take what I can get. </p> <p> </p> <p>Prices are as followed:</p> <p>R53/52 - 450 dollars total, 350 to Jan and 100 to the shop assuming Jan can get your tune done in less than an hour (very likely) however if it takes longer every extra 30min is 65 dollars, so be prepared. </p> <p> </p> <p>R55 and R56 (N14 motor only) is 600 dollars. 500 to Jan (the R56 is more difficult to tune) and 100 to the shop. Same applies as above for the time, if it takes more than an hour then it is 65 dollars every 30minutes. </p> <p> </p> <p>He sells package deals for performance parts to further enhance your R53/R56 tune. </p> <p> </p> <p>**Payment must be submitted by June 20th to respective parties**</p> <p> </p> <p>For any comments, questions or concerns email [bold]zacharytalbo@hotmail.com[/bOLD] with "DYNO" in the subject line. Zach has also posted this in various MINI groups on Facebook if you want to PM him [Zachary Ta] . In order to make this event work we need reliable MINI owners. Also, if you need any performance parts shoot Jan a PM or email.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>I'm curious if anyone on here would be interested would say so below. i know it's a short window to plan for...but why put off that tune you have been wanting to do</p>
  25. Donross
    Date: July 29th Meeting time: TBA Wheels up time: Meet there Meeting place: New German Performance 1615 Perryman Rd, Aberdeen, MD 21001 Description of event: Some are familiar with the tuning events with Helix, in Philly, and Jan whether remote or he flies in. Here is an opportunity to have something a little closer to us, taken from FB post on R53 Addicts ('m working with organizer on this: Hey guys I am trying to organize a tuning party via Jan from Revolution Mini Works July 28th, 29th, and possibly the 30th if we have enough vehicles. This is one of the few times Jan will be on THE EAST COAST doing CUSTOM dyno tunes for your vehicle. The shop I have chosen is New German Performance in Aberdeen Maryland, Zip Code 21001, well rated shop with a 2 wheel dyno at the right price. I need at least 3 more MINIs (total of 8) who can commit and pay Jan upfront (before he flies out) for the tune. I would like more, but I will take what I can get. Prices are as followed: R53/52 - 450 dollars total, 350 to Jan and 100 to the shop assuming Jan can get your tune done in less than an hour (very likely) however if it takes longer every extra 30min is 65 dollars, so be prepared. R55 and R56 (N14 motor only) is 600 dollars. 500 to Jan (the R56 is more difficult to tune) and 100 to the shop. Same applies as above for the time, if it takes more than an hour then it is 65 dollars every 30minutes. He sells package deals for performance parts to further enhance your R53/R56 tune. **Payment must be submitted by June 20th to respective parties** For any comments, questions or concerns email [bold]zacharytalbo@hotmail.com[/bOLD] with "DYNO" in the subject line. Zach has also posted this in various MINI groups on Facebook if you want to PM him [Zachary Ta] . In order to make this event work we need reliable MINI owners. Also, if you need any performance parts shoot Jan a PM or email. I'm curious if anyone on here would be interested would say so below. i know it's a short window to plan for...but why put off that tune you have been wanting to do
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