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Date: July 27 - 29 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

That is good. I'm sure they received quite a bit of inquiry on this...in the long run they will make this back as our MINI Community dumps a lot of $$$ in the area when we come.

This past weekend :top: power steering fan lower springs Koni Yellow shocks Driver side parcel shelf Hella Horn upgrade replaced tail lights (one was busted, did both to match) oil change Bypass valve cleaned throttle body new indy 500s on OEM wheels Things that remain: Build rear koni shocks and install weld up new exhaust and install wash car (in and out) install roof rack and basket Pack for the dragon

Checking to see if anyone has a bed/room available...not sure how things are shaping with the big cabin. Apparently my name wasn't on the waiting list from last year, so I'm hoping to talk with Lacey tomorrow (fingers crossed)

So I guess that means I'm in the SM class..but novice so...SMN:rofl:

Taken from NAM: Here If you do the pulley, you'll skip right over STX and DSP, and go straight to Street Mod without collecting $200. The following isn't meant to be all inclusive, but rather a basic overview of the SCCA Classing related to the MINI. The 2007 SCCA Solo Rules (PDF link) dictate explicitely what can and can not be done to the cars in each class and which cars can race in which classes. Stock -> Street Touring -> Street Prepared -> Street Modified Classing generally follows the path outlined above, with each class generally permitting more modifications (the major exception being tires). Stock Class COOPER = H-Stock (HS) COOPER S = G-Stock (GS) 06 JCW = B-Stock (BS) Permitted Modifications Any Struts - including adjustable damping Any FRONT swaybar Panel Air Filter Cat-back exhaust Harnesses (Quick-fit or similar) and C.G. Locks Wheels must be stock size and stock offset within 5mm. This means 15x5.5 and 16x6.5 for the MC and 16x6.5 and 17x7 for the MCS. R-compound Tires - Hoosier A6, Kumho V710, or similar. Street tires are also acceptable, but won't be very competitive since race tires are permitted in this class. Brake pads may be replaced Spare tire and tool kit may be removed Roll bars or roll cages may be added airbags may not be removed Basically, that's about the extent of the modifications that can be done. Lowering Springs, Rear Sway Bars, camber plates, camber links, cone filters, lighter seats, interior gutting, headwork, cams, engine dampeners, USS, Strut Braces, BBK's, brake stiffeners, slotted rotors, etc..... ARE NOT PERMITTED IN STOCK CLASS. Street Touring COOPER = Street Touring Stock (STS) COOPER S = Street Touring Extreme (STX) Permitted Modifications All of the STOCK class modifications with the exception of tires Tires in street touring must have a wear rating above 140 Tires may but up to 225 wide in STS and 245 wide in STX. Wheels may be up to 7.5" wide for STS and 8.0" wide for STX Coilovers, rear swaybars, camber plates, camber links, are all OK in STS. You may have non stock seats, but you must still have the same number of functional seats. This means you can not gut your interior, but you may put in lighter racing buckets if you'd like. The air conditioning may be removed. Cone filters are acceptable Spoilers/splitters may be added cross drilled/slotted rotors lightweight batteries are ok as long as voltage remains the same batteries may be relocated Limited Slip Differentials may be added (STX) Street Prepared COOPER = F Street Prepared (FSP) COOPER S and JCW and JCW GP = D Street Prepared (DSP) Permitted Modifications Anything permitted in Stock or Street Touring is basically ok in Steet Prepared. Race Tires may be used Any wheel width, size, or offset may be used Cross drilled and slotted rotors are ok, BBK's are not. Bump stops may be altered or removed Street Modified COOPER = Street Modified (SM) COOPER S = Street Modified (SM) Permitted Modifications All stock, street touring, and street prepared modifications are permitted. IF YOU HAVE AN MCS WITH AN AFTERMARKET REDUCTION PULLEY YOUR MINI IS IN STREET MODIFIED. BBK's Cams and head work *** IF YOU HAVE A JCW GP: currently the only class you are permitted to run in is DSP

So, here is a modified route...holding at about 12hrs...so more like 10.5 >>>Boom<<<

I'm really looking forward to just improving my driving, should help with quick reaction times while driving (and track days). Not too concerned with classing honestly...just some good times behind the wheel. I guess the way HSCC is running the show i'll be putting a "N" for novice before the class level. according to SCCA rules, from what i've read, it doesn't take much to bump from one level to the next.

SMF...i'm gonna get spanked :laugh:

Hello Competitive family, I'm really struggling determining my AutoX class. Working through the SCCA rule book, I believe my car will be 'DS', 'FP', and 'DSP". I'm hoping to have this nailed down so I can print letters and numbers before doing my first AutoX at MOTD this year. (yes, i am novice). Could someone help me out? i've included a list of Mods to the car below. --------------------------------- R53 MCS CAI 16% Pulley Bypass Valve (Detroit Tuned) Flashpoint MKII Header (WMW) JCW exhaust Koni Yellow Shocks(Dampen adjustable) H&R Lowersprings Fix Camberplates (front only) Adjustable 22mm Rear Swaybar ---------------------------------- Thank you for any assistance, I'm still reading/reasearching...not trying to dump this on anyone. Cheers, Ross

Where is your Cabin? We'll be in 457 http://www.fontanavillage.com/Resort%20Map%202017.pdf

I was just talking with Xiek, he has a room available (2 beds). I was fortunate enough to have the same luck last year. His cabin in Fontana Village that is walking distance from Vendor Row and were the majority of the events take place. Reach out to him on Facebook (Jason Xiek) and tell him Ross sent you about the room. Price is extremely cost efficient considering the prices for rooms at the resort! :top:

Only hoping I make it before the group ducks off to dinner.

I'm actually heading down on Monday, since i'm coming from Baltimore I'm looking into be through DC and on Skyline Drive around 0530-0600. That's the goal at least. If you're looking at my route, understand this has Skyline (Rt33), BOTD (Rt16), and the Snake (Rt421) all 'en route' to Fontana. It says 15hrs, but I'll be cutting that number down a little :motor: Also, I was thinking about doing the Back of the Dragon on the way back up on Sunday. Anyone interested do a detour pass on it with me? Here's my Route if interested: Here

Looks like I'll be heading down on Monday, Coming from Baltimore,MD>Abington, VA>Mountain City, NC (Hitting Spoon Gap & the Snake)>Fontana Restort, NC. Debating on hitting Skyline Drive on the way down, Did it last year (for the first time) but it was real foggy... I would more than welcome company :top: :motor:

Always thought that is a great idea! Any particular pump brand? BTW, you are in Severna Park? I live just north of you (work in Annapolis)!!:rock:

I'll be good for this, I only have the Draggin Dragons and the Brewswap that day

I would like the Outmotoring side reflectors smoke-out kit if still available. :wavey:

Found this wonderful link to help sort it all out, wheel candy http://libraryofmotoring.info/facts/wheels/

Good info... As you can tell, it needs work...hence it being a spare

Sorry it took so long to get you these...i'm noticing now that the rim model is not exactly the same.

Order placed :top:

Ordering two and a badge, will this all be delivered at the Dragon like last year?

I'll be ordering at least one tomorrow.

I'd really like to help with this, as I'm planning on tackling this in the future. let me consult with my better half and get back to you.