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  6. DCMM Team BINGO

    in MOTD 15 (2017)

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    Ok, so I heard at Happy Hour tonight that a lot of people don't want another shirt, but a button would be awesome and probably cheaper. I'm going to look into that option

     

    I LOVE the club logo in the Free Space!!!!

     

    Go Team BINGO

     

    This may be side tracking this idea, but for me, I enjoy shirts...they're a way you show the places you've been/seen. (though the wife would say I have been too many places :biggrin: )

    :idea:Anyways, if i can use this a plug for another item...I love the idea of polo shirts with DCMM embroidered if possible. Just a thought to wear something around the office.

  10. caravan thread

    in MOTD 15 (2017)

    Posted

    typically, how long does it take to get there?

     

    Last year, from Baltimore I took Skyline Dr, Did a portion of Blue Ridge...then go off at Tye Dr to 81S, then I hopped off to do the back of the dragon. then straight into Fontana. Took 13hrs in one shot

     

    I'd love to do the Snake this year (for the old check in the box).

  13. 2017 SCCA schedule

    in Competitive Driving

    Posted

    Does it make more sense to be a SCCA member and sign up for these, or can one just sign up for the events? I think there is a discount associated with it.

     

    I have gone back and forth on whether to become a SCCA member (which I imagine have more benefits than not), I'd love to do autocross just to be come a better reaction driver...but not sure that I can dedicate those amount of weekends as it comes up.

     

    While a member, do you get a drive log or other proof of competency that allows you to attend other events without having someone in the passenger seat for a track day?

     

    (wasn't sure if this was thread worthy, but just some questions i was thinking while on this subject)

     

    Cheers,

     

    Ross

  16. What Events are you trying to do

    in MOTD 15 (2017)

    Posted

    Hello All,

     

    With Registration now opened, I was curious as to what events everyone is planning on doing? I know the focus for some is strictly running the Dragon but many like the 'excursions' to other places/roads.

     

    I'd love to run the Dragon as many times as possible, last year being my first time, i think I got about 16 runs (out and back) in.:motor: I hope to increase that number this year, without killing the great social aspect of this event. once I sort out my scheduled events i'll post my rundown :)

     

    Cheers,

     

    Ross

  18. R53 exhaust

    in Maintenance & Modifications

    Posted

    Has anyone local don the "one ball" mod, AKA muffler delete on their R53?

     

    I have...cost me about $70 at an exhaust shop around the corner...It's a little more poppy and raspy on the high side, nothing to major. Shaves some weight but the remaining pod is on the driver side :(

     

    If you're not planning on acquiring an exhaust system anytime soon, I recommend. Will not throw an CELs. :top:

  19. How many miles do you guys have and what year is your mini?

    in Visiting & Questions

    Posted

    My r53 has 200k miles on it. over the past two years, I've had to do quite a bit to keep it on the road, but the motor and trans have been solid!

     

    Just to keep it on the road or have you 'massaged' more performance out of the r53?

     

    For the OP, purchased my r53 at 88K last year...sitting around 104k (hit 100K on the Dragon):top:. No "issues" at all but I have replaced some minor worn parts, which I was expecting/wanting to do anyways. Helps me get a fresh baseline on where there were some unknowns.

  24. Local Mini tuners? R53

    in Maintenance & Modifications

    Posted

    Wow, this is right around the corner from me. I'll look into this shop and let you know what I find out.

     

    I know that PTuning (Manassas) will provide the 'house/Dyno' for a remote tune with Jan from RMW, will require a bit of coordination though...he'll do the same for Helix (but they are in PA). I'n the past i heard that he'll fly out if there are enough cars at either site for in house tuning.

     

    Depending on what your plans are for the car over the next year...he'll most likely be a vendor at MOTD again, you could have it done on site there (and then test it out immediately):motor:

  25. Need R53 headers

    in MINI Related

    Posted

    The R53's are old enough now that they were popping up in the pick'a'part lots. There is one right next to quantico and in Fredericksburg. Maybe someone else know some up north, but always a good place to look.

     

    Took a look a while back, between the two yards around Fredricksburg there were about 6 MINIs 03-06. I've see a few pop up here and there around Baltimore, but heavily picked through when i got to them.

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