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Update: Added Route Map and Route Sheet! See you tomorrow! Route Map: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1N8j4v5KgC0BoSv3tMOEo5NKQK6Gl_YmP&usp=sharing Route Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XaPFLEno5zgWs8rykfbOFIOdT-i8Pf-7cM50Rz4QRms/edit?usp=sharing

Update added to event.. UPDATE: I screwed up with the pet policy at Dinosaur Land. They aren't allowed in the park or gift shop so a few of us have volunteered to puppy sit dogs in the parking lot to give everyone a chance to tour the park and gift shop. Sorry!

Bah.. not sure where I got my wires crossed with that. Sorry for the mistake! @Sollestia that is super nice to offer and I will assist with the puppy sitting as well so that everyone can still enjoy going through the park.

@AzFlower and I are definitely going. ?

Event Title: MINI on the Mack 2019 Event Date: 08/03/2019 12:00 AM to 08/03/2019 01:00 PM Event Address: St Ignace, Michigan, United States MINI on the Mack 2019 - https://www.minionthemack.com/ More than 1,300 MINI Coopers gathered for MINI on the Mack, a parade across the Mackinac Bridge in Mackinaw City, Michigan, to break the English-held world record for largest-ever MINI Cooper parade. The parade was organized by MINI of Grand Rapids, with the support of MINI USA, and has become the perfect way to bring the community of car owners together. For more information on the event area visit St. Ignace Visitors Bureau and Mackinaw City websites. 11/22/2018 Update - #MOTM2019 REGISTRATION IS OFFICIALLY OPEN We are excited to announce that registration is officially open for MINI on the Mack 2019! We are thankful for your patience and looking forward to a record-breaking event! UPDATE: Registration will be open until the end of July 2019. Register online at www.minionthemack.com. Questions? Comment below, shoot us an email at info@minionthemack.com, or call us at (888) 238-9418. Please note that we will have limited availability over the next few days due to the holiday, but will do our best to answer your questions promptly. Our fellow MOTM Motorers are also a great source for information! #MOTM2019 RSVP on the event here:

@1975_mini did a great job!

Thank you again @CarlB for hosting! So perfect!

Had great weather and some nice twisties! Thanks to all who attended!

Updated Sun Aug 5, 7:03AM: Good Morning MINIacs! The ferry is CLOSED this morning so we will be following the ALTERNATE ROUTE LISTED BELOW! ALTERNATE ROUTE IF THE FERRY IS CLOSED ON SUNDAY AUG 5: Start Time: Will stay the same. 10AM. Start Location: Will stay the same. Starbucks in Leesburg (1011 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176) First Pickup Point in MD: 10:21AM Rocky Point Creamery (4401 Tuscarora Rd, Tuscarora, MD 21790) Second Pickup Point in MD: 10:44AM Cuginis Retaurant & Bar (19616 Fisher Ave H, Poolesville, MD 20837) New Arrival Time at DCMM Club Picnic: 12:20PM

Thanks Al, I will give them a call in the morning. We were in business when I did the pre-run pre-run so hopefully no issues. I will message everyone if there is any change of plan tomorrow.

Side or dessert

Crap.. this looks like a lot of fun, but I just don't have another weekend to squeeze anything in for August! I've followed the event on Facebook so I can promote it to our club next year.

This is what K&N provides with the kit.. I will probably never put my car on a dyno to find out what the real world is.. so.. yeah. I also have a 2.0 liter engine so it does not reflect my car anyway.

I'm amazed at all the geniuses that must write the reviews for these things that say it took them 10 minutes to get it done! I'd say it took an hour to make sure I took my time and got things installed the way they wanted. But it's done! You sure do hear a lot more from that turbo. I wasn't expecting to hear that turbo shudder quite as pronounced coming out of my car but BAM! There it was!

There is also an intake snorkel that channels outside air to the intake area. While the air is not contained as it is in the OEM air box, I'm hopeful that the difference will be minimal.

Event Title: Maple Festival 2019 Event Date: 03/16/2019 08:30 AM to 03/17/2019 12:00 AM Event Address: 140 Purcellville Gateway Drive, Purcellville, Virginia, 20132, United States CANCELED - Maple Festival - March 16th - 17th 2019 This will be an overnight destination run to the Maple Festival in Montery, VA. We will head down for the start of the festival on Saturday March 16th and enjoy touring the country back roads of Montery, VA while making various stops at sugar farms and other highlights of Virginia’s often hidden maple industry! Was a lot of fun last year with a great drive and fun activities! Get it on your calendars now so you don't miss out! Event Summary - http://www.highlandcounty.org/events/maple-festival/ Take a step back in time to Highland County, “Virginia’s Sweet Spot”. Travel back roads and mountain byways to the annual Highland Maple Festival. Held on the 2nd and 3rd weekends of March, the Maple Festival has been an annual event in Highland County, Virginia, since 1958. Each year, thousands of visitors are drawn to this unspoiled, rural region of Virginia to celebrate the “opening” of the trees and observe the process of maple syrup-making. Sugar camp tours provide a unique and educational experience that portrays a rapidly vanishing way of American life.The Highland Maple Festival was designated a “Local Legacy” by the Library of Congress in 1999. We are dog-friendly! Dogs on a leash are welcome at all outside Maple Festival locations; however dogs are not allowed in any inside locations. We love our four-legged visitors, but we want to make sure everyone stays safe, so we recommend all dogs wear a comfortable muzzle. With many people and other dogs around the festival, we want to make sure no one gets excited and everyone (dogs included) stay safe! Thank you! Lodging We recommend somewhere in Warm Springs, VA. It has more options and doesn’t require the two night stay you will find most places if you choose to stay in Montery, VA. The Inn at Warm Springs - https://www.theinnatwarmsprings.com/ Dinner Destination - Wheelhouse Restaurant in Warm Springs The Inn at Gristmill Square showcases regional American farm-to-table cuisine in the Waterwheel Restaurant. Our menu changes with the seasons to guarantee the freshest most authentic flavors. Freshly prepared ingredients from local and regional growers fill the menu, offering guests an exceptional dining experience. Beyond the menu, guests will enjoy a romantic, intimate atmosphere inside our renovated Mill. During your visit do not forget to visit the Wine Cellar which serves as the restaurant’s hands-on wine list. With over 200 different offerings, make sure the whole table visits the cellar. Conveniently we also offer wine sales for off-premise consumption. A favorite destination for visitors and locals alike, the Waterwheel Restaurant at The Inn at Gristmill Square should not be missed. Agenda This agenda is basically where I’ll be running the group. There is a lot of see and do down there so if you’d prefer to break off for part, you can use this agenda to find where we are planning on being so you can meet up. March 16th - 8:30 AM - Gather at Starbucks in Purcellville. (140 Purcellville Gateway Dr, Purcellville, VA 20132) 8:50 AM - Drivers Meeting 9:00 AM - Departure 12:00PM - Lunch - Arrive Star Hotel Restaurant in Franklin, WV 2 h 47 min (129 mi) 1:00PM - Departure 1:48PM - Tour Sugar Farms, Arts and Crafts Show, Shopping and Food! 4:30PM - Departure 5:00PM - Arrive Warm Springs, VA 27 min (18.8 mi) 6:00PM - Dinner Wheelhouse Restaurant at Warm Springs  March 17th - Breakfast and the ride home! RSVP on the event here: Maple Festival 2019

I'm out of factory warranty on my 2015 so it is time to pretty some things up a bit. Decided to pick up the K&N intake for the F55. I know the intake doesn't add anything material to the performance of the F series, but I think it looks nicer than a box and I understand it enhances the sound of the car. It arrives today so I will include some additional pics after installation!

It is Sunday, if that makes a difference for you!

Update: Route has been finalized and details updated! Get the day started right and arrive to the Annual Club Picnic with a pack of MINIs! We will be meeting at Starbucks in Leesburg (1011 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176) to take a scenic ride along the Maryland side of the Potomac river and C&O Canal! The run will start by heading over to White's Ferry for ride across the Potomac. White's Ferry requires $5 CASH for a one way ticket. Once in Maryland we will head east towards Poolesville and then dip south to skirt along the southern border of Maryland for some nice wooded B roads. Keep your eyes peeled for glimpses of the Potomac River and the C&O canal. The run is scheduled to take 1 hour and 42 minutes and will end at the site of our 2018 DCMM Annual Club Picnic! Map of Run: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1D13MJUWe8E4RN8J4Rug6ERs2mzn7mI9D&usp=sharing Turn by Turn: 2018 DCMM Annual Picnic Pre-Run.pdf

@Gearhead60 it occurred to me something that I've been looking to enable, which is normally a UK function. The rear fog lights! I did a little looking and the only reference I see in Carly was to enable them during the Welcome Lights setting. Maybe it will enable them in general.. I'd love to have them run when the headlights are on. Maybe we could look at it during the picnic. ? Welcome lights – rear fog lights left • off • turn on softly • turn on hard Rear left fog lights are turned on with welcome lights. (codable in BDC) Welcome lights – rear fog lights right • off • turn on softly • turn on hard Rear right fog lights are turned on with welcome lights. (codable in BDC)

Corinne and I are bringing Bacon Mac and Cheese as the side and Cheesecake for dessert.

Update: Going out to do the pre-run this weekend. Will update the starting location and details after everything is settled. Get ready to Motor!

Great info!