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10 hours ago, Bean said:
Elvis not only got his official DC Metro Mini sticker today, he also got a new set of side scuttles! Blackjack.
Those really look great! I see the matching mirrors too. I can see just a hint of the roof, looks like it's also Black U-Jack?
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Beautifully stated Brandy, I can't wait for my first (Real) MOTD!
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9 hours ago, Mother nature said:
Hi ,Today I let Miss .Daisy rest she had a rough week. I had to go to downtown Baltimore on Monday and Fri which is a 2 hour drive 1 way. But the great news was I was getting 53 mpg. And with the fast prices that was so awesome!! She also just turn 180k in 19 years!! All is well and her and I look forward to going to Richmond next weekend to see The Devon Allman Project and Samantha Fish ,Jimmy Hall (Wet Willie) and the River Kittens on Sunday night in Hope well,VA and then Marc Broussard on Monday night! Rock on
Sounds like your sweet old lady can still hang with the best of them! She’s had a long week but she’s still killing it! -
17 hours ago, Egadd said:
Registration has opened for NCC's one and only 2022 Novice School session. This is a great opportunity for new participants to learn more about the motorsport. I hope to see other MINIs out there. Please reach out if you have any questions! More details below:
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Want to know what autocross is all about? Always wanted to come to an event, but didn't want to jump right in? Been to an event or 2 and want to learn the basics? Come out to the NCC Autocross 2022 Novice School!
This is the One and Only NCC Autocross School for the 2022 Season.
Autocross is a safe, low-speed motorsport where competitors drive against the clock to turn in the best times as they navigate a driving course defined by orange parking cones in a large, open lot. Our NCC Autocross school is the best way for new and budding autocross participants to learn more about autocross and improve their driving performance through in-car instruction by some of the best instructors in the Washington DC area.
Sessions will include a variety of topics to help novice participants better understand what goes on in a day of autocross, and what they will likely be seeing and hearing around them as they participate in the motorsport. Instruction will provide guidance on how to prepare both the car and driver for autocross, how to register, tech inspect, work a course, and safety topics will get you up to speed with the day-of operations for participating in autocross.
The morning will consist of drills, exercises, and instruction. The afternoon will be a model of a regular autocross event, including a full autocross course. There is no better way to get started in autocross than with the NCC Autocross school.
Register now as space in our schools are limited to ensure small class groups and personalized instruction.
Cost: $100
Register here: https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/2022-ncc-autocross-novice-school-summit-point-raceway-washington-bmw-cca-630118
I'll put this out on SM today!
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13 hours ago, twakefield said:
The rule is never trust a hydraulic or scissor jack with your life, always use a fixed jack-stand if you're going to be under the car.
It might just be the photo angle, it's hard to tell how everything lines up. Assuming his head isn't actually under any part of the car, this is probably fine.
It was def the angle of the photo, he's just putting the clips on the flaps, which you probably can see hug the outside of the tire well, he was not "under the car."
I think my feathers are ruffled because it implies he's being stupid, when he's not, He knows his way around cars, and wouldn't risk getting under a jack by itself, we have all of the proper tools to lift a car, but it wasn't needed in this circumstance. We just needed the tire to rotate out a little more to reach the bottom clip, which he did from a safe place.-
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Not sure what he’s doing wrong with the jack?
He’s got it in the designated spot on the car. (Learned today that MINI marks them on the side skirt) and because it was lifted only to move the tire out of the way for install it was where it should be.
Big Dog has worked on cars his whole life, he’s good, but thanks.
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In an effort to be kind to the Littles, STXMINI got some new accessories today. The Big Dog put some OEM mud flaps on for me today (Front & rear). We're hoping this helps with the rock spray issue we're told happens when you follow us during runs.
Hard being the tallest girl in the class...
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From MOTD Yesterday:
Per Fontana, they currently have8 Queen/Queen rooms6 cabins (2 and 3 bedrooms)Just need to call 800-849-2258 and say you’re with MINI’s.If you still need a room/cabin and want to stay at Fontana where all of the activities take place, I'd give them a call today to see if any are still available. -
36 minutes ago, Russianrat said:
Hey, I have a 2019 F60 and I keep getting A notification that there is a navigation update and asks me if I want to use it now (restart of nav requires) or later. If I push now the nav opens but nothing else happens. If I push later nothing happens. It seemed like something should have loaded, but nothing ever does and it keeps coming up. Anyone have any idea? Anyone ever had that happen?
I'm not sure if this will help, but when I was having issues with my CarPlay, someone recommended this video for updating data. It made a difference for me. Maybe it might work for this issue as well? Update data (He gets into the how to part at .49 sec)
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1 hour ago, TGGRRR (Ali) said:
We've used Wardell in the past
(571) 251-5735
He will come to you and he's hosted some of our parties
Excellent! Thanks for the info I'll give him a call.
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I would like to get my windshield done with ceramic clear tint. I did all of my other windows in 2020 when I got my first MINI; but didn't really understand "ceramic" tint and all of its glorious benefits
so I didn't do the front.
*Bonus if I can get a 5" strip, at 30%, at the top (In compliance with Maryland state codes)
Don't we have a "guy" here that does it? I know there have been tint gatherings in the past at a discounted price, so I'd like to give my business to someone who supports the club.
Thanks ~Lorri
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10 hours ago, MINIFIED said:
I think posting updates here is fine, I had just forgotten to turn on Follow Topic. Maybe if the forum could be set up to have the Follow Topic default to Yes if a member has posted a message?
That's a great suggestion. Maybe, @SneakyBaron can weigh in if that's doable?
Also, thanks for the info on MOTG, another one this MINI newbie has never heard of. I will post something about it on SM later this week about that event as an alternative to MTTS.
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Ugh! Well that sucks! Sorry that happened to you Susan.
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20 hours ago, MINIFIED said:
Oooops, ya caught me,. not on social media .
But I also hadn't checked "follow topic" on this forum, so if an update was posted about the lunch plan, my bad, I wouldn't get it.
It all worked out ...I'm glad it did, it was nice to see you on Saturday Susan.
For thought, Are there other ways we could be updating members on run details, and important info for those not on social media?
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8 hours ago, MINIFIED said:
Ugh - last time I looked the lunch spot was TBD .. just now realized it's BYOPL .. might have to find some place to stop before we get to the park ..
Yes, we did remind everyone on our SM platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) on Thursday that this was a picnic lunch. The wind seems to have died down and it should be around 48° by lunch. We recommend bringing a blanket to sit on, it will keep your bum toasty!
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14 minutes ago, DavidJCW said:
Finding us should be pretty easy (You will hear us before you see us - pop pop pop, bang! bang!); CATCHING us..... Good luck!
I may not have a JCW but my S will get up and go well enough to catch up with ya!
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@1975_mini I just realized that because of MOTD day drive registration opening up at 9:00 am on Saturday, and it being a little over an hour to Burke for us. We may have to catch up with you all along the route. I'm going to register immediately after MOTD opens the gates but we still would not be able to make the 10:00 wheels up in time.
No worries though, shouldn't be to hard to find 17 MINIs driving down the road!!
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12 hours ago, DavidJCW said:
Looking forward to this as the run is in my backyard!
Looking forward to it too, we're ready to run, WHOOP!
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15 hours ago, MINIFIED said:
Yes, my email said May, so I signed up and just noticed the change of date. I left the RSVP to Yes at this point. I was actually looking forward to it being "in lieu of the drive to the Dragon" for any not making it there this year :-)
I understand completely, unfortunately. while we are working hard to encourage members to volunteer to lead runs this season, we still don't have our schedule full at this point. So to have two runs in May (Crack Pie and this one) didn't make sense when we had open months to fill.
I hope you can make it in June. We were out tweaking the route a little yesterday and we have some gorgeous twisty roads on this run.-
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NOTE: Due to MOTD, May's HSB, and the Crack Pie run already scheduled in May, we have moved this run to June. (For those who have already signed up)
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I haven't used them yet, nor do I know who they are, but MINI of Montgomery county said that they use a contractor (Who is supposedly excellent) to contract out their wheel work. I know this because I too have to have my wheels done. If you call the service department and ask for Brian Metheny he could probably give you the name of the shop that does the work
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Event Title: Run For the Roses
Event Date: 06/04/2022 10:45 AM to 06/04/2022 03:00 PM
Event Address: United States
Dust off that fascinator, and throw on your favorite pair of Seersuckers and join us for a gallop through horse country.
With the Triple Crown in full swing we're honoring horse power the MINI way.
Your run leaders for this event will be Mike & Lorri (STXMINI)
The starting gate will be in Leesburg; we'll travel a few well known roads before cantering down some twisties on our way to our lunch stop in Middleburg VA.
After lunch we'll continue rounding the bends on our way toward the finish line of one of our favorite watering holes, Bear Chase Brewery.
June 4
Start: 962 Edwards Ferry Rd Leesburg, VA 20176 (Same spot as Cars & Coffee)
End: 33665 Bear Chase Ln, Bluemont, VA 20135
Driver's meeting: 10:45
Wheel's up: 11:00
1st leg to Middleburg: Aprox 45 min
Lunch on your own in Middleburg: Choice between a picnic, or eat in town.
2nd leg to Bear Chase: Aprox 45 min
RSVP on the event here:
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12 hours ago, Russianrat said:
Ok, if the weather gods are kind, I will go up to PA tomorrow and pick up my first Mini, a new to me 19 F60 S All4 in BRG. If not, then it will be Tuesday. Can't wait, going to have to pick a name. I have had Audis and Volvos who were all female (a couple of each). None of my other cars have had names...For some reason Nigel or Trevor are both coming to mind, but I will wait until I pick it up and drive it a bit...
I hope you're still able to get up to PA to pick up your MINI? What's the update?
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On 1/9/2022 at 11:00 AM, Bean said:
I finally signed all the paperwork! It's mine. Coincidentally, it was also Elvis Presley's birthday so . . . meet Elvis, y'all. Hope to meet everyone soon.
WHOOP! Congratulations to you and Elvis!
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[CANCELLED]The Home Alone Run
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DAAAAAVIIID!!
I got the run all posted up on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. There is also an event page on FB. Looks like a great run thank you David and Michelle for putting this together!