grmncrsnbr Posted October 20, 2011 Report Posted October 20, 2011 Picked up a 2005 MINI Cooper last week with 107550 on the clock. Single owner used for travel so lots of highway. Body and interior were in great shape so I couldn't pass up the deal. Hyper Blue with black top and mirrors, nav, heated seats, sunroof and auto climate control. Already had to replace the battery but ordered some other items, some of which will be going on this afternoon if the wind doesnt thwart my efforts. WMW Ignition Kit (new plugs, wires and ignitor) and a stubby antenna from WMW. I also ordered their "first oil change" kit which I will most likely do at the end of the month. I picked the car up for a daily since my Jeep is killing me in gas. I love driving it though and have some plans for future modifications as time and money permit. Some pics I have taken already: Day291 by grmncrsnbr, on Flickr Day287 by grmncrsnbr, on Flickr DSC_0026 by grmncrsnbr, on Flickr and the gas guzzler NewLift2 by grmncrsnbr, on Flickr [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Poison Ivy Posted October 20, 2011 Report Posted October 20, 2011 Welcome to DCMM's. Check out the calendar, we have three events this weekend. 3rd Annual Halloween Costume Contest at Passport MINI of Alexandria is on Saturday Morning, a Mod-Party in the Afternoon, and our October Dinner at Sakura of Tysons on Sunday evening.
mistertripps Posted October 20, 2011 Report Posted October 20, 2011 Welcome to the addiction! Can't wait to meet you and your MINI when we get up to DC. Stanley - 2006 MINI Cooper S Carmen - 2008 MINI Clubman S - The LEGO MINI
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted October 20, 2011 Report Posted October 20, 2011 Welcome. Does your MINI have a name yet? Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
cmcveay Posted October 20, 2011 Report Posted October 20, 2011 Roy, Greetings to you and Jen! Looking forward to meeting you guys at an event before too long! I know what you mean about the Jeep and gasoline expenses. My '77 CJ-7 could get about 9mpg on good days and that wasn't much fun since my daily commute was just short of 80 miles... You should hurry up with a name for your MINI or Ali (TGGRRR) will start trying to name it for you! 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
grmncrsnbr Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Posted October 20, 2011 Her name is Eva! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted October 20, 2011 Report Posted October 20, 2011 Her name is Eva! That's a great name Like you'll love her For-Eva!!! :love: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
FAST060 Posted October 21, 2011 Report Posted October 21, 2011 That's a great name Like you'll love her For-Eva!!! :love: Aren't we getting clever!:idea: Welcome! :wavey: https://www.instagram.com/smokiendabandit/ 2009 MCS, HzB/B, CWP, PP, "BLUR" MOTORING ID: SOAR143 - MINI Community Service 2013 JCW GP, Thunder Grey, "SMOKIE" MOTORING ID: FAST060 2014 MCS Clubman, Highclass Gray, "THE ADMIRAL"
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted October 21, 2011 Report Posted October 21, 2011 Aren't we getting clever!:idea: Welcome! :wavey: Thank you Miss Quitta Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Scavenger Posted October 21, 2011 Report Posted October 21, 2011 Welcome, and Hi Eva! You'll definitely enjoy the increased gas mileage! 2006 MCS, SB/S , "B.A." Performance: DINAN "Stage 5" tune, throttle body, boost kit (fuel pump, pulley), & CAI; JCW exhaust sans resonator, brakes, & GP IC; DDM IC diverter; CSF Racing Aluminum Radiator Suspension: DINAN front strut brace; Alta 22mm rear bar; KW V1 coil-overs; H-Sport adjustable rear control arms; CravenSpeed strut underators Interior: CravenSpeed gauge mounts with Cooper S boost and voltage, & shift well cover Wheels: Enkei PF01 17" Audio: Kenwood Excelon KDC-X994 HU; MTX Terminator speakers F&B Alan @ opensource.com
SbNimble Posted October 21, 2011 Report Posted October 21, 2011 Welcome to the MINI world. Looking forward to seeing you and Eva. :wavey:
FAST060 Posted October 21, 2011 Report Posted October 21, 2011 That's a great name Like you'll love her For-Eva!!! :love: Thank you Miss Quitta I missed a chance! Redo! Aren't we getting Cl-Eva! Sorry Roy and Jen, this is just a true welcome from the MINIacs. We are a unique bunch and we don't miss a chance to be witty. https://www.instagram.com/smokiendabandit/ 2009 MCS, HzB/B, CWP, PP, "BLUR" MOTORING ID: SOAR143 - MINI Community Service 2013 JCW GP, Thunder Grey, "SMOKIE" MOTORING ID: FAST060 2014 MCS Clubman, Highclass Gray, "THE ADMIRAL"
cmcveay Posted October 21, 2011 Report Posted October 21, 2011 Unique is just one of the many, many words people would use to describe us... 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted October 21, 2011 Report Posted October 21, 2011 Unique is just one of the many, many words people would use to describe us... :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: Don't forget fun and talented, and we have a way with the emoticons Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
VioletDC Posted October 21, 2011 Report Posted October 21, 2011 Welcome 2 DCMM! Looking 4ward 2 meeting u guys; Eva is a beauty! :wavey: 'scuuuuze me while I kiss the sky ~ Jimi
grmncrsnbr Posted October 21, 2011 Author Report Posted October 21, 2011 Thanks everyone for the welcoming, sounds like a fun group of people I think I will fit in quite nicely. Got my ignition kit installed yesterday, really happy with the results. Looking for a recommendation, should I get an injector service done to clean them up or install new ones? Lord knows after 100k they probably need some love. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
that7guy Posted October 21, 2011 Report Posted October 21, 2011 That's a great name Like you'll love her For-Eva!!! :love: I see what you did there.... [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
TATTRAT Posted October 22, 2011 Report Posted October 22, 2011 Welcome to the boards, and the MINI Family!! Hope to see you out at some events! flickr
Se7er Posted October 24, 2011 Report Posted October 24, 2011 Roy, Welcome the the forums. You almost really got a "Crash Couse" in mini driving on the way to the mod party. Glad we made it there ok, and hopefully the next event we go to will be a little less stressful. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] D.B.'s Facebook Page - facebook.com/DBMiniCooper
grmncrsnbr Posted April 23, 2012 Author Report Posted April 23, 2012 So funny story, even though I replaced my Jeep I still have my Mini, haven't been driving it much until this weekend when i renewed my love for it. Have intentions of paying it off then upgrading to a used 2nd Gen S. Got some small things in mind for her over the coming months other than driving her. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted April 23, 2012 Report Posted April 23, 2012 So funny story, even though I replaced my Jeep I still have my Mini, haven't been driving it much until this weekend when i renewed my love for it. Have intentions of paying it off then upgrading to a used 2nd Gen S. Got some small things in mind for her over the coming months other than driving her. Yay! I love hearing stories of MINI Love :love: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
