nharrison21 Posted March 15, 2012 Report Posted March 15, 2012 (edited) So First off hello to all. Im a First time owner of a Mini (Ive been a fan of VW til now (Let the flogging begin)). I use to really going to car shows and maybe even entering here and there, but a marriage and little one changed that. So here I am a few years later looking to get back into the swing of things. I needed some type of daily commuter and didnt see any other car that had the styling and mpg of a mini. I just purchased an 04 MC Basic, Black body w/ White top. It had three previous owners, all the rims have been curb checked, so those will be replaced eventually. First things im doing to it are Getting floor mats and installing an arm rest. Then it will be probably adding window tint to the back and rear sides than some type of stripe. I will be looking to get together with some other Mini owners for rides or get together in the Charlottesville, Va area. I just wanted to introduce my self for the time being until I figure out exactly what im looking to do to make this mini mine. I will be lurking around here on a daily basis to get the hang of things and see what I can learn. Again thx to all and best of driving. Thx Nick Edited March 15, 2012 by Edge Brought post into compliance with site rules ________________________________________________________________ [sIGPIC]http://www.motoringalliance.com/gallery/data/500/nh21003.jpg[/sIGPIC] 2004 MC JB/W CVT DSC H/K R50 "Operation De-Chrome" 90% Complete
Edge Posted March 15, 2012 Report Posted March 15, 2012 Welcome to the DCMM forums! Nothing wrong with VWs... German engineering rocks! :rock: "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129
cmcveay Posted March 15, 2012 Report Posted March 15, 2012 Welcome to the Forums Nick! Yep, no VW bashing here - I drove an 05 Turbo Beetle before the MINI and kept if for a while afterward. Great car but it just couldn't hold a candle to the MINI. Sounds like you have a plan in front of you for the car and I'm betting you have about one more hour (or so) to figure out a name for it or Ali (Tgggrr) will be be offering up options... It's a little bit of a trip but if you have free time on the weekends, we are doing a club dinner up in Fairfax this Sunday and if you hit the DCMM FB page, there should be links to an upcoming event over in Yorktown/Jamestown on the 24th. It's called "MINIs on the Ferry" and it's put together by the great crowd down at HR MINI. There could be upwards of 40-50 MINI's at that event. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
VioletDC Posted March 15, 2012 Report Posted March 15, 2012 Welcome, Nick! Looking forward 2 meeting u & your MINI! :wavey: 'scuuuuze me while I kiss the sky ~ Jimi
Bert Posted March 16, 2012 Report Posted March 16, 2012 Welcome Nick, I'm new to the site too and still learning the ropes. There is a lot of information here. As for VWs... I've had a good history with them (Fastback, Jetta, and Golf) so no bashing from me, but people could bash the Fastback. Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
maacodale Posted March 16, 2012 Report Posted March 16, 2012 Yep, welcome to MINIs. Sounds like you already have plans to mod your MINI and make it your own! You have some mighty fun roads up there. When ya get a chance, make sure ya stop by Hampton Roads club MINI and check us out. http://www.hrmini.com
minime331 Posted March 16, 2012 Report Posted March 16, 2012 First things im doing to it are Getting floor mats and installing an arm rest. Nick welcome welcome to the club hope to meet you soon. great thinking about the floor mats that was one of the first things i did because i HATE the carpet ones they give. mine got destroyed in a mater of like 3 weeks:rofl::biggrin: but welcome to the club the others are all great people and helpful. minime331 chris STella- 14' Focus ST Roush CAI, Cobb access port stage1 tune, custom Ptuning 3" exhuast, Levels FMIC, Turbosmart BOV, rally armor mud flaps, more to come.
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 16, 2012 Report Posted March 16, 2012 Welcome Nick Sounds like a nice MINI, got a name for it yet? I'm sure we can come up with something that fits. MINIs like to have names, it makes them happy. Welcome to the World of MINIs Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
nharrison21 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Posted March 16, 2012 I finally got some pick of my mini to share. So for starters I present.... @Bert, VioletDC, Edge Thx for the Welcome @TGGRRR No Name yet I havent got that far @minime331 Yeah mine had no mats so I got a pair from target that go well with the car @maacodale Will definitely have to check out that website, thx for the info @cmcveay A Name??? Nope nothing comes to mind yet. Although Im a bit of a Nerd/Cpu Geek so It will have to be something in that field to fit the driver :} Well thx for the invite, will probably not be able to make those on short notice but I will be keeping a ear to the road to meet up in the future, BTW, Is there any plans to do a Skyline Drive run this summer?? ________________________________________________________________ [sIGPIC]http://www.motoringalliance.com/gallery/data/500/nh21003.jpg[/sIGPIC] 2004 MC JB/W CVT DSC H/K R50 "Operation De-Chrome" 90% Complete
VioletDC Posted March 16, 2012 Report Posted March 16, 2012 Very nice MINI! :top: 'scuuuuze me while I kiss the sky ~ Jimi
nharrison21 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Posted March 16, 2012 @Violet Where did you get you signature?? ________________________________________________________________ [sIGPIC]http://www.motoringalliance.com/gallery/data/500/nh21003.jpg[/sIGPIC] 2004 MC JB/W CVT DSC H/K R50 "Operation De-Chrome" 90% Complete
VioletDC Posted March 16, 2012 Report Posted March 16, 2012 Hey Nick! We all get them from another member who does an awesome job! Just PM Cooperation w/a description of your MINI, what other things (badges, etc.) u'd like, and I'm sure he'll be happy 2 do 1 4 u! He's soooo talented ... we love him 2 death! @VioletWhere did you get you signature?? 'scuuuuze me while I kiss the sky ~ Jimi
nharrison21 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Posted March 16, 2012 @Violet Ok..Will definitely send him an PM..But for the time being I found some stuff to create on and here is what Ive come up with using powerpoint. Now if ony I could figure out how to get it as a sig as pics are disabled?? ________________________________________________________________ [sIGPIC]http://www.motoringalliance.com/gallery/data/500/nh21003.jpg[/sIGPIC] 2004 MC JB/W CVT DSC H/K R50 "Operation De-Chrome" 90% Complete
Poison Ivy Posted March 16, 2012 Report Posted March 16, 2012 My signature is a .jpg. Can you save what you created in MS Paint?
VioletDC Posted March 16, 2012 Report Posted March 16, 2012 Hey, that looks gr8, Nick! @Violet Ok..Will definitely send him an PM..But for the time being I found some stuff to create on and here is what Ive come up with using powerpoint. Now if ony I could figure out how to get it as a sig as pics are disabled?? 'scuuuuze me while I kiss the sky ~ Jimi
nharrison21 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Posted March 19, 2012 Hey Nick! ......Just PM Cooperation w/a description ....... @Violet I tried to PM him but it says he doesn't exist??? ___________________________ ________________________________________________________________ [sIGPIC]http://www.motoringalliance.com/gallery/data/500/nh21003.jpg[/sIGPIC] 2004 MC JB/W CVT DSC H/K R50 "Operation De-Chrome" 90% Complete
cmcveay Posted March 20, 2012 Report Posted March 20, 2012 His user name is Coop. Great guy to work with. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
