joewp Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Hey all, Two weeks ago I bought an '04 R50. I've always wanted this car, and had the chance to get one at a good price, plus the transmission on my 04 Honda Accord was dying... Anyway, I'm in love with it! It is also, the first stick shift I've ever driven, so that's been fun, in D.C. You may have seen me, the mini is Red with a white top, and it had a sign in the window that said "Learning stick shift, SORRY" I'm also a professional pet sitter, and had to drive from West Georgetown to a house in the Hybia Valley every night and morning, starting the day after I picked up the car, so I kinda had to learn stick fast! I would like to become a member of DCMM, but am moving to New Orleans at some point in the next few months... Anyway, my name is Joe, I'm a musician and a pet sitter, and I love my mini! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minime331 Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Welcome Welcome to the form. learning stick on MINI'S is pretty easy. My MINI (rocko) was my first car i learned stick i got it down in like 4 days. But welcome to the form hope to meet you soon before you move. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1975_mini Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 welcome, look forward to seeing you around 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcveay Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Welcome Joe! We hope to meet both of you at an event before you head off to my birthplace! What are you gonna be doing down there in the "Big Easy"? 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBeest Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 My daughter has an 04 R50 where she learned to drive stick. She loves it and @ 147,000 miles, it's running strong. Look forward to meeting you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST060 Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Hey all, Two weeks ago I bought an '04 R50. I've always wanted this car, and had the chance to get one at a good price, plus the transmission on my 04 Honda Accord was dying... Anyway, I'm in love with it! It is also, the first stick shift I've ever driven, so that's been fun, in D.C. You may have seen me, the mini is Red with a white top, and it had a sign in the window that said "Learning stick shift, SORRY" I'm also a professional pet sitter, and had to drive from West Georgetown to a house in the Hybia Valley every night and morning, starting the day after I picked up the car, so I kinda had to learn stick fast! I would like to become a member of DCMM, but am moving to New Orleans at some point in the next few months... Anyway, my name is Joe, I'm a musician and a pet sitter, and I love my mini! Hey Joe! Welcome to the forum!:itsme: 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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewp Posted March 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Thanks for the warm welcome all! I'm contemplating starting a pet care company in Nola, but we'll see how that goes... I think I've taken to the stick quite well, but I've already thought about swapping out the transmission fluid in a month or so. I haven't ground the gears to much, maybe a handful of times, but I'm thinking it may not be a bad idea! Next weekend I'll be taking my first long drive with it, down to Staunton, I'm pretty excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Welcome Joe. Quick, think of a name for your MINI. You'll find out why soon enough. Bert. (Ernie is my MINI) Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Welcome Joe. Quick, think of a name for your MINI. You'll find out why soon enough. Bert. (Ernie is my MINI) Welcome Joe I am Ali aka the MINI namer Did you name your new baby yet? Welcome to the forums Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1975_mini Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Welcome Joe I am Ali aka the MINI namer Did you name your new baby yet? Welcome to the forums Wow, a full week before Ali brought up the name question. I think that is a new record:rofl: 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Wow, a full week before Ali brought up the name question. I think that is a new record:rofl: I just saw the post so in Ali's world it was just a minute Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewp Posted March 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Hey Guys, I was thinking Ruby as a name. I've just been throwing it out there with my wife, and it seems to be sticking. We had our first long drive, from D.C., down to Charlottesville, then to Staunton, then home. Lot's of backroad driving, including my friends serpentine mile long, secluded "driveway" Quite an experience, and a ton of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Hey Guys, I was thinking Ruby as a name. I've just been throwing it out there with my wife, and it seems to be sticking. We had our first long drive, from D.C., down to Charlottesville, then to Staunton, then home. Lot's of backroad driving, including my friends serpentine mile long, secluded "driveway" Quite an experience, and a ton of fun! Ruby is a great name! :congrats: You have made your MINI smile Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewp Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Thanks! I didn't make her smile yesterday though... I think I made her tires cry tears of burnt rubber trying to get up a mammoth country incline... I am in love with her though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1975_mini Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Burning rubber is always a better smell then burning clutch. Before you know it; it will all be second nature, and till then it gives you a reason to motor in your mini. not that anyone really needs a reason. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewp Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 oh I hope to god it was rubber... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
