Bimbim Posted January 9, 2016 Report Posted January 9, 2016 Hello DC! Came in from Hawaii, still waiting on my R53 to get here off the boat. But wanted to say Hi! and hope the mini community here is a little better than Hawaii (3 of us). I won't be here forever, bought a TDI since my commute has skyrocketed changing work places here. But until it's sold I do want to drive her around and enjoy these winding roads. Little bit about Bimbim (the mini): 2005 R53 with a Checkmate package, not sure if its a true JCW but it has the 'chili package' steering wheel and feels like its got an LSD, sunroof, blue on blue. Previous owner did most of the mods to the point where I can't tell if it was a JCW or just an S that got played with... either way I love it. Mods: Megan Coilovers, M7 strut bar, JCW intake, Alta IC, 17% WMW pulley and shorter belt, Borla exhaust, Hotchkis sway bars front and rear, 17" tires (will be going on some 15" BBS meshies i got off a Miata since i've gotten here) I would love to swap out my seats to a set of BMW seats i picked up off Craigslist but they're power and I'm not the smartest electrician so IF anyone understands how to wire factory seats up I'll buy you the beer =D or if you dont drink i'll be willing to throw a couple of dollars your way!!!! Don't mind my wife, she wanted to look like she was driving so i took a picture.
LostDenverite Posted January 9, 2016 Report Posted January 9, 2016 Welcome! Hopefully you will have your MINI long enough for the upcoming driving season. One of the first runs is at the end of this month (which *I* personally hope gets snowed out, but that's just me [emoji16]). Again, welcome.
kickn_wing Posted January 9, 2016 Report Posted January 9, 2016 welcome to dc metro minis HOONIGAN Manic stage 2+, H&R springs, H-Sport 19mm sway bar, K&N intake, Forge Bov, Miltek downpipe, Mini Challenge Exhaust, Alta hotside pipe, Noname Intercooler, Cravenspeed short shifter, Sneed4speed Billyclub, Sneed4speed Aero Package, Sneed4speed ETR, Sneed4speed track rotors, Carbontech AX6 brake pads
TATTRAT Posted January 9, 2016 Report Posted January 9, 2016 Aloha! Nice to see some folks from the 808! flickr
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted January 11, 2016 Report Posted January 11, 2016 Nice MINI, we have a pretty active group here but the winter is a bit slower. Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
1975_mini Posted January 13, 2016 Report Posted January 13, 2016 Welcome! Just keep them both! :top: 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
Donross Posted January 18, 2016 Report Posted January 18, 2016 Aloha. Welcome to the mainland Hope you're stocking up on cold weather gear...I take it you are coming from Oahu, might have to tuck away the rubba slippas for a few months. Anyways, I commute back and forth near your area [glen burnie - annapolis]. The MINI community is very strong in this area. I'll see you around. Shaka Brah. Ross
