LV2CRNR Posted December 6, 2009 Report Posted December 6, 2009 Rescheduled!! Saturday, January 2nd - 9:30-Noon It's "Meet & Greet" time! This month, it will be held at the new Passport MINI of Alexandria from 9:30am to noon. The address is: [url="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5990+D 2009 MINI Clubman Factory JCW CR/B Helix BOV, DDM CAI, Helix STS, 35% tint, Black R113 wheels, eibach pro kit, 8000K 55w HID's. 2006 MINI Cooper S PS/B 176 fwhp/ 165 fwtq SOLD 2004 Pontiac GTO BLK 389 rwhp / 454 rwtq SOLD [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
JAB 67 Posted December 6, 2009 Report Posted December 6, 2009 Saturday, December 19, correct? JAB 67 Fairfax, VA 2004 MCS, PW/B
LV2CRNR Posted December 6, 2009 Author Report Posted December 6, 2009 yes 2009 MINI Clubman Factory JCW CR/B Helix BOV, DDM CAI, Helix STS, 35% tint, Black R113 wheels, eibach pro kit, 8000K 55w HID's. 2006 MINI Cooper S PS/B 176 fwhp/ 165 fwtq SOLD 2004 Pontiac GTO BLK 389 rwhp / 454 rwtq SOLD [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
LV2CRNR Posted December 10, 2009 Author Report Posted December 10, 2009 Stopped by the dealership today to confirm and met the owner. Nice guy, and they are excited for the monthly meet. 2009 MINI Clubman Factory JCW CR/B Helix BOV, DDM CAI, Helix STS, 35% tint, Black R113 wheels, eibach pro kit, 8000K 55w HID's. 2006 MINI Cooper S PS/B 176 fwhp/ 165 fwtq SOLD 2004 Pontiac GTO BLK 389 rwhp / 454 rwtq SOLD [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 16, 2009 Report Posted December 16, 2009 I'll be there, it's so close to my house Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
MMatarella Posted December 16, 2009 Report Posted December 16, 2009 Me too, finally one not a hour + away! (Not that this has prevented me from showing up to date)
VioletDC Posted December 16, 2009 Report Posted December 16, 2009 I'll be there, 2! Sooo nice not 2 have 2 drive 4ever (altho it's really not an issue--except for early Sat mornings)! Looking 4ward 2 seeing u all! 'scuuuuze me while I kiss the sky ~ Jimi
VioletDC Posted December 17, 2009 Report Posted December 17, 2009 They're callin' for snow ... Scoopie and I might have to ski in ... 'scuuuuze me while I kiss the sky ~ Jimi
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 18, 2009 Report Posted December 18, 2009 I was in Passport this morning and chatted with Bill, he said if the snow is bad we may be canceling. How will I know? Ali Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
GreenCactus Posted December 18, 2009 Report Posted December 18, 2009 I just got a message from Passport. They are cancelling the Meet and Greet due to the weather. We will try to reschedule for next month.
FAST060 Posted December 19, 2009 Report Posted December 19, 2009 I just got a message from Passport. They are cancelling the Meet and Greet due to the weather. We will try to reschedule for next month. I wiped out twice so far tonight and that was just in my own parking lot! I'll sit 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"
Edge Posted December 19, 2009 Report Posted December 19, 2009 I wiped out twice so far tonight and that was just in my own parking lot! I'll sit this dance out.Summer performance tires? :fisheye: "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
FAST060 Posted December 19, 2009 Report Posted December 19, 2009 Summer performance tires? :fisheye: Stinking Run Flats! 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"
Edge Posted December 19, 2009 Report Posted December 19, 2009 Stinking Run Flats!Run flat technology has nothing to do with it, and certainly isn't the problem. I have run-flat snow tires (deliberately). So the question really becomes... summer performance run-flats or all-season run-f "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
LV2CRNR Posted December 19, 2009 Author Report Posted December 19, 2009 I still have auto x tires on my car. My friends shop had no power yesterday to mount my winter wheels. 2009 MINI Clubman Factory JCW CR/B Helix BOV, DDM CAI, Helix STS, 35% tint, Black R113 wheels, eibach pro kit, 8000K 55w HID's. 2006 MINI Cooper S PS/B 176 fwhp/ 165 fwtq SOLD 2004 Pontiac GTO BLK 389 rwhp / 454 rwtq SOLD [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
FAST060 Posted December 20, 2009 Report Posted December 20, 2009 Run flat technology has nothing to do with it, and certainly isn't the problem. I have run-flat snow tires (deliberately). So the question really becomes... summer performance run-flats or all-season run-flats? I'm guessing the form 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"
VioletDC Posted December 21, 2009 Report Posted December 21, 2009 Kewl! Will try again next year! 'scuuuuze me while I kiss the sky ~ Jimi
FAST060 Posted December 21, 2009 Report Posted December 21, 2009 Blue Haze and I won't be able to make it that weekend. I'll still be getting my :dancing: on! 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"
MMatarella Posted December 22, 2009 Report Posted December 22, 2009 Rats. I'll miss the resched too, be up in PA for the family Xmas. Hate to miss the one in my backyard!
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted December 22, 2009 Report Posted December 22, 2009 Cool I can still make it on the 2nd Ali Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
cameroon Posted December 23, 2009 Report Posted December 23, 2009 I still have auto x tires on my car. My friends shop had no power yesterday to mount my winter wheels. Heh, I did mine on the Sunday with all the rain. Was not fun to spend the time in the downpour (scavenged a driveway fr [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Edge Posted December 23, 2009 Report Posted December 23, 2009 I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised by the competence the all seasons and the car in general possessed. I was prepared to struggle a bit, given how light the car isActually, I personally think that having a lighter car "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
coyttl Posted December 25, 2009 Report Posted December 25, 2009 Actually, I personally think that having a lighter car is an advantage in snow. Sure, you're less likely to "dig down" with less weight on the tires, but it should be easier to STOP
