Kansas City MINI Enthusiasts

customsnow wrote:After losing my last car (SAAB 92x Aero) to an accident,

Hope you and everyone are OK, by the way!

customsnow wrote: landed here with a 2007 Cooper S in Laser Blue.

Mmmm, Laser Blue...
Welcome to the group!

Here's one.

One more question, does anyone know if there will be any of the KC mini enthusiasts badges at the rally for sale? Last i knew Greg Beachy had some club badges but I think i sold the last of them for him at the market last fall. Yes, we are completely out of badges. Laurie did a great job selling th...

Judy and I are planning to attend - if the weather cooperates.

Plus, free Speed Shine! The 8 oz bottle is $4.99 retail.

Speed Shine is a great product. I buy it by the gallon, I use so much of it.

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I went to this last year and the detailing guy was awesome (can't recall his name, so I'm not sure if it is the same guy this year). He gave some instruction and had equipment and products for people to experiment with. Plus you can just pick his brain if you have specific things you'd like to learn...

papa28 wrote:hope to be there at the cruise on Thursday April 24.
don't know where you guys meet? I'm on the East side of KC (Missouri)

We meet at different locations every time, spread across the metro area.

Dave will be posting up location details soon.

Do we have an idea of how many are stopping by and what projects are going on?

These are awesome! This is a tough choice for me!

I may stop by for a donut and to show off the new R52.

DA MINI wrote:
And in the case of coast-coasters duds have been hopefully washed after 3 days.

MINI actually offered laundry service last time! Give 'em your laundry in Chicago, pick it up in Lincoln.

Sorry, just realized that may have come across as judgmental. Certainly not my intent. You've been a car guy for a long time and I have faith that you know what you are doing with your tires. I was using it as an opportunity to help educate some of our less tech-savvy members, and to share some real...

Tire Rack did some research showing that tire performance falls off drastically below 4/32" (3.2mm). https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=157 "The Tire Rack's advice is that if rain and wet roads are a concern, you should consider replacing your tires when they reach...

DA MINI wrote:Thought Todd had done a flaT black wrap, but it turns out it's a factory paint job "Frozen Black" If you never want to wax your car this is the paint finish for you.

It showed up? Great! I was there when Ric was debating whether to order one or not. Way back in October, I think.

Those of you that have done this before, what type of clothes do you pack? Are there any owner events that require more dressy attire? The owner event in Dallas is at Gilley's so I assume western wear is in order :roll: Memphis owner event is still TBD so have no idea about that one and the St. Lou...

Registered this morning for the Dallas to St. Louis route. I was talking to Judy and mentioned the fact that you guys are doing that part of the route, and that Seth might be going, too. Judy initially had no plans to do any of MTTS, but she said she might be willing to be part of this little carav...

I love reading these updates! Thanks for taking the time to share.

SWT CHI wrote:the http://lggpr.org/ is remiss from the list.

Got it. Thanks!

I found this upcoming event for the KC Miniacs. We can keep this as an informal event or we can add it to the club calendar. It is the British Gala (17 May 10am - 4pm) at the Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral. There will be food, vendors and a British car display. I plan on taking the classic. Link ...

Zackattack28 wrote:Might wAnt to change the may 5th date to may 3rd for Minis to Richmond.

Done. Thanks.

Here is the page I was referring to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MTTS2014/

Lots of great Q&A as you scroll down thru.

This is a privately run page, not affiliated with MINI USA.

Yes, hoping on coast-to-coast. Been scrimping and saving vacation time for work and saving my pennies! Looks like it might work out.

What would you like to know?

There is a MTTS 2014 group on Facebook where 1st timers have been asking questions and getting some really good advice.

CarFreak427 wrote:Is this still supposedly happening on the 27th? The little invite I got today at the donut run looks like it was changed to the 24th in pen.

Edited original post to correct the date.

Excellent job by Johnna and John! Thank you for all the planning AND for the beignets -- they were delicious!

I've lived in KC now for 7 years and never been to Argentine -- I really enjoyed seeing parts of KC that I never knew existed!

I love this club. You all are so much fun!