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- Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:34 am
- Forum: MINI Lounge
- Topic: MINI Max has a New Little Brother, Buzz
- Replies: 186
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Re: MINI Max has a New Little Brother, Buzz
If you remove too many of the rattles and other noise makers, Buzz might have to be renamed Purr. You could give him a proper last name, like Pudwell from Yorkshire. I still can't get over the fact that your car came with a notebook full of maintenance records and proper UK registration docs spannin...
- Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:19 am
- Forum: KC MINI Events & Grassroots Gatherings
- Topic: Saturday March 15th, Johnna's Tour de Donut, 7:30 a.m.
- Replies: 87
- Views: 120676
Re: Saturday March 15th, Johnna's Tour de Donut, 7:30 a.m.
As usual, an AWESOME event! Thank you Johnna and John for all the VOLUNTEER hours it takes to pull together something like this. It was great to see such a resounding turnout and equally lovely to have a truly beautiful spring day to boot! Glad to see folks who enjoyed some of the back roads of KCK....
- Thu Mar 06, 2014 9:29 pm
- Forum: KC MINI Events & Grassroots Gatherings
- Topic: Classic Mini Fun Run - Part the Third! UPDATE March 20-23rd
- Replies: 63
- Views: 34740
Re: Classic Mini Fun Run - Part the Third! UPDATE March 20-2
I've officially requested clear, spring weather--yet to hear back from the office of procurement, though. The wagon wheel motel is fun because it's nostalgic and next to decent BBQ! The drive there is pretty fun--how often do you get to caravan down the highway with a gaggle of minis? Speaking of mu...
- Thu Mar 06, 2014 8:06 pm
- Forum: KC MINI Events & Grassroots Gatherings
- Topic: Saturday March 15th, Johnna's Tour de Donut, 7:30 a.m.
- Replies: 87
- Views: 120676
Re: Saturday March 15th, Johnna's Tour de Donut, 7:30 a.m.
Let's see... St Pats Westport 4mile silly run begins at 10 am. just how Many donuts do I need to fuel myself to a respectful finish, with or w/out the green jello-shots in the final 400meters? Darn it, I hate it when my vices compete w/ each other. I'll need to figure out how many donut shops I can ...
- Thu Mar 06, 2014 7:58 pm
- Forum: KC MINI Events & Grassroots Gatherings
- Topic: Saturday March 15th, Johnna's Tour de Donut, 7:30 a.m.
- Replies: 87
- Views: 120676
Re: Saturday March 15th, Johnna's Tour de Donut, 7:30 a.m.
I damn near have a donut-free diet... But I'm in for at Least the first 1.5 hrs. After that, there's the annual Westport St. Pats Run that is begging me to return.
- Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:08 am
- Forum: MINI Lounge
- Topic: Go Camping With Your MINIs
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1920
Re: Go Camping With Your MINIs
I love the series of photos. These remind me of the vintage photos of 20-something hipsters posing with classic minis. I like to imagine what the models are thinking while they're contorting to climb inside the cars. I like the white gravel sprinkled out onto the campsite grounds--makes for a much c...
- Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:59 am
- Forum: MINI Lounge
- Topic: Back in KS
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5746
Re: Back in KS
Welcome back, Seth.
Now I have an excuse to drive K5 more often!
Now I have an excuse to drive K5 more often!
- Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:51 am
- Forum: MINI Lounge
- Topic: How the Original Mini Cooper Became a Giant Slayer
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2716
Re: How the Original Mini Cooper Became a Giant Slayer
I think every MINI owner should have a Mini (or at least test drive a classic). That's a fun video and it gives you a feel for what these little tin cans are about. Did I say tin can? Tin cars.
- Tue Jul 02, 2013 6:40 am
- Forum: MINI Lounge
- Topic: I'mmmm Baaaaack!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3368
Re: I'mmmm Baaaaack!
Welcome back, Laurie-
I have a Countryman in my garage too. It's a great all season 4-person family machine.
I have a Countryman in my garage too. It's a great all season 4-person family machine.
- Sat Mar 30, 2013 8:48 pm
- Forum: KC MINI Events & Grassroots Gatherings
- Topic: Heartland Park Touring Laps April 10, 2013
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6050
Re: Heartland Park Touring Laps April 10, 2013
I'd love to go but have work conflicts with 4/10.
- Fri Jan 04, 2013 9:15 pm
- Forum: MINI Lounge
- Topic: What did your MINI get for Christmas
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6082
Re: What did your MINI get for Christmas
My JCW got new Blizzaks. Bring on the snow! Finally I can now get up my steep, northern driveway that rarely melts while there's snow.
For the P'up, I bought a stainless steel header, which will require some nifty engineering for proper fit, but should be pretty nice when done.
For the P'up, I bought a stainless steel header, which will require some nifty engineering for proper fit, but should be pretty nice when done.
- Fri Jan 04, 2013 9:03 pm
- Forum: MINI Lounge
- Topic: I'm new hello!!! And my mini story
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3513
Re: I'm new hello!!! And my mini story
Welcome! A BRG Cooper... Good taste. Sounds like you might be a UMKC student, in which you are close to my 'hood. I'll keep an eye out for your southern plates.
- Tue Dec 18, 2012 8:07 pm
- Forum: MINI Lounge
- Topic: Coupe repair -- again
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4091
Re: Coupe repair -- again
Davester-
Thanks for the post. My wife's 2011 countryman has a little oil leak on the passenger side. I'm pretty sure it has the same engine--And likely the same problem with the same consequences if we don't get it taken care of as soon as possible.
Thanks for the post. My wife's 2011 countryman has a little oil leak on the passenger side. I'm pretty sure it has the same engine--And likely the same problem with the same consequences if we don't get it taken care of as soon as possible.
- Tue Dec 18, 2012 7:56 pm
- Forum: Tribal Knowledge
- Topic: Keeping it on the Road
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6627
Re: Keeping it on the Road
Wow...
The tranny's out-- but so is the engine, basically.
Nothing subtle about a MINI clutch replacement.
The tranny's out-- but so is the engine, basically.
Nothing subtle about a MINI clutch replacement.
- Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:26 pm
- Forum: Tribal Knowledge
- Topic: Keeping it on the Road
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6627
Re: Keeping it on the Road
Yep, the rack must me making an incredible difference for this project!
Great to see you made so much progress on day one.
Great to see you made so much progress on day one.
- Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:13 pm
- Forum: MINI Lounge
- Topic: JCW Paceman
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2179
Re: JCW Paceman
I'm sorry but I think the paceman looks like a chubby, ugly little brother to the countryman. Same goes with the series one to the series 3 BMW. Sad to see MINI becoming so MAXIe and butt ugly. Why couldn't the paceman be something really cool like in MCS all-wheel-drive? Next thing we'll be seeing ...
- Sat Oct 20, 2012 8:15 pm
- Forum: KC MINI Announcements (archived, do not post here)
- Topic: Fall Fun Drive & Gathering, Sunday October 21st
- Replies: 39
- Views: 26483
Re: Fall Fun Drive & Gathering, Sunday October 21st
Congrats on the new clubby. Sorry you can't make it to this event as it would be a nice wAy to break in the new MINI.
- Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:20 am
- Forum: KC MINI Announcements (archived, do not post here)
- Topic: Fall Fun Drive & Gathering, Sunday October 21st
- Replies: 39
- Views: 26483
Re: Fall Fun Drive & Gathering, Sunday October 21st
Not to jinx the event, but the forecast calls for 70F and mainly sunny--perfect weather for the classics in the club. I'll drive the Pup.
Fiat owners don't want to come out and play? Weird!
I'm glad that there is a MINI/mini culture and even more so, that we get out on the roads and enjoy the cars.
Fiat owners don't want to come out and play? Weird!
I'm glad that there is a MINI/mini culture and even more so, that we get out on the roads and enjoy the cars.
- Sun Oct 14, 2012 8:22 am
- Forum: KC MINI Events & Grassroots Gatherings
- Topic: HPT Track Day 10/17
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2482
Re: HPT Track Day 10/17
I can't make it. Work conflicts.
- Sat Sep 15, 2012 12:20 am
- Forum: KC MINI Announcements (archived, do not post here)
- Topic: Fall Fun Drive & Gathering, Sunday October 21st
- Replies: 39
- Views: 26483
Re: Fall Fun Drive & Happy Hour, Sunday October 21st
Count me in. I car, 1 person. It will be fun to meet a few Fiat fans.
- Thu Aug 30, 2012 3:15 pm
- Forum: MINI Lounge
- Topic: 6 year Hiatus...Back to School
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5257
Re: 6 year Hiatus...Back to School
Good to hear from you.
Don't forget your 4-banger heritage as you immerse yourself in all things V8. Sounds like a cool opportunity. Congrats!
Don't forget your 4-banger heritage as you immerse yourself in all things V8. Sounds like a cool opportunity. Congrats!
- Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:23 pm
- Forum: KC MINI Events & Grassroots Gatherings
- Topic: KC All British Car & Cycle Show, Sunday September 2nd, 2012
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4670
Re: KC All British Car & Cycle Show, Sunday September 2nd, 2
Hey, I'd like to go. Amazing... I'm actually in town this year during an automotive event! My guess is that this is a good move, too, as I think the show was getting a bit stale and losing exhibitor interest in the old location. Change of venue is good. Ok, now that I've stated a change of venue mig...
- Mon Aug 27, 2012 1:33 pm
- Forum: KC MINI Events & Grassroots Gatherings
- Topic: September Shop Day - UPDATE!
- Replies: 44
- Views: 14800
Re: September Shop Day - UPDATE!
I'm reconfirming that I'll be there with my son in-law to replace fr/r brake pads & sensors. He's coaching a baseball game that afternoon so I'm hoping to bribe folks with donuts or bagels so we can an early spot in the line-up. Parts are purchased. I'm on no deadline so I can hang out and lend ...
- Sat Jul 14, 2012 3:02 pm
- Forum: MINI Lounge
- Topic: Coupe Spoiler
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1937
Re: Coupe Spoiler
Personally, I wouldn't want to impair the limited rearview vision in the coupe. It looks large enough that it might be in your sight line. A buddy of mine who owned a Subby STI (the one with a picnic table-sized rear spoiler) hated his spoiler as it often made him flinch while driving in heavy traff...
- Sat Jul 14, 2012 2:49 pm
- Forum: MINI Lounge
- Topic: Borla Exhaust
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2708
Re: Borla Exhaust
Your car has an awesome exhaust note. I'd probably go that route if my JCW exhaust ever goes kaput.