Kansas City MINI Enthusiasts

Zackattack28 wrote: Oh, well count me in Seth. My parents live in Lansing so getting to this will be a piece of cake. Sounds like a blast.

Just me and Sirius. Drive and Dine

Awesome!

DA MINI wrote:HELLO ! Thank you Johnna.
Will have to see how the store closing is doing. Probably just dine.

Welcome back!!!

Wow!! Glad that it is covered under warranty.

Folks, I updated the event details in the first post: Route and Dinner Updates Here: For the folks wanting to go on the drive, we meet at Homer's at 4:00 for a 4:15 departure. We will have a quick meeting, pass out maps and roll. We will travel on a 64 mile loop through Easton, Winchester, Oskaloosa...

dsopoci wrote:I will have to try and leave work early, I will know more if I can attend a little closer to the event.

Awesome! I know it sucks for a week night and week but it will be fun!

Zackattack28 wrote:Is this limited to classics? Just curious.

No, that is the other drive being put on by Victoria British.

This is our club event, so even you are invited . JK.

Hmmmm. I forgot about how many wheel sets I went through with the R53. Lol. As for brakes I don't think they're the same as the S because I can stick 15" wheels on this clubman easily. Couldn't do that on my old R53 with the R56 brake discs. Improving the braking though may help and it isn't s...

Minidave wrote:He should buy another set of wheels!

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes!

Well, to answer his question, there really isn't any thing you can do to get substantial power increases in a non-S that doesn't involve major surgery - intakes make more noise but not more power, same with exhausts..... for the difference in cost you could trade up to an S. You can tune and improv...

Minidave wrote:Auuugghhhhhhh, I'll be in Texas........

That's right! We can do another Homer's run in the summer for your make-up

UPDATED DETAILS The weather continues to suck but there is hope around the corner and that hope is my favorite day of the year - St. Patrick's Day ! In honor of this wonderful day, I am putting together a dash and dine event on Thursday 16 March for an early St. Patty Day get-together. The dine wil...

Minidave wrote:Best way to get more power? Trade it in for a turbo engine version.....

I thought about this as well but I am saving my "Zack Harassment" for something better

And Seth, I am in the need of replacing my rear brake pads soon, or possible the rotors as well. Been toying with the idea of getting an upgraded brake kit for all 4 wheels and just going all the way around. The front discs will be due eventually. Last time I just had to replace those pads but neve...

And brakes. You could upgrade to the R56 brakes which will add some stopping power.

I don't know much about mods for the non-s engines. How about handling mods? You can look at springs or coil overs, sway bars and endlinks. I think you have a good look going on so I don't see much to change or update.

A few weeks ago we had planned a holiday trip to North Carolina, so I thought I'd get the car ready with a fresh oil change and a quick look over - I found two cracked and leaking outer CV boots - so I ordered the parts and made arrangements to use the shop at school as there's a lot more room to w...

Minidave wrote:I'm going!

Awesome! I saw your post on Facebook which led us to this little post

For those of us running the famous A Series engine, there is a fun run that is going to take place on 29 April. This event is being planned and organized on Facebook. Here is a quick run down: https://www.facebook.com/events/1836553653294836/ Welcome to the First Annual ALL BMC “A” Series Engined Ca...

Cooler literally or figuratively? And are you referring to Boston or me flying back to see the sneak preview of the Countryman? I'm going to end up doing a photoshoot of it anyway once they get an inventory so not worried there. I think it would be more fun to be in Boston than in KC. Plus, the wea...

M7 Tuning (http://www.m7tuning.com) set-up a special discount code for our club. When ordering, use the code KC10off and you will receive 10% off your order. Happy Motoring!!

Zackattack28 wrote:I wish I could be there but I'm in Boston.

I think that would be a much cooler thing to be doing

I believe the book calls for them to be changed at 60K, if you're setting codes tho.......but why are you taking your MINI to Carmax for repairs? Seems to me the MINI dealer would be a better choice, plus too and also it might be covered under the warranty. It is 60K per MINI. The price per plug at...

Zackattack28 wrote:Yep.

LOL.

That's ridiculously expensive when there's a better alternative, see posts above. I've bought about 6 batteries from Standard for all my various and sundry cars, tractors etc, never had a problem with any of them.......the price is right and they will install for free. I thought the same in regards...

They were talking about this event at Baron MINI today. I guess there are quite a few folks going