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Old 12-30-2008, 02:41 PM
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Hi I am new to this forum, but Ive been lurking since 2007. My name is Cindy, my black and white R53 has very few mods. Why change what works?! I did trade my white 16 OEM wheels for some black 17s. Keeping white wheels clean is too time consuming lol.

welp here she is.

My mini is on the left, the bmw was a competitor and the volvo is my son's car.


Heres an autocross video: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/63476...00854742_Xjwgw



Soon to come changes are a new areo front bumper with flat black grill and trim. I am considering flat black headlight trim and doing something to my glaring white stripes. Any ideas on what to do with the stripes??
 
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Old 12-30-2008, 03:06 PM
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Hi Cindy, welcome to NAM. Enjoyed the videos, makes me look forward to spring.
 
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Thank you, I am also looking forward to spring.
 
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You ROCK the Cones Cindy! Check with many of the NAM Vendors that sell strips.
 
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Thanks!!! okay i will
 
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Old 12-30-2008, 04:36 PM
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Ahhh, Shasta CA.

Cool and welcome fellow AutoX'r!!!
 
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Ooohhh... A 240! Love it! You should have taken that around the course.
 
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he beats my times

EDIT: how do you embed youtube videos??? i have some of my son.

 

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Originally Posted by skooterblink
he beats my times
At least you go together and have something to share! I have enough of an issue driving with my mother in the car with me let alone taking her to a track. If I ever did take her I envision it would go something like this, but with less laughter:

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/189513...fe_for_a_ride/
 
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Originally Posted by lovethecorners
At least you go together and have something to share! I have enough of an issue driving with my mother in the car with me let alone taking her to a track. If I ever did take her I envision it would go something like this, but with less laughter:

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/189513...fe_for_a_ride/

Hahahahaha! My 71 year old mom road with me through twisties with a smile on her face. She still talks about it!

My son on the other hand is just freaking crazy! I dont see how he drives that damn car so fast!
 
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Originally Posted by skooterblink
My son on the other hand is just freaking crazy! I dont see how he drives that damn car so fast!
Very nice. Running up there with G35s, Mustangs, Audis all with probably more power, but it's all how you use it and us MINI owners know that. Love the clip of the Austin Sprite. A lot of fun!
 
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EDIT: how do you embed youtube videos??? i have some of my son.
When you're on the YouTube site copy the "Embed" text from the field on the right-side info palette and put that between the NAM YouTube tags. See attachments
 
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When you're on the YouTube site copy the "Embed" text from the field on the right-side info palette and put that between the NAM YouTube tags. See attachments
Oh thanks
 
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Nice video!

Driving the MINI like it was intended to be driven.
 
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Getting in my "cute little" car is a unique experience every time. Rev matching and heel/toeing have added new challenges to daily driving. I know I have a lot to learn, but am willing to put time in the seat.
 




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