Welcome to NAM
#1601
Another new Mini addict checking in! My 2006 Mini Cooper is only eight days old to me and I'm absolutely obsessed. I LOVE my car and have been spending far too much time reading the forums. Been playing with the CVT and trying to decide which line of detailing wash, wax, etc. to get into. (I've never looked forward to washing my car before...I can see this is going to become my weekly therapy)
#1603
Hia Boomer! Welcome to NAM, and hope to see you at the Dragon. No need to be scared - with that many MINIs, speed won't be much of an issue (too crowded), and you can work on your twisties techniques. Have fun, take down usernames/names of NAM "friends" and see how many you can meet there! Oh yeah,...and bring your camera.
#1604
The first time I rode the Dragon was on my Goldwing. When I got done I had to pry my hands off the grips. All of the hype had me anticipating something really wild. While you must pay attention, it is nothing really crazy.
The Dragon is generally heavily patrolled to keep speed daemons under control. If I remember right, the speed limit is 35 mph. Some turns have recommended speeds of 15 mph. Just have fun and stay on your own side of the road. Crossing the centerline is also watched pretty closely.
Riding the Dragon if fun but save time for the Cherola Skyway. Speed limits up to 45 mph and fantastic scenery.
Drive safe - have fun!
The Dragon is generally heavily patrolled to keep speed daemons under control. If I remember right, the speed limit is 35 mph. Some turns have recommended speeds of 15 mph. Just have fun and stay on your own side of the road. Crossing the centerline is also watched pretty closely.
Riding the Dragon if fun but save time for the Cherola Skyway. Speed limits up to 45 mph and fantastic scenery.
Drive safe - have fun!
#1607
Hello all! I will hopefully very soon be a first time MINI owner and I cannot wait. With any luck I will get the 2009 Horizon Blue MINI by the end of the month. If not, then I will be ordering the Oxygen Blue and it will be here in 6-8 weeks. Any one have pictuers of the Horizon Blue in the sunlight? I am excited about getting my first MINI (and my first stick)
#1608
totally new newbie
Hi, my name is Ray and I am looking to get a Clubman S with the automatic real soon. Have not even driven one yet but will over the next 3 days. I hope to find a used one and hook up with some of you in the Santa Cruz, CA and nearby areas. Thank you Dave for welcoming us rookies and to all the people who make this site happen. It is a gold mine.
#1610
And Hello! I'm Shon and I live in Central Washington. Today I drove and agreed upon a purchase from a fellow NAM member. A 2005 R53. I should be official next week and I'm very, very excited.
I've heard fantastic things about the Mini Community and I'm looking forward to it! I'm a former Scion owner and they have a pretty good community too, but, im sure you guys will blow them away. See you all around!
I've heard fantastic things about the Mini Community and I'm looking forward to it! I'm a former Scion owner and they have a pretty good community too, but, im sure you guys will blow them away. See you all around!
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#1617
Hello everyone, purchased a used 03 mini S back in december. Awesome car, I can't believe how much fun it is to drive! My job involves me traveling to China for 6 weeks at a time so I really look forward to driving it when I get home on break for only 2 weeks! It's a chili red with white stripes, HK, moonroof,etc,etc. My only beef was the cupholders can only hold a very tiny cup. $68.00 dollars later my problem was solved. $68.00 for a cupholder? Oh well worth it because I am a big fan of Dunkin Donuts ice coffee.
Looking forward to hearing from other members.
Happy Motoring
Dan Denahy
Looking forward to hearing from other members.
Happy Motoring
Dan Denahy
#1619
I used to lurk. I think it's because I used to own just a Cooper and not a Cooper S. I got so tired of people seeing my car in parking lots or on the road and asking me: "Why didn't you get the Cooper S ?" It was irritating. I LOVE my Cooper which I am still driving as I wait for my 09 MCS to be built. In Canada, I got a $1,000 cheque from the gov't for leasing my Cooper because it was part of an EcoAuto rebate program. I used that money as a downpayment on my MCS! The size of this forum is a little intimidating...
#1620
Thanks for your reply boomermini, looking forward to going back to N.H. in april, snow will be gone and the weather should be nice, I can open the moonroof and go for a nice cruise up the mountains.
I do have a question for everybody, is there a way of finding out what engine modifications may have been installed? Sadly the previous owner passed away so all I know is that his parents said he spent a lot of money on it. The only visible signs are a pro mini air cleaner and a strut brace. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks
I do have a question for everybody, is there a way of finding out what engine modifications may have been installed? Sadly the previous owner passed away so all I know is that his parents said he spent a lot of money on it. The only visible signs are a pro mini air cleaner and a strut brace. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks
#1621
#1623
Thanks for your reply boomermini, looking forward to going back to N.H. in april, snow will be gone and the weather should be nice, I can open the moonroof and go for a nice cruise up the mountains.
I do have a question for everybody, is there a way of finding out what engine modifications may have been installed? Sadly the previous owner passed away so all I know is that his parents said he spent a lot of money on it. The only visible signs are a pro mini air cleaner and a strut brace. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks
I do have a question for everybody, is there a way of finding out what engine modifications may have been installed? Sadly the previous owner passed away so all I know is that his parents said he spent a lot of money on it. The only visible signs are a pro mini air cleaner and a strut brace. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks
Not me, I'm still learning about mine too.
#1624
Hello, 1st post.
Only a member since 09/08 , but wanted to say HELLO !!
I don't own a Mini ..yet , but I am into the sub compact cars !!
I have a lot of friends that run the Dragon , and love the Twisties , and would love to come and watch and check out your cars .
I am a Administrator of www.fordfestiva.com and we have quite a following , 8000+ members and some are very modified for road coarse racing , auto cross, and drag racing .
We have a few that run very low 12 sec. 1/4 mile , and a couple that go low 11's .
Almost everyone of our members love the Mini's .
I seen a Mini when we were going to Pigeon Forge ,Tn. last year , that is when I seen the Actual size sticker , and Fell in love with that ..LOL
So I ordered a envelope full from someone on here , I put one on my car , and have had more compliments from that ..LOL
Hello again , and you guys have a AWESOME site !!
Here is a pic of My car..
And here is my real Hot Rod , owned 19 years now .
I don't own a Mini ..yet , but I am into the sub compact cars !!
I have a lot of friends that run the Dragon , and love the Twisties , and would love to come and watch and check out your cars .
I am a Administrator of www.fordfestiva.com and we have quite a following , 8000+ members and some are very modified for road coarse racing , auto cross, and drag racing .
We have a few that run very low 12 sec. 1/4 mile , and a couple that go low 11's .
Almost everyone of our members love the Mini's .
I seen a Mini when we were going to Pigeon Forge ,Tn. last year , that is when I seen the Actual size sticker , and Fell in love with that ..LOL
So I ordered a envelope full from someone on here , I put one on my car , and have had more compliments from that ..LOL
Hello again , and you guys have a AWESOME site !!
Here is a pic of My car..
And here is my real Hot Rod , owned 19 years now .
#1625
Hey gang, this is our first time writing in a forum and first time owner of, not one but, two minis. Didn't realize how much fun they were! So, where do we go to learn all the right stuff? (ie: the dragon, dragon in the mountains, first gear,second, etc. gear?) There's a lot more to learn than just driving the coolest cars on the planet.