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Old 04-15-2013, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by minibx
Me Me Me!!! lol but you know that already lol, I just order a Gopro but I don't think that it will be here on time for the run , there is also a charity run to Limerock park and I LOVE those roads (Rt 7) going to LR and the laps at LR will be a first for me so there is no way that I'm not going to that event as well
Sweet!! Which GoPro did you get?! I'm eyeing the GoPro HD Motorsports Hero, but haven't made a firm decision yet.

I was hoping that I would have had my lowering springs on already, perhaps even a new set of wheels, but all that got pushed back due to some unexpected family emergencies

Oh well...As long as they're on by the summer!

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Old 04-15-2013, 12:15 PM
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Family is first. I went with the HERO 3 Silver edition, I wanted to get the Sony something, can't remember the model but I saw a comparo with the Hero 3 white edition and the Sony it's very sharp and a lot cheaper but the lack accessories makes the GoPro better in my opinion
 
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Old 04-15-2013, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by phantasms
Can't wait!
See you there!
 
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I'll be there! Can't wait!
 
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i'm headed out for the hudson valley run too.. should be fun!
 
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Old 04-21-2013, 06:21 PM
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Had a great time today at the Hudson Valley Run. All those twisties....I see many suspension mods in the near future!
 
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Oh it was awesome! That was the first run I have been on and I was pleasantly surprised how well my CM handled the twists, turns, and accelerations. Great scenery as well. Can't wait till the next run! It's official, I'm an addict!
 
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Old 04-22-2013, 06:38 AM
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Thanks to all that made it out for the Hudson Valley Run yesterday. It was great to meet some new Mini peeps. Hope to see you again soon. Check NEMINI.ORG for events
 
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It's official, I'm an addict!
You stayed for the entire run so yes you are!
 
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Old 04-22-2013, 06:49 PM
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Kerry...Thanks for an awesome run! Count me in for Lime Rock!!!
 
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All I have to say is Wow, Kerry you are a master planner that was an amazing route the battery for my GoPro died at the tower shame because I didn't know that the best part was yet to come I'm new to GoPro so lesson learned I had to record with my old IPhone lol I have to do that route one weekend. Looking forward to the next one :-).
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Old 04-23-2013, 10:54 AM
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All I have to say is Wow, Kerry you are a master planner that was an amazing route the battery for my GoPro died at the tower shame because I didn't know that the best part was yet to come I'm new to GoPro so lesson learned I had to record with my old IPhone lol I have to do that route one weekend. Looking forward to the next one :-).
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Glad you had a good time. My GoPro only made it to lunch but it just ran out of memory since I forgot to delete the files from my test run. I am sure we will do a similar route at some point this summer so you will have another crack at getting it on video then.
 
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Old 04-23-2013, 11:55 AM
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Glad you had a good time. My GoPro only made it to lunch but it just ran out of memory since I forgot to delete the files from my test run. I am sure we will do a similar route at some point this summer so you will have another crack at getting it on video then.
That will be great can't wait.
 
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Old 04-28-2013, 09:02 AM
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Anyone from the NYC/5 boroughs area heading over to LRP on the 4th? Minibx....I know you're going!
 
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Hello everyone, new to Mini's and would like to come to local meets to get to know the commute and my car. Anything going on this week in NYC?
 
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Hello everyone, new to Mini's and would like to come to local meets to get to know the commute and my car. Anything going on this week in NYC?
Pretty soon, pretty soon. I've just been too busy to arrange meetups on the weekends. Sit tight as I should have something coming up in a week or two.
 
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Hello everyone, new to Mini's and would like to come to local meets to get to know the commute and my car. Anything going on this week in NYC?
First, welcome to the MINI vice ...... I mean the MINI life, I hope that you are enjoying your MINI like Vizcat said we should meet soon in the city and have fun. If you want to give your MINI a workout this coming Saturday 4th some of us are going from NYC, NJ, CT etc... To LIme Rock Park in CT we are to meet in Danbury with more MINIs and from there head towards LRP and having lunch along the way the scenic RT7 it's great for driving your MINI and beautiful as well, you'll have a blast, it's a charity event for the make a wish foundation and we will be able to do a parade around the race track there is more info about this on NEMINI.org if you want to see the full details, if you are interested let us know since a few of us are heading out together.
We had a blast on Sunday 21st when we joined the Hudson Valley run, look for videos on YouTube, again welcome and let's get together here in NYC with Vizcat maybe for another midnight run, that was fun but too cold lol
 
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Old 04-29-2013, 10:17 PM
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Thank you @vizcat & @minibx, I would love to come out anytime the work schedule allows. This Saturday I work at 5:30pm, if I can get back by that time I have no problem coming out.
 
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All MINI'acs are invited to the 10th Anniversary of US MINI Club Long Island MINI-Q Auto Show this Sunday. Click on the following link please:

http://www.usminiclub.com/index.php/...lubanniversary

Se you there!
 
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Thank you @vizcat & @minibx, I would love to come out anytime the work schedule allows. This Saturday I work at 5:30pm, if I can get back by that time I have no problem coming out.
It will awsome if you can make it, you should be able to make it back to NYC by the time you have to be at work, where are you in the city, so far a few of us are going from the city to the next meeting spot in CT that way you can roll with us, you'll have a great time.
go to this site for detail info, you will need to sign in but that's cool because you can keep up to date with other local events.
let me know if you are in so that we can meet Saturday morning before we take off.
http://nemini.org/index.php?topic=2735.0

this is pretty much what you'll see, I hope that I'm not braking any forum rules by doing this SORRY

For those who have not attended this is a great event. As in years past this event will feature

1. A fun run along scenic and twisty Route 7 along the Housatonic River
2. Parade laps around Lime Rock Park racetrack
3. A a chance to win hot laps in a BMW M3!!
4. Other great raffles for MINI related items
5. Ice Cream
6. NEW THIS YEAR a stop at historic Falls Village

Last year we raised over $1500. Let's try to beat that amount in 2013

Not all car groups get a day at the track as these dates go fast

Details:
Charity: Make A Wish
Cost: $15 per car (all proceeds go to Make A Wish)
Parade Laps around historic Lime Rock Park
Raffles for Hot Laps in a BMW M3
Raffles for some cool MINI stuff

Parade Laps: Are just that. We line up as a group and take a couple laps around the track behind the pace car at a conservative pace

Hot Laps: We raffle off a number of seats in a BMW M3 driven by an experienced instructor. The laps are at racing speeds and are an absolute thrill.

Route:

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid...c5bfca7c&msa=0

Agenda:
Meet Danbury Fair Mall (South Lot Outside of the ring road --across from Macy's adjacent to Park Ave)
09:45 AM Driver’s meeting
10:00 AM Leave Danbury Fair Mall Travel to LRP on beautiful roads (Route 7)
11:30 AM Arrive at Falls Village
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch at the Falls Village Inn (Meet and greet other arrivals from the North and East)
RESERVATIONS NEEDED see below
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM Short Ride to LRP
At the gate we will need to sign in
Once we park in the paddock the following will take place
- Purchase Raffle tickets
- Sign waivers (this must be done to get on track)
Hot laps for winners (your entire group can join us on pit lane as long as they have their wrist bands)
1:45 PM MINIS assemble at False Grid for parade laps
2:30 Raffles will be drawn
3:00 Hot Lap Winners on track!!!!
3:30 PM Leave Lime Rock (more twisties)
Ice Cream!!!!

lunch at the Falls Village Inn
Reservations are strongly recommended!! (Please calll the Inn directly and indicate that you are with the MINI Rally Group)
Entrée Choice of
Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
Mac and Cheese
Classic Burger
Dessert Rich creamy chocolate mousse
Soft drink, coffee or tea,
Price per person $25, which includes tax and gratuity.

The Falls Village Inn
33 Railroad Street
P O Box 71
Falls Village, CT 06031
860-824-0033 inn
www.thefallsvillageinn.com

http://www.courant.com/entertainment...,4106096.story
http://travel.nytimes.com/2011/04/01....html?src=dayp

Attendees (So far)
iriedevil32
Tab32
EnzoR53
Volker
difficulTT
peck0308
JustGreg
Kellstoy
Hipster
Ontheroadagain/Otra (Meet at FV Inn)
JordiGarcia
Minibx
KlausR56
miniblucabrio
MiniCoop23
in2paint
Pocket Rocket
shamwow
MrRaD
Tab32


For more information on Lime Rock Park go to www.limerock.com
Links to last year
http://nemini.org/index.php?topic=2095.0

http://www.flickr.com/photos/organiz...57632613235150


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@minibx I'm currently living in Manhattan (LES) & work in BK (north). With that timetable you posted I should be back in time. Leaving at 2:30 is ideal for me, I like to have a cushion.
 
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@minibx I'm currently living in Manhattan (LES) & work in BK (north). With that timetable you posted I should be back in time. Leaving at 2:30 is ideal for me, I like to have a cushion.
That sounds great, I'll PM you with more info on where we are meeting on Saturday, so far DTH2CHRM,MrRaD,maybe + 1 and myself are Motoring together to the meeting point at the mall in CT. Im hoping that there will be more MINIs from this site that could join us. I'm not sure if Vizcat will join us I hope he does.
Congrats on the GP can't wait to see it
 
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That sounds great, I'll PM you with more info on where we are meeting on Saturday, so far DTH2CHRM,MrRaD,maybe + 1 and myself are Motoring together to the meeting point at the mall in CT. Im hoping that there will be more MINIs from this site that could join us. I'm not sure if Vizcat will join us I hope he does.
Congrats on the GP can't wait to see it
Still trying to make it. Some schmuck hit my car while I was on my way to work. Now I have bent metal, no fender/wheel well trim and some horrible scraping noise going on on the right rear. SUX!!!
 
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Old 05-01-2013, 05:55 PM
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Still trying to make it. Some schmuck hit my car while I was on my way to work. Now I have bent metal, no fender/wheel well trim and some horrible scraping noise going on on the right rear. SUX!!!
I was so angry when you told me you are OK and that's what matters.
That said, patch that up and let's go see you Saturday
 
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too many careless drivers in this city
 


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