Hello fellow MINI enthusiasts of the greater Chicagoland area! Whether you live in the city, the outlying 'burbs, the collar counties or are a frequent visitor of the area, here's the spot to introduce yourself to the group and get to meet other like-minded MINI friends. Keep checking back to see if you recognize someone you've passed on the roads or someone you've met at a club outing. The more MINIs the better! Here's what we need from you: your MINI(s): (year/model/color) what you've done to it: (engine mods/graphics/bling) Club affiliations: (MINI clubs/groups you're a part of) any cool MINI things you've attended (local/national): (ie MOTD, MTTS, AMVIV, etc) anything else you'd like to share: (just as it says...) Post a pic of your MINI also! To keep the thread clean, lets limit the posts here to intros and start another thread for friendly banter. Lets see who's out there!!
I'll start.. your MINI(s): 2002 Cooper (for me) and 2003 Cooper (mostly for my wife and my daughter) both Red/White what you've done to it: offset stripes on mine, Whalen Shift knob, and a few little things over the years.. Nothing yet on the other one. Club affiliations: Chicago MINI Motoring Club since the beginning and before. any cool MINI things you've attended (local/national): MTTS in Indianapolis and Wisconsin, Kings Island, and lots and lots of local events.
alright.. I'm up your MINI(s): 2005 (09/04 build), Cooper Cabrio, British Racing Green what you've done to it: Way/DDM CAI, M7 USS, Euro-shelf... Club affiliations: CMMC, MKE MINIs, 'Sota MINIs, CORN, High Plains Motoring Society any cool MINI things you've attended (local/national): MOTD ('06, '07, '08), MTTS - Indy and CHGO, NL2NB ('06, '07, '08), many local events. anything else you'd like to share: bought my MCc used at Carmax with 1200 on the odo. showed up to a CMMC outing and never looked back. I always enjoy spending time with my MINI friends. Its like coming to a family gathering, minus the screaming kids and karaoke...
Okee-dokee: your MINI(s): 2006 BRG Cooper S with factory JCW Kit. what you've done to it: Nothing major at this point. Club affiliations: CMMC (of course), and Milwaukee MINIs any cool MINI things you've attended (local/national): Lots of funs drives and events with both clubs. Big things= MTTS 2006 - Memphis, Nashville, St. Louis, and Indianapolis (one of the best times of my life). anything else you'd like to share: I've said it many times, but buying a MINI was probably the smartest and best thing that I have done ever. I've met tremendously cool people and I simply cannot help but smile behind the wheel of my car.
ooo...ooo...meeee! Your MINI(s): 2006 (09/06 build), Cooper S, Chili Red/White/White B.S. What you've done to it: M7-16% SCP/STB/USS - Alta RSB Club Affiliations: CMMC Any cool MINI things you've attended (local/national): MOTD 2007 & 2008 Anything else you would like to share: I consider 'Nila my personal mobile therapy. _____\______ ____/___l_Q _\__ ___/____\____l__ \ ___------------___
6 weeks ago I bought I used 07 red and white hardtop S. After getting a check engine light last week and needing a carbon cleaning, I found this MA site. Then the club forum. I love this little car and look forward to attending some Mini events.
Congrats and welcome to Motoring Alliance!! Next Chicago MINI Motoring Club event will be indoor Kart Racing at the end of January Indoor Kart Racing 1/27 | Chicago MINI Motoring Club
2005 MINI Cooper S Hardtop, Hyper Blue I've added a magnetic decal that says "Actual Size" I just joined the Chicago MINI Motoring Club I haven't done any cool club stuff but I will be soon. I'm joining the Spring Drive to Wisconsin on the 14th. I am glad to finally have a car that I can be proud of. I got mine about two weeks ago and have been loosing sleep because all I want to do is drive, drive, drive.
Congrats on the New-to-you R53 and welcome to M/A!! The Spring Drive is a great first event.. Lots of MINIs (and perhaps a classic Mini or two) are already signed up. Looking forward to meeting you.. I'll be the guy in the Red/White Cooper
your MINI(s): 2004 MCS Silver/Black what you've done to it: Nothing as of now. But many things in the future. Club affiliations: CMMC any cool MINI things you've attended (local/national): Superdawg meet with CMMC June 15, 2013 anything else you'd like to share: I can't wait to hop in and drive it on Lake Shore Drive.
My MINI: 2013 Cooper S/Black What I've done to it: Nothing aside from a little Plastidip fun, but I do have some plans for modifying it in the future. Club affiliations: CMMC Cool MINI things I've attended: None yet
2005 Cooper S Hyper blue/Black CAI (previous owner), GP rims (previous owner), Ebay catback CMCC Plan on attending tons of events My first mini and got it with 74k on it.
Welcome to Motoringalliance.. I know you just joined up with the Chicago MINI Motoring Club as well. Hope to meet you in person at our kart racing event at the end of January or something else soon!!