Well, guess I better introduce myself...

Discussion in 'Starting Line - New Member Introductions' started by Zillon, Dec 9, 2014.

  1. Zillon

    Zillon Well-Known Member

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    Now that I've offended Dave.0, there's never been a better time to introduce myself than now. :D

    So, hi everyone! Longtime motoring enthusiast here, but only recently (July) bought one for myself.

    Past vehicles include a 2006 Scion xA 5MT, 2012 Focus SE 5MT, and 2013 GTI 6MT... none of which were left stock. My fiancee also drives a 2010 R56 base that I helped her pick out last summer - that one's a stick too. :Thumbsup:

    But, now I have this:
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    So far, I've been able to resist modifying it, save for adding a Helix SSK, NM shift box cover, and a Raceseng Slammer shift knob in mirror red. Otherwise, this car basically ticks all the right boxes for me in stock form.
     
  2. Metalman

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    Welcome Zillon....

    Nice MINI....:Thumbsup:

    GP2..... Mini's fastest MINI on the Green Hell.... It's in the record books... Just ask David.O......
     
  3. Nathan

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    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
  4. 00Mini

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    Nice ride and welcome to M/A !!
     
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    Welcome aboard!
     
  6. Crashton

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    Welcome to M/A
     
  7. wmwny

    wmwny Well-Known Member

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  8. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
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    Welcome to M\A and welcome to the FUN.

    See you at Helix sometime. :Thumbsup:
     
  9. TheModFather

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    Welcome to the site, and dont take any carp from Dave or myself... Take it in stride, you will eventually understand us. We also like a new guy who can dish a little back at us too... ;)
     
  10. Friskie

    Friskie Well-Known Member

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    Offending Dave O. should warrant a place in the honor rolls or maybe a 'device' on a battle ribbon.
     
  11. Friskie

    Friskie Well-Known Member

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    Oh, yea, and welcome. Nice ride.
     
  12. Zillon

    Zillon Well-Known Member

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    Appreciate the warm welcome.

    Hoping to make it down to Helix sometime soon - the weather around here's been horrible.

    But carp-slinging is so much fun. :lol:

    Also, love the rat-rod MINI. :Thumbsup:

    :lol:
     
  13. rum4

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  14. old81

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    Welcome to M/A, you are doing good! Conversation is good!
     
  15. CHKMINI

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    Welcome to MA. Post up some more pictures (of your bike) :) ....another friendly jabbing!
     
  16. TheModFather

    TheModFather Well-Known Member

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    Your Photography is nice... (From your shifter write up)

    I really need to get a good camera again, you can only do so much with an iPhone. :(
     
  17. Zillon

    Zillon Well-Known Member

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    I like to spice things up a bit. :Thumbsup:

    You asked for it...

    Current road bike. Cannondale CAAD10.
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    RIP. Taken out by a Cat 5 hack in my last road race. Sold the frame to a friend who had it repaired and continues to ride it.
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    The Niner.
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    My trusty steel steed. Raced on this bike through college, it's been a wonderful bike through the years.
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    What it started as:
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    My shooting has suffered this year... shooting the photos for the knob review was refreshing.

    I need to make an effort to get out and shoot more in 2015.
     
  18. TheModFather

    TheModFather Well-Known Member

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    Whoa... No pics of your "knob" please! LOL :D
     
  19. Red Bull

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    Welcome!!, and nice bikes... I like the invisible bike stand mod on the Cannondale and Trek.:crazy:
     
  20. MCS02

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    Welcome to MA! Nice to see some one with a back bone and thick skin.
     

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