Hi, my name is Jim Denker. I have a 2014 Mini Cooper, non-S version, 6-speed manual. I have been a vintage BMW person for years. This is my first attempt to connect with Mini owners. My Mini is stock, with just over 20K miles thus far. I belong to the Rivertown Gearbusters group for vintage BMW folks. I also belong to the BMWCCA. I like to go on drives with other enthusiasts, so let me know what's going on. Thanks!
Welcome, Jim, to M/A! You might be interested in meeting/joining Ohio Mini/MINI Owners. They are also in Dayton and meet the third Tuesday of every month at the Donato's, on Airway. You probably know some members there, like Paul Strieby and Tim Bosse, as they are also from Kettering. They live on Mini Court. Another member is Mike McCarthy, a former BMW racer/champion. He runs Foreign Car Service, in Huber Heights, on SR 201.
Jim, don't forget Mini Meet East is in Columbus this year. We also have Minis on the Dragon going on in May this year at Fontana Village, TN...BIG MINI/Mini events...both of them.