Old New Guy in Ohio

Discussion in 'Starting Line - New Member Introductions' started by David_T, Jun 26, 2013.

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  1. David_T

    David_T New Member

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    Hello from the hills of South-central Ohio.
    My wife and I have been Mini owners for two days now ('08 S ragtop). If I had had any idea how much fun these cars are, I would have bought one many years ago!
    Looks like a very nice and informative forum. I will be in the market for a padded car cover and an evidently rare owner's manual in the next week or so.
    Looking forward to meeting up with the Mid-Ohio bunch very soon!

    Cheers,

    David
     
  2. mrntd

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    Welcome Aboard!

    Look forward to meeting you at our next get together. We've had a number of new people lately. It's great.
     
  3. Z06_Pilot

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    Hi, yes we are new as well....we just don't have a car yet :confused5:

    Welcome!
     
  4. MCS02

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  5. eMINIparts

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    Welcome to the coolest MINI forum on the net.......:cool:
     
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    You live in a great area of roads...I'm originally from Lancaster. Welcome to the addiction....come join us at our next breakfast.
     
  8. Crashton

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    Welcome to M/A! :)

    Now you have a fun car to enjoy Ohio's best roads. :Thumbsup:
     
  9. Nathan

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    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
  10. David_T

    David_T New Member

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    Thanks. I found several links to the online manual. If I had a laptop that I could get in the car with me, it wouldn't be a problem. Our car's original was missing and I'd like to replace it.

    Another newb question... the front license plate bracket/frame is also MIA. I'd like to find one that would be removable without leaving any trace. Any ideas welcome.
     
  11. CHKMINI

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    Buy the Grimspeed bracket that goes in the tow hook receptacle from www.outmotoring.com
    Tell Aaron at Outmotoring that you are a member of Mid-Ohio Motoring. Aaron started our group in 2003.
     
  12. Jason Montague

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    :cornut: Congratulations on the R52 and welcome to MA. Dive right in, the water's fine.:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
  13. Dave.0

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    Welcome to M/A the FUN Mini site. :Thumbsup:
     
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    Welcome to m/a
     
  15. David_T

    David_T New Member

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    Thanks! Looks like just the ticket. I'll hold off while the temp tag is good to see if the legislature makes it unnecessary. :wink:

    Anyone know where I might find an OEM Owner's Manual?
     
  16. Crashton

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    Call the good folks here....

    eMINIparts.com

    603-637-2900
    209 South River Rd Bedford, NH 03110
    15% Off OEM Parts and Accessories!

    They are wonderful folks & can get you what you need at a discount. :Thumbsup:
     

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