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  1. bullet1

    bullet1 New Member

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    #1 bullet1, Jul 7, 2011
    Whats up everyone, just picked up a new-to-me MCS.

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    It is in phenominal shape for a 2005, only 27,500 miles on it when I picked her up. Light on the options, but its an S and it is a 6spd so it has all the important parts. I've come from a 370Z so its quite a difference. Wanted something a bit more versitile than a 2 seater sports car that I only drove on sunny days. So anyway, I'll be around.
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    First mods are on but not in the pics... stubby antenna from OutMotoring and i picked up the Aux Jack for the stereo so I can rock the iPod. I believe I will have many more mods to come.
     
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    #2 Justa Jim, Jul 7, 2011
    Welcome aboard. Lots of MOM's here. :Thumbsup:

    Jim
     
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    #3 bullet1, Jul 7, 2011
    I'm assuming you mean (M)id(O)hio(M)otoring? Yea it was recommended by Aaron over at OutMotoring that I join up here. Been around a few different car clubs and I'm sure I'll enjoy being in this one. TeamCelica.com and CentralOhioSubarus.com before, looking forward to having fun in the MINI.
     
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    #4 Metalman, Jul 7, 2011
    Hey there and welcome..... You chose the absolute best MINI color.....:D
     
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    #5 cooperjet, Jul 7, 2011
    Welcome!
     
  6. Crashton

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    #6 Crashton, Jul 7, 2011
    Welcome what a sweet looking R53! Best MINI of them all.:Thumbsup: Love those superchargers...

    See you at breakfast on the 16. :)

    Welcome to M/A...
     
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    #7 bullet1, Jul 7, 2011
    I am going to try and make breakfast on the 16th. I do have a wedding that day in Athens at 4:30 so we'll see.
     
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    #8 Nathan, Jul 7, 2011
    Welcome and thanks for registering on the site.
     
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    #9 JMC40, Jul 7, 2011
    Welcome, Crashton is right superchargers are addictive...I know I miss mine.:D
     
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    #10 Crashton, Jul 7, 2011
    Lots of nice roads down around Athens. Skip out early & go exploring! :devil:
     
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    #11 Crashton, Jul 7, 2011
    Jason I can burn a sounds of the supercharger cd for you to play on the stereo. :biggrin5:
     
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    #12 Mr. Jim, Jul 7, 2011
    Welcome! Sweet looking R53!
     
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    #13 B.A.D., Jul 7, 2011
    Welcome to M/A! Breakfast on the 16th starts around 8:30, so you will have plenty of time to get to Athens.


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    #14 Johngo, Jul 7, 2011
    Welcome!
     
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    #15 T8rChick, Jul 7, 2011
    Howdy!
     
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    #16 JMC40, Jul 7, 2011
    Now that is a great idea!!!
     
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    #17 CHKMINI, Jul 8, 2011
    Welcome to MA and to MoM. So far you're batting 1,000.
    Best color
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    Now if you make it to breakfast on the 16th you're golden!
     
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    #18 bullet1, Jul 8, 2011
    Thanks for the welcome. So I've had the MINI for a few weeks and am already a member of 4 Message boards. My OutMotoring user id is firmly in place and the modding has started. Installed the aux input last night, works like a charm. Tinted Windows on Monday (11th).

    Trying to decide whether or not to get bonnet stripes or a CF JCW Hood Scoop, or possibly both. Also considering Checkered Mirror caps. Then it comes down to whether or not I'm going to play with power mods. The OM Power package withe Intake/Exhaust/Pulley/Plugs is quite tempting. Exhaust has to be subtle so either the Borla Street or the Milltek most likely.
     
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    #19 Zapski, Jul 8, 2011
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    This is the route I took last week, boring on the first half but the run trough Wayne National Forrest was fun. :)

    Scroll around in the map or click on the link above for the full directions, and you'll see that basically I turned left at Logan.

    There's also a covered bridge near the end of this route, which made The Girl™ very happy. ;)

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    #20 bullet1, Jul 8, 2011
    Yea, I went to school at OU so I'm fairly well versed with some of the roads around there. Had some fun in my old MX-6 back in the day.
     
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