New South Texas R53 Owner

Discussion in 'Starting Line - New Member Introductions' started by Jay Lash, Jul 7, 2013.

  1. Jay Lash

    Jay Lash New Member

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    Hi all, I'm Jay. I'm from Brownsville, TX, which is the southernmost part of Texas and the second southernmost city in the US. I purchased a 2005 MINI S with the JCW package a few months ago. Dark silver with a roof rack, HK system. The previous owner put in a parcel shelf and iPod integration. I accidentally broke the part that plugs into the phone, so I replaced it with a new system from iPhone solutions. The only thing I've done is get some Continental 205/50/R17's which I love driving on. Recently started leaking transmission fluid so it's just sitting in the garage while I locate a MINI-savvy mechanic. I really enjoy researching the many upgrades to my MINI and the wealth of information the internet and forums provide. It;s also fun to see the various personalities associated with these cars. I've attached some pics for your perusal.
     

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  2. TexasChiliS

    TexasChiliS Well-Known Member

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    Nice car! Welcome.
     
  3. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
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    Very cool looking R53 and welcome to M/A.
     
  4. Mr. Jim

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    Very nice, welcome to M/A!
     
  5. rum4

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  6. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

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    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
  7. mini_racer

    mini_racer Well-Known Member

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    Welcome and great looking car.
     
  8. JMC40

    JMC40 Well-Known Member

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    Very nice R53!
     
  9. Jason Montague

    Jason Montague New Member
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    :cornut: Very Nice R53 MCS/JCW. Welcome to MA from Sherman, Texas and good luck with the transmission fix. My Margi is an 08 R56 BRG MCS/JCWm. Be careful down there. If you see a NATGEO camera crew, you're in the wrong place.:Thumbsup:
     
  10. mrntd

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    Welcome Aboard!

    Nice R53. Mine came from Texas. Now hopefully I can keep the rust off.:fingerscrossed:
     
  11. eMINIparts

    eMINIparts Well-Known Member
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    Welcome to the coolest MINI forum on the net........:cool:
     
  12. Gramps

    Gramps Active Member

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    Welcome! Another south Texas R53, good stuff!
     
  13. MCS02

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    Welcome to MA! Just what we need another R53.
     
  14. GreyLens

    GreyLens New Member
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    Welcome! I like the grey!

    I'm in San Antonio....if you ever get up this way would love to meet you. I've never "kept" my own car before...just used to buy and drive. "Workin" a Mini is great fun. Congrats.
     

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