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MMW 2008
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MMW 2008

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Orig. Posting Date User Name Edit Date Msg No.
Jul-03-2008 12:59AM number356   849383
Jul-02-2008 12:41PM Cheese~   849296
Jul-02-2008 08:08AM number356   849239
Jun-27-2008 03:31PM FAB60   848353
Jun-26-2008 08:48AM geoO   848135
Jun-25-2008 10:27PM sideache   848072
Jun-25-2008 06:30PM dooderopolis   848032
Jun-25-2008 06:31AM xcc_rider   847869
Jun-25-2008 05:59AM dooderopolis   847863
Jun-24-2008 07:59PM tori89k5   847809
Jun-24-2008 06:32PM Cheese~   847788
Jun-24-2008 06:13PM dr dave   847780
Jun-24-2008 02:15PM Cheese~   847715
Jun-24-2008 08:01AM tori89k5   847615
Jun-24-2008 06:22AM Cheese~   847590
Jun-23-2008 11:04PM sideache   847549
Jun-23-2008 10:41PM tori89k5   847547
Jun-23-2008 09:59PM Cheese~   847545
Jun-23-2008 08:53PM sideache   847532
Jun-23-2008 08:36PM tori89k5 Edited: Jun-23-2008 08:40PM   847527

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 Posted: Jul-03-2008 12:59AM
number356
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Shi* of course it did and I missed it. I was in San Fransisco that weekend.

 Posted: Jul-02-2008 12:41PM
Cheese~
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It happened last weekend...

Prez, Mini Owners of America, Los Angeles

 Posted: Jul-02-2008 08:08AM
number356
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Did this MM08 thing already happen? What are the dates?

 Posted: Jun-27-2008 03:31PM
FAB60
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hey guys well i didnt know if i was gonna make it so i didnt register, but it seems like shes gonna make it!  We can just show up and register on Saturday correct?

 Posted: Jun-26-2008 08:48AM
geoO
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coming down Friday morning, and after everyone lays down rubber on the "racing line" I expect my afternoon three runs to be winners...! ha ha Plus I'm going to lighten the car by opening the windows, and get rid of unsprung weight by replacing 28 pounds of air with helium, and hold my left foot off the floor.

See you all on Friday!! And stop by the "Mini Bar in the Mini Car" on Saturday! My wife's pride and joy!

 Posted: Jun-25-2008 10:27PM
sideache
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We'll be arriving tomorrow.

 Posted: Jun-25-2008 06:30PM
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Just ran into Terry (partsguy1). He had quite the trip down from Canada. The ole blown head gasket trick. Nothing like wrenching in the hotel parking lot.

We're waiting on everybody else to get here.

Dean

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 Posted: Jun-25-2008 06:31AM
xcc_rider
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Dean, I have a 8X10 (or 10X12?) sunshade that you can use. It's made out of a woven fabric so it's like 50% shade not 100% like the pop up tents. It's been stored in my garage for years but it's yours if you want it. You have to assemble the frame work and all so it's not as convenient as the pop up type but it's probably better than sitting in the sun all day.

I'm driving down to the hotel Friday afternoon and my wife can bring it down in the BINI if needed. I'm working Wed and Thurs nights so just post here, email me or call me at 661-714-1814 (before 4 am friday morning) and I'll bring it down.   dan

(hell, I might even have the assembly instructions still)

 

"I don't know much, but what I do know I know little of "

 Posted: Jun-25-2008 05:59AM
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Tori your going to have to pay shipping charges now when you want dooderwear.

The folks who buy at the show save the $4.00 for shipping with every shirt.

So I learned yesterday after talking to Graham at Heritage that there won't be any pop up tents available.

Does anyone have one I can borrow? Rent? Steal?

Dean

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 Posted: Jun-24-2008 07:59PM
tori89k5
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Sorry fellas,  i think im out for this years event.   I definately cannot make the autocross.   My co-worker is already taking friday off,  so that makes it impossible for me to have the day off.  

 Glad you made it Dave.   I guess Partsguy1 is also having trouble.  He was 40 miles away last nite with a blown head gasket.  Murray called me for assistance.  I didn't hear from them today so they must be doing okay.

 

A happy mini is a SUPERCHARGED mini   !

 Posted: Jun-24-2008 06:32PM
Cheese~
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Today alone, I had 3 more people ask about registering on the day of the event.....

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 Posted: Jun-24-2008 06:13PM
dr dave
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Tori, I finally made it down. From what I heard there's 120 pre registered vintage minis. Don't be surprised to see 20% more that haven't registered (including myself). I saw the autocross site, and it could be set up for 3rd gear or higher. It's going to be very cool. Don't forget your rc car.

dr dave

This just in......Red Stripe Beer makes you Stupic.

 Posted: Jun-24-2008 02:15PM
Cheese~
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Yes, that would be a problem.  It's a hotel.  They won't allow sleeping in cars.

Prez, Mini Owners of America, Los Angeles

 Posted: Jun-24-2008 08:01AM
tori89k5
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sideache
Autocross starts at 8AM - ends at 3PM


Thanks guys.   The 3pm ending time helps a ton !

 Sorry to be such a whiner,  just trying to talk out my stumbling blocks.

Think it'd be a problem if i slept in my tow vehicle there at the hotel wherever the tow rigs are allowed to park ?

A happy mini is a SUPERCHARGED mini   !

 Posted: Jun-24-2008 06:22AM
Cheese~
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Originally Posted by tori89k5

I dunno, i just looked at the schedule, and seeing that the autocross is friday morning at 8am is kinda a bummer. The autocross was really a big part of it. Id have to take a day off work, leave thursday, and have a place to stay to make this work. Its still not out of the question, but we'll see.

Oh, and its 4 hours from here. Still close, but certainly not an hours drive.

Anyone want a room mate ? I dont snore

The other folks somehow managed to get Friday off without whining about it first.
As far as the autocross schedule, you have from 8am till 3pm to do your 3 runs.  You could show up at 8 and plow through 3 runs right away, youcould disperse them throughout the day, or you could show up at 2:30 and get them all in.  So you could easily leave on friday morning, get to Irvine by noon by taking the scenic less traffic-filled path (pch), have lunch, then go for your runs.

 

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 Posted: Jun-23-2008 11:04PM
sideache
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Autocross starts at 8AM - ends at 3PM

 Posted: Jun-23-2008 10:41PM
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I dunno,  i just looked at the schedule,  and seeing that the autocross is friday morning at 8am is kinda a bummer.  The autocross was really a big part of it.  Id have to take a day off work, leave thursday, and have a place to stay to make this work.   Its still not out of the question,  but we'll see.

Oh, and its 4 hours from here.  Still close, but certainly not an hours drive.

 Anyone want a room mate ?  I dont snore

A happy mini is a SUPERCHARGED mini   !

 Posted: Jun-23-2008 09:59PM
Cheese~
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Other than the things that Cliff mentioned, just generally, you will feel completely left out of the fun when the pics and stories start appearing on this site in another few days...and you will think to yourself, "that's all going on just a little more than an hour from me.  I could have easily gone and been part of the excitement!"

As for the hotel, have you thought about asking board members to see if anyone wants to lower their hotel costs by having a roomie for the weekend?  I'm sure there are a few people with a spare bed in their room! 

 

 

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 Posted: Jun-23-2008 08:53PM
sideache
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Grover Beach isn't that far. Full registration includes 2 meals - There won't be a closer MMW for another 6 years or so.

Not sure if that was enough of a push.

 Posted: Jun-23-2008 08:36PM
 Edited:  Jun-23-2008 08:40PM
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Hey gang..............  so im really wanting to go to MMW.  I had a blast last time.... but somethings are standing in the way.

1.  Haven't really conisdered going untill just now... so there has been no pre-registration

2. I cant afford it,  the fuel to get there, the hotel, or the $125 registration

I'd love to go,  but need a push.....  talk me into it guys.  

 ....besides,  whats a Mini Meet without a supercharged mini ?

A happy mini is a SUPERCHARGED mini   !

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