Introduce yourself...

[weezer2282]

Let's get to know each other a little bit. Feel free to introduce yourself, your MINI, say hello, or whatever you want. :thumbsup

I'm Greg. I drive an '05 Cooper S auto that is Chilli Red and white. It has had a few growing pains, but has been running smoothly for a while now. :D

[SBJester]

Hey guys! I'm Chris, and I have an '06 MC that's Space Blue with Silver (named Oliver). I love the new color schemes by the way! Honk if you see me! I know I'm probably growing a reputation as being the nut that honks any time there's another MINI around my part of town. Soon I'll hopefully get the trailer hitch receiver at which point I'm really tempted to see what the 'truck nuts' would look like. It's a little too gross for me, but it'd be hilarious!

[azuul]

I'm Steve, or more commonly known as Azuul. I drive an '03 MCS, Electric Blue/White. Mods: 15% pulley, K&N CAI, MINI FINI sport link (and wiring harness), Hella F200 Ralleye lights, euro parcel shelf, auto-up circuit, ICElink, proclipusa phone holder and iPod holder.

Also, I am in a guitar-playing duo called the Tim & Bob Show, 50s - 80s classic rock such as the Beatles, Eagles, America, Simon & Garfunkel, Everly Bros, etc. We are now playing once a month at the Radius Cafe (across the street from Municipal Auditorium). Next play date - Friday March 10, 8pm - 10pm. Come out and hear us some time.

[scuderia]

Well, can we keep this thread commercial free :D J/K

Berk, here. 05 MCS with a lottttttttt....

[weezer2282]

Well, can we keep this thread commercial free :D J/K

Berk, here. 05 MCS with a lottttttttt....

haha It took me a while to get that joke. :p

[azuul]

Well, can we keep this thread commercial free :D J/K

Berk, here. 05 MCS with a lottttttttt....Na, gotta take every chance I get. ;)

[harebrain]

I'm Hershel, my MINI is an alcoholic, I mean I have an 06 MINI that is Space Blue with a silver top, SportLink, TowLink, wiring harness (with brake controller), ProClip phoneholder. I have promised my wife (and myself) that no major mods come till the car is paid off (this is painful). I am harebrain because of the harebrain ideas I come up with, like pulling a custom built trailer with my MINI.

Following in the advertising footsteps of Azuul I sell the ProClip phoneholders that I and Azuul have in our MINIs as well as other cell phone stuff.

[Will]

Hello, I'm Will. My MINI is Dr. Evil... all black int and out. Although Dr Evil is pretty much stock he still ROCKS!!

[biggripper]

Hi,

I'm Sean. I am a brand new San Antonio resident (courtesy of the USAF). I have an DS/W '02 MCS

Performance: BMP CAI with custom cowl mod, 15% Pulley, Milltek Catback, Alta 22mm rear sway bar

Dress Up: Painted callipers, tint, clear bra, viper stripes (coming soon)

Sound: Custom Air-vent-mounted iPod, Sony H/U, Alpine components, Custom rear boot false floor sub enclosure/amp housing.

Let me just say for those of you that think your MCS needs more power, try driving your car at 8,000 plus feet above sea level (I'm a Colorado transplant). My car feels like a beast down here. Love it.

Look forward to seeing you all around. I am a big waver. You may see me around 1604, 151, 410, 90. I am living at Bandera and 1604.

[scuderia]

welcome on-board Sean, don't be a stranger and hope to meet you soon

Berk

[azuul]

Hi,

I'm Sean. I am a brand new San Antonio resident (courtesy of the USAF). I have an DS/W '02 MCS

Performance: BMP CAI with custom cowl mod, 15% Pulley, Milltek Catback, Alta 22mm rear sway bar

Dress Up: Painted callipers, tint, clear bra, viper stripes (coming soon)

Sound: Custom Air-vent-mounted iPod, Sony H/U, Alpine components, Custom rear boot false floor sub enclosure/amp housing.

Let me just say for those of you that think your MCS needs more power, try driving your car at 8,000 plus feet above sea level (I'm a Colorado transplant). My car feels like a beast down here. Love it.

Look forward to seeing you all around. I am a big waver. You may see me around 1604, 151, 410, 90. I am living at Bandera and 1604.Welcome to South TX Sean. Come out to one of the gatherings or the Strictly European Auto gatherings. The SEA meets the third Friday at the Barnes and Nobles at Bandera and 1604 -- your neighborhood. Next meet is 17 Mar. Which base are you at? Our company has several people working at Brooks and some at Randolph. Anyway, welcome.

[biggripper]

Thanks for the welcome, yall. I may just drop by sometime. I frequent that particular B&N alot. I am at Lackland. I have noticed a sharp looking EB/W on base several times. Anyone you know???

[azuul]

Thanks for the welcome, yall. I may just drop by sometime. I frequent that particular B&N alot. I am at Lackland. I have noticed a sharp looking EB/W on base several times. Anyone you know???Nope, not me. I have not been to Lackland. See you at B&N sometime.

[weezer2282]

Thanks for the welcome, yall. I may just drop by sometime. I frequent that particular B&N alot. I am at Lackland. I have noticed a sharp looking EB/W on base several times. Anyone you know???

Hello. I live right next to Sea World by 151 and military drive. I drive 151, 90, 410, and 1604 in that area quite a bit. Right now I have a big checkered flag on my antenae and my MINI is CR/W. I used to live on Lackland until my dad retired.

[Will]

Welcome Big, Hope you can join us for a Sunday Fun Run one of these weekends.

[SBJester]

There's quite a few of us at Lackland...I see an EB/British Flag all the time. And there's a few around the hospital too. I'm always happy to see other mini's on base with me.

[Jakedog]

Hey everybody,

I'm Robert and I drive an '05 DS/B S with a "GIS" sticker on the back. I live close to the Mini Center and work down at Brooks City Base. Only spotted one other Mini on base, a Red/White S. I've been to a couple of runs and look forward to more. I'm also hoping to make it out to a Starbucks meet sometime. I'll talk to y'all later.

[biggripper]

There's quite a few of us at Lackland...I see an EB/British Flag all the time. And there's a few around the hospital too. I'm always happy to see other mini's on base with me.

I have also seen the EB/Union Jack MCS on base. I saw two additional MINIs on base today. I saw a HB cabrio with black stripes and a JB/W both MCS's.

I have been waving like mad...no wavebacks yet. I'm a big wavin' dork...always will be. :thumbsup

[Will]

I'm a big waving dork too :)

I can't wait till this spring/summer, hopefully everyone will be able to go to the Fredricksbug MINI Ralley!!! It was a blast last year!

[biggripper]

MINI rally....do tell, do tell!!!

[marcdmbfan]

I'm a big waving dork too :)

I can't wait till this spring/summer, hopefully everyone will be able to go to the Fredricksbug MINI Ralley!!! It was a blast last year!


I'd also like to know when and where this is. I haven't made it out to any events/meets yet but would definitely drive the 4-5 hours for this.

Marc

[scuderia]

it is held in Fredericksburg, check this out, worth every moment being there:
http://www.hcrendezvous.com/

[Will]

Yup I'm hoping this year we have a big turn out, I will have to order more shirts and caps. I still have some mediums but dummy me didnt order enough large and Xtra large.

[marcdmbfan]

I hope the dates are announced soon. With dave and pearl jam touring I'll be lucky if I have a weekend to spare.

[weezer2282]

I hope the dates are announced soon. With dave and pearl jam touring I'll be lucky if I have a weekend to spare.

Where are Pearl Jam coming to? The HCR is always Labor Day weekend I believe.

Watch out for me in McAllen this weekend. I will be down there visiting a friend and going across the border. :eek2 :dancing

[Sara_JCW]

iam sara i drive a 2003 jcw mini with stuff done

[marcdmbfan]

Where are Pearl Jam coming to? The HCR is always Labor Day weekend I believe.

Watch out for me in McAllen this weekend. I will be down there visiting a friend and going across the border. :eek2 :dancing

Pearl Jam dates are supposed to be announced today. :dancing

Labor day weekend should definitely work. Thanks. :thumbsup

[weezer2282]

bump....any new members want to introduce themselves and their MINI? :D :thumbsup

[minifaron]

Hello I am Faron & I am the Internet Manager at the MINI Center. I have a 2005 MINI Cooper S that is JCW equipped. It is BLACK on BLACK with BLACK & RED Interior. I had a Indie Blue 03, but my 2005 MINI Cooper S is by far the coolest car that I have ever owned. My MINI's name is MESHKY! (I will be happy to explain in person.) I understand that my MINI is not the fastest car on the street. But it is the only car on the street that will make me smile. (Well, in my price range!)
Ohh Yea, go check out my website.... www.driveoutasthma.com

[scuderia]

Well, well, well.....

[weezer2282]

Dang berk, you have to keep posting those pictures don't you! :p ;) :thumbsup

Welcome Faron and Meshky. :thumbsup

[Will]

Dang VW people :)

Berk I have a Vag tool so if you ever need to check a code just let me know

[scuderia]

cool..... i will try to be there tonite if i can get out earlier, more than likely i will

[minifaron]

Why the heck would we want a VW Turdbox to join us? HaHaHa Just kidding Berk! We would love for you to join us!

[scuderia]

:mad:

Can I bring a friend who drives a Grand Am, and another with Neon, and another with Suzuki Swift, and another with Geo Metro for the run? PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE..... :D

[weezer2282]

:mad:

Can I bring a friend who drives a Grand Am, and another with Neon, and another with Suzuki Swift, and another with Geo Metro for the run? PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE..... :D

You know someone with a Geo Metro? :eek2 :bows

[scuderia]

uhhhmmmm, that was a joke :D

[weezer2282]

uhhhmmmm, that was a joke :D

I know...that's why I was bowing down to the Geo Metro. :p :D

[scuderia]

it is good to see different ppl joining to the club

[180motorsports]

my name is Daniel i drive a 2003 cooper s Jcw this is Sara_JCW iam her Husben

[Mike02MCS]

Hey - I'm Mike Thompson, moved from Arizona in December. I have a 2002 MCS, DS/B with a "US Army" Cooper Flag on my sunroof. I ordered my MCS in December 2001 and it was delivered in June 2002 when I was in Heidelberg, Germany. Options were pretty limited in those days. Broke it in on the autobahns :) .

I'm out of warranty and am thinking about taking it to Terry Sayther in Austin for servicing/mods. Any thoughts? Mike

[biggripper]

Welcome,

Well as far as mods go, sky is the limit...all depends on what you'd like to get out of your modding.

[Will]

Hey there Mike. Welcome aboard. Hope to see ya at one of our gatherings soon. We had a great time Sunday.

We have a pretty diverse group of folks here. Some have done some pretty amazing mods to their MINI's. I'm still stock and loving it although I'd like to one day do a chip and pulley combo.

[hops]

Greetings from Hawaii,

My name is Erik Lundmark and the wife and I will be joining the San Antonio community in a few months courtesy of the Army. I just ordered a new CR/B MCS to arrive the same time I do!!

Faron pointed me over to this site and is handling the arrival of my yet-to-be-named Mini. My past life included a moderately tuned Honda CRX and a Kona Lava Dome Mountain Bike. :)

We will be in the area 29 April through 1 May in search of a new home. Probably in the 1604 and 281 area as I will be working at Brooke Army Medical Center. Any suggestions?? We plan to pop in and "torture" Faron with questions.

I look forward to some shared motoring adventures,

Erik

[weezer2282]

Greetings from Hawaii,

My name is Erik Lundmark and the wife and I will be joining the San Antonio community in a few months courtesy of the Army. I just ordered a new CR/B MCS to arrive the same time I do!!

Faron pointed me over to this site and is handling the arrival of my yet-to-be-named Mini. My past life included a moderately tuned Honda CRX and a Kona Lava Dome Mountain Bike. :)

We will be in the area 29 April through 1 May in search of a new home. Probably in the 1604 and 281 area as I will be working at Brooke Army Medical Center. Any suggestions?? We plan to pop in and "torture" Faron with questions.

I look forward to some shared motoring adventures,

Erik

Hello Erik. I work in the area of Brooke Army Medical Center...well I work near I35 and LP410. I think the Stone Oak area is nice, but really expensive to me. I am young and don't make too much (still living with the parents). There are also some places in Selma up I35 near 1604. You couldn't get a longer tour in Hawaii? :D

[scuderia]

I would love to join you guys to torture Faron, please let me know the exact day, i will make his life wonderful. :D J/K :p He is one of my best friends.

Welcome on-board, 1604$281 is one of the prime areas in San Anotnio, there is a lot of traffic jams, however, but I am used to it, timing is important, i work at the area.

Hope to see ya soon

Greetings from Hawaii,

My name is Erik Lundmark and the wife and I will be joining the San Antonio community in a few months courtesy of the Army. I just ordered a new CR/B MCS to arrive the same time I do!!

Faron pointed me over to this site and is handling the arrival of my yet-to-be-named Mini. My past life included a moderately tuned Honda CRX and a Kona Lava Dome Mountain Bike. :)

We will be in the area 29 April through 1 May in search of a new home. Probably in the 1604 and 281 area as I will be working at Brooke Army Medical Center. Any suggestions?? We plan to pop in and "torture" Faron with questions.

I look forward to some shared motoring adventures,

Erik

[Mike02MCS]

Erik, welcome. My son works at Fort Sam and lives in Cibolo, just off I-35 outside of 1604. Cibolo and Schertz have lots of new, affordable housing, plus there's less traffic than 281/1604 - check it out while you're here. BTW, he was born at Tripler! Mike

[Will]

Welcome Erik, we have lots of folks here who are in the Arm Forces as you will notice. Hope to see you soon.

[hops]

I appreciate everyone’s hospitality. I feel like a part of the community already and I won’t be there for 3 months.

ScuderiaMini, I lived in Italy for 2 years and I love your name, quite creative.

Weezer2282, as outlandish as it may sound, my wife and I are quite ready to leave Hawaii. Four years is plenty to time to live apart from civilization. ;)

We will definitely have to check out the Cibiolo and Schertz areas. Thanks for the tip Mike! However, I must remember the ancient Chinese proverb which says: “Let wife pick house, husband be much happier!”

[SBJester]

Welcome Erik!

I love the kona you had...i'm a big kona fan. I've got a cinder cone myself. If you get the urge to mtn bike when you get here look me up, I go riding with folks from all over. I'm not sure how it'd compare to mtn biking in hawaii, but we always have a good time. :p

I'd actually recommend inside the 1604 loop around bitters and 281...really nice places, and reasonably priced. I live around huebner/nw military which is a great area too. That's just my 2 cents though. Anyway, welcome again! :thumbsup

[simplekid15]

Hi i'm Kar. I drive a Cooper 04 pepermint white. Heres my mini. :)

http://static.flickr.com/40/98449006_21d20d9168_m.jpg

[k-huevo]

Welcome sk15/the Kar. Cool confusion; is it a MCS hood splice?

[azuul]

Welcome Erik. I live just inside Loop 1604 off Bulverde Rd. Traffic is much easier coming in on Bulverde/ Wetmore Rd, than down 281. I agree with the Shertz/Cibilo area discussions above, but you should also check out housing north of 1604 off the Bulverde Rd area. Oh and welcome the MINI community, its lots of fun down here.

[simplekid15]

Welcome sk15/the Kar. Cool confusion; is it a MCS hood splice?
Yes I have a MCS hood. But im just a cooper. :) I trick people. :D

[Will]

Nice MINI!! Welcome!

[Scooter]

Greetings y'all. Meet the latest addition to our family. A 06 BRG MCSc. My name is Tom. When I am not tooling around in the MINI, I write software to pay the bills. I am glad that I finally found the place where Alamo city MINIAcs hang out. I am looking forward to some motoring. :)

T.R.

http://www.lonestarminiclub.com/gallery/files/1/1/2/Scoot1.jpg

[weezer2282]

Greetings y'all. Meet the latest addition to our family. A 06 BRG MCSc. My name is Tom. When I am not tooling around in the MINI, I write software to pay the bills. I am glad that I finally found the place where Alamo city MINIAcs hang out. I am looking forward to some motoring. :)

T.R.

http://www.lonestarminiclub.com/gallery/files/1/1/2/Scoot1.jpg


Hello Tom. If you like motoring then come out to our batcave drive if you can. It will be a lot of fun. :thumbsup

[scuderia]

that Mini is exactly what i would consider if when i buy another one. I mean, not that one only, the color combo, with R90 rims. Welcome on-board.

[Scooter]

Thank you all for the warm welcome. I will try to make the batcaves. I cannot promise anything right now. Work has been a wild ride lately. :(

Tom

[azuul]

Greetings y'all. Meet the latest addition to our family. A 06 BRG MCSc. My name is Tom. When I am not tooling around in the MINI, I write software to pay the bills. I am glad that I finally found the place where Alamo city MINIAcs hang out. I am looking forward to some motoring. :)

T.R.

http://www.lonestarminiclub.com/gallery/files/1/1/2/Scoot1.jpgHey Tom, nice MINI! Since you mentioned it, we do have a run scheduled for Sunday June 4 to The Bat Cave (http://www.lonestarminiclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265). Click on the link for more info, and there will be more to come. And welcome to the MINI motoring world.

[MINITOR]

Looks like MINITOR is really moving to Austin in July! My wife and myself will be joining, with our 3 4-pound chihuahuas of course. Will my life now be one big BBQ? I hope so. See sig and/or my cardomain page for MINITOR's details.

[scuderia]

:D hello again Jeff :)

[Will]

4 LBS Chihuahas!! OMG!! What are you feeding those puppies!!

[MINITOR]

They eat all of the dog food they want, plus a lot of human leftovers. You just have to buy them small. They were all about a pound when we bought them.

[UberMini968]

WHATS UP, I AM A FUTURE STUDENT AT THE University of the Icarnate Word. I Own a Palo Uber

http://myspace-982.vo.llnwd.net/00798/28/98/798778982_l.jpg>>>at hover dam (dirty as hell)

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AT EF1 MOTORSPORTS
http://myspace-930.vo.llnwd.net/00728/03/91/728061930_l.jpgLondon MINI Cooper,

[dwjj]

An old thread-might be worth waking up to see who it shakes awake...

I'm Dan. I don't have a MINI yet. Looking for a car, looking to buy in a month or two. So I've been gathering info and deciding what I want to do. Dropped in to MINI Center to look at the '07s (it's a bit of a time commitment so I had never been down there-and they're the closest dealer). I kinda like the R53 interior/exterior better, but like the new motor more.

I've had some motorcycles, but haven't had a fun car for a LONG time. Brother has an MC40 and I've loved driving it whenever I get the chance. Hadn't been able to think about a new car for quite a while, but hopefully can change that soon.

[LonestarMiniTech]

Hi im Matt i am a factory trained mini cooper master tech and one of the team over at the mini center, and I would be more than happy to help anyone with any problems or issues that they are having with there mini.

[dwjj]

Great to have a pro here! Welcome from another newbie!

[dougc]

Doug here--2003 BRG w/white roof. three mods so far are the drop in K&N filter, silverstar bulbs and a Warrior Lacrosse sticker on the back window. When I not driving the Mini, I'm in court (nope, I'm not a criminal--I'm a lawyer) or at my second job as a lacrosse coach for an area middle school or driving my truck.

Love my Mini!

And I have a question for Lonestarminitech--can you adjust the highbeams in the halogen lights for more distance?

[Mike02MCS]

Welcome Dan, Doug and Matt. It will be good to have another technically smart person on the forum.

[Motorette]

:dancing Helloooo! I'm Celia and recently bought an '03 MINI Cooper in Silk Green with a black roof. A couple of weeks ago I had black stripes (with white rule) put on the bonnet. This little car has been a gem! I lurve it! It's so much fun to drive, as all of you already know...of course! I haven't seen another silk green MINI (with black stripes) anywhere else in San Antonio. (yet) So if you see me around town, honk and wave! I always wave at other MINI owners I see just because I know they are loving the drive too.

Hope we can all get together and motor somewhere soon, maybe up River Road and have a "tailgating picnic" of sorts! River Road is great for motoring plus we get to enjoy being around our MINI's at the end of the journey with a little food and drink near the Guadalupe River. I've got horseshoes, badminton, frisbee, and anything else anyone wants to take. Kids and pets are welcome, I only have dogs. Any takers? Or better ideas?

[dwjj]

Hey Celia! Welcome!

I've never seen a Silk Green. Pictures look neat. I'll have to try to get down that way if ya'll get together.

Slowly the MINIs come out of the woodwork!

[k-huevo]

Welcome Motorette; we lurve our MINIs too.

[Motorette]

Thanks y'all!