Mini Takes the States 2014
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Mini Takes the States 2014
Official site is up, but sign up's aren't until late March . Who's planning on going? Anyone planning on going the whole way?
My wife and I are planning on catching the group in Colorado and driving with them through Austin or Dallas. Any knowledge to pass down for our first ride?
My wife and I are planning on catching the group in Colorado and driving with them through Austin or Dallas. Any knowledge to pass down for our first ride?
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Looks like registration is now active.
http://www.minitakesthestates.com/registration
Buffalo to Boston... Can't go as far as last time but still looking forward to it!
http://www.minitakesthestates.com/registration
Buffalo to Boston... Can't go as far as last time but still looking forward to it!
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I've gone the past two MTTS for varying lengths and there has been a registration tent with attendees joining the fun and receiving their goodie bags at each stop along the way. I don't see why this time should be any different.
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has anyone found or created a good 'road trip checklist? i started one a bit late.
[ ]Check Fluid Levels
[ ]Oil
[ ]Washer Fluid
[ ]Transmission Fluid
[ ]
[ ]Check Tire Pressure
[ ]Extra Windshield Washer Fluid
[ ]Windshield Washing Gear (Microfiber rags…)
[ ]Extra Quart of Oil
* Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE0W-30
* Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40
* Penzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30
* Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30
[ ]Extra Phone Chargers/Cables
[ ]Check Fluid Levels
[ ]Oil
[ ]Washer Fluid
[ ]Transmission Fluid
[ ]
[ ]Check Tire Pressure
[ ]Extra Windshield Washer Fluid
[ ]Windshield Washing Gear (Microfiber rags…)
[ ]Extra Quart of Oil
* Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE0W-30
* Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40
* Penzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra SAE 5W-30
* Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30
[ ]Extra Phone Chargers/Cables
Last edited by SuperC00per_2014; 08-03-2014 at 08:31 AM.
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This is one I put together for the Blue Ridge Parkway Tour (looks better in Google Docs, but I just copied and pasted):
BRP Tour 2014
Tips & Tricks
Things to bring:
some cash in case we run into a cash only place or to buy THMMC stuff
FRS/GMRS radios tuned to channel 20/20
radio charger
extra batteries
smartphone charging cables
a spare tire if you have one
an air pump if you have one
a tire patch kit (especially if you do not have runflat tires)
jacket/sweatshirt for cool mornings
rain gear
cleaning/detailing supplies
a spare towel (always have your towel)
sunscreen
hat
walking/hiking shoes if not worn when driving
motion sickness medicine for passengers
Chapstick
folding lawn chair
bug spray/repellent
cameras cause we love photos and video
cooler full of drinks and snacks (cheaper than stores and easy to grab a fresh one when we stop at an overlook)
To do before you depart:
check tire pressures
check oil level
check coolant level
attend to any maintenance that will be due (the BRPT will rack up a good 500 miles plus whatever it takes for you to get there and get home - could easily be 1,000 miles)
charge batteries
make sure SD cards for cameras are not full
wash your MINI (ok, not necessary, but if you are doing this event you probably suffer from Obssessive Compulsive MINI Disorder - OCMD - and will do this anyway)
To do during the event:
HAVE FUN!
Make friends!
Enjoy motoring!
Get lots of pictures and video
Despite the rush at times, take time to enjoy the beauty of the BRP
Look out for wildlife
Clean your MINI at every opportunity OR refuse to clean your MINI the whole trip
BRP Tour 2014
Tips & Tricks
Things to bring:
some cash in case we run into a cash only place or to buy THMMC stuff
FRS/GMRS radios tuned to channel 20/20
radio charger
extra batteries
smartphone charging cables
a spare tire if you have one
an air pump if you have one
a tire patch kit (especially if you do not have runflat tires)
jacket/sweatshirt for cool mornings
rain gear
cleaning/detailing supplies
a spare towel (always have your towel)
sunscreen
hat
walking/hiking shoes if not worn when driving
motion sickness medicine for passengers
Chapstick
folding lawn chair
bug spray/repellent
cameras cause we love photos and video
cooler full of drinks and snacks (cheaper than stores and easy to grab a fresh one when we stop at an overlook)
To do before you depart:
check tire pressures
check oil level
check coolant level
attend to any maintenance that will be due (the BRPT will rack up a good 500 miles plus whatever it takes for you to get there and get home - could easily be 1,000 miles)
charge batteries
make sure SD cards for cameras are not full
wash your MINI (ok, not necessary, but if you are doing this event you probably suffer from Obssessive Compulsive MINI Disorder - OCMD - and will do this anyway)
To do during the event:
HAVE FUN!
Make friends!
Enjoy motoring!
Get lots of pictures and video
Despite the rush at times, take time to enjoy the beauty of the BRP
Look out for wildlife
Clean your MINI at every opportunity OR refuse to clean your MINI the whole trip
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Here is the list that MINIs on the Dragon has posted on their web site:
http://minisonthedragon.com/what_to_bring.php
http://minisonthedragon.com/what_to_bring.php