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Old 05-27-2008, 01:12 PM
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New to the Mini world (boy it's small in here) =]

Hello.

I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Derek and I hail from the far off land in the midwest, in a little town called Chicago. Born and raised in the Windy City, I am a true Cubs fan and car enthusiast. Graphic Designer by day, sleeper by night. =-]

I have had a slew of fun cars starting with a 1994 Mustang, Scion xB, Infiniti G35 Coupe, and now a 2006 Mini Cooper S. Automatic, Chili Red with white top and mirrors.

Here are some images of my Mini Me:









And here is a picture of my previous car on 20s.
 
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Old 05-27-2008, 01:17 PM
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NIce MINI, Though, Good guys wear black! Hey we can always root for Da Bears!
 
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Old 05-27-2008, 01:22 PM
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of course! And our Bulls number one draft pick! =-]
 
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Old 05-27-2008, 01:56 PM
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Whered you get the ZIG poster.. Interested in selling?
 
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Old 05-27-2008, 02:03 PM
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Welcome and congrats on the MINI!

Oh..and GO CUBBIES!!!
 
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Old 05-27-2008, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by sil3ncer7
Whered you get the ZIG poster.. Interested in selling?
Thanks. I work for an advertising agency and Mini did a campaign with us here in Chicago. When the copies of the ads went down I asked for them. The one that you see there was actually a back-lit diorama. Unfortunately i don't have a back-lit frame or else that would be awwweeeesome.

Anyway, I did manage to get an extra two aside from the one in my garage. Might keep an extra one, so i guess that means i do have one to spare.
 
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Old 05-27-2008, 03:28 PM
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Nice rides Derek, both of 'em. Good choice going with the Mini, though, especially if you like attention. Minis turn heads for sure!
 
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Old 05-27-2008, 03:30 PM
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very nicee
 
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Old 05-27-2008, 03:47 PM
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thanks for the warm welcome everyone. i appreciate it. i can't wait to start upgrading. Tints and rims are first.
I know it's not as fast as my old mustang or G35, but hodoggie is this car fun to drive! Tons of character too. Love it!!
 
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Old 05-27-2008, 03:51 PM
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Welcome! Beautiful car

http://chicagominiclub.com - Take a look...great peeps, lot's of fun stuff to do. We have a forum here as well: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...splay.php?f=44
 
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Old 05-28-2008, 09:58 AM
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coolio! I'll have to join and hang out soon
 
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Old 05-28-2008, 10:10 AM
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Welcome Derktek!! Beautiful Mini you got there!

Love the posters too!
 
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Old 05-28-2008, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniBella
Welcome Derktek!! Beautiful Mini you got there!

Love the posters too!
Thanks! I wish i would have gotten more than three...
If they ever run a campaign with us again i'll be sure to snag as many as possible.
 
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Old 05-28-2008, 03:12 PM
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Hey Drektek! Welcome and congrats on your MCS

We've got a run coming up on 6/8 if you're interested. Great way to meet the MINI locals. See you around
 
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Originally Posted by MiniMac2005
Hey Drektek! Welcome and congrats on your MCS

We've got a run coming up on 6/8 if you're interested. Great way to meet the MINI locals. See you around
Sounds great! I am looking forward to it
 
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