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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 12:19 PM
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+1 for Florida Minis!!

Hello!!!
I am the new, proud owner of a 2005 R53 with 54k original miles😁

I have already added the aux cord, tinted the Windows, ordered an intake annnnnnnd the Alta 17% pulley with wires, plugs and MSD ignition!
And I'll have the one ball done (maybe) today.

Just wanted to say hello🤘🏽
 
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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 12:25 PM
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Welcome to NAM and what part of Florida do you hail?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by sherman89
Welcome to NAM and what part of Florida do you hail?

I hail in Orlando!
 
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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 01:16 PM
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check out facebook groups

Sunshine Minis and Mini Orlando Gang and mini peeps orlando

and the (seldom used anymore) web site Sunshineminis.org

central florida mini geeks are gearing up for




see http://www.mickeyandmini.org/
 
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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 01:28 PM
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Welcome, ^^ that's an awesome event and I have meet some of the sunshine MINI club members on MTTS, great club.

I missed it one year by only a week.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 02:45 PM
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This is great info!!
I can totally attend a mini gathering!
I mean a big mini gathering.
Err... Ah... A big gathering of Minis?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 03:25 PM
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you're new

so I'm cutting some slack

but b4 long you need to figure out

MINI vs Mini

or for the bi folks

MiNi

I am bi-MiNual ... I own a MINI and a Mini
 
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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Thirdfrank
Hello!!!
I am the new, proud owner of a 2005 R53 with 54k original miles😁

I have already added the aux cord, tinted the Windows, ordered an intake annnnnnnd the Alta 17% pulley with wires, plugs and MSD ignition!
And I'll have the one ball done (maybe) today.

Just wanted to say hello🤘🏽
Welcome to NAM and congrats on your R53. Recently purchased my '04 R53 with 79,000 miles. Please feel free to ask any questions, we're here to help! Be sure to visit our site for free application guides for service, maintenance, accessories, and performance upgrades, along with some great articles!

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Old Aug 26, 2016 | 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Capt_bj
you're new

so I'm cutting some slack

but b4 long you need to figure out

MINI vs Mini

or for the bi folks

MiNi

I am bi-MiNual ... I own a MINI and a Mini

Not so fast Capt, you have a MINI and and Austin Mini.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2016 | 04:36 AM
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no

if you want to get technical it is an Austin Morris Mini

as the two had merged by 79

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or is it a Leyland?
 

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Old Aug 26, 2016 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Thirdfrank
I hail in Orlando!
Welcome to NAM, from a Tampa Bay R53 owner

As you're in Orlando, you should call Ian @ Maitland Imports if you need service or upgrades. Ian is a great guy who is well-respected, super-knowledgeable, and very, very helpful.
 
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