As long as there are going to be a whole bunch of us in one place, I thought this might be a fun idea and a way to meet people you might not otherwise meet. Got a mini-related wish? Find someone who can (and will) grant it.


davavd
1. I want a ride in a classic mini.
2. I want to hear, both from inside and outside, both moving and stopped, a one-ball exhaust on an 05 or 06, especially convertible, before I get it done to mine.

 

I want the Hawaiian Tropic Girls fighting over who gets to ride in my MINI next.

 

I would love a ride in a classic Mini
I would also love a ride in a JCW MCS Convertible

Heck, I'd love a ride in every MINI there. Wonder if that's possible....

 

I could help you with an Alta 2.5" exhaust... it's a single muffler setup...

 

I'd love to hear that. How close in sound to a one-ball do you think it is? Same routing, just bigger pipe, right? Different muffler box, though?

 

I can help you there. Cecilia is an '06 and I will be more than happy to allow you to listen and POP away. I love it! I don't want any other exhaust. Just perfect! Now if we could only make Jay's Soulfire sound the same poppiness with his Miltek...

My wish would be to be the passenger in a REALLY FAST MINI on the dragon! I need a good scare!

 

Thanks, MINInurse. I'll arrive Thursday afternoon. When is the best time to do this? I am staying at Fontana. As yet, I have no other commitments except getting my swaybar installed Friday morning.

 

I will be around. I am working for Mike this time around, so look for me at the Aesthetic Creations Tent. Or just call out for me on the radio! I promise I will be around

 

Same routing, different muffler and a different resonator than the stock Alta unit (had to go with a Vibrant bottle-type resonator to get some additional clearance for my short shifter). It's a bit louder than the stock Alta unit and definately louder and popier (on downshift the burble goes to a very distinctive pop and, as MINInurse can tell you, my car was very burblie (is that a word ) in its stock form as they were behind me on a day drive in 2006 and came up asking what exhaust and mods I had done (none at that point to the engine or airflow path).

I'm hoping to be in the MINI car show and I'm running several of the day drives. Would be happy to let you listen and/or take you for a drive if I can.

 

my wish? No accidents and no citations...oh, and perfect weather.

 

I'd love to go on your Saturday sunrise drive. During the drive I'll have a chance to hear it. Maybe afterward, a quick listen from inside??

 

My wish... Killboy to be out for the dragon parade. I think they missed part of it last year so I had no cool photos to buy.

 

Sounds good! Just look for my triple-PW (PW/PW with PW painted arches) and webspokes. I'm really looking forward to that sunrise drive!

 

My MotD wish:

To find a slower/break-in group to run the Dragon with. I might go on one of the other drives Friday but haven't decided yet.

Break-in MINI, Dragon virgin, do not want to get stupid & drive beyond my very modest experience on twisties, nor be in everyone else's way. Still can't wait...I've always enjoyed MotD just tagging along w/ my husband and his MINI and now we're bringing 2 of 'em! My schedule's getting full already: getting there Thurs. evening, chillin at the social events, shopping for accessories for my new baby, doing the geocaching thing Sat. afternoon and the parade whenever it is.

 

I wish we could get a jam session together for late Saturday afternoon.

 

+1

And my wife wants to see a Clubman, preferably Hot Chocolate. Living over 2hrs from a dealer can be a pain sometimes.

 

POOf! your wish is my command.. Well kind of, if you look towards the back there is a chocolate Clubman in the background.

 

My wish is not to get car sick. I've never been car sick before, but would not to do it on the Dragon. As a driver, I'm sure I'll be fine, but if I have to be a passenger who knows. Took the road to Hana once and had fun as the driver, my sister as the passenger did not have so much fun. What do they say about paybacks?!!!

 

to mellotron, im totally with u if you wanna take a slow casual drive down the dragon, i've only been driving for a little more then a year, and last year i decided not to bring my mini cause my dad was taking his and i didnt want to pay for gas (totally regretted that when i got there) but you know slow and steady wins the race, no need to zip down the dragon, a nice leisure drive would be nice!

My wish is to take a ride in an 07/newer yellow S convertible, and to maybe (if anyone is daring enough) drive one!?! (preferably not stick)

 

My old sailing magazines used to rave about a product called "Seabands" which are now sold in drug stores (Walgreens for sure, I know) near the ear plugs. I bought a set years ago for my wife when she has to get on an airplane and she loves 'em. She has the set in her purse all the time and I carry a spare set in the MINI glovebox.

They are elastic bands with 2 plastic beads that press into accupressure points on the wrist. You have to put 'em on BEFORE you start to feel sick, but they are a nice preventative measure. The other key is to look actively forward of the car, as far into the distance as you can and to track your head through the turns (pick a point in the distance and turn your head to follow it).

 

From my piloting boats, planes and MINI's I can tell you that if you don't want to get sick keep your head and eyes
on the horizon and out of the cockpit (passengers only).
It also helps if you keep good ventilation (windows open, sunroof open), thats why I think its harder to get ill in a cabrio.