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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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Just saw a CR/W R53 MCS running on I94 east between dundee rd and tower rd. Had the license plate "DINAN"... and DAMN, was it fast!! Never seen the car before, and it was running a miltek exhaust, I think. Tinted windows, I think it was a male driver. Silver or chrome aftermarket wheels.... Anybody know them?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 05:49 PM
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and DAMN, was it fast!!
If you say it was fast, I can only imagine..
 
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SRICHS
Just saw a CR/W R53 MCS running on I94 east between dundee rd and tower rd. Had the license plate "DINAN"... and DAMN, was it fast!! Never seen the car before, and it was running a miltek exhaust, I think. Tinted windows, I think it was a male driver. Silver or chrome aftermarket wheels.... Anybody know them?
should have had a Dinan exhaust!
 
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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Saw two MINIs in DeKalb today around 13:45. Both waved.

First was a Black Countryman (S, I think) driving west on Lincoln Highway.

Second was a yellow R56 coupe with black checkered flag decals heading south on Route 23/Sycamore Road.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 05:03 AM
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Saw two MINIs in DeKalb today around 13:45. Both waved.
You spotted 2 more CMMC members.. They have now traded in the orange one for the Countryman.. They commented that they both saw you and waved back!!
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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I ran into a coupe going north in the express lanes on the Kennedy! We had a bit of fun all the way till about the willow road exit on the Edens. I couldn't really tell if it was a guy or girl driving because of the tints. What a nice looking car!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 08:06 AM
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CPTMuggle:

That was me :-) . And I'm a girl, a very blonde girl. :-) and thank you.
I like to have a little fun on my way home from work.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 01:30 PM
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Saw a red roadster yesterday in Wheaton/Carol Stream, then again a few min. later in West Chicago on Rt. 59. Got a smile and a wave.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Reese'sPieces

That was me :-) . And I'm a girl, a very blonde girl. :-) and thank you.
I like to have a little fun on my way home from work.

Nice to get a response. It was good fun! Hope to run into you again sometime. :-)
 
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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MCC in highclass grey (woot!) parked in Highland Park. License plate was "harmini". We were two spots over in a spice orange MCCS
 
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 04:34 PM
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R53 with windshield banner "Cooper S"....Dundee Rd in Northbrook/Wheeling...I flashed my lights, you waved.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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driving thru the walmart parking lot in skokie and had to stop and let the two get acquainted.


 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 04:00 PM
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One of my neighbors here in Bronzeville has a CR/B JCW Clubman, but I never saw it moving until this past weekend. Thanks for the wave, whoever you are!
 
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Old Aug 9, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JPR18
MCC in highclass grey (woot!) parked in Highland Park. License plate was "harmini". We were two spots over in a spice orange MCCS
I have definitely seen that mini before in Highland Park because that license plate sounds oddly familiar, plus I'm from the Highland Park area
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 05:22 PM
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Spotted a white Roadster with silver stripes on Lincoln Ave. in Skokie this evening.. No wave since I was on foot, but was wearing my MINI hat.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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Traveling down 355 Monday morning and a PW/B Cooper coupe came alongside me and we exchanged waves. My first coupe to coupe encounter outside of club events.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by LTLMCPE
Traveling down 355 Monday morning and a PW/B Cooper coupe came alongside me and we exchanged waves. My first coupe to coupe encounter outside of club events.
I just saw the same PW/B cooper coupe THIS morning!! We were on 355 south. We both exchanged waves and continued on seperate paths. I think he liked my green wheels!
 
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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Keep an eye out for me! 07 Astro Black MCS, Matte Black Tenzo's w red stripe, larger intake scoop, tinted windows. goodies under the Hood!
Usually in the 88 / 294 Corridor!
 
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Old Dec 14, 2012 | 12:36 PM
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Parked by another MINI for the first time. Out in DeKalb last weekend
 
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 09:29 AM
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Nice looking 1st gen MCS at Dominicks in Elk Grove

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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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Some minis I coded when I was out in Chicago and surrounding areas last week! All looked great.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by TRIPLE_O
Some minis I coded when I was out in Chicago and surrounding areas last week! All looked great.
Hey, I've been spotted! The blue one is mine. Thanks again for the coding, love all the automation my MINI has now!
 
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by TRIPLE_O
Some minis I coded when I was out in Chicago and surrounding areas last week! All looked great.
Coding?
 
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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Yes he codes mini and BMW ... He turned on my rear fogs , has the one touch windows up... Turned the video on even while driving ect
 
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by GFMINI
Hey, I've been spotted! The blue one is mine. Thanks again for the coding, love all the automation my MINI has now!
You're very welcome!! Enjoy the features and let me know if you need anything.
 
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