NorCal Role call/where is everyone?
NorCal Role call/where is everyone?
I just purchased my first Mini, a 2002 MCS. I live in Marin, just north of San Francisco, and have been having trouble locating local shops/clubs for the mini (that arent out to rape the wallet).
just curious if there is a decent community here, and as a bonus, if there is some interest, I can set up a site for us to plan meets, garage days etc.
Alright, well I'm Jonathan, but most people call me Schreiber (pronounced Shriber, NOT screeber or shreeber.. oy!)
Nice to meet all of you!
just curious if there is a decent community here, and as a bonus, if there is some interest, I can set up a site for us to plan meets, garage days etc.
Alright, well I'm Jonathan, but most people call me Schreiber (pronounced Shriber, NOT screeber or shreeber.. oy!)
Nice to meet all of you!
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I just purchased my first Mini, a 2002 MCS. I live in Marin, just north of San Francisco, and have been having trouble locating local shops/clubs for the mini (that arent out to rape the wallet).
just curious if there is a decent community here, and as a bonus, if there is some interest, I can set up a site for us to plan meets, garage days etc.
Alright, well I'm Jonathan, but most people call me Schreiber (pronounced Shriber, NOT screeber or shreeber.. oy!)
Nice to meet all of you!
just curious if there is a decent community here, and as a bonus, if there is some interest, I can set up a site for us to plan meets, garage days etc.
Alright, well I'm Jonathan, but most people call me Schreiber (pronounced Shriber, NOT screeber or shreeber.. oy!)
Nice to meet all of you!
We are in the planning stages to have an early fall event in San Francisco next September over a long weekend (Friday through Sunday). We are planning on this being a local REME event but it may mushroom into a National Event if interest arises. If so, then we will need cooperation from the three other Bay Area Mini-MINI clubs, Chamber of Commerce, vendors, and others.
Ideas for activities include:
Ideas for activities include:
- A Midnight run through San Francisco including a drive down Lombard Street, the Broadway Tunnel, The Presidio, Coit Tower, Twin Peaks, the Golden Gate Bridge, Treasure Island, Ocean Beach, Fisherman's Wharf, Scenic 49 mile drive, and possibly an early breakfast at Mel's Diner.
- Non-Driving activities could include a visit to Angel Island, Alcatraz, Ferry Dinner Bay Cruise, cable cars, Fishermens' Wharf, Ghirardelli Square, watching Sea Lions, BBQ dinner and car show on Treasure Island, Russian Hill, picnic in Golden Gate Park, visit the Cliff House, midnight beach bonfire, etc.
- Giants Baseball Game at the AT&T ballpark or visit to the De Young Museum, the Exploratorium, The Metreon Theater at Moscone Center, Palace of Fine Arts, etc.
- Walking tours could include Golden Gate Park, Golden Gate Bridge, Russian Hill, China Town, Japan Center, Fisherman's Wharf, Muir Woods, and Jerry can guide us through the Haight-Ashbury district.
- We could have a couple of drives including Marin Headlands, Stinson Beach, or Bolinas (where Hippie is still spoken).
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Just saying "hi" as a local and former long time Marinite and Mini owner.
You'll find a great bunch of currant owners from all over the Bay Area via these forums and I'm sure they will refer you to good shops, etc.
Cheers
You'll find a great bunch of currant owners from all over the Bay Area via these forums and I'm sure they will refer you to good shops, etc.
Cheers
Jiminni: thank you, I wish I could make that, and had found it earlier...
Eval" as a fellow marin-ite, where can I find a shop that stocks brakes for the mini? I've called everywhere, no one carries the rotors so far.
Eval" as a fellow marin-ite, where can I find a shop that stocks brakes for the mini? I've called everywhere, no one carries the rotors so far.
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From: SF Bay Area
http://www.westbaybavarian.com/index.aspx
Sorry that I can't say who will have rotors in stock, you may have to go afield beyond Marin or just order via online/catalog. Fwiw my best experience for service was East Bay Mini - I know it is a haul but they are open for service on Sat at least.
Best of luck with it and enjoy your Mini
PS: With any shop ask if they offer discounts for AAA or the BMWCCA (if you are a member of either), you can get $ off sometimes
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From: Shasta, CA
schreiber117
Welcome to the northbay. If you need work done on your Mini, I can suggest GS Tuning in Santa Rosa, Northbay Bavarian in SR, Bay Bridge Motors in Emeryville, Edge Motorworks in Dublin. Please come by the Redwood Empire MINI Enthusiasts website www.redwoodempiremini.com. We have links to several MINI service and parts companies around the bay area. If you become a REME member you will get great discounts.
Welcome to the northbay. If you need work done on your Mini, I can suggest GS Tuning in Santa Rosa, Northbay Bavarian in SR, Bay Bridge Motors in Emeryville, Edge Motorworks in Dublin. Please come by the Redwood Empire MINI Enthusiasts website www.redwoodempiremini.com. We have links to several MINI service and parts companies around the bay area. If you become a REME member you will get great discounts.
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