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Old 12-26-2011, 12:46 PM
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SoCal GP meet up?

Are there enough GP's in the LA area or that would want to venture to the LA area for a meet up/cruise? Just probing for interest.
 
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There are quite a few in that area...


You can include me, come mid-January! Will be living in OC area...and always down for a good cruise
 
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Old 12-27-2011, 07:31 AM
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Sure! Haven't come across any GP owners since owning mine.
 
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"Wolfman" Dan with SCMM.org is in OC and has a GP.
 
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If you don't get enough GP's to come out, a small group of us usually have Thursday night meets. We try to change the location each time so that others can come out if they're within the area of the meet. So far we've had it in Northridge & Westlake Village. Other areas being considered are Simi Valley, Studio City and Pasadena.

Just post here or PM me if any of you guys wanna come out. Last week we had a little evening canyon run after the meet.
 
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Old 12-27-2011, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniBOL
If you don't get enough GP's to come out, a small group of us usually have Thursday night meets. We try to change the location each time so that others can come out if they're within the area of the meet. So far we've had it in Northridge & Westlake Village. Other areas being considered are Simi Valley, Studio City and Pasadena.

Just post here or PM me if any of you guys wanna come out. Last week we had a little evening canyon run after the meet.
Not a GP, but I've been looking to meet up with some other local MINI owners. I'm located in Simi Valley. Should I just keep an eye on the SCMM website for meets or is there another place for weekly/monthly meets/runs?

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Are you the same BOL that had a Z3 MCoupe?
 
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Old 12-27-2011, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by AdrenaliNate
Not a GP, but I've been looking to meet up with some other local MINI owners. I'm located in Simi Valley. Should I just keep an eye on the SCMM website for meets or is there another place for weekly/monthly meets/runs?

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Yeah, look for it in the SCMM forum and if you have Facebook, we also post on the San Fernando Valley Mini Cooper Owners page. It'd be nice to get another R56 out there so I can pick your brains with the mods you have.

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Are you the same BOL that had a Z3 MCoupe?
No, I'm not. Wish I did have a Z3 M
You live around the valley?
 
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Originally Posted by MiniBOL
Yeah, look for it in the SCMM forum and if you have Facebook, we also post on the San Fernando Valley Mini Cooper Owners page. It'd be nice to get another R56 out there so I can pick your brains with the mods you have.
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Ha! Pick away...although my list of mods is pretty short compared to others or even what I'd like to do. First thing I'm hoping to find out is what an R56 feels like WITHOUT RFs. Anyone willing to offer a test drive?

Just checked the SCMM site and it looks like there's a meet this Thursday at Freebird's here in Simi. Hope to make it.

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Originally Posted by ThumperMCS
There are quite a few in that area...


You can include me, come mid-January! Will be living in OC area...and always down for a good cruise
That'll be nice. As far as I can tell, there are way too many MINI drivers and not enough MINI enthusiasts around here, so it'll be nice to have another person who "understands." Welcome to the Orange Curtain!
 
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Originally Posted by AdrenaliNate
...Just checked the SCMM site and it looks like there's a meet this Thursday at Freebird's here in Simi. Hope to make it.

Nate
Hope you can come out. I'll be there for sure!
 
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Originally Posted by MiniBOL
Hope you can come out. I'll be there for sure!
Sounds good. Do people bring their families or it is mainly 'car talk'? I'm good either way.
 
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Originally Posted by AdrenaliNate
Sounds good. Do people bring their families or it is mainly 'car talk'? I'm good either way.
No one has really brought their family but it's prolly because it's later in the evening and it's cold but of course your more than welcome to bring the family!
 
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Originally Posted by MiniBOL

No, I'm not. Wish I did have a Z3 M
You live around the valley?
No, I'm out in Corona. I actually had a Laguna Seca Blue M Coupe prior to getting my GP. Had a friend who made me an offer I couldn't refuse so here I am LOL.
 
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Old 01-06-2012, 02:24 PM
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No, I'm out in Corona. I actually had a Laguna Seca Blue M Coupe prior to getting my GP. Had a friend who made me an offer I couldn't refuse so here I am LOL.
Nice MINIs. I'm sure I'll run into your MINIs sometime. SoCal is so small
 
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Old 01-08-2012, 11:37 AM
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Is there a big annual event similar to Bimmerfest?
 
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I know of one other GP owner in the Santa Monica area as well....I am in Westlake Village, I'm in.
 
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Old 01-10-2012, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by ondfly
I know of one other GP owner in the Santa Monica area as well....I am in Westlake Village, I'm in.
We're having our weekly Thursday night meets in Island's at Porter Ranch on 01/12, 8:30 pm. It's not GP's but you should come if you're able to.
 
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We could do a meet up in a central point... may be like Laughlin NV. We could draw from AZ, CA, and NV .. maybe meet on friday night, do a small day run sat, and depart Sunday. Just a suggestion
 
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Originally Posted by azminiman
We could do a meet up in a central point... may be like Laughlin NV. We could draw from AZ, CA, and NV .. maybe meet on friday night, do a small day run sat, and depart Sunday. Just a suggestion
Mark, you and the other AZ GP's are going to need to come visit in CA and play in the canyon's with me
 
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Originally Posted by ThumperMCS
Mark, you and the other AZ GP's are going to need to come visit in CA and play in the canyon's with me

You are correct! We need to... some of us have come over to LA to run with Cali folks.. we have done the Coogies meet up on PCH and done the canyon runs... Always a great time..Been talking with some people here that we need to do again...
 
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Originally Posted by azminiman
You are correct! We need to... some of us have come over to LA to run with Cali folks.. we have done the Coogies meet up on PCH and done the canyon runs... Always a great time..Been talking with some people here that we need to do again...
When you guys come out to Cali maybe one of you can Joey-mod my MINI for me. Of course, I'll provide a good lunch or dinner of your choice!
 
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Old 01-12-2012, 07:23 AM
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When you guys come out to Cali maybe one of you can Joey-mod my MINI for me. Of course, I'll provide a good lunch or dinner of your choice!
Take me to Nobu and I'll consider doing it
 
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So-cal is the place to be!
 
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I'd be interested in meeting up.

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