And would love to meetup with some fellow MINI mates in Sydney. I am staying in CBD Feb 3-11. I've been a few times before but haven't met any MINImates yet. I'm going to try and snag some DC Metro MINI Window clings from our club VPs, maybe we could do a cling(on)swap?

Cheers!

 

krut

Can I suggest posting a thread on MINI2 - Australian Forum as only a relatively small number of Sydney-siders participate on NAM. In the forum, you will see a Pirates Thread, which is the week get together of NSW MINI owners.

Cheers
Chris

 

What he said.

 

STICKERS!!! DAMN!!!

:p

 

Nah in the States - Stickers stick (like that pesky George Bush bumper sticker that just won't go away) Whereas Clings can be restuck many times! :-)

 

oh yes oh yes.....hmmm....what would I have to do to wrestle one of these from you...? I happen to be (very) far away from sydney...(read 1200ish km)

 

Did someone say clings I've gotta get me one as well!
I also live about 2.5 hrs from Sydney, so not much good for a Sydney Airport pick up but if I can help to organise a Pirates (NSW MINI owners) meet up, I'll be there with bells on (so as to speak).

 

sounds good to me.. i'll pm you my email addy.

 

OK I'm going to attempt to get some organising done. The Pirates (NSW MINI owners) normally catch up each Sunday morning at Pie In The Sky - PITS (our secret base) for coffees, pies and banter before going on a drive or heading our seperate ways. Now as I see it you have one Sunday available which would be the 5th of Feb. I could see if I could get you collected and bourght up to PITS where you could co-pilot on a run to some exotic Australian locale!!

Leave it with me I will get to work.

 

That would be SUPER SWEET! Any requests for items from the States (besides our DC Metro MINI Clings)?

 

Ooh exciting!! let me think.... I'll get back to you.

 

So Kurt, have you managed to get a ride from Sydney?
As I said over on M2, don't sweat it, there is two weeks to go!

 

I want a sticker from Australia! But i want Tit to sign it :P

 

I think Grizzly is going to pick me up.. :-) Shortbus.. I'm going to try and get you a sticker from Oz but uhm who is Tit....

 

Oooooo... What US Mini parts would the Aussies like, and what can you get in Aussie land that you can't get over here?

And FYI for the Aussies, if Krut is older than you, the proper title to address him by is "Dirty Uncle Krutches (or Krutty)".

 

Urm....I'll see what I Can do about signing stuff...I'll have to send it to Simon....I'm far far away now...

do you think you could bring one of the new M7 scoops (MSFITOY's) with you?? What's an aftermarket parts place close to DC? I know sterling mini has some stuff....

 

OK I'm frightened now...

I would really love if they are obtainable one of those covers that go over the roof controls for the MCSC. I am willing to pay....... Mmmm let me think

 

You mean the damn safety cover?

 

If you need a large suitcase or a handtruck - I'd be happy to lend.

 

I really would love one of these I believe that you guys were the only ones to get them......

 

As far as I have been able to determine, most of the aftermarket stuff available in the US at the various NAM sponsors (and others) is either not obtainable or insanely expensive in Aus. In keeping with most stuff on the market in both places. :(

 

I spoke briefly with Eric at Helix13 in Philadelphia - he does a fair amount of business with Australia - the difficulty is of course handling of money as 10 percent of the business from overseas is fraudulant. That said - Helix is an awesome tuner and any of you aussie mates would be well served by the stuff they sell.

 

Tick.. tock...I'm looking forward to my trip. It's grey and raining here in DC today.

 

Its not raining here.i live about 30 minutes from pits and it was 32
degrees celcius here today.According to the trusty weather man its
supposed to hit 35 tomorrow.Good old aussie summer.

 

almost all packed.. all the MINI goodies are packed in my bag.. :-) See you guys on Sunday. :-) I'll be on here some more when i get to sydney.