Gentlemen & Ladies,
Just introduce myself. I am the new owner of a 2005 R53 Mini S with 20K miles. White/Pearl, black top, mirrors, and black stripes on the hood.
I come from a long Audi family for the past 16 years going from A4's, B5 S4's (2001), and then moved on to my highly modifed 400 WHP 1992 UrS4.
Why did I come to the Mini family, or at least I hope I am welcome , well a few reasons.
-1) UrS4 HP can encourage bad behavior. It doesnt 'force' this behavior..just leaves you with a bad temptation of going fast
-2) I am a new father, well sort of new, my 2 year old son Nolan has put things in perspective
-3) Audi selling the A3 only with Quattro in the 3.2 L V6 vs. the 2.0L Turbo with ONLY FWD was frusterating...and too pricey..regardless!
-4) Time for something new. I am a gearhead...pretty much if I dont have grease under my nails..something is wrong.
-5) Toyhead....I have a 2003 Buell XB9SL that I have also modified..and love..but again see #2 as it also might be on the market.
-6) Gas Mileage...I would like to try to make a difference.
-7) I still remember being chased down by a Mini at Second Creek Raceway (gone) in Denver in my, at the time, RS2'ed UrS4....I had no chance

Anyways I look forward to learning from you guys/gals..as the turning bug in my blood will never leave.

I am putting my name on the list for the Pulley Party at Webb Motorsports here in Denver in August along w/ their intake and RAF as my 1st mods.

Cheers Gents!

Cody

PS- If you need a Beer Tap let me know
http://www.octopustap.com

Audi For Sale:
http://www.s-cars.org/postnuke/modul...cat=120&de=166

Congrats on your new purchase. I'm sure you'll find a lot of ways to get that grease under your knuckles with the MINI.

(ps. That might have been Randy chasing you down in his mule.)

Welcome to NAM - great introduction! Also, super neat beer tap.

Ladies and Gentlemen??? Here????? Oh well. Welcome anyway.

LOL....

Welcome to the forum.

Welcome. I think you are slightly deluded if you think you won't get into trouble with MCS, I drive mine harder than just about every car I've ever owned, and there are several Porsches in that history. I learned how to drive in a 1964 356 Super 90 coupe. I also think that the Audi S-4 is one of the best cars that ever hit the bricks, but until I'm in the grave I'll always think that my MCS is the most fun car I've ever owned.

Welcome Cody!!!!

Now I need a reason to cruise up to Jim's Burger to see your new ride!!! I'm thinking week day lunch next week?