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R50/53 LIMEROCK MINI/BMW FEST 2003 PICS

Old Sep 2, 2003 | 07:55 AM
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>>It was good seeing again. ( I am the guy that also had problems with Westchester BMW/MINI) Great Pics! I wonder if anyone video taped the MINI parade? Anyway, I couldn't believe that we were able to go as fast as we did!!
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how fast??
nobody said there would be fast driving on the track, i thought it was just going to be a parade lap, otherwise i would of showed up to jam with you guys
 
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 08:05 AM
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koolmini,

I was able to go up to about 55-60 as I was in the first row out & we seemed to have more room. It got pretty crowded. In fact, when we were waiting to go back in, the line of MC & MCS were getting so backed up that I thought there was going to be a smash up because when you come out of the last turn, you are on an incline & cannot see until you come down. I saw a few MINI's actually have to go over to the left when they came down cause it appeared that they couldn't slow down.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 08:05 AM
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>>how fast??
nobody said there would be fast driving on the track, i thought it was just going to be a parade lap, otherwise i would of showed up to jam with you guys

Yeah, that's what they said when the 35th Anniversary Ford Show came to Charlotte Motor Speedway too. I have a pic of my Mustang Cobra going 135 MPH on the speedway. VERY COOL I must say! If I can dig it up, I'll post it up for the masses!

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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 09:04 AM
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>>>>Antsmini,
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>>>>It was good seeing again. ( I am the guy that also had problems with Westchester BMW/MINI) Great Pics! I wonder if anyone video taped the MINI parade? Anyway, I couldn't believe that we were able to go as fast as we did!!
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>>how fast??
>>nobody said there would be fast driving on the track, i thought it was just going to be a parade lap, otherwise i would of showed up to jam with you guys

Kool, it was supposed to be a parade lap....but all hell broke loose as MINI owners got bored and started flying and passing each other. I got mine up to 70 on the turns but couldnt push it as it was wet. Was funny though, Dan is right almost caused a pile up and a few people got yelled at by MINI USA. LOL. Originally they said everyone was to drive in a straight line with hazards on, going about 30 MPH. If you were there to light your tires up on the track that woulda made the day Kool.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 09:11 AM
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Here is a pic of the MINI VIP parking area..... God, there were a lot of MINIs there....


 
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 11:35 AM
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so does the White pepper mcs looks like a clean white or a off white , antsmini????
 
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 12:54 PM
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That was not a MCS, it was a MC with the aero kit.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 02:31 PM
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Hey!......Thanks for posting those pics!... What a great day! Next year, the weather is set for sunny and not too hot!

Thanks MINI USA for offering us all a super fun time.!

Anyone who want to run a time trial at Lime Rock - few cars, individual lap times....go as fast as you can, please!....... those days are possible.
check out Lime Rock Club Schedule!
 
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 02:33 PM
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Thanks Ants for all the great pictures. I really felt bad I couldn't make it, I live just 40 minutes south of Lime Rock. My MCS is at New Country Motors getting the JCW upgrade. Looks like everyone had a great time!
 
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 02:54 PM
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>>That was not a MCS, it was a MC with the aero kit.

So any more pics of it? ops:
 
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 11:43 PM
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>>so does the White pepper mcs looks like a clean white or a off white , antsmini????

the pepper white is a gorgeous, creamy, off-white

 
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 06:09 AM
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>>My MCS is at New Country Motors getting the JCW upgrade.

If you don't mind me asking, how much is New Country Motors charging you for the JCW. My dealer wanted $6,000 which included installation. I thought that was too much and decided to pass, and do myown pulley, exhaust and intake. What made you decide to go for the JCW? Do you test drive a JCW?

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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 12:51 PM
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Wow! Thanks for the great photos. I'm jealous I wasn't there.
 
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