Here are some pics from this morning. I'll post more later. There are plenty, as I shot more than 200 shots as we worked our way up Flagstaff Mountain, outside of Boulder Colorado.

:smile:

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Great Shots - where's your skiis??

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Dave,
Great pictures! Sorry I couldn't join you this morning...our daughters were at their grandparents so took the opportunity to sleep in. What a beautiful day for a drive up Flagstaff though...I may have to do it later this afternoon!

Mark

 

More shots from this morning

:smile: S curves ahead :smile:




csbrgmini's MINI and DiD's MINI

 

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Fantastic SHOTS - Looks like you had a great time!!!! SIGH wish i was there ,what a great road. :smile:

 

Great pics Dave. Looks like the weather was more cooperative for your group in Boulder than it was for the Boston MINI group. Thanks for sharing such great photos.

 

sweet pics DiD!

looks like you guys had a great time, that road looks like fun fun fun

(also.. i love the "elevated shot" of your mcs )

 

Davbret: The switchbacking photo is one of my favorites too.

gerbs: That elevated shot almost didn't happen. I was trying to climb up the steep hillside with the camera and the tripod and the footing was less than good. I slid back down a couple times. Anyhow, I think the effort paid off as that shot is my other favorite from yesterday.

 

>>Anyhow, I think the effort paid off as that shot is my other favorite from yesterday.

it sure did

 

here is csbrgmini

 

Dave,
I don't know how far you actually are from Flagstaff
but I highly recommend the Downtown Diner. Eggsellent
Huevos Rancheros.
Michael
Great pics BTW. What is the white stuff??

 

>>Dave,
>>I don't know how far you actually are from Flagstaff
>>but I highly recommend the Downtown Diner. Eggsellent
>>Huevos Rancheros.
>>Michael
>>Great pics BTW. What is the white stuff??

If you're staying in flagstaff, check out the Grand Canyon Hostel... A friendlier lot would be hard to find.... [sigh] i miss flagstaff.... beautiful pics btw...

Michael, did you participate in the Mini Rally this weekend? I hope so, it was in your backyard....

-Mo

 

Yeah Mo.
Talked with you and Jer.
This is the place to be....
You took 3rd...right?
BTW welcome to MCOL!!

 

Dave, looks like you switched your wheel to s-lite 17 w/runflat... sweet lookin. how's the ride and have you done any more suspension mods other than the H&R springs?

 

helmi_45: Yeah, in my ever evolving wheel choices...

- my car came with the r90s and I took the s-lites home in the back seat
- then I sold the r90s and got the white R84s with regular tires
- then I swapped the S-lites on, because the silver is way easier to keep clean than the white R84s.
-the white R84s go back on in the spring

As far as suspension mods go, so far I have just done the H&R springs. However, I would like to do coilovers or struts if Bilstein and Koni get something out in a reasonable timeframe (i.e. before the end of winter).

The ride isn't really all that different from the Cooper S stock suspension, in terms of steady state cruising, but via a combination of the spring rate and the lower ride height, the cornering is improved (less roll). Overall, I'm very pleased with the set-up. I am looking forward to the end of winter.

 

Since I have received a few questions in PM's about this today, my car's spec/mods:

Spec
Dark Silver | White
Premium | Sport | Lapis Blue Interior

Mods
H&R springs | MINI aero spoiler | Audi TT replica antenna | MINI Madness Intake
Formula One 28% Premier Tint | Moss MINI skid plate | Custom Bonnet Stripes

Coming Soon: Borla Exhaust (waiting for UPS)
Being Re-installed in the Spring: White MINI R84 wheels with 205/50 R16 Yokohama AVS ES100 tires

 

Now I know where they sent the MCS logo designers for inspiration These are all really quite beautiful. Congratulations and thank you for sharing them.
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SoopaCoopa: I'm quite flattered you took the time to do this. Nicely done.

 

wow soopa... that looks pretty darn neat

 

Dave

I was out in your area last May and took a side trip through Boulder Canyon. I damn near ran off the road a half dozen times just gawking at the scenery. Too bad I was in a rented car and not a Mini. I'm sure I would have paid more attention to the road.

 

>>Now I know where they sent the MCS logo designers for inspiration


Wow, this one's sooo cool I just made it my background image on my desktop here at work!! Thanks!

 

What's that bendy part in the road? :smile:

 

Fantastic pics.

Drove the road many times, but never in a MINI. :???: :???: :???:

 

nyjerr and sndwave: I'm glad some others have had a chance to drive the roads near Boulder. There are some great little side trips throughout that area. This is really a great area for being able to take a little half day diversion into the local mountians. :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: