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> I'm hangin'up my autocross shoes..., just met my master....
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post Oct 26 2004, 04:02 PM
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That Mini driver rocks!

I wanted one of those cars for a long time. Came close to owning one too. They are a lot harder to procure in the states than a 914.

And now that the BMW version is out I'm sure the classic ones are now pricey.
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post Oct 26 2004, 04:06 PM
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QUOTE(GTeener @ Oct 26 2004, 03:02 PM)
And now that the BMW version is out I'm sure the classic ones are now pricey.

Even before my Dear, even before!
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post Oct 26 2004, 04:08 PM
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There was one in the trade express last week and another down the street at a consignment lot here in town.....
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post Oct 26 2004, 04:09 PM
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QUOTE(SLITS @ Oct 26 2004, 02:06 PM)
QUOTE(GTeener @ Oct 26 2004, 03:02 PM)
And now that the BMW version is out I'm sure the classic ones are now pricey.

Even before my Dear, even before!

The one I almost bought was $4K but the clutch broke when I was test driving and the guy decided, maybe it wasn't a 'suitable' car for me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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post Oct 26 2004, 04:17 PM
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QUOTE(GTeener @ Oct 26 2004, 04:02 PM)
I wanted one of those cars for a long time. Came close to owning one too.

How many do you want Gwen? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


I have a friend that purchased some thru these guys:

http://barnhillminis.com/


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post Oct 26 2004, 04:41 PM
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Oh my god!! They're so cute!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) I'll take ten!

I always wanted one for the bed of my truck. Make a little ramp for it, and have a nice escape pod in case I ever get in trouble! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Oct 26 2004, 04:43 PM
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Is the Lime One an "S" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
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post Oct 26 2004, 05:25 PM
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How about the forest green one. Is it an S (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) ?

I doubt these would be legal in CA (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Oct 26 2004, 05:42 PM
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my uncle helps import these into the US.
he has like 12 of them himslef, barndoors, minivans, a few S's , a moke, and a 1998 old body with SRS airbags and smog equpment . a riot indeed
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post Oct 26 2004, 06:42 PM
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QUOTE(Demick @ Oct 26 2004, 12:08 PM)
QUOTE(ppickerell @ Oct 26 2004, 11:44 AM)
We gotta get a single cone 360 degree feature in our AX courses! That looked like serious fun.

We did have a 360 degree cone in a GGR Autox out at GGF a couple of years back. We called it a 'spin cone'.

It wasn't as much fun as you might think. Maybe on a better surface it would be better - but everyone had trouble getting around it as well as they thought they should - and we tried a lot of different techniques!

Demick

We (AZPCA) had a 'figure 8' in our course last year (or maybe before that). Basically, it made the 911 guys whine because the 914's have a slightly better turning radius. The 944 guys were even worse. Forget the 928's

My (914) tires were rubbing on the inside front fender. It really wasn't much fun, but that's part of the AX challenge.
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post Oct 26 2004, 07:13 PM
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Did anyone else notice the terra cotta tile roofs on the buildings. I thought it was Italy or Spain.

Has anyone seen footage of a game, called Autotest, they do in England? They take minis and chop the tops off, then drive them around the tiny roads in a village and it includes turning around, backing into alleys and such. Very challenging for sure, just like an autocross only tougher.
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post Oct 26 2004, 07:15 PM
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Looks like driving in Canada. Handbrake manouvers in snow are classic for impressing the ladies on the way to highschool.

Where I grew up that is called "Schledovic".

??????, Yes. Exactly.


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post Oct 27 2004, 12:13 PM
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Has anyone seen footage of a game, called Autotest, they do in England?  They take minis and chop the tops off, then drive them around the tiny roads in a village and it includes turning around, backing into alleys and such.  Very challenging for sure, just like an autocross only tougher.

Sounds like the film the "Italian Job" only convertible. Loved the original!
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post Oct 27 2004, 12:14 PM
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QUOTE(acox914 @ Oct 26 2004, 03:42 PM)
my uncle helps import these into the US.
he has like 12 of them himslef, barndoors, minivans, a few S's , a moke, and a 1998 old body with SRS airbags and smog equpment . a riot indeed

How is it possible to import and register a classic mini in CA?
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post Oct 27 2004, 12:33 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) Sounds like someone is thinking about a classic Mini for her collection (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Oct 27 2004, 12:39 PM
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A Mini camper (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


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post Oct 27 2004, 12:57 PM
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Here's my brush with Mini.

A friend got the Mini bug. He bought a genuine 'S' car that was disassembled for restoration. A pickup truck and a large trailer later he had boxes and boxes of Mini parts and a shell in his shop. Took at least a year to complete. He built it up with 5 speed tranny and 12:1 compression (it needed race gas).

He eventually sold it to another friend ($12K?). This friend drove it like mad. I remember riding with him while getting on the freeway. The truck ahead was a little slow so the tailgating began. I swear I was looking straight up to see the underside of the trucks bumper. The thing was way quick, with no body roll. It seemed like it bounced around.

One day a Japanese businessman shows up at his door inquireing about the Mini. His "The car isn't for sale" replies were smothered in cash as the businessman proceeded to count out $100 bill after $100 dollar bill. The businessman drove off, after being STRICTLY instructed to ship the car, and not use California pump gas. 2 hours later the businessman calls back and wants to know why his new car was overheating on the Long Beach freeway. Augh...


Anyway, go here to buy:
http://www.minimania.com/ClassList.cfm
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post Oct 27 2004, 02:52 PM
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QUOTE(itsa914 @ Oct 27 2004, 10:33 AM)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) Sounds like someone is thinking about a classic Mini for her collection (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

some day...

I'd love a classic Mini racer someday, with little 10" wheels (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Not sure it can be imported and registered in CA though, soCA reg cars I'm sure sell for a premium (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I bought a 914 first though and I can barely afford that!


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