MOTD 2012

So I just got back from an amazing vacation to North Carolina / Tennessee. Took the Mini up to MINIs on the Dragon 2012. a massive MINI event with over 700 MINIS and over 1000 attendees. We drove the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway, and the hellbender, and other crazy curvy roads. I also had some mods done to my car. Took a dent out of my driver side door. Installed new turn signals. I also had a Tourqe Arm Bushing installed.

Here are pictures from the event.
MOTD 2012 Photos

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MINI Maintenance Channel

I have Created a MINI Maintenance channel for MINI Owners to view.

SeaSide Drive to Rockport / Fulton TX

MHILLA, JCWORX, and Myself (MINION1) ventured out along the Southern Coast of TX. Seeing the seaside waters, Expensive Enormous Houses, Mansions, Art Galleries and even ate at a terrific Seafood Restaurant called Charlotte Plummer's Restaurant. Hit some rain on the way but that didn't stop us. Here are some photos from the trip.
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Cat & Mouse - Driver's Edge

"Cat & Mouse"
@ MSR Houston Track
Driver's Edge
Run Group: Green
Direction: Counter Clock-wise
Vehicle: 2010 MINI Cooper S
Driver: Kris Kehe

Driving the line on the track. Includes Six Laps. Passing of several Vehicles. Speeds of up to 100 MPH, 70 MPH on the Corners. A Really fun ride!

Gear: GO PRO
Music: Need for Speed THE RUN Soundtrack

Driver's Edge @ MSR Houston

Driver's Edge @ MSR Houston (Motor Sport Ranch)
Car: 2010 MINI Cooper S
Number: 66
Group: Green
Driver: Kris Kehe

Top Speed: ~100 mph
Corners: ~70 mph

Drivers Edge - Safety, Performance, Control

Taking my Mini Cooper out to the track this weekend for the very first time. We will see how she rides. I'll get a full weekend of driving with an instructor on the famous MSR Houston track. This 2.4 Mile track has lots of turns which is what my Mini likesbest. I will hopefully learn something from the instructor and walk away with some cool footage and a thrilling ride.

MOTD 2012 - Phase 1 "Planning"

The Planning begins as The registration kicked off in January. The plan is to take a "Mini Convoy" (including 3 to 5 MINI Drivers) from Houston TX to NC to Fontana Village. We will be stopping in between so we are not overwhelmed with driving. Registration so far has been increasing to 666 Registrations. We will be staying at Tapoco Lodge which is 15 minutes from Fontana, and 5 minutes from the Dragon. The Dragon will Consist of 11-mile stretch of road with 318 curves. It's the year of the Dragon by the Chinese Calendar and were going to to do it right by driving our Mini coopers up to the mountains where every curve is as fun as a roller coaster. All registered and the part of planning will be gathering a list of things to stuff into my cooper for the week long trip. Part 3 will be checking My Mini to see what needs to be done in order for my car to be ready for this giant journey of winding roads.