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ratboy · Mar 1st, 2003, 02:07 AM

what do all Victorians think of forming a club as they are doing up north. Just an idea

Dom

OZChris · Mar 2nd, 2003, 09:20 AM

Sounds like a great idea.

If you are looking for a group to go for run, I am part of a group called ESCAPE that has just been associated for insurance purposes.

If you are are after more than that, maybe a branch / sub group of the Vic Mini Club Inc.

Also, Dom how did your exhaust go.

ratboy · Mar 2nd, 2003, 10:48 AM

I read on the Queensland thread that Tez and another mini driver went to a drive day with the Vic Mini Club and weren't made to feel welcome and they left half way thru the drive. But maybe we can look into it and see what they have to say about the new mini!!!
But if you go on what The Queensland Thread is talking about we might be able to go the same way and be affiliated with them.
This is still early days.
re the exhaust at the moment I,m running custom made headers and stock system from the cat back it sounds throughty but I have to go back Monday for a dyno run to see if there is any change.
Chris, hows the car going?

OZChris · Mar 2nd, 2003, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ratboy
re the exhaust at the moment I,m running custom made headers and stock system from the cat back it sounds throughty but I have to go back Monday for a dyno run to see if there is any change.
Chris, hows the car going?

Dom, the Cooper is doing great. We have done about 1800km in just under four weeks. My wife says that she thinks that she has seen your car in Greenborough?

The reason I ask about the exhaust is that I am considering getting an exhaust shop make me up a cat back system. I have been using Unique Exhausts in Bayswater for cars in the past, so I think I will try them again.

Chris

ratboy · Mar 3rd, 2003, 10:07 AM

Chris, you should give my guy a try Paul at Glenroy exhaust
03 93080310 and see what he can do for you his got my MCS there to try another system

ratboy · Mar 4th, 2003, 11:17 AM

come on all victorians what do you all think of this drive days family days and possable Track days. Fun for all

eltel · Mar 4th, 2003, 06:05 PM

I'd certainly support a local club, and wrote to BMW/MINI seeking their input and support, but have yet to hear anything from them except a 'got your email' response.

Regards, ElTel

AussieMini · Mar 5th, 2003, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ratboy
I read on the Queensland thread that Tez and another mini driver went to a drive day with the Vic Mini Club and weren't made to feel welcome and they left half way thru the drive. But maybe we can look into it and see what they have to say about the new mini!!!
But if you go on what The Queensland Thread is talking about we might be able to go the same way and be affiliated with them.
This is still early days.
re the exhaust at the moment I,m running custom made headers and stock system from the cat back it sounds throughty but I have to go back Monday for a dyno run to see if there is any change.
Chris, hows the car going?

Hi Guys, As you all know we have been getting a formal club sorted out slowly but progressively and hope to have things formalised before the end of next month (April).

While there's a lot of work involved, the rewards will be abundant at the end of it all. After we have sorted out sponsorship, incorporation, CAMS affiliation and other items like dealer/supplier discounts we will be more than happy to share the experience with you guys and the mistakes/things we've learnt along the way.

I cannot emphasise enough how imperative it is to have at least three or four hardworking people to push it along. Good people will make all the difference and we're very lucky up here to have plenty of people willing to pitch in.

Maybe even once we've started us and you guys can look into a Victorian Club but maybe able to share future costs?

These are many options to explore but again, if you guys need any advice/help, feel free to call me on 0416 175 062. If I don't know the answer we have a few other members who have vast experience in other clubs.

Danny

eltel · Mar 5th, 2003, 08:51 AM

I'm not sure why there isn't an International MINI Club like the International BMW Club (International Council of BMW Clubs - "Your Gateway to a global network of BMW
enthusiast organizations")

This gateway at www.bmwclubs.org shows a formally constructed international club with strong ties to BMW AG that must be able to provide a vehicle for MINI enthusiasts.

I'm annoyed and amazed the BMW have not come to the party and developed a plan for us MINI owners.

There is no reason that there couldn't be a MINI Club structure that is international, with local chapters, similar to the BMW Clubs of Australia.

Some people may see that having an independent MINI club would be more preferable to a BMW allied one. On the other hand, there may be advantages in the long run to having a MINI club that can draw on BMW for technical advice, product knowledge, etc. Let's look 20 years down the road, and see how we would want to be aligned. If you've still got a 20 year old 2002 Cooper S with the original Tritec motor and you need spares or access to a diagnostic machine, then BMW alignment may be a real bonus.

Just some thoughts.

To you guys in QLD, having spoken to BMW - how do they propose to support you? Are you happy with their input?

Regards, ElTel

ratboy · Mar 5th, 2003, 11:08 AM

Thank Danny, for the offer of support and help don't worry we'll be taken you up on it.

Tez do you have a contact name at BMW as I might if you don't mind give them a call and see what they have to say and let them know how keen we are about it.

It might be early days yet but it might be worth while to get all interested MINI owners together and get the ball in motion.

I will be contacting Melbourne Mini Garage tomorrow an see what they can do.
You can contact me on 0409339273 if you wish to discuss this further.

Thanks
Dom

AussieMini · Mar 5th, 2003, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by eltel
To you guys in QLD, having spoken to BMW - how do they propose to support you? Are you happy with their input?

Regards, ElTel

We are currently putting together a formal written proposal for MINI Australia and the four MINI Garages in the SE corner of Queensland.

Our initial contact with BMW/MINI has been very promising. You just have to get the balance right in the inital proposal and then go from there.

ratboy · Mar 6th, 2003, 01:15 AM

I have just spoken to Kel from Melbourne Mini re the club and he was very interested and said he would join, as the old Mini owners are snobs. Kel said He will make some call next week due to the Motor Show and GP its no use now and get us some contacts who to speak to at BMW\MINI Head office and let me know

ratboy · Mar 6th, 2003, 01:59 AM

Spoken to BMW Car Club and had a very good response I will be joining the club as there are no new Minis in yet. they tell me that if we can get enough minis in they would look at a possible regiter. As they all ready have a 02 and a 6 series register. As is was told its a BMW with a dfferant badge and sold thru BMW dealers.

OZChris · Mar 6th, 2003, 02:05 AM

Dom

I'd certainly be interested in joining the BMW club.

Chris

Boo · Mar 7th, 2003, 05:51 PM

There are 5 of us in NSW that have now in, they are very cool and want as many Mini's as they can get.. they are also very organised re track days and events for each month.

I think they are a good stepping stone till we see how they go in QLD (go boys, blaze a trail

) cause i they look like they are on a good thing.. and i know they are a pretty cohesive bunch up there..

OZChris · Mar 9th, 2003, 04:18 AM

Anybody planning to attend the next BMW Car Club Vic?

I believe that it is April 7th.

http://bmwccv.bmwclubs.asn.au/

Chris

eltel · Mar 9th, 2003, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ccsmini
Anybody planning to attend the next BMW Car Club Vic?

I believe that it is April 7th.

http://bmwccv.bmwclubs.asn.au/

Chris

I've joined, and I'll be there. Look forward to seeing you Chris, and Dom, and others on the night at BMW's Head Office. Should be a real eye-opener.

Regards, ElTel

ratboy · Mar 10th, 2003, 09:21 AM

I've filled in the forms I will be there on the 7th of April

Boo · Mar 10th, 2003, 08:28 PM

Maybe i will join too

Melody is after all a mexican

Especially for this...
Sat 24th May Phillip Island - Motorsport Championship Round 2

Boo · Mar 10th, 2003, 08:32 PM

Melody just reminded me that I'm getting married on that day

Foiled at every turn

Mar 1st, 2003, 02:07 AM	#1
ratboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: melbourne Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 182 Offline	Victorian Mini Club what do all Victorians think of forming a club as they are doing up north. Just an idea Dom DARK SILVER COOPER S Last edited by ratboy : Apr 8th, 2003 at 09:34 AM.

Mar 2nd, 2003, 10:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
ratboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: melbourne Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 182 Offline	I read on the Queensland thread that Tez and another mini driver went to a drive day with the Vic Mini Club and weren't made to feel welcome and they left half way thru the drive. But maybe we can look into it and see what they have to say about the new mini!!! But if you go on what The Queensland Thread is talking about we might be able to go the same way and be affiliated with them. This is still early days. re the exhaust at the moment I,m running custom made headers and stock system from the cat back it sounds throughty but I have to go back Monday for a dyno run to see if there is any change. Chris, hows the car going? DARK SILVER COOPER S

Mar 3rd, 2003, 10:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
ratboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: melbourne Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 182 Offline	Chris, you should give my guy a try Paul at Glenroy exhaust 03 93080310 and see what he can do for you his got my MCS there to try another system DARK SILVER COOPER S

Mar 4th, 2003, 11:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
ratboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: melbourne Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 182 Offline	come on all victorians what do you all think of this drive days family days and possable Track days. Fun for all DARK SILVER COOPER S

Mar 5th, 2003, 11:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
ratboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: melbourne Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 182 Offline	Thank Danny, for the offer of support and help don't worry we'll be taken you up on it. Tez do you have a contact name at BMW as I might if you don't mind give them a call and see what they have to say and let them know how keen we are about it. It might be early days yet but it might be worth while to get all interested MINI owners together and get the ball in motion. I will be contacting Melbourne Mini Garage tomorrow an see what they can do. You can contact me on 0409339273 if you wish to discuss this further. Thanks Dom DARK SILVER COOPER S

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Mar 2nd, 2003, 09:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 2,557 Offline	Sounds like a great idea. If you are looking for a group to go for run, I am part of a group called ESCAPE that has just been associated for insurance purposes. If you are are after more than that, maybe a branch / sub group of the Vic Mini Club Inc. Also, Dom how did your exhaust go.

Mar 2nd, 2003, 08:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 2,557 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ratboy re the exhaust at the moment I,m running custom made headers and stock system from the cat back it sounds throughty but I have to go back Monday for a dyno run to see if there is any change. Chris, hows the car going? Dom, the Cooper is doing great. We have done about 1800km in just under four weeks. My wife says that she thinks that she has seen your car in Greenborough? The reason I ask about the exhaust is that I am considering getting an exhaust shop make me up a cat back system. I have been using Unique Exhausts in Bayswater for cars in the past, so I think I will try them again. Chris

Mar 4th, 2003, 06:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 1,593 Offline	I'd certainly support a local club, and wrote to BMW/MINI seeking their input and support, but have yet to hear anything from them except a 'got your email' response. Regards, ElTel

Mar 5th, 2003, 06:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
AussieMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 705 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ratboy I read on the Queensland thread that Tez and another mini driver went to a drive day with the Vic Mini Club and weren't made to feel welcome and they left half way thru the drive. But maybe we can look into it and see what they have to say about the new mini!!! But if you go on what The Queensland Thread is talking about we might be able to go the same way and be affiliated with them. This is still early days. re the exhaust at the moment I,m running custom made headers and stock system from the cat back it sounds throughty but I have to go back Monday for a dyno run to see if there is any change. Chris, hows the car going? Hi Guys, As you all know we have been getting a formal club sorted out slowly but progressively and hope to have things formalised before the end of next month (April). While there's a lot of work involved, the rewards will be abundant at the end of it all. After we have sorted out sponsorship, incorporation, CAMS affiliation and other items like dealer/supplier discounts we will be more than happy to share the experience with you guys and the mistakes/things we've learnt along the way. I cannot emphasise enough how imperative it is to have at least three or four hardworking people to push it along. Good people will make all the difference and we're very lucky up here to have plenty of people willing to pitch in. Maybe even once we've started us and you guys can look into a Victorian Club but maybe able to share future costs? These are many options to explore but again, if you guys need any advice/help, feel free to call me on 0416 175 062. If I don't know the answer we have a few other members who have vast experience in other clubs. Danny

Mar 5th, 2003, 08:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 1,593 Offline	I'm not sure why there isn't an International MINI Club like the International BMW Club (International Council of BMW Clubs - "Your Gateway to a global network of BMW enthusiast organizations") This gateway at www.bmwclubs.org shows a formally constructed international club with strong ties to BMW AG that must be able to provide a vehicle for MINI enthusiasts. I'm annoyed and amazed the BMW have not come to the party and developed a plan for us MINI owners. There is no reason that there couldn't be a MINI Club structure that is international, with local chapters, similar to the BMW Clubs of Australia. Some people may see that having an independent MINI club would be more preferable to a BMW allied one. On the other hand, there may be advantages in the long run to having a MINI club that can draw on BMW for technical advice, product knowledge, etc. Let's look 20 years down the road, and see how we would want to be aligned. If you've still got a 20 year old 2002 Cooper S with the original Tritec motor and you need spares or access to a diagnostic machine, then BMW alignment may be a real bonus. Just some thoughts. To you guys in QLD, having spoken to BMW - how do they propose to support you? Are you happy with their input? Regards, ElTel

Mar 5th, 2003, 11:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
AussieMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 705 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by eltel To you guys in QLD, having spoken to BMW - how do they propose to support you? Are you happy with their input? Regards, ElTel We are currently putting together a formal written proposal for MINI Australia and the four MINI Garages in the SE corner of Queensland. Our initial contact with BMW/MINI has been very promising. You just have to get the balance right in the inital proposal and then go from there.

Mar 6th, 2003, 01:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
ratboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: melbourne Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 182 Offline	I have just spoken to Kel from Melbourne Mini re the club and he was very interested and said he would join, as the old Mini owners are snobs. Kel said He will make some call next week due to the Motor Show and GP its no use now and get us some contacts who to speak to at BMW\MINI Head office and let me know DARK SILVER COOPER S

Mar 6th, 2003, 01:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
ratboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: melbourne Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 182 Offline	Spoken to BMW Car Club and had a very good response I will be joining the club as there are no new Minis in yet. they tell me that if we can get enough minis in they would look at a possible regiter. As they all ready have a 02 and a 6 series register. As is was told its a BMW with a dfferant badge and sold thru BMW dealers. DARK SILVER COOPER S

Mar 6th, 2003, 02:05 AM	#14 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 2,557 Offline	Dom I'd certainly be interested in joining the BMW club. Chris

Mar 7th, 2003, 05:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
Boo Sponsor and Widget Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 1,752 Offline	There are 5 of us in NSW that have now in, they are very cool and want as many Mini's as they can get.. they are also very organised re track days and events for each month. I think they are a good stepping stone till we see how they go in QLD (go boys, blaze a trail ) cause i they look like they are on a good thing.. and i know they are a pretty cohesive bunch up there.. The original SWORKS

Mar 9th, 2003, 04:18 AM	#16 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 2,557 Offline	Anybody planning to attend the next BMW Car Club Vic? I believe that it is April 7th. http://bmwccv.bmwclubs.asn.au/ Chris

Mar 9th, 2003, 07:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 1,593 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ccsmini Anybody planning to attend the next BMW Car Club Vic? I believe that it is April 7th. http://bmwccv.bmwclubs.asn.au/ Chris I've joined, and I'll be there. Look forward to seeing you Chris, and Dom, and others on the night at BMW's Head Office. Should be a real eye-opener. Regards, ElTel

Mar 10th, 2003, 09:21 AM	#18 (permalink)
ratboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: melbourne Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 182 Offline	I've filled in the forms I will be there on the 7th of April DARK SILVER COOPER S

Mar 10th, 2003, 08:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
Boo Sponsor and Widget Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 1,752 Offline	Maybe i will join too Melody is after all a mexican Especially for this... Sat 24th May Phillip Island - Motorsport Championship Round 2 The original SWORKS

Mar 10th, 2003, 08:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
Boo Sponsor and Widget Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 04:04 AM Posts: 1,752 Offline	Doh!!! Melody just reminded me that I'm getting married on that day Foiled at every turn The original SWORKS

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