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Colorado "S" · Jul 4th, 2002, 11:49 PM

For me, the 4th of July is really about two things.
(1) Reflection on the sacrifices of those who served this country.
(2) Enjoyment of the freedom they fought to defend.

To mark the day, Sara and I set out in the MINI to enjoy the Colorado mountains. This included 4 summits:

11,318 ft Fremont Pass
10,424 ft Tennessee Pass
10,666 ft Vail Pass
11,990 ft Loveland Pass

We also made a stop at the War Memorial for the 10th Mountain Division at the top of Tennessee Pass.

Copper Mountain

Summit #1: 11,318 ft Fremont Pass

Summit #2: 10,424 ft Tennessee Pass

At the top of Tennessee Pass

Part of the memorial

a little reflection on July 4th

Me with MCS approved roads in the background

Summit #3: 10,666 ft Vail Pass

98 MPG... ok so it was down hill in 6th gear, but still...

Summit #4: Loveland Pass. Water falling on the left side flows into the Atlantic and that falling on the right side flows into the Pacific.

Heading down Loveland Pass

More proof that *everyone* loves the MINI

The full photo album containing all 35 photos from the July 4th drive Click on any picture in the album to get the high resolution version.

Bilbo Baggins · Jul 5th, 2002, 12:05 AM

Very cool. Thanx! Must have been a fun day. How did the "S" handle the altitude? I would expect the supercharged MINI wasn't effected at all.

Marts · Jul 5th, 2002, 12:30 AM

looks like a good day/drive

EBMCS03 · Jul 5th, 2002, 02:18 AM

NICE!!

Gotta LOVE the MINI!!

Minty · Jul 5th, 2002, 03:05 AM

Excellent photos, they make me want to drive!!!

rich · Jul 5th, 2002, 04:30 AM

Cool photos

Rick · Jul 5th, 2002, 06:39 AM

nice wheels which ones are they?

Martin L · Jul 5th, 2002, 07:19 AM

Nice photos, great looking car, great day out

Quote:

Originally posted by Rick
nice wheels which ones are they?

Those will be the £2000 R90s

MiniMoke · Jul 5th, 2002, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rick
nice wheels which ones are they?

R90's, aren’t they gorgeous?!!!! Drool....Look under accessories at MINI USA

http://www.miniusa.com/link/ourcars/...y/accessories/

Colorado "S" · Jul 5th, 2002, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bilbo Baggins
How did the "S" handle the altitude? I would expect the supercharged MINI wasn't effected at all.

Pretty much dead on. I didn't even think about power loss at altitude (loveland pass is nearly 12,000 ft) until I got back to Denver (5,280 ft) and didn't notice any difference.

Part of that may also be temperature related. Denver was near 90 degrees yesterday, while the temp at the top of each of the passes ranged from 64-68 degrees.

An excellent day with an excellent friend and an excellent car. Couldn't ask for much more than that.

minirossa · Jul 7th, 2002, 02:26 AM

Nice photos!!!

Makes me want go on a road trip to Denver
to see my cousins.

Aaaarrrgghhhh, Can't wait to get my Cooper!!!!!!

AprilWhine · Jul 7th, 2002, 05:43 AM

Love the new pictures Dave. Looking at the pictures you post made me put my digital camera in my MINI.

AidenL · Jul 7th, 2002, 05:51 AM

Great pics, great scenery, great looking car !

spanky2k · Jul 7th, 2002, 07:02 AM

Wow! Fantastic photos!!!

KarmanS · Jul 9th, 2002, 12:58 AM

Dave, great pics! interesting how your computer read 98mpg.

BruceK · Jul 9th, 2002, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by KarmanS
Dave, great pics! interesting how your computer read 98mpg.

I've seen 99.9 mpg on my car's computer. I simply reset it while coasting down a mountain pass.

Colorado "S" · Jul 9th, 2002, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BruceK
I've seen 99.9 mpg on my car's computer. I simply reset it while coasting down a mountain pass.

yeah, I saw 99.9 mpg as well (just after reset heading down vail pass). I just wasn't quick enough with the camera to catch it.

Jul 5th, 2002, 12:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 8,854 Offline	Summit run Very cool. Thanx! Must have been a fun day. How did the "S" handle the altitude? I would expect the supercharged MINI wasn't effected at all. Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

Jul 5th, 2002, 03:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 4,005 Offline	Excellent photos, they make me want to drive!!! E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

Jul 5th, 2002, 04:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
rich MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 09:17 AM Posts: 1,586 Offline	There's silver in them thar hills! Cool photos Cooper S, Jet Black w/ white roof, silver 16" X-Lite wheels, DSC, MFSW, dark tinted windows ...It's here & I love it!

Jul 5th, 2002, 07:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 13,600 Offline	Nice photos, great looking car, great day out Quote: Originally posted by Rick nice wheels which ones are they? Those will be the £2000 R90s MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jul 5th, 2002, 08:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
MiniMoke MINI2 Sponsor & Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Toledo Ohio, USA Local Time: 06:17 PM Posts: 231 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Rick nice wheels which ones are they? R90's, aren’t they gorgeous?!!!! Drool....Look under accessories at MINI USA http://www.miniusa.com/link/ourcars/...y/accessories/ 2003 S, Electric blue white/roof, Premium, Cold Weather and Sport packs. Sept 15 Build/ Delivered Oct 20, 2002 Last edited by MiniMoke : Jul 5th, 2002 at 08:13 AM.

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Jul 4th, 2002, 11:49 PM	#1
Colorado "S" MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver Local Time: 04:17 PM Posts: 416 Offline	* 11,318 ft * 10,424 ft * 10,666 ft * 11,990 ft * (many pictures) For me, the 4th of July is really about two things. (1) Reflection on the sacrifices of those who served this country. (2) Enjoyment of the freedom they fought to defend. To mark the day, Sara and I set out in the MINI to enjoy the Colorado mountains. This included 4 summits: 11,318 ft Fremont Pass 10,424 ft Tennessee Pass 10,666 ft Vail Pass 11,990 ft Loveland Pass We also made a stop at the War Memorial for the 10th Mountain Division at the top of Tennessee Pass. Copper Mountain Summit #1: 11,318 ft Fremont Pass Summit #2: 10,424 ft Tennessee Pass At the top of Tennessee Pass Part of the memorial a little reflection on July 4th Me with MCS approved roads in the background Summit #3: 10,666 ft Vail Pass 98 MPG... ok so it was down hill in 6th gear, but still... Summit #4: Loveland Pass. Water falling on the left side flows into the Atlantic and that falling on the right side flows into the Pacific. Heading down Loveland Pass *More proof that everyone* loves the MINI** The full photo album containing all 35 photos from the July 4th drive Click on any picture in the album to get the high resolution version. Dave @ MCO MINI5280

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Jul 5th, 2002, 12:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Marts MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: just moving to Great Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 516 Offline	looks like a good day/drive

Jul 5th, 2002, 02:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 04:17 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	NICE!! Gotta LOVE the MINI!!

Jul 5th, 2002, 06:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rick can i go home yet Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: UK Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 2,616 Offline	nice wheels which ones are they?

Jul 5th, 2002, 11:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
Colorado "S" MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver Local Time: 04:17 PM Posts: 416 Offline	Re: Summit run Quote: Originally posted by Bilbo Baggins How did the "S" handle the altitude? I would expect the supercharged MINI wasn't effected at all. Pretty much dead on. I didn't even think about power loss at altitude (loveland pass is nearly 12,000 ft) until I got back to Denver (5,280 ft) and didn't notice any difference. Part of that may also be temperature related. Denver was near 90 degrees yesterday, while the temp at the top of each of the passes ranged from 64-68 degrees. An excellent day with an excellent friend and an excellent car. Couldn't ask for much more than that. Dave @ MCO MINI5280

Jul 7th, 2002, 02:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
minirossa MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Francisco Local Time: 03:17 PM Posts: 378 Offline	Nice photos!!! Makes me want go on a road trip to Denver to see my cousins. Aaaarrrgghhhh, Can't wait to get my Cooper!!!!!! Life is short! Why drive a boring car?! Indi blue/white Cooper;Sport & Premium packages.

Jul 7th, 2002, 05:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 16,890 Offline	Great Pictures Love the new pictures Dave. Looking at the pictures you post made me put my digital camera in my MINI. Global Moderator

Jul 7th, 2002, 05:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Great pics, great scenery, great looking car ! *Global Moderator*

Jul 7th, 2002, 07:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
spanky2k MINI2 Crash Test Driver Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:17 AM Posts: 1,384 Offline	Wow! Fantastic photos!!! Spanky2k Officially the worst MINI driver in the Universe!!!

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Jul 9th, 2002, 12:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
KarmanS MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: HKG Local Time: 07:17 AM Posts: 1,366 Offline	Dave, great pics! interesting how your computer read 98mpg.

Jul 9th, 2002, 01:00 AM	#16 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 05:17 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by KarmanS Dave, great pics! interesting how your computer read 98mpg. I've seen 99.9 mpg on my car's computer. I simply reset it while coasting down a mountain pass. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Jul 9th, 2002, 08:48 AM	#17 (permalink)
Colorado "S" MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver Local Time: 04:17 PM Posts: 416 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by BruceK I've seen 99.9 mpg on my car's computer. I simply reset it while coasting down a mountain pass. yeah, I saw 99.9 mpg as well (just after reset heading down vail pass). I just wasn't quick enough with the camera to catch it. Dave @ MCO MINI5280

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