[Mugami]

Due to recient activities and with the more and more sighting im having in this area. Just wanted to start this thread. to see who else is noticing all the mini's in the area. Not starting with the 10 1/2 Mini's at the June 6th event. The half mini being Seth's loaner from Crown mini. A note worthy one ive seen running around that i dont know if reads this board or not.. is a Ylw/W MC with the plate of MINIMUM

Until we meet on the road
Have fun, Be safe and Keep MOTOV8N

[CoryB]

There's another 04 Chili Red MINI not too far from me in Chester. He sponsored the pulley party in April (just before I got my MINI )

Our MINIs could be visual twins except that he has white wheels and I have silver.

Also, in Colonial Heights, there's a yellow Cooper that sells real estate. I see her cruising around from time to time.

[S2000&CooperS]

I've recently been seeing an EB/W S at American Family Fitness in Short Pump. Saturday I saw a BRG/B Cooper at the bank but it had SC plates and a MINI of Charleston front plate.

Two of my co-workers have MINIs also: one PS/PS Cooper S (non-Works) and a PS/B Cooper. Go figure, we all have the same color car

[Mugami]

Why oh Why Mike.. i've told you to come to the Dark side. We throw a hella of party here.. not like you Pure-atians

[CoryB]

Saw a CR/W Cooper heading down Woods Edge Road today in Enon. Haven't seen that one before.

[CoryB]

6/11/2004 - 1:15 p.m. - Southpark Mall in Colonial Heights.

CR/CR MCS parked next to mine in front of Books-a-Million.

[Mugami]

Saw as PS/B with aero kit. on 360 in Mechanicsville

[EandJ]

I am a mini owner currently living in the West of Boston. We are consiering a move to the richmond metro are. Is there an active mini commuinty?

We just back from Mini's on Top where 160 minis drove up MT washington togther. It was a lot fun. Check out the pictures at the New Englang region forum. Some of the contributers to this forum from the Philly group where there.

If we more we will diffenatly get involved with the Mini scene once we are settled.

Cheers

[Mugami]

Right now there really isnt any Richmond Based Mini clubs. But there are the two that i visit alot.. The DC Metro MINI's and the Hampton Minis. Both of which can be an hour - 2 hour drive. I started this thread in the hopes of finding more Mini2ers in this area so a Club can be formed. Who know we may just start something.. but thats another story

Have fun, Be safe and Keep MOTOV8N

[S2000&CooperS]

But.......................................we are going to form a Richmond MINI club soon!! At least Seth sent me an email about starting one....

[Mugami]

thanks for the info mike.. hmm have to get on seth.. he didnt send me anything =(

[AprilWhine]

Tony, you are up and online as early as me!

[Mugami]

Up!!!! i havent gone to bed yet?? remember i work overnight

[CoryB]

I'm trying to get something started here!!!

Take a look at http://www.mini2.com/forum/mid-atlantic-region/62204-richmond-area-get-together.html

[Mugami]

you have to tell me about this Device.. cause im working on my own device for the Drag strip. CoryB

[CoryB]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mugami

you have to tell me about this Device.. cause im working on my own device for the Drag strip. CoryB

Boy, I can't believe you missed that one. Check out the NAM thread for the on-going saga.

[Mugami]

Oh i didnt miss it.. just need your impression of it. The device im working on is a complete on-board bypass of the bypass. That way i dont have to wait for the SC to kick-in as it were at the launch. But Still can return it to normal for regular cruising to save fuel.

[Mugami]

oh almost forgot.. Saw a LY/W on 295 heading for 64 two days ago. and a CR/W in Mechanicsville with plate 2 MTR yesterday going into Wendy's. I shot over next door to KFC.

[CoryB]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mugami

Oh i didnt miss it.. just need your impression of it. The device im working on is a complete on-board bypass of the bypass. That way i dont have to wait for the SC to kick-in as it were at the launch. But Still can return it to normal for regular cruising to save fuel.

Truthfully, I can't really tell any difference. But it was such a PITA to install, I left it in.

I was hoping it might have had some dampening effect on the yo-yo, but no such luck.

I'm interested in hearing more about what you're doing though. Vacuum hoses routed to the interior with a clamp on it? I have no real idea. Can you explain it to me at the ice cream social?

[Mugami]

Sure i can explain.. just tring to fine all the parts i need.

1) inline T
2) Electric controled Valve. As used on Air suspension on the Ricers.
3) filter for end of said valve.
4) wire to conect to switch
5) Switch (already have mounted in the interior.)
6) Small child contorsionist to put contraption inplace. That hose is just a pain to get to.

A theory i have. is on a good launch and then the engine bogges down to below the 2k mark. for what ever reason. The bypass is opening back up making the situration worse. I could be completly wrong on this. might not.

Im wanting to place the valve as close to the T as possible. The length of hose makes a difference in the amount of suction needed to operate the Bypass valve.. Running a hose to the interior and putting a clamp on it may just be too long of a run for the valve itself to work normally.

We can go further into this at the meeting.