MINIs ONLY Driving Skills School 7.15.07

[BWROOFCHEX]

My wife will have one(track inspection), along with new brake fluid,and hopefully new wheels and tires, that car will be ready for a beating

[Theo]

Quote: Originally Posted by BWROOFCHEX (original)

I have track inspection forms here, and an inspection is 50.00

Well, seeing as I have a 2004, I'll be paying Pete a visit just to know that an extremely competent tech has gone over Koopah from head to toe. I'll also arrange to have him install some new parts I am acquiring on our road trip. I'll PM you, Pete!

Theo

[BWROOFCHEX]

sounds good Theo, If you have other work done, ( oil change or brake fluid change, etc) the car is already up on the rack, I don't charge extra for the inspection, I kick it in for free.

[NHRef]

Yes, technically the signed form is a "should" and, in fact, you could even sign it yourself, but . . .

And this is an important "but" . . .

If you are a competent mechanic, do the inspection and sign off on it..
If you are not a competent mechanic, take the half hour to an hour at the shop to have the car checked out. You don't want to get to the class and find that your brake pads are too thin, for instance, and you either don't pass the visual inspection or you start hearing metal on metal and realize, "Oh, shoot, I've still got to drive home!"

Now, the tech inspection on site won't catch everything and it's not meant to. Basically, it's a visual check of the MINI's mechanicals to see if they are in good shape.

One track day a couple of years ago (not the same type of event as an ADSS, but bear with me), I blew the serpentine belt coming out of the bowl at NHIS. No way this would have been caught during the tech inspection.

If you've never tracked your car, kept it in reasonably good condition, had competent mechanics like Pete E take care of it, then you have nothing to worry about. If you, yourself, are a competent mechanic, then you have nothing to worry about.

Remember, this is all part of the learning experience. The amount of care you put into your MINI (or any other vehicle) is directly related to how well your MINI will take care of you.

[NHRef]

Yes, technically the signed form is a "should" and, in fact, you could even sign it yourself, but . . .

And this is an important "but" . . .

If you are a competent mechanic, do the inspection and sign off on it..
If you are not a competent mechanic, take the half hour to an hour at the shop to have the car checked out. You don't want to get to the class and find that your brake pads are too thin, for instance, and you either don't pass the visual inspection or you start hearing metal on metal and realize, "Oh, shoot, I've still got to drive home!"

Now, the tech inspection on site won't catch everything and it's not meant to. Basically, it's a visual check of the MINI's mechanicals to see if they are in good shape.

One track day a couple of years ago (not the same type of event as an ADSS, but bear with me), I blew the serpentine belt coming out of the bowl at NHIS. No way this would have been caught during the tech inspection.

If you've never tracked your car, kept it in reasonably good condition, had competent mechanics like Pete E take care of it, then you have nothing to worry about. If you, yourself, are a competent mechanic, then you have nothing to worry about.

Remember, this is all part of the learning experience. The amount of care you put into your MINI (or any other vehicle) is directly related to how well your MINI will take care of you.

[NHRef]

MOP and Concord Motorsports have confirmed their sponsorship of our event!

MOP will be providing a catered BBQ for lunch. Concord Motorsports will provide drinks and snacks during the Autocross that wraps up the day and afterward.

Just bring yourself, a friend or family member if you'd like, your MINI and be prepared for a great, fun learning experience!

This will be a great day!

[NHRef]

Oh, and the White Mtn Chapter is working on a little surprise . . . Hopefully NHIS will cooperate . . .

[snid]

Quote: Originally Posted by NHRef (original)

Oh, and the White Mtn Chapter is working on a little surprise . . . Hopefully NHIS will cooperate . . .

Hmmm..... sounds good to me.

[jwardell]

BBQ lunch! That sure beats the usual pizza.

[scho06]

Can't wait for this!! Mr Magoo's getting his first checkup next Friday. Should be ready to tear up the parkin' lot!!

Quote: Originally Posted by NHRef (original)

MOP and Concord Motorsports have confirmed their sponsorship of our event!

MOP will be providing a catered BBQ for lunch. Concord Motorsports will provide drinks and snacks during the Autocross that wraps up the day and afterward.

Just bring yourself, a friend or family member if you'd like, your MINI and be prepared for a great, fun learning experience!

This will be a great day!

[NHRef]

Quote: Originally Posted by scho06 (original)

Can't wait for this!! Mr Magoo's getting his first checkup next Friday. Should be ready to tear up the parkin' lot!!

You may not want the instructor to know the MINI's name . . . . May not want to get in the car with you

[JR9907]

I'm signed up ready to go.....

[NHRef]

Almost - but not quite - full!

Don't hesitate to sign up for the first MINIs Only ADSS

[GBMINI]

This weekend!

[snid]

Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!

Why can I not find a clip of that on you-tube...