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oilman930 · Sep 12th, 2002, 08:19 PM

I am trying to find out if there is enough interest in form a Pennsylvania Mini club.I have been discussing somethings with Andera(from the Roadfly boards)about getting a club going.From reading some of the threads on both boards(haven't seen much about this topic on the minicooperonline board)it looks like there might be some interest,but nothing has gone anywhere yet.Understandable since alot of people haven't gotten their cars yet.So it's time to start talking.It might be a good time now to try to form a get together.Any ideas?

lotoole3 · Sep 12th, 2002, 10:27 PM

I haven't gotten my S yet, but it's only a matter of days now, so say Don Rosen... Eagerly anticipating...

And I'm all for a PA club... would it be based in the Philadelphia area? Perhaps Don Rosen or Otto's would be willing to help...

Perhaps first steps could just be an informal gathering someplace, maybe like one of the dealerships, or someplace larger/higher profile like a mall or park, or some attraction point like the Art Museum or New Hope or South Street, followed by a cruise?

Also, I know Helix Minisports is located somewhere in the Northeast, and AWE moved up near where I work in Hatboro/Willow Grove... perhaps some tech/install and dyno days could be put together for the "petrol heads" amongst us...

Just some thoughts...

sdmidget · Sep 12th, 2002, 10:34 PM

I would be interested - but I'm not exactly close to Philly.

ArcAngel · Sep 13th, 2002, 10:11 AM

Count me in!

I should get my MCS in October and I'll be ready to roll. Having Helix involved would be great, I believe that they are out of Philly. This is my first post, having been a lurker here for many months I thought it was about time to participate.

johnny36 · Sep 13th, 2002, 11:12 AM

I'm in New Brunswick NJ. About 45 min. to Philly, if I obey the speed limit ; )

I'm already part of the NYCity mini club (I don't think they will have problems with multible membership...), and if you don't have issues with out-of-state members, I'd zip down for some get togethers.

loder · Sep 13th, 2002, 11:54 AM

Although I don't see too many around the city. Maybe 5 or 6 of us.

Tom
MCS DS/W wheels/roof/mirrors S/C/P packs

lotoole3 · Sep 13th, 2002, 02:18 PM

loder -

In my immediate neighborhood (Queen Village area) there are about four or five... are you the dark silver S I see just north of South Street all the time?

Smile4MINI · Sep 13th, 2002, 03:30 PM

Hey all!

I think Oilman and I were thinking of an eastern PA club: Harrisburg to Philly and all points north/south/east and west. I'm in Carlisle, he's in Philly and neither of us has our cars yet!

I don't know where the club would be based, but I guess that would depend on the interest! Although, my initial thought is that there is much more going on in Philly! Anyway, with other clubs up and running, we don't want to miss out on too much of the fun!

I should get my car by the end of this month. Arc Angel (welcome) in October and lotoole3 any day now. I think we might safely consider something for mid to late October, otherwise we'll be a lot like that Saturn commerical...just a bunch of dreamers trotting down the road!

Sorry, just making myself laugh!

Johnny, I think the more, the merrier!

NOW, I know that it's not a typically PA thing to do, but how about we all try to talk to the MINI owners we see (yes, even the ones we don't know

) and see if we can get them interested. I suspect that a lot of owners don't frequent any of the boards. I've only seen one MINI in Carlisle and wanted to chase it down but, alas, was wearing flip-flops and couldn't risk the injury!! I've got my eyes peeled!!

Andrea

MINI Girl (USA) · Sep 13th, 2002, 10:05 PM

right now i'm in the dreamer catagory.... mine won't be here til nov/ dec this year, but i'd love for a mini club to start in the area...... i live in lansdale (halfway between Philly & Allentown).

acetonic · Sep 14th, 2002, 12:23 AM

I'm in Northern Delaware, practically a suburb of Philly. I'd love to meet up with MINI owners around here. I've been having to drive to Virginia to get my fix. (wonderful people, but so far!)

Smile4MINI · Sep 14th, 2002, 05:39 PM

Oh goody, Acetonic! We would love to have you!

The VA group seems great, but it would be a "hike" for me too.

MINI Girl...time will fly and you'll be able to join in in no time!!

Andrea

ArcAngel · Sep 17th, 2002, 09:20 AM

Just an idea... I had some free time while waiting for my MCS.

Smile4MINI · Sep 17th, 2002, 10:27 AM

Neato ArcAngel!!

I'm glad we have a graphic artist type on board!

Andrea

fprodget · Sep 17th, 2002, 12:58 PM

I will participate. My car should be here in the next few days, as long as the VPC quits breaking things on it.

I think there are at least 4 other minis in Lancaster already, one of which has also replied to this thread.

MINIMiller · Sep 17th, 2002, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by acetonic
I'm in Northern Delaware, practically a suburb of Philly. I'd love to meet up with MINI owners around here. I've been having to drive to Virginia to get my fix. (wonderful people, but so far!)

Now don't go leaving us for good Ace

But I do understand the travel aspect. As for MoonPie and I (Northern Virginia) we just might enjoy a trip to new parts!!!

ArcAngel · Sep 17th, 2002, 02:17 PM

A meeting up at Nazareth Speedway might be nice. I think they have a SCCA Autocross on October 27. I'd love to take a spin around the track at full speed with my MCS, ahhh to dream...

sdmidget · Sep 17th, 2002, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fprodget
I will participate. My car should be here in the next few days, as long as the VPC quits breaking things on it.

I think there are at least 4 other minis in Lancaster already, one of which has also replied to this thread.

Glad to hear your good news!!

("knock on wood")

sdmidget · Sep 17th, 2002, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ArcAngel
A meeting up at Nazareth Speedway might be nice. I think they have a SCCA Autocross on October 27. I'd love to take a spin around the track at full speed with my MCS, ahhh to dream...

Think I'm even "free" that weekend!!

ArcAngel · Sep 17th, 2002, 02:30 PM

I just found out that my MCS was born yesterday! I hope it gets here soon, I've been waiting too long as I'm sure the rest of you have.

fprodget · Sep 17th, 2002, 03:09 PM

I may be incorrect, but I understand the autocrosses held at Nazareth are in the parking lot and not on the track.

The Susquhenna Sports Car Club is having a fall autocross series. The events are at the Penn National Race Course in Grantville, PA (just north of Harrisburg on I-81). The dates of the events are Sept 29, Oct 13, Nov 3 and Nov 17. I will be in attendance as soon as I have reached my car's required break-in mileage.

Links to the autocross schedule and map to Penn National:

http://www.scca-susq.com/asccindex.htm

http://www.scca-susq.com/asccindex.htm

Sep 12th, 2002, 08:19 PM	#1
oilman930 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Philadelphia,PA Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 72 Offline	Starting a Mini club in Pennsylvania I am trying to find out if there is enough interest in form a Pennsylvania Mini club.I have been discussing somethings with Andera(from the Roadfly boards)about getting a club going.From reading some of the threads on both boards(haven't seen much about this topic on the minicooperonline board)it looks like there might be some interest,but nothing has gone anywhere yet.Understandable since alot of people haven't gotten their cars yet.So it's time to start talking.It might be a good time now to try to form a get together.Any ideas?

Sep 12th, 2002, 10:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
lotoole3 MINI2 Irregular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Local Time: 02:46 PM Posts: 181 Offline	I'M ALL FOR IT!!! I haven't gotten my S yet, but it's only a matter of days now, so say Don Rosen... Eagerly anticipating... And I'm all for a PA club... would it be based in the Philadelphia area? Perhaps Don Rosen or Otto's would be willing to help... Perhaps first steps could just be an informal gathering someplace, maybe like one of the dealerships, or someplace larger/higher profile like a mall or park, or some attraction point like the Art Museum or New Hope or South Street, followed by a cruise? Also, I know Helix Minisports is located somewhere in the Northeast, and AWE moved up near where I work in Hatboro/Willow Grove... perhaps some tech/install and dyno days could be put together for the "petrol heads" amongst us... Just some thoughts... lotoole3 2005 JB/B MCS :: Motoring since 8.22.04 2002 DS/B MCS :: RIP due to flood 8.1.04

Sep 12th, 2002, 10:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
sdmidget MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lancaster, PA (USA) Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 931 Offline	I would be interested - but I'm not exactly close to Philly. 2002 BRG/W [BRidGet] traded in on 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper [?name?] 2005 #1 wrecked by SUV on 6/03/05 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper (2005 #2) [?name?] picked up on 6/24/05

Sep 13th, 2002, 10:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
ArcAngel MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bristol, Pennsylvania Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 30 Offline	Count me in! I should get my MCS in October and I'll be ready to roll. Having Helix involved would be great, I believe that they are out of Philly. This is my first post, having been a lurker here for many months I thought it was about time to participate. '03 Jet Black MCS - MISSING IN ACTION Last edited by ArcAngel : Sep 13th, 2002 at 10:30 AM.

Sep 13th, 2002, 11:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnny36 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Local Time: 06:46 PM Posts: 40 Offline	new jersey member? I'm in New Brunswick NJ. About 45 min. to Philly, if I obey the speed limit ; ) I'm already part of the NYCity mini club (I don't think they will have problems with multible membership...), and if you don't have issues with out-of-state members, I'd zip down for some get togethers.

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Sep 13th, 2002, 11:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
loder MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Local Time: 06:46 PM Posts: 175 Offline	I'd be up for it Although I don't see too many around the city. Maybe 5 or 6 of us. Tom MCS DS/W wheels/roof/mirrors S/C/P packs Last edited by loder : Sep 21st, 2002 at 09:18 AM.

Sep 13th, 2002, 02:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
lotoole3 MINI2 Irregular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Local Time: 02:46 PM Posts: 181 Offline	loder - In my immediate neighborhood (Queen Village area) there are about four or five... are you the dark silver S I see just north of South Street all the time? lotoole3 2005 JB/B MCS :: Motoring since 8.22.04 2002 DS/B MCS :: RIP due to flood 8.1.04

Sep 13th, 2002, 03:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Smile4MINI MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Carlisle, PA Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 43 Offline	Eastern PA Club Hey all! I think Oilman and I were thinking of an eastern PA club: Harrisburg to Philly and all points north/south/east and west. I'm in Carlisle, he's in Philly and neither of us has our cars yet! I don't know where the club would be based, but I guess that would depend on the interest! Although, my initial thought is that there is much more going on in Philly! Anyway, with other clubs up and running, we don't want to miss out on too much of the fun! I should get my car by the end of this month. Arc Angel (welcome) in October and lotoole3 any day now. I think we might safely consider something for mid to late October, otherwise we'll be a lot like that Saturn commerical...just a bunch of dreamers trotting down the road! Sorry, just making myself laugh! Johnny, I think the more, the merrier! NOW, I know that it's not a typically PA thing to do, but how about we all try to talk to the MINI owners we see (yes, even the ones we don't know ) and see if we can get them interested. I suspect that a lot of owners don't frequent any of the boards. I've only seen one MINI in Carlisle and wanted to chase it down but, alas, was wearing flip-flops and couldn't risk the injury!! I've got my eyes peeled!! Andrea

Sep 13th, 2002, 10:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
MINI Girl (USA) MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lansdale, PA Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 84 Offline	right now i'm in the dreamer catagory.... mine won't be here til nov/ dec this year, but i'd love for a mini club to start in the area...... i live in lansdale (halfway between Philly & Allentown). Deana I like my men like I like my car: Euro!

Sep 14th, 2002, 12:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
acetonic MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Castle, Delaware Local Time: 02:46 PM Posts: 289 Offline	I'm in Northern Delaware, practically a suburb of Philly. I'd love to meet up with MINI owners around here. I've been having to drive to Virginia to get my fix. (wonderful people, but so far!)

Sep 14th, 2002, 05:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
Smile4MINI MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Carlisle, PA Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 43 Offline	Oh goody, Acetonic! We would love to have you! The VA group seems great, but it would be a "hike" for me too. MINI Girl...time will fly and you'll be able to join in in no time!! Andrea

Sep 17th, 2002, 09:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
ArcAngel MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bristol, Pennsylvania Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 30 Offline	Philly Mini Logo Just an idea... I had some free time while waiting for my MCS. Attached Thumbnails '03 Jet Black MCS - MISSING IN ACTION

Sep 17th, 2002, 10:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
Smile4MINI MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Carlisle, PA Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 43 Offline	Neato ArcAngel!! I'm glad we have a graphic artist type on board! Andrea

Sep 17th, 2002, 12:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
fprodget MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Local Time: 02:46 PM Posts: 58 Offline	Count me in, too! I will participate. My car should be here in the next few days, as long as the VPC quits breaking things on it. I think there are at least 4 other minis in Lancaster already, one of which has also replied to this thread.

Sep 17th, 2002, 02:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
MINIMiller Sham's apprentice Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Local Time: 02:46 PM Posts: 741 Offline	Don't abandon us... Quote: Originally posted by acetonic I'm in Northern Delaware, practically a suburb of Philly. I'd love to meet up with MINI owners around here. I've been having to drive to Virginia to get my fix. (wonderful people, but so far!) Now don't go leaving us for good Ace But I do understand the travel aspect. As for MoonPie and I (Northern Virginia) we just might enjoy a trip to new parts!!! Picked up 12 July 2002. 69,000 rev happy miles Autocrossing in G Stock this year!!!

Sep 17th, 2002, 02:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
ArcAngel MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bristol, Pennsylvania Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 30 Offline	A meeting up at Nazareth Speedway might be nice. I think they have a SCCA Autocross on October 27. I'd love to take a spin around the track at full speed with my MCS, ahhh to dream... '03 Jet Black MCS - MISSING IN ACTION

Sep 17th, 2002, 02:23 PM	#17 (permalink)
sdmidget MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lancaster, PA (USA) Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 931 Offline	Finally!! Quote: Originally posted by fprodget I will participate. My car should be here in the next few days, as long as the VPC quits breaking things on it. I think there are at least 4 other minis in Lancaster already, one of which has also replied to this thread. Glad to hear your good news!! ("knock on wood") 2002 BRG/W [BRidGet] traded in on 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper [?name?] 2005 #1 wrecked by SUV on 6/03/05 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper (2005 #2) [?name?] picked up on 6/24/05

Sep 17th, 2002, 02:25 PM	#18 (permalink)
sdmidget MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lancaster, PA (USA) Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 931 Offline	I could do that. Quote: Originally posted by ArcAngel A meeting up at Nazareth Speedway might be nice. I think they have a SCCA Autocross on October 27. I'd love to take a spin around the track at full speed with my MCS, ahhh to dream... Think I'm even "free" that weekend!! 2002 BRG/W [BRidGet] traded in on 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper [?name?] 2005 #1 wrecked by SUV on 6/03/05 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper (2005 #2) [?name?] picked up on 6/24/05

Sep 17th, 2002, 02:30 PM	#19 (permalink)
ArcAngel MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bristol, Pennsylvania Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 30 Offline	MCS Born Yesterday I just found out that my MCS was born yesterday! I hope it gets here soon, I've been waiting too long as I'm sure the rest of you have. '03 Jet Black MCS - MISSING IN ACTION

Sep 17th, 2002, 03:09 PM	#20 (permalink)
fprodget MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Local Time: 02:46 PM Posts: 58 Offline	Autocrosses I may be incorrect, but I understand the autocrosses held at Nazareth are in the parking lot and not on the track. The Susquhenna Sports Car Club is having a fall autocross series. The events are at the Penn National Race Course in Grantville, PA (just north of Harrisburg on I-81). The dates of the events are Sept 29, Oct 13, Nov 3 and Nov 17. I will be in attendance as soon as I have reached my car's required break-in mileage. Links to the autocross schedule and map to Penn National: http://www.scca-susq.com/asccindex.htm http://www.scca-susq.com/asccindex.htm

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