[Source: benjaminbsman @ YouTube]
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Truck Warning Stickers
Jalopnik posts 10 that it believes are the scariest. What we want to know is who is likely to stack trucks in electrified water pools? Thor?
A Very Close Shave
From AutoSpies:
Need we say more?
A two-car crash on a Florida highway was caused by a 37-year-old woman who was shaving her bikini area while in the driver's seat, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Her ex-husband was steering from the passenger seat.
Megan Mariah Barnes and her ex-husband Charles Judy were driving southbound Tuesday morning when they slammed into the back of a pick-up driven by David Schoff after he slowed to take a turn, CBS station WFOR-TV reports.
Barnes said she was meeting her boyfriend in Key West and wanted to be "ready for the visit," trooper Gary Dunick explained.
Need we say more?
But You Can't Board With A Pair Of Scissors?
This is the Nexus, a battery-powered scooter that folds into a luggage-sized case that fits in the overhead bin of a commercial aircraft. It has two electric engines that run on four 12V batteries and can go up to about 9 miles per hour for two hours on one charge. Can't you just see TSA letting this on-board? Not!
[Source: Gizmodo]
[Source: Gizmodo]
What May The Future Hold For MINI?
AutoGuide.com interviewed MINI USA VP Jim McDowell at the Geneva Motor Show. Here are some interesting tidbits from the interview:
McDowell also indicated he wouldn’t be surprised if the MINI Roadster came to own the entry-level roadster segment that Mazda currently has locked-down with the Miata.
- McDowell won't be surprised if the Countryman is the most fuel efficient crossover offered in the U.S.
- It is likely that MINI’s All4 AWD system will show up in other models in addition to the Countryman.
- The recent engine updates made on European models will arrive for the 2011 model year cars in North America.
- Future MINI engines will likely get smaller and new drivetrain technology, such as a dual-clutch transmission, is likely to be added.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
NorCal MINIs' Event Reminders
Saturday, March 20, 2010 Is The Daffodil Hill Run
Join NorCal MINIs as we motor to Daffodil Hill in this Spring foothills Run. We will meet at MINI of Concord at 9:30 a.m., and reach Daffodil Hill around noon. Bring a picnic lunch and we will eat at the State Park. Here's the proposed route. Please respond to your email invitation. If you do not receive one add yourself as a guest on the Calendar Of All Motoring Events for this event or RSVP to info@norcalminis.com.
Saturday, April 17, 2010 Is The End Of Winter Detail Day
Car a little grungy from the winter? Need help cleaning it up? Come out to the Davis's beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2010 for food, socializing, and help with washing, waxing, glazing, sealing, paint touch up, and dent repair. Bring your own detailing products. If you choose to use the PC please bring your own 6 inch foam application pads as each such pad should be exclusively dedicated to one product. BBQ lunch provided. This is a Club Members' and their guests only event. Please RSVP to your email invitation.
Sunday, April 25, 2010 NorCal MINIs Goes To Pacific Dream Machines
Pacific Dream Machines features 2,000 magnificent driving, flying and working machines from the 20th and 21st centuries. The world's coolest cars of every era and style, model-T fire engines, vintage buses, custom motorcycles, tricked out trucks, sleek streamliners, one-of-a-kind antique engines and tractors and historic military aircraft will be among the mesmerizing displays. The 20th annual show takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Half Moon Bay Airport. The show benefits the Coastside Adult Day Health Center. Spectator admission is $20 for adults, $10 for age 11-17 and 65+, and free for kids age 10 and under. Tickets are available at the gate only. We can park together if we register our vehicles for $30 before April 15, 2010 which also includes admission for the driver and one passenger. Please complete the Entry Form prior to April 15, 2010 and RSVP to your email invitation. There will be two meet up locations for this event. 1. East Bay - Time: 6:00 a.m. East Bay Meet Up - Starbucks at Bayfair Center - San Leandro, 15555 E. 14th St., San Leandro, CA 94578; 2. San Mateo Time: 6:30 a.m. - San Mateo, Starbucks at 17th and El Camino, 1701 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402
Sunday, May 2, 2010 NorCal MINIs Eats At Buster's and Tours Castello di Amorosa
We will motor to Buster's Southern BBQ for lunch and then on to Castello di Amorosa for a Tuscan Castle tour and wine tasting. The cost per person for the tour is $33.00 ($31.00 for the tour and $2.00 per ticket Paypal charge) but must be purchased before April 1, 2010. We have set up this Paypal Button for your convenience.
Meet up will be at 9:30 a.m. at the MINI Dr. Chevron at 5200 Sonoma Blvd., Vallejo, CA 94589. Members RSVP to your email invitation. All others may add themselves as Guests on our Calendar Of All Motoring Events or by email to info@norcalminis.com.
Join NorCal MINIs as we motor to Daffodil Hill in this Spring foothills Run. We will meet at MINI of Concord at 9:30 a.m., and reach Daffodil Hill around noon. Bring a picnic lunch and we will eat at the State Park. Here's the proposed route. Please respond to your email invitation. If you do not receive one add yourself as a guest on the Calendar Of All Motoring Events for this event or RSVP to info@norcalminis.com.
Saturday, April 17, 2010 Is The End Of Winter Detail Day
Car a little grungy from the winter? Need help cleaning it up? Come out to the Davis's beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2010 for food, socializing, and help with washing, waxing, glazing, sealing, paint touch up, and dent repair. Bring your own detailing products. If you choose to use the PC please bring your own 6 inch foam application pads as each such pad should be exclusively dedicated to one product. BBQ lunch provided. This is a Club Members' and their guests only event. Please RSVP to your email invitation.
Sunday, April 25, 2010 NorCal MINIs Goes To Pacific Dream Machines
Pacific Dream Machines features 2,000 magnificent driving, flying and working machines from the 20th and 21st centuries. The world's coolest cars of every era and style, model-T fire engines, vintage buses, custom motorcycles, tricked out trucks, sleek streamliners, one-of-a-kind antique engines and tractors and historic military aircraft will be among the mesmerizing displays. The 20th annual show takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Half Moon Bay Airport. The show benefits the Coastside Adult Day Health Center. Spectator admission is $20 for adults, $10 for age 11-17 and 65+, and free for kids age 10 and under. Tickets are available at the gate only. We can park together if we register our vehicles for $30 before April 15, 2010 which also includes admission for the driver and one passenger. Please complete the Entry Form prior to April 15, 2010 and RSVP to your email invitation. There will be two meet up locations for this event. 1. East Bay - Time: 6:00 a.m. East Bay Meet Up - Starbucks at Bayfair Center - San Leandro, 15555 E. 14th St., San Leandro, CA 94578; 2. San Mateo Time: 6:30 a.m. - San Mateo, Starbucks at 17th and El Camino, 1701 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402
Sunday, May 2, 2010 NorCal MINIs Eats At Buster's and Tours Castello di Amorosa
We will motor to Buster's Southern BBQ for lunch and then on to Castello di Amorosa for a Tuscan Castle tour and wine tasting. The cost per person for the tour is $33.00 ($31.00 for the tour and $2.00 per ticket Paypal charge) but must be purchased before April 1, 2010. We have set up this Paypal Button for your convenience.
Meet up will be at 9:30 a.m. at the MINI Dr. Chevron at 5200 Sonoma Blvd., Vallejo, CA 94589. Members RSVP to your email invitation. All others may add themselves as Guests on our Calendar Of All Motoring Events or by email to info@norcalminis.com.
Caution - Drunk People Crossing
Romanian officials are posting signs to deal with a traffic issue - cars running over intoxicated pedestrians. The Mayor of the town of Pecica, Petru Antal, is concerned that drivers risk running over local residents who over indulge at the town's bars.
“We have to target the drivers because by the time the pedestrians get into this state they are beyond caring,” Antal said.
[Source: Democraticunderground.com via Jonathan Turley]
“We have to target the drivers because by the time the pedestrians get into this state they are beyond caring,” Antal said.
[Source: Democraticunderground.com via Jonathan Turley]
Got A CVT? Here's How It Works
Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT's) vary the ratio between one shaft coming from the engine and another going to the drive wheels with a metal belt or chain which slides from various points to other points as needed. For a thorough tear-down check out this article at rpmgo.com.
BMW "0" Series To Have MINI FWD?
According to BMW Chairman Norbert Reithofe,
[Source: BimmerFile]
“For these new vehicles [the new BMW and Mini] we are developing a common architecture for both front and four-wheel drive.”Autocar has also confirmed that the new entry-level BMW will run the same front-wheel-drive underpinnings as the next-generation Mini Cooper. The BMW "0" Series will not be available in the US.
[Source: BimmerFile]
Monday, March 8, 2010
Don't Lose Your Exclusive Email Invites And Google Group Access
Make sure you have paid your 2010 NorCal MINIs' Membership Dues ($25). Come April 1, 2010, if you have not renewed you will lose access to NorCal MINIs' Google Group, email invitations to events and the ability to attend member only events. Don't lose your benefits.
DON'T DELAY - RENEW TODAY!
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DON'T DELAY - RENEW TODAY!
Pay with Paypal:
Issues With The R56
MotoringFile recounts the issues it has had with its 2007 R56 for which the OEM warranty is just about to expire. Are the problems anything like the ones you R56 owners have experienced?
New Ontario, CA MINI Dealer
On Saturday, March 6, MINI of Ontario had its Grand Opening. It is the 15th MINI dealership in California, and the largest facility in Southern California. It is located at the intersection of I-15, I-10, Highway 60 and I-215 in a renovated facility that formerly housed a BMW Certified Pre-Owned dealership. Pete Savage, the owner of the franchise, has equipped the facility with a state-of-the-art sound system, big screen TVs, a built-in gas grill and an air hockey table.
[Source: BMW Group PressClub USA]
[Source: BMW Group PressClub USA]
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