
NorCal MINIs wishes you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year. We will see you all in 2009! Keep the rubber side down.
Come join us for an amazing weekend up in the mountains. We have an awe-inspiring run planned for Saturday that will include beautiful sight...
. . . a rush of smashed inhibitions and highly irresponsible behavior that came from driving the right car on the right road.
". . . acquiescing in order to avoid confusing our customers, particularly in recognition of the fact that the company has already offered owners of the subject vehicles the same redesigned exhaust pipes at no charge that would be provided under a safety recall."
Not all new ideas are "Eco". There are the new 2010 Signature Series Mustangs (you are welcome Jesse) from Ford and Steve Saleen with 4.6L V8 engines and up to 650 horsepower. These are not exactly gas sippers. But the effects of these Mustangs on the environment are nothing compared to the solution Dubai's Palazzo Versace Hotel has come up with for hot sand beaches.
. . .have received numerous complaints indicating that consumers’ legs have
been burned while they access the rear cargo area of the subject vehicles via
the rear hatchback shortly after the vehicles have been driven. As reflected by
the complaints, people accessing the cargo area naturally place their legs at
the rear of the vehicle. People are burned as they inadvertently contact either
of the two hot exhaust pipe tips while removing items from, or placing items in,
the rear cargo area. Some of the burn injuries are significant second degree
burns, causing blistered skin or scarring, often in a half-moon shape pattern
matching the approximately 2 3/4-inch diameter of the exhaust tips.
NorCal MINIs' Christmas Lights Run and Party
December 13, 2008, at 5:30 p.m.
Meetup at the Starbucks in Danville at Blackhawk Plaza, 4000 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville, CA 94506. Here's the run map.
Followed By The Club Party
BYOB Potluck (bring an appetizer or dessert) at Peter and Lori's in Pleasanton.
Please also bring a new unwrapped toy for the kids at Oakland Childrens Hospital.
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Sat. December 27- Sun. December 28, 2008
Thunderhill Raceway, Willows, CA
Silicon Valley International Auto Show
Thursday, January 8 -Sun. January 11, 2009
150 West San Carlos St., San Jose, CA
NorCal MINIs' Elephant Seal Run
Saturday, January 24, 2009, 9:00 am
Meet up at the Pioneer Hotel located at 2925 Woodside Rd, Woodside, CA 94062
We will then head to Ano Nuevo State Reserve for a stop to view the seals ($7). You must have purchased a ticket from Reserve America 800-444-4445 to go on the tour. There may be limited ticket availability at Ano Nuevo. If you cannot get a ticket, close by are the Pigeon Point Light Station, Bean Hollow State Beach, and Harley Farms Goat Dairy (map)(tours by appointment only. You get to milk a goat). We will stop at Duarte's Tavern in Pescadero for a late lunch.
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MINI 2009 Tech Session
Saturday, February 7, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
There will be a MINI Tech session at Performance Art located at 5755-B Rossi Lane, Gilroy, CA 95020. Coffee and doughnuts provided.
Part 1
Part 2
All cars that are or will be missed should the Detroit 3 disappear.. But these cars, - uh, not so much:
Believe us, we have had our share of convertibles and in all of them you can freeze with the top down or easily get ripped off if left unattended due to the easy view into, and access to, the interior of the car. Still, there is nothing like an open top car with a cool breeze at speed and a warm sun, or a warm desert night. However, at some point you realize you want a sturdy car with some performance virtues (we should know, we once owned a '90s Mercury Capri Convertible) and it seems to us that glorification of the shortcomings of convertibles may not be a great way to sell convertibles. But, hey what do we know.
Our December 13, 2008, Christmas Lights Run will start with a meetup at 5:30 p.m. at the Starbucks in Danville at Blackhawk Plaza, 4000 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville, CA 94506. Here's the run map. It will culminate with a BYOB appetizers and desserts party at Peter and Lori's. Make sure you RSVP and we will see you all there!
Each LeMons race is for cars purchased, fixed up, and track-prepped for a total
of 500 dollars or less. But before reaching the grid, you'll have to survive
trials like the Personal-Injury-Lawyer Anti-Slalom, the Marxist-Valet Parking
Challenge, and the Wide Open Throttle Rodthrowapalooza. Twelve hours into the
race, the car voted People’s Choice is called in and awarded a cash prize;
simultaneously, the car voted People’s Curse is called in and summarily
destroyed. At the end of 24 hours, a gala awards ceremony plies the survivors
with trophies, plaques, and four-figure purses in canvas bags full of nickels.
What's not to like?
The Elephant Seal Run is on Saturday, January 24, 2009.
At 9:00 am meet up at the Pioneer Hotel located at 2925 Woodside Rd, Woodside, CA 94062
We will then head to Ano Nuevo State Reserve for a stop to view the seals ($7). You must purchase a ticket from Reserve America 800-444-4445 to go on the tour. Buy your ticket AFTER Nov 29th. But don't wait too long after that date to buy them - they sell out quick. Pick either the 11:00 am or 11:15 am tour. We will stop at Duarte's Tavern in Pescadero for a late lunch.
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