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fourvalleys · 10-28-2014, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Shark_Bait88

That thing is awesome! I love old Minis, and hope to own one someday.

I work in the same town you're in, according to your post history. Let me know if you ever want to check it out or take it for a drive. Or if you ever want to help me wrench.

It's a blast.

Guff · 10-28-2014, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fourvalleys

1973. I really hope yours makes it up here soon. I will say you're missing out on RHD though.

I'm planning to keep it stock since the 998cc A-series is so nice to work on. Who cares if it starts to get scary at 55mph? Hah.

I did find storage and it's going in in a couple of weeks so at least I got to take it out for about 50 miles yesterday:

That's awesome man! Have fun with it! I still dream about the day I can do a 50 mile journey in my Mini!

Maybe we should start a forum for Mini+FT86 Enthusiasts...

Shark_Bait88 · 10-29-2014, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by fourvalleys

I work in the same town you're in, according to your post history. Let me know if you ever want to check it out or take it for a drive. Or if you ever want to help me wrench.

It's a blast.

Yes to all three!

Are you on the Upper Midwest FR-S/BRZ FB group?

fourvalleys · 10-29-2014, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Shark_Bait88

Yes to all three!

Are you on the Upper Midwest FR-S/BRZ FB group?

Nah, I look at it sometimes but I'm slowly backing away from Facebook.

Shark_Bait88 · 10-29-2014, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by fourvalleys

Nah, I look at it sometimes but I'm slowly backing away from Facebook.

For sure. Well if you want to look me up on Facebook my name is Chris Fairbanks. I'd definitely like to at least check the Mini out in person and go for a ride sometime!

Hawaiian · 10-29-2014, 11:51 PM

I love classic minis.

Gliderx · 10-30-2014, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawaiian

I love classic minis.

Until you have to go over huge speedbumps and trying to avoid teeter-totting haha.

Shark_Bait88 · 10-30-2014, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Gliderx

Until you have to go over huge speedbumps and trying to avoid teeter-totting haha.

I'd rather have that issue driving a classic Mini than something that's stanced. lol

fourvalleys · 10-30-2014, 11:25 AM

Potholes are the bigger issue. 12" wheels make for a lot of dodging. Fortunately the car is small enough that you usually have some room to move around in your lane.

Gliderx · 10-30-2014, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Shark_Bait88

I'd rather have that issue driving a classic Mini than something that's stanced. lol

True true. I must agree to this one.

@Art_Mighty · 11-05-2014, 09:51 PM

Anybody running without cats in Chicagoland?

G_Ride · 11-06-2014, 12:45 AM

I'm moving into the area, about an hour south of Chicago, for a new job opportunity. Are there any regular meets around Chigago?

SportInjected · 11-06-2014, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by G_Ride

I'm moving into the area, about an hour south of Chicago, for a new job opportunity. Are there any regular meets around Chigago?

Yes, coffee haus in Schaumburg, but it's a little ways away from you. Check out the upper Midwest owners Facebook group for more events: https://m.facebook.com/?hrc=1&refsrc...%2Fhr%2Fr&_rdr

G_Ride · 11-06-2014, 03:03 PM

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Yes, coffee haus in Schaumburg, but it's a little ways away from you. Check out the upper Midwest owners Facebook group for more events: https://m.facebook.com/?hrc=1&refsrc...%2Fhr%2Fr&_rdr

Greatly appreciated

10-29-2014, 11:51 PM	#1812
Hawaiian That guy Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: Ultramarine mt FR-S Location: chicago Posts: 2,370 Thanks: 692 Thanked 1,389 Times in 730 Posts Mentioned: 71 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I love classic minis. __________________ Ultramarine mt FR-S P&L stage 1 turbo Prime Motoring Flex fuel Jr Tuned 506whp @17psi (e73)

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@Art_Mighty uosɹǝdʎɐl ʇɹǝdxǝ Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Asphalt AVO FR-S w/a Slushbox! :P Location: Chicago (Edgewater) Posts: 908 Thanks: 741 Thanked 349 Times in 224 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Catless in IL Anybody running without cats in Chicagoland? __________________ ...because some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn

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fourvalleys Howdy! Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: Party ST, Classic Mini Location: WI/IL Posts: 196 Thanks: 73 Thanked 97 Times in 52 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Potholes are the bigger issue. 12" wheels make for a lot of dodging. Fortunately the car is small enough that you usually have some room to move around in your lane.

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