Mod Party !!! 8/19

[Mr. Magoo]

OK, here's the chance to do almost all the mods you wanted and make a family event out of it. On Saturday. 8/19, I will host a Mod Party at my house (shhhh!! wife doesn't know, but will find out).

I said almost all. It will not include pulley's and exhaust (right Dan?), but will include less involved mechanical items, such as cold air intakes. Also will include other items that people want, such as Euro Tray, MCAW (auto window up), stripes, etc. We need to know what you want and be sure and have it ordered for delivery, by that time. It may be if enough people want the same item, we can get a group buy.

We can meet at my house (Greensboro) and there is room for those not "modding" to fish, kayak (2), etc. or just relax in the shade. More plans to follow.

Google Link to Steve's House (http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q=12+Canvasback+Pt,+Greensboro,+NC+27455)

Please reply with who and what you want done.

Mark V +3 Doing the mods for YOU!
Mr. Magoo +1 - ???? Mods
HPU Drew - ????
Midnight Dave - ????
Minianni +1 - ????
Lou777 + 1 - mcaw and boot stripes x2

[HPUdrew]

I plan on showing up, and hopefully showing off my new Mini. I'm probably only going to have a couple of minor mods to put on it at that point, nothing that will require assistance, but I will hold off until the party just for the sake of doing my first mods in good company. :D

Drew

[Mr. Magoo]

Look forward to seeing you again. I recommend two "must have" mods.
1. Euro tray
2. MCAW (auto window up)

I have both and can't believe having a MINI with either.

[Mr. Magoo]

So far 3 MINI's in attendance ... mods 0. Looks like it will be an easy party so far.

Maybe Mark needs to list what mods can be done and what they are. Euro tray, MCAW, stripes....

[TWISTER]

Here is a list of MODS to consider:
ACTUAL SIZE DECAL (http://www.myminiparts.com/proddetail.php?prod=ASD)
AUTO UP WINDOWS (http://www.myminiparts.com/proddetail.php?prod=AWU)
BLACKOUT BELTLINE (http://www.myminiparts.com/proddetail.php?prod=BOT)
GLOVE BOX ORGANIZER (http://www.myminiparts.com/proddetail.php?prod=GBO)
COLD AIR INTAKE (http://www.myminiparts.com/proddetail.php?prod=CAF-3)
CHECKERED BONNET STRIPES (http://www.myminiparts.com/proddetail.php?prod=MMCBS)
BOOT SADDLE BAG (http://www.myminiparts.com/proddetail.php?prod=ISB)
EURO PARCEL SHELF (http://www.myminiparts.com/proddetail.php?prod=UDS)
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BONNET STRIPES (http://www.ministripes.com/current.html)
BOOT STRIPES (http://www.ministripes.com/boot.html)
REAR BRAKE LIGHT MOD (2002-2004 ONLY) FREE

This is just a small list of things to have done. There is no charge from me to do any of these. However, you must purchase these items and bring them to the party. If you have other items, please ask me if I can help install.
DONATIONS WILL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE CLUBS BANKING ACCT IF YOU FEEL THE NEED.

[Mr. Magoo]

That was perfect, Mark, thanks.

[HPUdrew]

I had some other small mods planned that I may go ahead and order too. I'll probably place the order this week for a grille, antenna, and auto windows that we can do at the meet. I'll take some help on the windows and grille. ;)

Drew

[minianni]

I'm going to be there to help/get in the way "cause momma don't dance and daddy don't do no mods ;) '

mr. minianni (Steve)

[simplygriff]

I'm going to plan on being there. I may not have any mods to do at that time (it will depend on my money situation and how fast the guy painting some stuff for me is.) ;)
-G

[TWISTER]

Please mention the club at both MYMINI and MINISTRIPES for your discount.

[onefastmini]

I was just looking at my calendar, and I am working the beer festival in G'boro that afternoon. What time were we thinking about? I will most likely hang with with you all in the morning/noon, and head out early.
Please also let me know if I should bring any tools (dremel, wiring gadgets, welder, etc)

--Dan

[scooter]

May attend just to see all the cool cars. Where is this gathering located?

[Mr. Magoo]

This will be at my house:

12 Canvasback Pt.
Greensboro, NC

It is at Lake Jeanette on the north side of Greensboro.

Let me know of you need directions.

[Mr. Magoo]

I was just looking at my calendar, and I am working the beer festival in G'boro that afternoon. What time were we thinking about? I will most likely hang with with you all in the morning/noon, and head out early.
Please also let me know if I should bring any tools (dremel, wiring gadgets, welder, etc)

--Dan

I want to know more about the beer festival.

[Lou777]

We'll finally get to meet everybody!! :D

You can add Lou777 + 1 - we'll be picking up Mr. Lou777's MINI this weekend from Flow.

Mods will be boot stripes and MCAWs for both the 05 and 06.
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2 People
2 MINIs
2 Mods for each MINI / 4 mods total

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[TWISTER]

Added a google link to first post for directions. i need to know what everyone wants installed.

[MidnightDave]

The rear seat delete kit will be here Wed, also ordered the glove box insert and Wet Okoles and asked everybody to get 'em here in time...Only the rear seat will be a worthy task, but wanted up our mod count. ;-) Thanks, again!

[onefastmini]

I want to know more about the beer festival.
here is link to Summertime Brews Festival (http://summertimebrews.com/)

My cousin is the brewmeister for Rockbottom restaurant in Charlotte, and I try to help him with as many beer festivals as possible during the year (just because I can). I missed this one last year, but attended the brewers party the night before at Natty Greene's. (the food and beer there are awesome)
--Dan

[HPUdrew]

I'll be attending both events that day, the beer and the mod party. I'll hopefully have someone with me for both too. ;) I'm really looking forward to coming though, and will only have small mods, but will try to have something when I show up. :)

Drew

[scooter]

I still need to know what time this thing will kick off

[simplygriff]

I'm going to plan to be there but it will depend on if I have to work or not. We're shorthanded right now... :rolleyes:

I don't think I'll have any mods to do.
-G

[MidnightDave]

1) The rear seat delete kit arrived today, with instructions...only getting the seats out should prove challenging, and I'm sure we can do it!

2) I also ordered the glove box insert, woohoo

3) Also ordered Wet Okoles, (black flowers, wifey helped pick LOL)

Only the rear seat will be a worthy task, but wanted to up our mod count. :rolleyes:

Thanks, again!

[MINIb]

I'll try and be there just to meet people and hang out, no mods. :(

Brian

[Mr. Magoo]

I'll try and be there just to meet people and hang out, no mods. :(

Brian

Will like to meet you. As close as you are to Volvo, can you help with the Tour to Tanglewood on 9/9?

[MINIb]

Will like to meet you. As close as you are to Volvo, can you help with the Tour to Tanglewood on 9/9?

I can try, got a lot going on with work. We can talk about it at the mod party if u want ?

[Mr. Magoo]

I can try, got a lot going on with work. We can talk about it at the mod party if u want ?
Perfect, will look forward to meeting you.

[HPUdrew]

What time are we going to get started next Saturday? I'm up for coming out kinda early in case some of the mods take a long time.

For right now, consider me out for modding, though I still hope to have something to do while I am there. I put my mod money into the purchase, figured I would do the "smart" thing for once. ;)

Drew

[Mr. Magoo]

I still need to know what time this thing will kick off

10 o'clock at my house.

Address is:
12 Canvasback Pt.
Greensboro, NC

Let me know if anyone needs directions.

When you come to the house, rather than driving up the driveway, drive into the parking lot that is just to the left of my house, toward the lake (don't be bothered by the "no trespassing" sign), and park around to the right.

[MidnightDave]

[QUOTE=Red Ryder]10 o'clock at my house.
Let me know if anyone needs directions.
QUOTE]

If I can rely on Mapquest, I'm good, if it has a misplaced left or right, please let us know?! ;-)

BTW, thanks in advance for doing this, I can't turn a wrench!

[minianni]

Me and minianni may be there. No mods tho'. '56 truck to finish and possible new home purchase :eek:. Can ypu say "POWERBALL". I think it's in our future :D

mr.minianni ( Steve)

[TWISTER]

Steve,
Want to follow me over from here around 9:20? Also, I want to see in the house while its empty. It's beautiful!

[simplygriff]

I'm going to plan on being there but I have to work til 12... :mad: See you guys soon after that. Are we doing a cook-out or something? Do we need to bring anything?
-G

[HPUdrew]

Plan on me + 1, though she may fall through. :p

I'll be removing the rear wiper assembly at the party, though that's probably going to be it for now.

Let me know if I can bring anything if there will be food/drinks. I'd be happy to bring/cook something for my contribution.

Drew

[minianni]

Mark,
Thanks, we can't look in 'cause it's still occupied. I don't think the owner would like peering in thru the windows.
We might not make to the mod party but rather to the party at the Forsyth County Jail :eek:
Here is the link to the house. It may not work as the listing has been pulled.

http://lisasimmons.listingbook.com/?mlno=W401236&show_oh_flyer=1&node=10

Steve

[Lou777]

Do we need to bring anything other than our cars and stuff to the shindig?

If anyone needs any imports from VA, just let me know and we'll see everyone there on Saturday! :D

Lou777

[TWISTER]

Griff
Will you do my rear wiper?

[simplygriff]

Yeah, I'll do it for ya.

One thing you need to look for is the backend of an inkpen. Like the little plug off the end of a BIC pen. It's a good idea to try to find a couple different sizes too. The smaller the better. This is to plug the waterline that runs the wiper fluid to the rear.

I've committed my extra plug to Drew but I'll go pick up a couple more from Lowe's. I've got plenty of sealant left too.
-G

[MINI Rog]

Is anyone bringing any extra bonnet stripes for sale?

[TWISTER]

I dont have any but you can fo to any sign place and pick up solid color vinyl in 5" width and I'll help you put them on

[TWISTER]

I just found a set of BLACK bonnet stripes with no accent edge.

[HPUdrew]

Hey Griff, for capping off the spray hose, wouldn't a small screw work too? I have a better chance of finding one of those that fits. :p

What tools, food, drinks, etc. can I bring with me to help myself and others? I don't have tons of tools, but have some odd-ball ones, so if there are any strange/unusual tools needed for anyones mods throw it out there and I might be able to help.

Drew

[TWISTER]

Stripes should be 4"
I do have a pair of black for anyone that wants them

[simplygriff]

Hey Griff, for capping off the spray hose, wouldn't a small screw work too? I have a better chance of finding one of those that fits. :p

What tools, food, drinks, etc. can I bring with me to help myself and others? I don't have tons of tools, but have some odd-ball ones, so if there are any strange/unusual tools needed for anyones mods throw it out there and I might be able to help.

Drew

Yeah that'd work too. We can just cover the whole thing in sealant too to make extra sure.

I picked up a couple extra plugs last night. Let's do this!

And, I know we can't do something without food involved around here... Is there a lunch plan or anything?
-G

[TWISTER]

There are plenty of places nearby. We could order pizza or have someone run out. I know Steve is getting drinks.

[TWISTER]

if you would like to call me and see if we are wrapping up or still hanging out, please do.

Mark Vogler
336.391.8084 cell

[MidnightDave]

I've got the torx bit we need for my rear seat delete and a 10mm socket for the center bolt, other than that we just need intuition and patience. ;)

The Wet Okoles are on their way and should arrive at the house about the time I get there. :( LOL

Looking forward to meeting more folks and hearing about other mods.

Don't even get the silver paint idea, you'll have to show me, maybe I can surprise the wifey with that one...it's still "officially" her car for now, that's why I can't do the pulley/exhaust or anything "guy" (read performance) oriented, just cosmetic stuff at this point... :o

Okay, that's my smiley quota for the month!

BTW: Thanks again for doing this guys!

[simplygriff]

Thanks Mark. I did think of a way I could contribute a bit... I'll pack my trusty can of hi-temp silver spray paint if anyone wants to make the orange half of the parking lamps look like the other (just when they're unlit, of course)

Tom

I still need to do that... I'd love your help if you can make it. :D
-G

[Mr. Magoo]

Had a great turnout! 13 MINI's and two other cars. While the weather was a bit warmer than we had hoped for we (primarily Mark) got plenty done. Striped some cars, MCAW'd some cars, removed rear wipers, removed rear seats, and even replaced some rear aero kit decals.

It was good to see some new faces and I appreciate those that came. Thanks to Midnight Dave for the pizza.

[MidnightDave]

All, don't thank me, thank you guys...well worth the drive! Steve hosted, (what a beautiful setting), the other Steve and Mark did the rear seat delete for me, I also got a "supercharger-snout-grill" (Look at the pic of Drew's below it's more dramatic in silver, with silver stripes) from Mark and put in for by Drew...even though it will reduce air flow ;-)

Here are some pics...okay, a lot of pics! Every car is unique, so I caught a few details, as well as the people/mod's that were going on today.

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[MidnightDave]

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[MidnightDave]

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[MidnightDave]

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[MidnightDave]

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[Lou777]

I snapped this pic the other day while Mark's favorite patient was getting ready for the big day. :p


http://www.toudle.org/images/MINI/Eric/ericside_bs.jpg

Lou777

[HPUdrew]

I had a great time yesterday guys. The mods were all fun to do, I enjoy getting together to do mods, something I haven't ever had a chance to do with other cars/trucks. Thanks Griff for the help with the rear wiper removal, Mark thanks for the grille insert and goodies, Dave thanks for the help on Marks seats, and Steve thanks for hosting, it was a great place to meet!

The Beer Festival was a lot of fun. I got to catch up with Dan (Zippy) for a while and tasted many fine, and many not so fine beers. I think I tasted around 20-22 beers, and at around 2-4oz per beer I think I did alright. Not worth the money for the amount of beer I drank, but a fun time with lots of cool likeminded people, and not at all a drunken event like I was a little worried it could be. :)

Drew

[Mr. Magoo]

Drew, and MINIani,

Both need to get a grill badge holder. I have something coming for both of you.

[simplygriff]

Had a great time guys! Nice pics Dave!

Mark or Drew, I have the rubber grommet from your rear wiper. I'm not sure who's it is so look back through your parts and if you don't have one then it's yours. :D

Magoo, Lowe's Foods on new garden has a few different toy cap guns with barrels that could be painted... they're over in a seasonal section by the ice cream. Bottom shelf. Thanks for hosting this. It's such a great spot!
-G

[Mr. Magoo]

Griff,

Thanks for being the "gun runner". I'll check it out this weekend. Thanks for coming. We can have a party at my house anytime.

[simplygriff]

Griff,

Thanks for being the "gun runner". I'll check it out this weekend. Thanks for coming. We can have a party at my house anytime.

Found the same or very similar guns at the Eckerd's on N. Elm across the street from my work. Might be a little closer for ya.
(I frequent the Toy Aisle for my Transformers collection. ;) )
-G

[Mr. Magoo]

Found the same or very similar guns at the Eckerd's on N. Elm across the street from my work. Might be a little closer for ya.
(I frequent the Toy Aisle for my Transformers collection. ;) )
-G
Great, I'll check there or Eckard at Pisgah.

[Minime]

I'd like to thank Steve for hosting the Mod part at his house and the free pizza. He certainly has a quite a kayak collection which shows off his craftsmanship skills.
Even though I didn't have anything done to mine, it was interesting watch others remove rear wipers, install the window up/down mod and of course watch Mark work up a sweat as he installed boot stripes on the car from Roanoke.