Proposed Event for 10/7/2006

[MidnightDave]

1st Annual Wine and Whine Run!

I've been telling the M2C2 guys how great the Tar Heel MMC guys are and vice versa, and George of M2C2 said, ?then why don?t you get everybody together and Let?s Motor!?

So?Saturday, October 7th, let?s have our first annual Wine and Whine run!

1. Midnight Dave, Dave
2. BLUCOOPR, Luke, Prez M2C2 +1
3. mininc, George +1
4. Twister, Mark, Prez Tar Heel MMC
5. Pir8 97, BJ, Webmaster M2C2 (Not so much?)
6. HPUdrew, Drew
7. SSSSSSSS +1
8. Dan of Grass Roots Garage, of course!
9. Mr. and Mrs. Minianni (Yeah!)
10. MiniRog, Roger (wants to caravan from Burlington/Greensboro area)
11. a399517, Jreaney +1
12. ScottCooper, Scott? ;-) +1
13. BullFrog +1
14. Welcome to Nay's Mini with GENUINE (painted) stripes! (and her WRX-hubby, too)
15. Welcome to any other newbies!
16.



First we?ll converge on Childress Vineyards at Noon, check out each other?s cars, tour the vineyard, bench auto-X, get something to eat, wrench in the parking lot, whatever strikes your fancy.

Then we?ll reconvene back at the winery with a 2:30 p.m. departure for those who want to take a ride over to Dan?s shop, Grassroots Garage, to listen to the whine of superchargers, (not whine about taking wine home because you can?t drink and drive! ) and do a little DIY tech session as Dan installs a Helix CAI on my car, and a FREE one ball mod on Drew's car!

I HAVE cleared this through Mark and the officers at Tarheel MINI Motoring Club so it IS a club sponsored event for both clubs.

For those in Charlotte and parts South, we?ll meet right in front of Dave and Buster?s in their parking lot this time, not the courtyard ;-), at Concord Mills, (yes, where we?re having the M2C2 annual meeting), at 10:30 a.m., departing there at 11 a.m.

For those in Greensboro, Winston-Salem and parts North, how about meeting at Flow Mini, (you know! http://www.flowmini.com ), at 11 a.m., departing there at 11:30 a.m

This should have us all converging on Childress Vineyards before Noon, and Dan?s shop around 3 p.m

Dan will hold a little DIY tech session as he installs a Helix CAI on my car, and a FREE one ball mod on Drew's car. Not pulleys, there's already a pulley party at Dan's shop on Oct 14th.

http://www.grassrootsgarage.com

Lexington, NC claims to be the BBQ capital of the world. Here?s testimony and a few places for us to eat!

The vineyard has a very nice restaurant, and there is at least one Subway nearby for those so inclined. Wine tours are at Noon, 2pm and 4pm, so you can attend the one you want whether or not you're going on to Dan's, or just come out to Dan's if you want!

http://www.childressvineyards.com/winery/

There are "knick knack" shops and an ice cream store on the grounds, and gas available in the area too, if your Mini gets thirsty.

If you have an FRS radio, please set it to channel 7, sub channel 21 for idle chatter and if you get lost during the drive ;-)

Dan found a nice, scenic route to his shop! (I'll have printouts of this on Saturday)

1. Starting at Childress on OLD US-52[NC-8] - go 0.4 mi
2. Turn right on BETHESDA RD[NC-1836] - go 1.7 mi
3. Turn right on SINK RD[NC-1835] - go 0.0 mi
4. Turn left on LAKE LEONARD RD[NC-1838] - go 1.1 mi
5. Turn left on RIDGE RD[NC-1813] - go 1.1 mi
6. Turn right on YOKLEY RD[NC-1819] - go 1.6 mi
7. Turn left on OLD GREENSBORO RD[NC-1798] - go 4.2 mi
8. Turn right on MIDWAY SCHOOL RD- go 2.5 mi
9. Turn left on NC-109 - go 0.2 mi
10. Turn right on HASTY SCHOOL RD - go 2.0 mi
11. Turn right on WASHBOARD RD- go 0.5 mi
12. Turn right on BALL PARK RD - go 0.1 mi
13. Arrive at GrassRoots Garage on the Left

[simplygriff]

Sounds like a great event. I won't be able to make it though... My first 2 weekends in October are booked. Have fun! :)
-G

[Mr. Magoo]

Damn. Why are all the great events planned on day that I have weddings to attend? It is going to be tough to get out of this wedding as it is a fellow co-worker.

[MidnightDave]

That's right, Oct is the new June for weddings, we just heard that...

Half the idea was to get our clubs together, however, I don't want to interrupt the Halloween run idea, that sounds like fun, too! (I was Austin Powers a few years ago, I have to find that costume!)

BTW, I have another idea for December!

[TWISTER]

I think this is a great idea! I hope to make this one but Niki has plans for something sometime the first 2 weeks of Oct.

[MidnightDave]

Mark understood, I'm still putting you on the list, just for the "celebrity" punch! ;)

[simplygriff]

What time do you think you guys would reach Dan's?
-G

[MidnightDave]

We'll leave the vineyard's at 2:30 pm, so this should have us all converging on Dan?s shop around 3 p.m.

[HPUdrew]

Count me in Dave, I'll do all I can to make it out to this one. I'll even talk to my customer that is in M2C2 and make sure she and her husband plan on attending. :)

Oh, and for now it's just me, but could be me +1.

Drew

[minianni]

Dave, don't know yet if we can make it. If you you made 1wk earlier 9/30 there is a car show @Childress Racing hosted by Chocolate Myers. This is a Big event. Shops open for tours and discounted tics to the museum.
Also on the 7th is Kingfest and "Cruise-n' in beautiful Central Park in King NC

Anywho that's it and my finger is STILL swollen from bowling.

Steve (mr.minianni)

[Pir8 97]

Actually I can't make it :( We're playing UVA that day.

[onefastmini]

I look forward to meeting all who attend,
I would like to something other than just show you the shop, so, if anyone has any suggestions, I would like to make it a tech session. I only need to know what you all are interested in learning

Cheers,
--Dan

[MidnightDave]

Dan, let's go with the Helix filter on my car. PM me if need be, otherwise, I'll bring cash.

Anybody else interested in a CAI at this time? Remember, the pulley party is happening on the 14th at Dan's. This is more of a DIY tech session while we're there...that and I'm NOT a DIY guy when it comes to cars, so Dan will do mine for me! :p

[MINIb]

I'll try and make this event as long i dont loose my license for being stupid and speeding comeing back from Fraklin N.C.

:(
Brian

[Mr. Magoo]

I'll try and make this event as long i dont loose my license for being stupid and speeding comeing back from Fraklin N.C.

:(
Brian

Hey, Brian,

Watch out for the Waynesville by-pass. What are you doing in Franklin? My home was in Highlands. Get up to Franklin often?

Steve

[MINIb]

I have some family that lives up there (Mon & Stepdad). I go up there about 2-3 times a year just wasnt watching my on ramps like i normaly do lol. O and i dont think i'm going to be able to make the Oct. 7th event going to the V.I.R. that day with some friends for a drift show sorry but i'll try and make the 14th one. See u there maybe.

Brian

[MINI Rog]

We will plan on coming that day. Childress winery is a real treat to visit and sample the wines. Would like to caravan with some from the Burlington or Greensboro areas.

Roger

[onefastmini]

Does anyone want a one-ball mod? for free?
I think it would be fun to do with you all there, and I have plenty of stock exhausts here if the recipient decides they don't like it!!!
--Dan
If anyone is interested, shoot me an e-mail and let me know.
dan@grassrootsgarage.com

[HPUdrew]

I'd be up for it Dan, unless anyone else wants it. I was hoping to do it soon anyway, so may as well do it at the event. :)

Drew

[onefastmini]

Great Drew, you're the MAN

[CooperSKart]

Wish we could come along for this, but we're going to Myrtle Beach that weekend (hopefully without any hurricanes, nor'easters or other 'interesting' weather). I don't think my wife would forego a beach vac'n for this (tempted though I may have been).

Dan, I might be interested in doing the one-ball on my car one of these days in the not too distant future (I have an 06 MCS). Is the special 90 degree bend tube needed - would I have to order it myself or is that something you keep on hand?

[MidnightDave]

Here's the list of people who I think will be at D&B by 11am, if they're going...

Midnight Dave, Dave
BLUCOOPR, Luke, Prez M2C2 +1
mininc, George +1
SSSSSSSS +1
a399517, Jreaney +1

[MidnightDave]

Midnight Dave, Dave
BLUCOOPR, Luke, Prez M2C2 +1
mininc, George +1
SSSSSSSS +1
a399517, Jreaney +1
Newbies! Newbies! Newbies! (Including a hubby in a WRX)

[simplygriff]

I may try to meet you guys at Dan's. It'll just kinda depend on work and the weather and stuff...
-G

[MidnightDave]

Griff, do make it if you can--Dan didn't get my CAI parts in time so we're looking for another DIY type mod, after Drew's one ball--maybe you can give come up with some ideas!?

No, I'm not taking the rear wiper off! ;-)

[HPUdrew]

I'll be at Flow MINI at 11. Who else is leaving from there?

Drew

[HPUdrew]

GREAT event today guys. It was a lot of fun. I actually just got home from the event... My friend and Dan and I went out for beer and dinner, I figured I owed Dan at LEAST that much! :) It really was a lot of fun though, and not just because I got a free mod out of the deal. :p I must say, there is something wonderful about seeing a line of MINIs in your rearview as you blast through the roads of NC. Thanks Dave for planning this meet, and Dan for hosting the tutorial at your shop. Cya guys next week!

Drew

[MidnightDave]

Thanks to George for the inspiration and help organizing this, our Presidents Mark and Luke for endorsing this, Dan for the route / modification / education and everybody for coming out in the misty cold to warm things up!

[onefastmini]

Ditto... (That is eloquent for me :) )

Thanks again to you ALL... :D
--Dan

[onefastmini]

I saw the flashes... Does anyone have pics of the one-ball with the "Drew Pipe" ? that you can send to me!
Thanks, Dan

[HPUdrew]

Haha, it shouldn't be the "Drew Bend", rather, the new name should be "One Ball Zippy Bend!"

By the way, to anyone considering this mod..... DO IT!!!!!! It sounds much better at full throttle and seems much more responsive. Now I feel like I need an intake and pulley sooner than I thought! :D

Drew

[simplygriff]

Did you guys do something different than on mine? I vote for "Zippy Bend if it's like mine. :D
-G

[onefastmini]

Griff,
The only thing I did differently, was flipping the bent pipe front to back, and we didn't need to make a heat shield for the battery cable.

Drew, Thanks for the dinner, brew and conversation.
I have posted some pics Here (http://www.grassrootsgarage.com/gallery)

Cheers, Dan