Alright so I'm usually very proud of my parallel parking jobs in spots that look WAY too small for most cars, but perfect for MINIs (and from talking to other MINI folk, they are proud of this too)...but heres one that i did this past weekend in Manhatten which i was super proud of...did it all by myself in one attempt* without scratching of denting anyone's bumper
Anyone else share this passion??
*with about a hundred back and forth movements to align myself
Woah! Great job! You're much more daring than I would be!
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nicole
Bruto: 07 S PS/W, Alta 19mm Rear Sway, Einkei Wheels, Driving Lights (VIP Custom Parts bracket & Hella 500's), Alta Short Shifter, Stratmosphere coilovers, VIP Custom Parts CAI & Strut Bar
Yeah the guy in front of me had no cars in front of him and the car behind me had about 1.5 ft behind him so i made sure that everyone had enough room to get out...plus after driving around for 30 minutes looking for a spot that you'll be in for 15-20 minutes coupled with the memory of NYC parking fines (over a hundred is normal) and lets not forget what some NYC parking garage cost... all make that spot pritty good....
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Venno
DS w/DS '06MCS-17%/Alta CAI/Detroit Bypass Valve/Alta Air Diverter/Schroth Rcng Hrnss/CF Uber Scoop/Alta 19mm Sway Bar/Irlnd Cmbr Plt/Team Dynamics ProRace 1 17" Anthracite Rims with Jerzee Plts and a Gray-Scale Czech roof flag
Gotta love squeezing in those small spots. First time I took my mini out we went to a restaurant where the parking lot was full, except where a hummer had parked in two spots because it was too big. Of course I fit, but barely.
Since then I find it amusing to park next to larger vehicles in parking lots. Apparently other people find it so amusing that I found these pictures of my car floating around work via email one day after parking next to a truck. I know I'm not the only one, anyone else do this when there's no mini spots?
ha ha, Nice, yeah i also like parking near bigger cars. Its interesting to park a Classic next to a new MINI too, It makes the New MINI look like a full size, btw what year and model is your Classic?
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Venno
DS w/DS '06MCS-17%/Alta CAI/Detroit Bypass Valve/Alta Air Diverter/Schroth Rcng Hrnss/CF Uber Scoop/Alta 19mm Sway Bar/Irlnd Cmbr Plt/Team Dynamics ProRace 1 17" Anthracite Rims with Jerzee Plts and a Gray-Scale Czech roof flag
It's a 75 Austin Mini 1000, Automatic. My wife's got a 2006 Cooper S, so we're used to seeing them side by side. The 75 is definitely a LOT smaller, and may not be half the size, but it's about half the weight! It's a trip to drive. Hopefully we'll see you at the Mini run on the 17th!
Yeah Driving the Classic is definitely something....I'd like to join in on the 17th, but I'll be heading back to the Czech republic, so i won't be able to...Have fun though!
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Venno
DS w/DS '06MCS-17%/Alta CAI/Detroit Bypass Valve/Alta Air Diverter/Schroth Rcng Hrnss/CF Uber Scoop/Alta 19mm Sway Bar/Irlnd Cmbr Plt/Team Dynamics ProRace 1 17" Anthracite Rims with Jerzee Plts and a Gray-Scale Czech roof flag
Brian how will you no if your mini is a he or she?I know since i got my mini i havent ridden my motorcycle once.I just love this mini.When you get your mini you tell me how to tell the difference. CJ Ps is VegaBrian for vegetarian ?
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Willow:::bee, 2008 Mini Cooper"S"Clubman,LazerBlue,premiumpack,chrome interior,side mirrors,chrome exterior,dual sunroofs,checkerd dash,clothseats
Pearl, 2010 Mini Cooper ,Oxygen Blue ,leather interior,heated seats,dual sunroofs
Ok. I have some issue here. Guys in most cases have cars that are "she's". Even if the car has a name which alot of MINI owner give thier auto, it still tends to be a female name or non-gender. Some do give the auto a masculine name "due to the "bull dog" type of car a MINI is but still may refer to the car as a she. I can not speak for the female owners. I have a feeling that if there was a poll most men and women would say she. This is just my thought. In fact I have have started a new thread to vote
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-- Edited by MightyMo at 22:27, 2008-08-26
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