Posts and pictures from the Dragon!
We made it back, barely, from MOTD 11. Had fantastic weather while we where there all week until saturday and sunday. The car show was not only miserable to be at, but a miserable turn out. I won’t be entering it again, as its really just a popularity contest now, and whomever’s club has the most people show up wins. Yes, I’m bitter.
Otherwise we had a fantastic time, met some sweet new people, and reconnected with out of state friends. See you all again next year!
Dragon is in 4 days… car is not quite yet back together. A few minor tweaks and updates and it should be good to go tho. Here are some final teaser images, showing the tinted center cluster, DxR wheels on the car, and a photo that makes me wish I could run it without headlights.
Slammed! Thanks to Killboy for the brilliant shot.
We survived! (Barely this year…)
Connie, Amy and I had a fantastic time (dare I say EPIC?) at MINIs on the Dragon 10! It was amazing to see everyone again and make some new friends as well. We were somewhat anti-social this year (surprise, I know 😉 but still really enjoyed the entire time.
For some reason the crappy free 3D image software I have inverts the images when it saves them. For the best 3D viewing, flip your glasses upside down (red on your right eye). No idea why it does this.
Ok.
Yes.
I’m a dork.
What was your first clue? The fact that my CAR has its own blog.
Given these now important facts, I’ll share with you this. Next week… the best road in the US (the Dragon) gets over taken by MINIs.
No. I’m serious.
The Dragon. Gets destroyed. By MINIs.
And I only mean destroyed in a nice way. We (hopefully, and this means you noobs and hard cores) stay behind the yellow line.
We bring donations for the local food banks. We (again hopefully) go out of our ways to make sure everyone has a great time.
This is the vacation i look forward to the most. The only one I can’t cancel anymore.
Vegas? It’s there all year, I can rearrange with my friends.
Comic-Con. Ok a bit trickier, its only there the same way MINIs take over the dragon. But.
But.
As much as I want to show up in San Diego as a Steampunk version of Angle Man. I’d rather drive some obscure twisty road with people that own the same kind of car as me.
There I said it (sorry Dustin and Erik, I love you guys, vegas?) But this week, is the most fun I have every year.
So.
MINIs on the Dragon. Maybe I’ll steampunk you guys out this year, and get my con stuff over with. 😉
I cant wait to see all of you and your fine automobiles.
Leaving for MINIs on the Dragon 10 next Monday! Always a good time.
Need to start the checklist and make sure I’ve got room for everything we’ll need. I always end up taking too much food, maybe this year I’ll get the amount correct.
Might even bring a camp chair… who knows.
Another year has almost rolled by, and its time to start thinking about the Dragon! Mini’s on the Dragon 10 takes place this year on May 2 – May 6.
My last visit to Chad at Detroit Tuned discovered that Chakik is in need of a few replacement parts. Most notably new front control arm bushings. Powerflex MINI bushings were recommended.
Now I just need to stop buying steampunk stuff so I can afford them.
Joshua’s Connecticut Spring White Gold Nugget post Dragon.
Connie rode with me every single time, and I couldn’t be prouder. She has requested a water feature for the back yard.
Yes, I bought my car a present. It’s really for me tho.
Continue with 5.
Cannot wait for the Dragon next week. Connie will have the time of her life (as hopefully I will too)
Finally am positive I’ll be making it to Minis on the Dragon again!
Very happy and relieved.
Currently planning on bringing one dog, maybe both.
Gear up and lets go!
Don’t forget Detroit Tuned can get you prepped before, during and after the Dragon for pretty much ANYTHING.
