Hey Everyone! We have 2 spots still open. It looks like it going to be a wonderful weekend! We will be leaving Friday at 2:30 PM from the Maple Grove Krispy...
We now have 4 openings available! Throw caution to the wind and join us. It is suppose to be a beautiful day on Saturday. We are leaving from the Maple...
Hey Everyone! It is that time of year again for the Annual Mahaney MINI Costume Party. This year's event will be on Saturday Oct 27th at 4:00 PM until ...
I know, we haven't finished unpacking from the FFFFF 2007 but I have have an announcement!! Drum roll please....... The SotaMINIs Fall Foliage Foray into the...
Cool, thanks. A couple of comments... The "Members Cars" link appears to be dead. It would be great if the members names were organized in some fashion like...
Don't miss out on Original London to Brighton Regalia!! If you want any of the items from the Original London to Brighton you must have your order in by Friday...
I'll be there with my classic Mini. Anyone else? My car is pictured in the Club Cars photo album so you'll recognize me at the rally. Motor on, Bonnie...
Last chance to order Original London to Brighton Regalia!! The deadline has been extended to Saturday. If you want any of the items from the Original London to...
The event is just 10 days away!! Please get registered as soon as possible. Our numbers are down from last year. Remember it is for a good cause and a lot...
I wish I could join you. My daily driver is a 1989 Mini Sky 998. Stage 1 kit. full roll cage and lots of little things. Unfortunately, I'm moving my son his...
Is anyone interested in driving their MINI/mini in the Faribault Heritage Day Parade this year? Last year we had about 10 who took part and we had a great...
I am thinking the practice will be this Saturday at 1:00 at the parking lot in front of the Best Buy Campus. It is the parking lot that is visible from 494....
I am having trouble with my door opening from the inside. Apparently there is a bulletin on this: he serivce bulliten # is M510506 Body - Cannot Open Door...
We had a wonderful practice yesterday! 8 MINIs showed up. We practiced the oval, figure 8 and the "Slalom". I think we are ready for next week. We will be...
Does anyone know the normal operating temperature of a 998 engine. I have one in my Morris Mini Van and seems to run between 200 and 230 degrees. The later...
Rob, It is a 2003. The reference came from http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2238957 This is the second time I have had the problem....
WOW! That seems high to me, you should have no higher than a 195 degree thermostat to control the temp. I use a 165 and the temp gauge reads 165 when the ...
I don't really know..I don't have an accurate gauge on my 998.but I have a very accurate digital on my Dodge Magnum 340hp HEMI and it runs from a 195 at the...
I cannot say what the norm is for mini's, but almost all american cars the normal operating temp is around 170 to 195, anything over 200 for more than a few...
I have no idea what a normal temp is. I use a 180 degree thermostat. My temp is usually right in the middle of the gauge. If it's hot outside and I'm going...
Hello all, I will introduce myself officially soon. You can check out my website www.minitopia.com if you would like to see some pictures of the Mini I have...
UPDATE We now have registration open. Here is the link: http://sotaminis.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=47 Please register soon so we can get a...
OK, we need to have everyone registered by Wednesday! Let me know if you are coming. For you that are already registered here are some details: Meeting at...