Live from MINI of Ontario for their huge grand opening party. We talk news from Motoringfile and R60 with Jim McDowell.
Thanks to everyone that came by to join us. For those of you that missed it, next time you are nearby definitely make sure to stop by and check out the largest MINI Cooper Dealership in California. And, be sure to tell them that White Roof Radio sent you!
I even uploaded a couple of videos to the WRR YouTube Channel that you can go over and check out. And, no. We did not write the Mayor of Ontario’s jokes. Really!
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All y’all know Todd and I are going to be hanging out at MINI of Ontario for thier huge grand opening bash already, right? Food, fun, cool prizes and a chance to check out the newest MINI dealership in SoCal and meet the people behind the magic. You keep hearing me go on and on about this place, come on down and see for yourself just how awesome they are!
We also might have mentioned that we wanted to have a bit of a listener only party after the event. Let this serve as your official notice of said event!
Since Todd is flying all the way from KC (where, oddly enough, the weather will be better), we’re putting him in the swankest hotel in the IE; The Aloft. Everything that I’m seeing and reading says this place is all that and a bag of chips. How about you, me, Todd and as many MINI Owners as possible come down and see how they handle the crowd? We even have a small budget for this shindig for food and non-adult style beverages.
Here are the details:
The Aloft Hotel 10480 Fourth Street Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730
Let’s say 6:30/7:00PM-ish? In the hotel bar? If we outgrow this place, I’m sure we’ll be able to find someplace equally cool to hang out.
It’s going to a lot of fun and it’s also a great way to warm up for AMVIV happening in just a few short weeks!
Lots of news this week from MotoringFile and we go into quite a bit of detail about most of it.
Oh yea, a little more information about MTTS. It’s going to be fantastic this year and we believe it’s an event you are definitely going to want to add to your calendar.
The Ask Chad Mailbox is all cleared out and ready for your questions! Send those over to askchad@whiteroofradio.com to get it into the queue.
Finally, MINI of Ontario is having their grand opening party this coming Saturday! Todd and I will both be there hosting the party and will follow it up with a White Roof Radio Listener meetup. There will be details by Thursday here, on Facebook and on Twitter.
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Hanging out at MINI of Ontario yesterday and talking to the service manager who tells me that he has had 4 cars, recently, with engines that were in need of replacement due to oil starvation, including an MCS with less than 15k miles on the clock.
Haven’t we talked about that?
Next time you fuel your MINI, take the 30 seconds to check your oil. Remind everyone at the next club meeting you go to. Start a thread on a message board. Something. There is no reason for you to lose your engine because it ran out of oil!
If you forgot how to check your oil, or aren’t terribly sure about the procedure, check out the video above to set your straight. If you are low, head to your local MINI Cooper dealer’s parts counter and they will sell you all you need. No dealer nearby? Your local parts house sells Castro Synthetic which works in a pinch. Or punch up your favorite MINI Cooper after-market shop like OutMotoring.com, Detroit Tuned, Minimania.com or Moss MINI to get it as well.
This is turning into an epidemic of epidemic proportions gang for something that is easily corrected with a minute of time and a couple of quarts of $5 oil.
MINI USA’s rolling festival of all things MINI is back for 2010. After sitting on lots of details over the past few months we can finally report what we know.
After much deliberation MINI USA has decided to combine the best parts of the last two events and combine them. The event will start with a handful of events around the country in major cities. From this point there will be a rally (aka a cross-country road trip similar to MTTS ‘06) from the starting point to a central location. What we can finally confirm that that central location will be Denver Colorado. Once there attendees will be treated to a two day festival including many of the activities we’ve seen at both MTTS and MINI United over the years. We expect this to culminate in a headlining concert on the last night. This final festival will take place on August 6th through the 8th.
We’re still getting details on the starting points and their associated dates but rest assured you’ll hear it all here first.
And one more thing, expect to see something not seen on US streets before. Both on the rally routes and at the event.
As you would expect MotoringFile and White Roof Radio will also be providing exclusive daily coverage of the event starting with the kick off parties and ending in Denver. So, even if you can’t make it, we’ll have you covered.
If you have attended MTTS in the past you already know how cool it is. This years is shaping up to be the best yet.
Stay tuned to MotoringFile and White Roof Radio for updates as they happen.
Tune in this week to hear Todd say Rancho Cucamonga, hear db snort and Chad talk about track days. What more could you want? Oh, perhaps a little news from MotoringFile? We’ve got that. And maybe a little BMW bashing. And maybe a little automatic transmission bashing, kinda. And some pimping, because White Roof Radio is all over the place this month!
- MINI of Ontario Blood Drive – Saturday, February 27th, 2010 from 10a to 3p. db will be there, so should you!
- MINI of Ontario Grand Opening – Saturday, March 6th, 2010 from 10a to 5p. Todd and db will be there hanging out and doing what we do. Come by!
- White Roof Radio Live from Aliante Station – Saturday, March 27th 2010 from 6p to 9p. Almost the entire WRR crew will be on hand for this and it is going to be a party you do not want to miss!
Follow any of the links above to RSVP for each event. It would be cool if you did that to help us out with head counts and to make sure there is enough for everyone!
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If you aren’t you should be. I’m sure going through the program that Agro recently posted will help.
AMVIV is A MINI Vacation in Vegas happening the last weekend of March, 2010 at Aliante Station in North Las Vegas. For information and details visit the website at www.amviv.com
Getting close to closing out February and it would seem that you folks out in White Roof Radio land are still enjoying this little dog and pony show that Todd, Gabe, Chad and I put together every week. Click the graphic above to see that WRR is currently holding down the #6 spot for audio automotive podcasts! That’s better than Car & Driver, all of the Motortrend shows and Autoblog!
You rule!
We’ve got a big month coming up that you aren’t going to want to miss! First up, I will be at MINI of Ontario for the blood drive on February 27th. If you think you are going to make it, RSVP on Facebook or call Colin at 909.390.1818 to let him know you are coming. It’s going to be pretty awesome.
If you haven’t been over there yet, here is a short video to give you a taste of how cool it is!
After that, Todd and I will both be back at MINI of Ontario on March 6th for their Grand Opening! It’s going to be a HUGE party that you won’t want to miss! Bonus, if you aren’t in SoCal, you might not have too. Stay tuned for details coming. UPDATE: If you are planning on attending, please RSVP on Facebook or email rsvp@miniofontario.com.
Finally, at the end of March we will all be at AMVIV! We say this every year, but we honestly think that this is the year you are not going to want to miss! It is going to be EPIC!
Thanks for listening, thanks for sticking with us and thanks for spreading the word. It’s because of you, the fine White Roof Radio listener, that we do this!
Something different tonight. I let Todd, Gabe and Chad carry on with news from
AMVIV is shaping up to be a huge event again this year. Make sure to get over and get registered as soon as possible. While you are there, you can see what’s going on, get information on the AutoX event being hosted by the Las Vegas chapter of the SCCA and find other hotels to stay at since Aliante Station is booked. Details about White Roof Radio Live will be coming the first week of March as well. You are not going to want to miss it!
Next week we’ll be clearing out the Ask Chad mailbox. Still time to get your questions in if you would like them answered.
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We find cool videos all the time and favorite them on the WRR YouTube channel. Check it out!
UPDATE some of you might have gotten 323 by mistake. All apologies and this should correct that.
Now here is a show for you lovers of the long shows! Todd and I are joined by Gabe Bridger and Chad Miller (from Detroit Tuned) to talk about MINI stuff like we like to do. And wouldn’t you know, you just missed out on some prime Black Roof Radio.!
We talk about news from MotoringFile.com, Chad answers some great questions and we interview Andrew ‘Agro’ Ross, Grand Poohbah for AMVIV about the upcoming event that is going to include White Roof Radio Live. Listen for details!
Don’t forget the sponsors! When you do business with MINI of Ontario, Motoringbadges.com or Detroit Tuned, be sure to say you heard about them on The World Famous White Roof Radio!
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It capitalized Motoringfile.com last week. It was the target of hate and anger for the better part of 2 years. It is, the MINI Cooper Countryman!
We couldn’t get Gabe on this week to actually give us his thoughts about this MINI, but Todd, Chad and I do our best to give you ours. I think the consensus is that we all like this car and would love to have one in our driveway, but with a few caveats that you will have to listen for in the show.
Did you hear? AMVIV is just around the corner and registration is open! Go get yourself on the list for what is shaping up to be the best AMVIV yet. We will be talking to WRR Listener Andrew ‘Agro’ Ross and Mr. Finn soon with all the details about this event that you are not going to want to miss, quite possibly because of something very cool that we might or might not be planning, maybe.
Finally, if you are in Southern California, mark February 27th down on your calendar to head over to MINI of Ontario for a blood drive between 10a – 3p. BBQ lunch for all that donate, live music, Wii games, air hockey and lots of cool MINI Stuff! And don’t forget, if you are looking for a free oil change for your MINI, they have your covered!
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Hello all you MINI Motoring enthusiasts how would you like to get a FREE oil change? That’s right we said free! In appreciation of all our MINI of Ontario Twitter followers we’d like to invite you to enter and win. All you have to do to enter is follow MINI of Ontario on Twitter (@MINIofOntario). Already a follower? You’re one step ahead of the game! The winner will be chosen at random Wednesday January 27th 2010 at 12:00pm PST and notified via @ on Twitter. GOOD LUCK and LET’S MOTOR!
News from Motoringfile.com as always, plus the first Ask Chad session of the new year. Keep those questions coming gang to askchad@whiteroofradio.com.
Full notes to follow.
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Todd and Gabe interview the MINI design team. The big story of the week was the Beachcomber concept and they got to ask them a few questions about it plus other during this almost 30 minute long interview.
White Roof Radio Interview: Gert and Marcus
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Todd and Gabe with Mr. McDowell talking from the inside of a JCW Clubman at the NAIAS in Detroit. The spend a lot of time talking about the Beachcomber concept and what it means to MINI.
Interview with Gert and the rest of the design team to follow later today.
Interview: Jim McDowell
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Todd and Gabe had a chance to catch-up with Dr. Armbrecht (VP of the MINI brand worldwide) yesterday a few hours before the introduction of the MINI Beachcomber. Dr. Armbrecht talked about the Beachcomber, the R60 and of course the coming Roadster and Speedster. We even got a smile with the mention of MINI in the WRC.
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We’re back! full crew to start off 2010 under the White Roof!
Sure we talk about a few things from Motoringfile.com. Sure we goof off a bit. Heck, we even pick on Michael for driving a VW again. Good times to be sure. But do you care? Doubtful.
You see, Todd and Gabe are in Detroit as you read this, hanging out at NAIAS. They will be snapping photos and interviewing everyone we already know and love at MINI and MINI USA about all of the hot button topics that are coming up like they R60, The Twins and The R56 refresh. Keep an eye on MF, WRR and your iTunes for updates as they become available.
And, if you missed it, AMVIV registration is now open! Go on over and get that taken care of because it will be March before you know it! Of course we’ll have Agro and Mark on from the Sin City MINI Club very soon for more details.
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There wasn’t time to put together a fresh one for you guys, but this is the one from 2007. I still think it’s pretty good and hope you enjoy it as your Motor around for the rest of the holiday season.
All of us would like to thank all y’all for being such awesome fans and sticking with us for another year! We had the chance to meet a good number of you at events around the globe this year, and we hope that 2010 gives us the chance to meet even more of you and reconnect at even more events, including AMVIV and a few others.
From myself, Todd, Chad, Gabe, and Michael Merry Christmas gang!
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