Mike Self sighting

[dubois]

had a surprise visitor today, arrived at the shop driving a Dinan Mini Cooper S. It is not everyday that you meet an 02 "celebrity", so I was star struck. It was pouring rain in Hollister, but that didn't prevent us to explore the backroads in the Mini, the car is simply awesome. It negotiated Quien Sabe Rd with such ease, that I had to look twice at the speedo to realize how fast we were really going. Had it been dry, we would have pulled some serious g's. Very sure footed rubber and suspension. You will read about this car in the Roundel. I am a believer now...

I can't wait to saturday though, weather is supposed to cooperate and we should have a nice drive in the bay area. Mike is an 02 walking enciclopedia, so it will be very interesting and worth it for those that will attend.

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[SOUTHBAYeric]

what are the plans? date and time?

thanks

eric

[bimmerboy]

my dad opted for a e39 instead because of practicality. mike is a great contributer to the 02 world, thanks mike!

[Mike Self]

and now this midwesterner can say he's driven the fabled Quien Sabe road! What a great drive. When some of you Californians come visit in Ohio, I'll take you for a drive on the South Waynesville road. Twisties in a narrow river valley with woods!

That Mini is really something. A stock Cooper S is pretty cool; this Dinan car is something else! I'll have it at the drive on Saturday for all to see.

And Michael, thanks for your hospitality. I got to see and ride in the fabled Bacchus, and the even more fabled Polaris Alpina show car. Very cool rides!

Cheers

mike

[bergie33]

We are planning to Meet in Los Gatos and leave at 9:00am, from Washington Mutual Bank (400 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, 95030).

Try and be there, it will be a blast.

[Brandon]

and now this midwesterner can say he's driven the fabled Quien Sabe road! What a great drive. When some of you Californians come visit in Ohio, I'll take you for a drive on the South Waynesville road. Twisties in a narrow river valley with woods!

That Mini is really something. A stock Cooper S is pretty cool; this Dinan car is something else! I'll have it at the drive on Saturday for all to see.

And Michael, thanks for your hospitality. I got to see and ride in the fabled Bacchus, and the even more fabled Polaris Alpina show car. Very cool rides!

Cheers

mike

Now that would be a cool picture for the Roundel....the Dinan Mini with the Alpina 02 in the background..both being tuner prepared cars.....

[Mike87]

Maybe I will bring my MCS to the next 02 drive on Quien Sabe. I think it will be a lot of fun, almost as much as driving the 02!

Mike

[SteveJ]

So I guess Mike is the current "2002FAQ Roaming Gnome"?

Looking forward to tomorrow AM.

Need to dry out and reassemble my trunk.