27TROUBLEGOOD MOJO MUSIC ROMANCE CUSTOMIZE STASH BASICS26Jump StartsOpting NOT to exchange electrical chargeswith total strangers is up to the individualmotorer’s discretion. HOWEVER, random actsof kindness do continue the flow of positiveenergy. Which adds up to good motor mojof or you.Acknowledging Fellow MotorersDating back to MINI’s birth in the UK, theree xists a time-honored tradition of ownersgreeting each other when they pass on thestreets. The moment you first sat in your MINI,y ou became a member of the family. So, as iscustomary, try and refrain from acts of shyness,aloofness or woeful complacency. When youpass another MINI, say, "Hey". ESSENTIALS OF GOOD MOTORING MOJO Fig. 26 C onnect red to red. Black to ground. Stranger to stranger.ESSENTIALS OF GOOD MOTORING MOJO Index Finger SaluteSubtle. Sublime. "’Sup!"P eace SignThough flower-powered Minis never lined theinterstates leading to Woodstock, N.Y., Minis didenjoy a rather colorful bohemian past shuttlingshaggy-haired hipsters from Liverpool toAmsterdam in the 60s. Then, as now, love is ally ou need. That and petrol.Thumbs UpAppropriate when paying homage to ClassicMini owners.Motorer’s Oath of HonorR EPEAT: “On my honor, I do solemnly pledge to be trustworthy, helpful, friendly, courteous,kind, obedient, cheerful and brave.”The WaveCustomarily, Mini-owning members ofBritain’s Royal Family always presented theback of the hand, raised in a slow tight circularmotion when greeting subjects. You, living in ademocracy, may choose something a little lessupper-crusty when acknowledging throngs ofwell-wishers along your parade route.T ap-on-the-Roof"Top of the Day". The motoring equivalent topolitely tipping your hat.W inking the LightsThe motoring equivalent to batting your eyes.'Sup!High Beams 1High Beams 2PeaceCommoner Wave 1 Commoner Wave 2Royal Wave 1 Royal Wave 2Roof Tap 1 Roof Tap 2Thumbs Up Motorer's HonorMINI 10535 UOM 7/16/02 11:49 AM Page 28
