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Old 11-02-2007, 01:04 PM
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No lurker, just in MINI-OCD denial - "if I'm not really signed up as a member, I can just "happen" to check in multiple times a day, it's not really intentional...I'm not really THAT anxious about this car..."

Oh, and my MA (who didn't have the gall to go on vacation with a MINI shipment scheduled to arrive ) said it would probably be Thursday or Friday of next week before I could pick up the car. So - your MA's vacation might not cause a delay after all! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
 
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Old 11-02-2007, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by AuntieM
No lurker, just in MINI-OCD denial - "if I'm not really signed up as a member, I can just "happen" to check in multiple times a day, it's not really intentional...I'm not really THAT anxious about this car..."

Oh, and my MA (who didn't have the gall to go on vacation with a MINI shipment scheduled to arrive ) said it would probably be Thursday or Friday of next week before I could pick up the car. So - your MA's vacation might not cause a delay after all! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
Welcome to NAM. I've waited for 2 months - i can wait for a couple weeks more. The only reason i want an exact date as soon as possible is so i can get a friend to come with me to inspect the car at delivery and make sure i don't overdo it on the way back
 
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Old 11-02-2007, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by miniphatty
Welcome to NAM. I've waited for 2 months - i can wait for a couple weeks more. The only reason i want an exact date as soon as possible is so i can get a friend to come with me to inspect the car at delivery and make sure i don't overdo it on the way back
Me too! But then, the long drive would help make the break-in period shorter! I just hope there won't be too many rock chips from the trip.
 
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Picked up by MCS today! FINALLY!!!!
 
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Now I need to name him/her!
 
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Grats on the pick up, Vic and egan! They look great!!!!!!!!!!!!! That just makes my wait harder!!
 
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Old 11-03-2007, 10:55 AM
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Great looking MINI. Could you perhaps post a couple of frontal shots with the license plate showing prominently? The license plate drilled in doesn't look so bad
 
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Vic, those wheels look great. I think they'd look even better on my ride
 
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Originally Posted by miniphatty
Great looking MINI. Could you perhaps post a couple of frontal shots with the license plate showing prominently? The license plate drilled in doesn't look so bad
I'm thinking the same, still debating with how to do the front license.
 
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Originally Posted by miniphatty
Great looking MINI. Could you perhaps post a couple of frontal shots with the license plate showing prominently? The license plate drilled in doesn't look so bad
Are you talking about mine? I can post a "full frontal" shot, but it'll have to wait till tomorrow.

I wasn't too concerned with them drilling holes in the bumper since its only on there short-term anyway
 
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Old 11-03-2007, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by VicSkimmr
Are you talking about mine? I can post a "full frontal" shot, but it'll have to wait till tomorrow.

I wasn't too concerned with them drilling holes in the bumper since its only on there short-term anyway
Yes suh. Thank you!
 
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Old 11-04-2007, 12:23 AM
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IMO on the stock bumper having the plate mounted in the center actually looks better. It hides that odd line going through it. I still haven't figured out why they designed it that way.
 
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Old 11-07-2007, 12:53 AM
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I'm picking mine up tomorrow
I got the no holes bracket as well. I just don't like the idea of drilling holes in a brand new car, ack! The Service Manager was very happy with my choice, he hates doing it
 
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Where are the rest at? Still on a ship?

375 miles and counting here...
 
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Where are the rest at? Still on a ship?

375 miles and counting here...

Rubbing it in eh mate? Not cool...
 
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My body kit got painted 3 weeks early, so I get to pick it up on Friday and install it on Saturday, yay!
 
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Mine's Here! Already have 500miles on her--clearly have been out motoring a lot since Friday! I couldn't be happier!
 
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Rubbing it in eh mate? Not cool...
I guess it does take a little longer to get to Seatle ehh?
 
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Old 11-08-2007, 02:33 PM
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My MINI arrived at the dealership this morning . Jarid told me the car would be available by next Thursday but i asked for a Saturday delivery so i won't have to hurry things
 
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I got mine today, it is absurdly fun to drive
 
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Still waiting for mine.

MA said it'd arrive at dealer today or tomorrow (Friday) and tentative pick up next Friday.

I can't wait!!
 
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Pics pics pics pics pics pics!
 
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Here is mine...
 
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Old 11-17-2007, 06:06 AM
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Here is mine...
Looks great! I love that leather!


I just finished the install on the aero kit on mine:



And added a little flare to the cockpit:
 
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Old 11-17-2007, 08:52 PM
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The car is incredible fun. I drove out of the dealership at 2pm with 27 miles on the odometer and thanks to the Portland-Seattle commute and then some, the odometer now reads 262 O.o

Some pics here:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=120122

I just love the way it lights up when i unlock the car. I keep looking outside every 15mins :impatient - i need to get over this obsession
 


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