R56 Production Week 45 Support Group
#501
12-03-2007, 08:16 AM
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Can't wait to see what your Laser Blue with the aero kit looks like! Here's mine without it to tide you over ...
Congrats everyone! The adventure stories are already rolling in .... more pics please!
Mine has been in the USA going on 10 days today ... dealer has no idea when to expect it. He did say that the port will be doing all of the JCW stuff except for the shocks ... that includes painting the aero kit ... I thought that I was managing the wait alright ... but the anticipation is seeping in....
Mine has been in the USA going on 10 days today ... dealer has no idea when to expect it. He did say that the port will be doing all of the JCW stuff except for the shocks ... that includes painting the aero kit ... I thought that I was managing the wait alright ... but the anticipation is seeping in....
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12-03-2007, 08:24 AM
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12-03-2007, 09:02 AM
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Based on DoubleOh's pic, it is the cover that keeps popping off.
I have to take it back for the JCW install so I'm going to let them know about it, but it's a bit annoying to have to cap it back up after every drive.
Anyone with the lifetime SIRIUS radio activate it yet? Any issues?
I have to take it back for the JCW install so I'm going to let them know about it, but it's a bit annoying to have to cap it back up after every drive.
Anyone with the lifetime SIRIUS radio activate it yet? Any issues?
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12-03-2007, 10:18 AM
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12-03-2007, 12:30 PM
Nice! LiB/W was my second choice, probably would have been my first if I wasn't replacing a blue MINI.
Welcome to NAM
Welcome to NAM
hello all - i lurked this thread (and the latest Boheme thread, and the 1st Gear forum in general) for the month or so i was waiting for my new mini to get here. i would have gone nuts otherwise! so thanks all, and here's a pic of my week 45'er to add to the catalog.
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12-03-2007, 12:41 PM
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Neal- sorry to report to you that I see no usb port here either.
I have been busy- we poured the footer for the "condoMINIum" today. Ended up with concrete overrun of about 3 yards.
One of the trucks very nearly got stuck on top of the water line for my little street so we had our moment of 
but the guy gunned it and the truck sailed backwards over the spot and managed to get on up to the higher, firmer part of the lot with no problems. Now I just really hope that I don't go out in a few minutes and see water welling out of the ground. I am really going to be glad when we are DONE with concrete and I don't have to worry about a heavy truck busting something underground.
It is a rather impressive sight to see a fully loaded concrete truck charging at you backwards. You definitely tend to take a step back...
I have been busy- we poured the footer for the "condoMINIum" today. Ended up with concrete overrun of about 3 yards.
One of the trucks very nearly got stuck on top of the water line for my little street so we had our moment of but the guy gunned it and the truck sailed backwards over the spot and managed to get on up to the higher, firmer part of the lot with no problems. Now I just really hope that I don't go out in a few minutes and see water welling out of the ground. I am really going to be glad when we are DONE with concrete and I don't have to worry about a heavy truck busting something underground. It is a rather impressive sight to see a fully loaded concrete truck charging at you backwards. You definitely tend to take a step back...
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12-03-2007, 04:28 PM
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Darn! No USB port on mine either. 
The supplemental manual I was given has it in it so I was very disappointed when I went out with my flashlight in hand and only had the AUX IN. Maybe only those with the iPod package has it???? But that's supposed to be in the "secret" compartment, right?
The supplemental manual I was given has it in it so I was very disappointed when I went out with my flashlight in hand and only had the AUX IN. Maybe only those with the iPod package has it???? But that's supposed to be in the "secret" compartment, right?
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12-03-2007, 07:23 PM
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12-03-2007, 07:38 PM
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12-04-2007, 05:12 AM
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Neal- sorry to report to you that I see no usb port here either.
I have been busy- we poured the footer for the "condoMINIum" today. Ended up with concrete overrun of about 3 yards. One of the trucks very nearly got stuck on top of the water line for my little street so we had our moment of but the guy gunned it and the truck sailed backwards over the spot and managed to get on up to the higher, firmer part of the lot with no problems. Now I just really hope that I don't go out in a few minutes and see water welling out of the ground. I am really going to be glad when we are DONE with concrete and I don't have to worry about a heavy truck busting something underground.
It is a rather impressive sight to see a fully loaded concrete truck charging at you backwards. You definitely tend to take a step back...
I have been busy- we poured the footer for the "condoMINIum" today. Ended up with concrete overrun of about 3 yards.
One of the trucks very nearly got stuck on top of the water line for my little street so we had our moment of but the guy gunned it and the truck sailed backwards over the spot and managed to get on up to the higher, firmer part of the lot with no problems. Now I just really hope that I don't go out in a few minutes and see water welling out of the ground. I am really going to be glad when we are DONE with concrete and I don't have to worry about a heavy truck busting something underground. It is a rather impressive sight to see a fully loaded concrete truck charging at you backwards. You definitely tend to take a step back...
I'd love to see "condoMINIum" progress pics!!
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12-04-2007, 06:53 AM
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Well let's hope that we're able to upgrade to the USB connector in the future. I really think I'd get a lot of mileage out of that capability.
Thanks to everyone who looked for me. It would seem that my own little ride has been off-loaded from the AIDA in Port Hueneme and is soon to enter the VDC. Assuming nothing has gone horribly wrong, I'm about 7-10 days from receiving my car!
~Neal
Thanks to everyone who looked for me. It would seem that my own little ride has been off-loaded from the AIDA in Port Hueneme and is soon to enter the VDC. Assuming nothing has gone horribly wrong, I'm about 7-10 days from receiving my car!
~Neal
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12-04-2007, 07:00 AM
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12-04-2007, 07:22 AM
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The biggest thing I want to use it for is to keep items (like my iPhone) charged while in the car. The iPhone's battery is a bit sketchy to begin with, and my understanding is that it's a real power hog when in bluetooth mode.
Additionally, the ability to stick a thumb drive or even connect the iPhone to the audio system and play music appeals to me. There is an Apple-specific connector available right now today, but it comes with some limitations (>$300 price tag, a limit to the number of songs/artists/play lists it'll recognize, etc) that don't sit well with me. I like the flexibility that a USB connection would offer.
Finally, I have some peripherals that work with my laptop which would probably work with the USB connector in the car (assuming it's got enough juice) such as a keyboard lamp (which could then be used as a map light) and a personal fan. I'm sure I could purchase similar items to work from a cigarette lighter plug, but I'd rather not.
~Neal
Additionally, the ability to stick a thumb drive or even connect the iPhone to the audio system and play music appeals to me. There is an Apple-specific connector available right now today, but it comes with some limitations (>$300 price tag, a limit to the number of songs/artists/play lists it'll recognize, etc) that don't sit well with me. I like the flexibility that a USB connection would offer.
Finally, I have some peripherals that work with my laptop which would probably work with the USB connector in the car (assuming it's got enough juice) such as a keyboard lamp (which could then be used as a map light) and a personal fan. I'm sure I could purchase similar items to work from a cigarette lighter plug, but I'd rather not.
~Neal
#515
12-04-2007, 08:06 AM
Where did you find the "did you know" thread?
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#516
12-04-2007, 08:31 AM
Hey Carrie...
Need to move over from the 1st Gear threads to the Coupe Talk (2007+) for our R56 model. That's where that thread is... but here's the link direct to the thread -
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=93485
Cheers!
Need to move over from the 1st Gear threads to the Coupe Talk (2007+) for our R56 model. That's where that thread is... but here's the link direct to the thread -
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=93485
Cheers!
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12-04-2007, 08:50 AM
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Neil, congrads on your car getting to CA. Well my OL says my car is at the delership but haven't heard from Ralph Schomp yet. Tried to call my MA to see if it arrived yet but got Voice mail. Hope to get it sometime this week.....I asked the MA about the USB port and he said only in the 08's..sorry.
Yipee-picking my car up tomorrow, will post pic as soon as I can!
Yipee-picking my car up tomorrow, will post pic as soon as I can!
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12-05-2007, 08:01 PM
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12-07-2007, 05:31 AM
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The only issue I had was that there was a small nick in the paint on the edge of the passenger side door. 
The dealer claims it is no big deal and cen be fixed in a day. The car goes in next week but I recently read this post https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=120492
So I am more than a little on edge
The dealer claims it is no big deal and cen be fixed in a day. The car goes in next week but I recently read this post https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=120492So I am more than a little on edge
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12-07-2007, 08:56 AM
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Got mine Wed-no pics yet...sorry
I just want to say that my delivery was flawless..everything was in, working and my MA (Ralph Schomp)went over every aspect of the car with me. No pressure to by warranties or maintenance pkgs.
The Sales manger who helped me out with the problems with my first order was there. My favorite service advisor was there too, he even remembered me and ask about my 03 that I sold.
This could not have gone smoother
Now for the intersting news on the first 07 I ordered it is finially on its way...found out it had paint damage that had to be repaired.
Best wishes to everyone still waiting for your delivery- may it be as flawless as mine
I will take pics over the weekend and post.
The Sales manger who helped me out with the problems with my first order was there. My favorite service advisor was there too, he even remembered me and ask about my 03 that I sold.
This could not have gone smoother
Now for the intersting news on the first 07 I ordered it is finially on its way...found out it had paint damage that had to be repaired.
Best wishes to everyone still waiting for your delivery- may it be as flawless as mine
I will take pics over the weekend and post.