Week 23 2008 Support Group
#2952
#2954
I picked up my MCS this morning. My MA at Knauz MINI (Lake Bluff, IL) was Dan Kuhn. He did a great job with the whole process from start of order to familiarization of the vehicle. I would defiantly recommend Dan and Knauz.
I got the factory aero kit and the wheel arches are now painted the same as the body color (British Racing Green on my car) as we all read on NAM and from other sources.
The "hill holder clutch" is a nice feature. It's almost too easy.
I am looking forward to getting this car on the track after the break-in period.
I got the factory aero kit and the wheel arches are now painted the same as the body color (British Racing Green on my car) as we all read on NAM and from other sources.
The "hill holder clutch" is a nice feature. It's almost too easy.
I am looking forward to getting this car on the track after the break-in period.
#2955
Hi all,
Good news from Europe!
I got the call today, July 4th!
Our Mini S should be delivered to Caserta, Italy (north of Naples) on JULY 11!
If there is any delay the next delivery would be July 21. We certainly hope there's no delay! So, you'll be getting photos of our girl soon. XOXOX
WOO HOO
Euseys-Naples Italy US Military
Good news from Europe!
I got the call today, July 4th!
Our Mini S should be delivered to Caserta, Italy (north of Naples) on JULY 11!
If there is any delay the next delivery would be July 21. We certainly hope there's no delay! So, you'll be getting photos of our girl soon. XOXOX
WOO HOO
Euseys-Naples Italy US Military
that is fantastic! keeping fingers crossed for you....
#2956
#2957
#2958
I'm with you gemgirlpa! Maybe they're all out of town for the long holiday? Or maybe they went camping with OWG? But yeah, it's reeaally weird to see our thread this slow..
#2960
#2961
#2963
Waldo was delivered to the dealier on Sunday, I picked him up Wednesday, and the OL is still showing him "at the VDC". It's amazing how out-of-date that thing is!
If FedEx can track a $10 package the INSTANT it gets delivered, you'd think MINI could track a $20K+ car!
If FedEx can track a $10 package the INSTANT it gets delivered, you'd think MINI could track a $20K+ car!
I couldnt agree more. I would bet our VINs are even emblazend in bar code on a windshield sticker so they could be scanned with a scanner of some sort. I don't know If Im getting mine in 2 weeks or a month. I'm not sure my fingernails could last another month.
#2965
#2966
Funny you mention that. I have been cleaning the garage for the last 3 days, at about 112 degrees average per day. I have a 2 car garage that has never had 2 cars in it. I always park my Chevy Avalance in there and now I have made room for the MINI. I repainted the garage floor. Now I am trying to decide if I want to paint in racing stripes? The wife thinks Im crazy... Well maybe I am.
#2967
Just got back from 300 mile round trip to the thumb of Michigan. Maggy needs another bath, but what a joy to motor in this car. Amazed at the sophistication of the engineering and the details of this vehicle. Mileage is incredible at nearly 34 mpg. Oh my goodness, I'm in love all over again.
Poodle travelled very comfortably in the back seat the entire journey. She is not overly fond of the seat belt fasteners, but has made peace with them.
Poodle travelled very comfortably in the back seat the entire journey. She is not overly fond of the seat belt fasteners, but has made peace with them.
#2968
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Hey I appreciate that!
#2969
#2970
Slow-down of posts
It's amazing how this group has slowed down...as more and more of us get our MINIs and are motoring, not just DREAMING of motoring!!
Waldo has nearly 600 miles on him in 3 days. Gave him his first "feeding" today, averaged 35.7 OBC, 35.2 hand-calc. Currently on 150+ miles after fill-up, averaging over 40 on the OBC! (mostly 50+ mph on state and county routes....the "roads less traveled! )
All that with constant varying of speed during break-in and a new motor...can't wait to see what I'm getting at 5k miles!
Waldo ROCKS!
Waldo has nearly 600 miles on him in 3 days. Gave him his first "feeding" today, averaged 35.7 OBC, 35.2 hand-calc. Currently on 150+ miles after fill-up, averaging over 40 on the OBC! (mostly 50+ mph on state and county routes....the "roads less traveled! )
All that with constant varying of speed during break-in and a new motor...can't wait to see what I'm getting at 5k miles!
Waldo ROCKS!
#2971
#2973
Funny you mention that. I have been cleaning the garage for the last 3 days, at about 112 degrees average per day. I have a 2 car garage that has never had 2 cars in it. I always park my Chevy Avalance in there and now I have made room for the MINI. I repainted the garage floor. Now I am trying to decide if I want to paint in racing stripes? The wife thinks Im crazy... Well maybe I am.
#2974
#2975
Finally.... after long wait.
I picked mine up this week on 1st as well!! Been too busy driving around, and not posting here...
So pleased with how the car drives. Even on all-season runflats, I love how this thing goes... can't wait till I get some sticky summer tires.
Only downside from the whole experience... I asked the dealer not to drill the front bumper for license plate, but the service guy missed the note and drilled. I was quite upset at the time of delivery. I could have not taken delivery with those holes, but I just wanted the car that day more I guess. R56 actually looks decent with front plate, unlike R53. I guess I can find bumper plugs later if I wanted to fix it.
Salesperson felt bad about the bumper holes, and gave me a JCW shift **** for free... the one with carbon fiber and suede leather. Not bad, but I like stock ****!
Time to find installer for clear bra now...
So pleased with how the car drives. Even on all-season runflats, I love how this thing goes... can't wait till I get some sticky summer tires.
Only downside from the whole experience... I asked the dealer not to drill the front bumper for license plate, but the service guy missed the note and drilled. I was quite upset at the time of delivery. I could have not taken delivery with those holes, but I just wanted the car that day more I guess. R56 actually looks decent with front plate, unlike R53. I guess I can find bumper plugs later if I wanted to fix it.
Salesperson felt bad about the bumper holes, and gave me a JCW shift **** for free... the one with carbon fiber and suede leather. Not bad, but I like stock ****!
Time to find installer for clear bra now...