Week 23 2008 Support Group
#3576
Congratulations, Euseys!
You have just given me something to add to the list of things I must do before I die: Take delivery of a new car in Italy and then get to drive it all over the place! Especially a MINI!
And here's a picture of the infamous USB/Ipod adapter. But you already know what it looks like! Don't feel too bad, though. A lot of dealers over here have been taking them out of the cars and making the customer buy it at the time of delivery. I made sure I got mine at delivery (gratis) but my MA said the reason they remove them from the cars is that "people steal them". I guess so at a hundred bucks a pop!
You have just given me something to add to the list of things I must do before I die: Take delivery of a new car in Italy and then get to drive it all over the place! Especially a MINI!
And here's a picture of the infamous USB/Ipod adapter. But you already know what it looks like! Don't feel too bad, though. A lot of dealers over here have been taking them out of the cars and making the customer buy it at the time of delivery. I made sure I got mine at delivery (gratis) but my MA said the reason they remove them from the cars is that "people steal them". I guess so at a hundred bucks a pop!
#3577
#3578
I was there last year. 5 days in Naples. 7 days in Rome. Loved both cities. Given the loud but friendly vibe in Naples, I came to the conclusion that Naples is like the New York City of Italy while Rome is more like Washington DC. Great time in both places!
#3581
i just sucked it up and bought the damn cable.... well it was included in the bluetooth USB/iPod thing. I couldn't not get it as I work for Apple and i'm sure they would fire me if i didn't get the ipod integration haha.
Euseys, car looks fantastic. Congrats.
Starry... pics? .... i am waiting to see this car i have heard sooo much about. stop holding out on us haha.
Euseys, car looks fantastic. Congrats.
Starry... pics? .... i am waiting to see this car i have heard sooo much about. stop holding out on us haha.
#3582
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Congrats to all the new parents, especially the LiB parents. You picked the fastest color.
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On a side note, i got my first tank of gas today, and I hand calculated 22.4mpg ( 70% hwy), computer showed 23.9 not much better there, and i'm getting worse mpg than my modded Acura.
Anyways, I think the dealer put in 89 (gracious forbid 87 ), cause after about a mile, Yuko felt COMPLETELY different off the line. At first, i though i accidently hit the sport button, but no it was off. I'm pretty steady with throttle control and i noticed that she seems to be turning lower rpms now. I'll test this more when i head to work tomorrow. I hope this next tank will improve a little, or maybe i just need to slow down.
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On a side note, i got my first tank of gas today, and I hand calculated 22.4mpg ( 70% hwy), computer showed 23.9 not much better there, and i'm getting worse mpg than my modded Acura.
Anyways, I think the dealer put in 89 (gracious forbid 87 ), cause after about a mile, Yuko felt COMPLETELY different off the line. At first, i though i accidently hit the sport button, but no it was off. I'm pretty steady with throttle control and i noticed that she seems to be turning lower rpms now. I'll test this more when i head to work tomorrow. I hope this next tank will improve a little, or maybe i just need to slow down.
#3584
KRIM "Congrats to all the new parents, especially the LiB parents. You picked the fastest color. "
oh and by the way, the speed light is faster than the speed of electricity electricity. A laser is a concentraded beam of light and lightning is electricity. There for, Lightning Blue is not the "fastest color" ..... Laser Blue is.
I WIN :-)
oh and by the way, the speed light is faster than the speed of electricity electricity. A laser is a concentraded beam of light and lightning is electricity. There for, Lightning Blue is not the "fastest color" ..... Laser Blue is.
I WIN :-)
#3585
#3586
KRIM "Congrats to all the new parents, especially the LiB parents. You picked the fastest color. "
oh and by the way, the speed light is faster than the speed of electricity electricity. A laser is a concentraded beam of light and lightning is electricity. There for, Lightning Blue is not the "fastest color" ..... Laser Blue is.
I WIN :-)
oh and by the way, the speed light is faster than the speed of electricity electricity. A laser is a concentraded beam of light and lightning is electricity. There for, Lightning Blue is not the "fastest color" ..... Laser Blue is.
I WIN :-)
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#3588
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KRIM "Congrats to all the new parents, especially the LiB parents. You picked the fastest color. "
oh and by the way, the speed light is faster than the speed of electricity electricity. A laser is a concentraded beam of light and lightning is electricity. There for, Lightning Blue is not the "fastest color" ..... Laser Blue is.
I WIN :-)
oh and by the way, the speed light is faster than the speed of electricity electricity. A laser is a concentraded beam of light and lightning is electricity. There for, Lightning Blue is not the "fastest color" ..... Laser Blue is.
I WIN :-)
Not that i'm biased or anything, but i have to agree with zonedguy.
#3589
#3590
#3591
And congratulations on MYSTIQUE!! 0.1 miles on the odometer...amazing!
#3592
Hi all....
This comes from Electronics Technician First Class, Surface Warfare qualified, Petty Officer Matthew A. Eusey, of Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station, Capodichino, Italy:
I, ET1 (SW) Matthew A. Eusey officially declare Lightning is better/cooler/more dangerous/kills more people per annum/and is what all the cool kids are doing this year.
I have thirteen years of hands on experience and state of the art education on the topic. So, nah-nah Lighting, in my professional opinion is the only way to go.
Don't mess with Mother Nature!
hahahahahahaha
You guys rock
Will email my guy at aesthetic creations for a WEEK 23 badge update. More later today on it. He might have emailed my government email, which I cannot check at home.
This comes from Electronics Technician First Class, Surface Warfare qualified, Petty Officer Matthew A. Eusey, of Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station, Capodichino, Italy:
I, ET1 (SW) Matthew A. Eusey officially declare Lightning is better/cooler/more dangerous/kills more people per annum/and is what all the cool kids are doing this year.
I have thirteen years of hands on experience and state of the art education on the topic. So, nah-nah Lighting, in my professional opinion is the only way to go.
Don't mess with Mother Nature!
hahahahahahaha
You guys rock
Will email my guy at aesthetic creations for a WEEK 23 badge update. More later today on it. He might have emailed my government email, which I cannot check at home.
#3596
When I got to work today, someone approached me that I don't really know and was asking details about my MINI. He gave me an enthusiastic "Congratulations!!" twice!
On another note, anyone else getting "How much do they cost?" as one of the first questions from passerby? Seems like that's what most people are interested in, that and the MPG.
On another note, anyone else getting "How much do they cost?" as one of the first questions from passerby? Seems like that's what most people are interested in, that and the MPG.
#3597
#3599
Been MIA for a while. Out motoring! First Congrats to all you 23 ers who have been awarded your wings.
We just got back from a 4 day trip to upstate NY. Went though Canada from Michigan. We got more inquiries from folks in Canada who wanted to know our mpg and costs than we could count.
Up state New York was awesome for driving. Tons of great hills and winding roads. We tried to be good and not exceed the break in limits. My dear hubby (DH) couldn't help himself, he did exceed speed at least once!
We hit 1200 miles and the sport button was DOWN!! These babies are fabulous! Fortunately, neither one of us met any of the nice NY law enforcement officers (except at our picnic/reunion). The amazing thing was that we fit three suitcases, a cooler and a dog carry bag in the boot. It was tight, but exerything fit and worked. Puppy rode like a princess in the back seat!
I went and ordered my new plates and "MAGGY 2" will soon be riding high and wide.
Love, love, love this MINI. Can't say enough good things about it and walk around grinning. This morning was in the garage with SLICK easing off the bugs doting the bonnet and cleaning the windows before I came to work. DH says I have officially crossed the line and refers to me as OCMD (obsessive compulsive MINI disorder) ! Hey, Maggy feels bad when she isn't a sunny smiley MY!
We just got back from a 4 day trip to upstate NY. Went though Canada from Michigan. We got more inquiries from folks in Canada who wanted to know our mpg and costs than we could count.
Up state New York was awesome for driving. Tons of great hills and winding roads. We tried to be good and not exceed the break in limits. My dear hubby (DH) couldn't help himself, he did exceed speed at least once!
We hit 1200 miles and the sport button was DOWN!! These babies are fabulous! Fortunately, neither one of us met any of the nice NY law enforcement officers (except at our picnic/reunion). The amazing thing was that we fit three suitcases, a cooler and a dog carry bag in the boot. It was tight, but exerything fit and worked. Puppy rode like a princess in the back seat!
I went and ordered my new plates and "MAGGY 2" will soon be riding high and wide.
Love, love, love this MINI. Can't say enough good things about it and walk around grinning. This morning was in the garage with SLICK easing off the bugs doting the bonnet and cleaning the windows before I came to work. DH says I have officially crossed the line and refers to me as OCMD (obsessive compulsive MINI disorder) ! Hey, Maggy feels bad when she isn't a sunny smiley MY!
#3600