Week 32 Support Group
#876
I just noticed the Patriot is two days late and is just passing thru the English Channel from Zeebruge on it's way to dock in Southhampton on the 17th. It scheduled for an August 30th arrival at Charleston. If I'm not on the Caribbean Highway, I should get on this (my JCW was completed a week ago).
#877
Fidelio:
Last reported at 2008-Aug-17 00:00 UTC. Time now 2008-Aug-17 00:43 UTC.
Position N 50°06', W 042°42'.
Maersk Wind playing tag!
Independence and Western Highway fell of the edge of the map!!
Last reported at 2008-Aug-17 00:00 UTC. Time now 2008-Aug-17 00:43 UTC.
Position N 50°06', W 042°42'.
Maersk Wind playing tag!
Independence and Western Highway fell of the edge of the map!!
#878
I just noticed the Patriot is two days late and is just passing thru the English Channel from Zeebruge on it's way to dock in Southhampton on the 17th. It scheduled for an August 30th arrival at Charleston. If I'm not on the Caribbean Highway, I should get on this (my JCW was completed a week ago).
#879
I haven't called ASKMINI in over a week. I figure one way or the other I'm about a mid-September delivery.
#881
#882
Fidelio closing fast!!! Western Highway and Independence should be approaching the coast. By calculation Western Highway has traveled about 464 to 490 miles since last report (29 hours) and should be about 200 to 250 miles off the coast of Maryland. Independence has traveled about 656 miles since last report (41 Hours) and should be within 100 to 150 miles from the port of New York. She is probably within 10 hours of port.
Fidelio:
Last reported at 2008-Aug-17 06:00 UTC. Time now 2008-Aug-17 11:00 UTC.
Position N 49°18', W 045°06'.
Fidelio:
Last reported at 2008-Aug-17 06:00 UTC. Time now 2008-Aug-17 11:00 UTC.
Position N 49°18', W 045°06'.
#883
#884
Sikamini, you sure are getting a bunch of stuff added!! I think if you placed it with the order, most will be done at the VDC.. *i think*
So, I just wonder how important it is to have a clear bra if you just drive on normal highway/city roads. I don't plan on racing, or driving on dirt/gravel roads. And I worry about the "look" seeing a seam...
So, I just wonder how important it is to have a clear bra if you just drive on normal highway/city roads. I don't plan on racing, or driving on dirt/gravel roads. And I worry about the "look" seeing a seam...
#885
I just know that some truck is going to drop a couple of rocks on the road and nick the bonnet, so I would rather look at the clear bra than to deal with having the paint job fixed. The clear bra is treated just like the paint, waxing and so on, I'll just have to see how it turns out after they install it. I have an absolute fear of rock chips and door dings, and anything I can do to minimize the risk I will.
#886
#887
Wow - our ships are approaching fast!!
About that clear bra... what if you ever had to replace it.. say IT got scraped for a bit beat-up - wouldn't it ruin the real paint job underneath it? I hear that removing will remove the paints clear-coat too...?
I am getting the mudflaps and driving lights installed at the dealers - and feel like I am getting ripped off. $1295.00 and THAT's a with $150.00 discount!! From what I read, the Brunswick, GA's VDC is fairly new.. and the worst of all the VDC (they can take a LONG time keeping the MINIs) . Love my Hubby.. KNOW he could easily do it, but he'd take even longer, (he's busy - it wouldn't be a priority) so I am stuck paying the dealer's fee or wait 6 months for my hubby. I already decide to pay, but I HATE the feeling of getting ripped off! They probably charged me a 'pain in the a$$' fee.. since I ordered AND cancelled 2 cars all within 5 days!! (our business must occasionally apply these fees to an elite few..)
I went out for much of the day yesterday - and deliberately looked and looked for any MINI spotting's.. saw only 1! With all the write-ups on how popular they are, and the fact that the dealers can't even keep them in stock.. seems like the roads will become more filled with them. I hope not - I like the idea of driving a 'not so common' car!
About that clear bra... what if you ever had to replace it.. say IT got scraped for a bit beat-up - wouldn't it ruin the real paint job underneath it? I hear that removing will remove the paints clear-coat too...?
I am getting the mudflaps and driving lights installed at the dealers - and feel like I am getting ripped off. $1295.00 and THAT's a with $150.00 discount!! From what I read, the Brunswick, GA's VDC is fairly new.. and the worst of all the VDC (they can take a LONG time keeping the MINIs) . Love my Hubby.. KNOW he could easily do it, but he'd take even longer, (he's busy - it wouldn't be a priority) so I am stuck paying the dealer's fee or wait 6 months for my hubby. I already decide to pay, but I HATE the feeling of getting ripped off! They probably charged me a 'pain in the a$$' fee.. since I ordered AND cancelled 2 cars all within 5 days!! (our business must occasionally apply these fees to an elite few..)
I went out for much of the day yesterday - and deliberately looked and looked for any MINI spotting's.. saw only 1! With all the write-ups on how popular they are, and the fact that the dealers can't even keep them in stock.. seems like the roads will become more filled with them. I hope not - I like the idea of driving a 'not so common' car!
#888
I went out for much of the day yesterday - and deliberately looked and looked for any MINI spotting's.. saw only 1! With all the write-ups on how popular they are, and the fact that the dealers can't even keep them in stock.. seems like the roads will become more filled with them. I hope not - I like the idea of driving a 'not so common' car!
'08 Laser Blue/Silver Clubman S etc, etc
#889
I went out for much of the day yesterday - and deliberately looked and looked for any MINI spotting's.. saw only 1! With all the write-ups on how popular they are, and the fact that the dealers can't even keep them in stock.. seems like the roads will become more filled with them. I hope not - I like the idea of driving a 'not so common' car!
It really depends on where you are. I see about an average of 5 MINIs on my commute in MA, but I can't ever remember seeing any in NH. I've also never seen a Clubman other than at the dealer.
#890
Tinker, I've been told the clear bra can be replaced without damaging the paint job.
Fidelio!!!! Nearing "the Narrows" in northern Canada - less than 250 miles away!!
Last reported at 2008-Aug-17 12:00 UTC. Time now 2008-Aug-17 15:13 UTC.
Position N 48°48', W 047°00'.
Fidelio!!!! Nearing "the Narrows" in northern Canada - less than 250 miles away!!
Last reported at 2008-Aug-17 12:00 UTC. Time now 2008-Aug-17 15:13 UTC.
Position N 48°48', W 047°00'.
#891
My MCS to M3 convert friend tells me the MINI paint is softer than on a M3 (no surprise there). That means it's more susceptible to rock chips. I think the clear bra is worth doing, even if you can see a seam close up.
#892
I went out for much of the day yesterday - and deliberately looked and looked for any MINI spotting's.. saw only 1! With all the write-ups on how popular they are, and the fact that the dealers can't even keep them in stock.. seems like the roads will become more filled with them. I hope not - I like the idea of driving a 'not so common' car!
#895
Fidelio approaches coast!!!!
Last reported at 2008-Aug-17 18:00 UTC. Time now 2008-Aug-17 19:13 UTC.
Position N 47°30', W 049°36'.
Last reported at 2008-Aug-17 18:00 UTC. Time now 2008-Aug-17 19:13 UTC.
Position N 47°30', W 049°36'.
#896
#898
WOW!! Fidelio is VERY close to land.. and so is Hurricane FAY! Yep, I am in the hurricane 'zone'. Kids start back to school tomorrow and neighboring county cancelled the first day! We are scheduled to have school tomorrow - but it's an almost guarantee that it will be cancelled Tuesday! So now I only do not have a ship to track - I have a hurricane!
Well you all are convincing me to get a clear bra! I think I might - after I take my car! I feel like it would be WAY overpriced from the dealer.. so I'll need to look into this!
It's been much quieter here now that our MINIs are all on their cruises. It was a bit stressful waiting to 'see' if they made it on their ships!
Well you all are convincing me to get a clear bra! I think I might - after I take my car! I feel like it would be WAY overpriced from the dealer.. so I'll need to look into this!
It's been much quieter here now that our MINIs are all on their cruises. It was a bit stressful waiting to 'see' if they made it on their ships!
#899
I got something fun in my email inbox today: "Mind Meld With Your MINI"
It was neat, it asked me what my favorite radio stations are, what my preferences are for things like Daylight Running Lamps, etc. so that my MINI will be all programmed when I pick it up!
At the bottom of the email, it said: "* And the stuff our lawyers make us say: It should be understood that receiving this email does not necessarily mean that delivery of your MINI is imminent."
Rrrright...
It was neat, it asked me what my favorite radio stations are, what my preferences are for things like Daylight Running Lamps, etc. so that my MINI will be all programmed when I pick it up!
At the bottom of the email, it said: "* And the stuff our lawyers make us say: It should be understood that receiving this email does not necessarily mean that delivery of your MINI is imminent."
Rrrright...
#900
With all my prior BMWs my dealer always had I form I filled out with preferences for stuff programmed into the key.