Week 32 Support Group
#2176
I have a colleague at work who I am hoping will eventually be ordering one. I'm working on him, and he said he's already been online doing some configuring.
#2178
Actually, the guy I was having lunch with said he could probably find out who the owner of the HO convertible is. I hope so. I've not had anyone stop me or express any interest in Phantom, but I'd be delighted to talk with anyone about him and about MINIs in general.
I have a colleague at work who I am hoping will eventually be ordering one. I'm working on him, and he said he's already been online doing some configuring.
I have a colleague at work who I am hoping will eventually be ordering one. I'm working on him, and he said he's already been online doing some configuring.
#2180
Do you have a local MINI club? We have the "Houston MINI Motoring Society", meets once a month and also sponsers events from road trips, to AX meets. They also give members these little card you place on windows - spotter cards to let the MINI owner know they've been spotted and club contact info.
#2181
I just installed the no holes license plate holder - I modified it a bit though. I thought it looked a bit flimsy, so I used a modified version of the black plastic holder, which came with Hilla uninstalled, to make it look a bit more finished. I think it will work out until the state gets rid of the front plate requirement.
#2182
I just installed the no holes license plate holder - I modified it a bit though. I thought it looked a bit flimsy, so I used a modified version of the black plastic holder, which came with Hilla uninstalled, to make it look a bit more finished. I think it will work out until the state gets rid of the front plate requirement.
#2183
#2184
Just picked up my car today! I seriously love it, everything about it! I think that they messed up on one thing though. My turn signals look very much like egg yolks! I ordered white turn signals. Oh well, I need to get that $100 dollars back though. Pictures to come I swear!
#2185
#2186
Hi everyone,
I've been out of town with work. Depressing news - one of my new side scuttle (JCW replaced the chrome S OEMs) has either fallen out or been taken off while at the airport garage .
I'm going to have to go back to the Ss. What's even more sickening is that I really doubt I'll be able to pick up just the insert.
In other news I'm about 40 miles away from the magical 1200. I'm tired, mad, sad, it is probably just best I sleep this on off. It could have been worse - I could have returned to a big door ding.
I've been out of town with work. Depressing news - one of my new side scuttle (JCW replaced the chrome S OEMs) has either fallen out or been taken off while at the airport garage .
I'm going to have to go back to the Ss. What's even more sickening is that I really doubt I'll be able to pick up just the insert.
In other news I'm about 40 miles away from the magical 1200. I'm tired, mad, sad, it is probably just best I sleep this on off. It could have been worse - I could have returned to a big door ding.
#2187
I need to get a set of Silverlight replacement bulbs.
#2188
Confused me, too, at first, but the front amber lights are really only visible if you look straight on. I like the look with the white turn signals... and it adds considerably to the "stealth" look I'm going for on Phantom. When I get to Outmotoring, I want to check out the tape to cover the reflectors on the fenders. I'd like to dull down those amber and red reflectors.
#2189
Plutch!!! Congratulations! Your wait was of epic proportions!
Mr. Wickham, so sorry to hear of your scuttle loss, but as you said it could have been much worse. When I last was at the New Orleans airport there were several cars with huge keyed sides. Amazing what some people think is fun.
#2190
Hi everyone,
I've been out of town with work. Depressing news - one of my new side scuttle (JCW replaced the chrome S OEMs) has either fallen out or been taken off while at the airport garage .
I'm going to have to go back to the Ss. What's even more sickening is that I really doubt I'll be able to pick up just the insert.
In other news I'm about 40 miles away from the magical 1200. I'm tired, mad, sad, it is probably just best I sleep this on off. It could have been worse - I could have returned to a big door ding.
I've been out of town with work. Depressing news - one of my new side scuttle (JCW replaced the chrome S OEMs) has either fallen out or been taken off while at the airport garage .
I'm going to have to go back to the Ss. What's even more sickening is that I really doubt I'll be able to pick up just the insert.
In other news I'm about 40 miles away from the magical 1200. I'm tired, mad, sad, it is probably just best I sleep this on off. It could have been worse - I could have returned to a big door ding.
#2191
I've also heard you can get them from a BMW dealer as part #63 217 160 897 ($15.00 each), the silver turn signal bulbs from the X3 & X5. They aren't exactly the same but similar. I'm going to have a look at those on Friday when I have my MINI serviced.
Last edited by RaceTripper; 10-16-2008 at 07:20 AM.
#2192
Just picked up my car today! I seriously love it, everything about it! I think that they messed up on one thing though. My turn signals look very much like egg yolks! I ordered white turn signals. Oh well, I need to get that $100 dollars back though. Pictures to come I swear!
#2194
When I picked up Hilla's plates, I took the bus and light rail downtown so I wouldn't have to park in one of those seedy public parking buildings!!!
#2195
#2198
sikamini - I have my no holes license plate holder in my hands... can't install for a while, though - am going out of town on a camping trip with the fam this weekend. Wish me luck - first time with the kids and wife camping! (and good news - my daughter has NOT had a recurring episode with her leg!).
#2199
I ordered my car on 7/11 and had a 8/4 finish date! All of my turn signals are egg yolks, I checked the fact sheet and my purchase order and they both say white turn signals. I am not that worried, the car looks / drives great.
I have to leave it for 5 days because I am going to Austin, Texas for some BBQ and college football. When I get back the lady and I are taking a drive to Bend, Oregon for some golf. I planned my vacation and held out for these two weeks for a long time, but it was worth it.
I have to leave it for 5 days because I am going to Austin, Texas for some BBQ and college football. When I get back the lady and I are taking a drive to Bend, Oregon for some golf. I planned my vacation and held out for these two weeks for a long time, but it was worth it.
#2200
plutch,
You have to win the patience award. I don't know how you've made it so long without your new ride. I ordered Phantom on July 11th, too, but picked him up on September 8th. You've waited more than a month longer. Must have been agony. But, I'm sure it's all worth it now. Enjoy! And don't forget the pics!
You have to win the patience award. I don't know how you've made it so long without your new ride. I ordered Phantom on July 11th, too, but picked him up on September 8th. You've waited more than a month longer. Must have been agony. But, I'm sure it's all worth it now. Enjoy! And don't forget the pics!
Last edited by PhantomMC; 10-16-2008 at 04:48 AM.