Week 23 2011 Support Group
#226
Could it depend on how many stops he had to make? It just seems crazy that 1) it would take that long to make the trek and 2) that they wouldn't have any idea when it would arrive.
I'd be certifiable at this point.
BTW...driving our All4 to your neck of the woods in September. Our first looonnnnggg road trip.
I'd be certifiable at this point.
BTW...driving our All4 to your neck of the woods in September. Our first looonnnnggg road trip.
#227
It's so hard to be courteous with them right now, I really want to tell my MA to get off his *** and do some investigative work.
BTW...driving our All4 to your neck of the woods in September. Our first looonnnnggg road trip.
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YEAH!!!!!!!!!! My Mini has made it and I have an appointment on Saturday at 1:00 to get it!!! Whew, this is going to be an excruciating few days of waiting.
It's funny, all of my energy lately has been put into thoughts about modding it, getting all the parts, how to go about the work, when to do the work on it that I forgot the best part. I'm going to have a Mini! And my Mini is going to bring smiles upon smiles even without the mods.
I'll post pictures as soon as I get it, well, and when I'm not driving it of course
It's funny, all of my energy lately has been put into thoughts about modding it, getting all the parts, how to go about the work, when to do the work on it that I forgot the best part. I'm going to have a Mini! And my Mini is going to bring smiles upon smiles even without the mods.
I'll post pictures as soon as I get it, well, and when I'm not driving it of course
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That's AWESOME!!! Yeah...these final days are the worst!! We expect pics....just sayin!
So what mods are you thinking? I'm planning on driving mine as is for a while but the wheels are turning in my mind. And I haven't exactly defined what 'a while' is on my calendar....
So what mods are you thinking? I'm planning on driving mine as is for a while but the wheels are turning in my mind. And I haven't exactly defined what 'a while' is on my calendar....
215/45 Conti. DWS tires -- done
Tint 20% back 35% front side windows -- done
Flip up arm rest -- done
Short antenna (such a small thing, but I wanted one, LOL) -- done
Chili red wrapped headlight rings -- done
Suspension -- everything ordered and some parts are already here.
ST coilovers -- sitting at Fedex waiting for me to pick them up
5 mm HR spacers
12 mm racemax spacers
H-Sport rear control arms
And I bought coco mats. I ordered those the day after I ordered my Mini. I got black with red dots.
My MCS order:
CR/B manual, JCW package, Premium package, Comfort access, Clear signals, black stripes, heated seats, xenon lights, USB/Blutooth.
#233
So I've been trying to get my MA to find out what's up with my car for the past two days and he's given me nothing. I ask the girl who answers the phone at my dealership, 30 seconds later she comes back and tells me that my car is listed as in "final processing", which she said means it's on a truck. She gave me the impression that it should be at the dealer within a day. So I'm guessing it just got on the truck.
I must have the most incompetent MA ever! Why in the past two days has he not been able to give me information like this.
Sorry I'm getting angry guys, I'm just getting really frustrated.
I must have the most incompetent MA ever! Why in the past two days has he not been able to give me information like this.
Sorry I'm getting angry guys, I'm just getting really frustrated.
#234
So I've been trying to get my MA to find out what's up with my car for the past two days and he's given me nothing. I ask the girl who answers the phone at my dealership, 30 seconds later she comes back and tells me that my car is listed as in "final processing", which she said means it's on a truck. She gave me the impression that it should be at the dealer within a day. So I'm guessing it just got on the truck.
I must have the most incompetent MA ever! Why in the past two days has he not been able to give me information like this.
Sorry I'm getting angry guys, I'm just getting really frustrated.
I must have the most incompetent MA ever! Why in the past two days has he not been able to give me information like this.
Sorry I'm getting angry guys, I'm just getting really frustrated.
I feel ya. My MINI has been on the dock waiting for a ride for more than a week now. I have no idea what 'week' I'm supposed to be in so I just read everything. So hard waiting.
#235
#237
My build sheet lists my actual production date as 5/30. I haven't been able to figure out if that's the start date or the completion date so I've been watching the week 23 and 24 build threads. I don't really mind because I've gotten to know some great people and it's made the wait much more pleasant!!
Thinking of you, Eddie! Hoping today brings you good news!!
#238
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Mods? Some are already done, LOL:
215/45 Conti. DWS tires -- done
Tint 20% back 35% front side windows -- done
Flip up arm rest -- done
Short antenna (such a small thing, but I wanted one, LOL) -- done
Chili red wrapped headlight rings -- done
Suspension -- everything ordered and some parts are already here.
ST coilovers -- sitting at Fedex waiting for me to pick them up
5 mm HR spacers
12 mm racemax spacers
H-Sport rear control arms
And I bought coco mats. I ordered those the day after I ordered my Mini. I got black with red dots.
My MCS order:
CR/B manual, JCW package, Premium package, Comfort access, Clear signals, black stripes, heated seats, xenon lights, USB/Blutooth.
215/45 Conti. DWS tires -- done
Tint 20% back 35% front side windows -- done
Flip up arm rest -- done
Short antenna (such a small thing, but I wanted one, LOL) -- done
Chili red wrapped headlight rings -- done
Suspension -- everything ordered and some parts are already here.
ST coilovers -- sitting at Fedex waiting for me to pick them up
5 mm HR spacers
12 mm racemax spacers
H-Sport rear control arms
And I bought coco mats. I ordered those the day after I ordered my Mini. I got black with red dots.
My MCS order:
CR/B manual, JCW package, Premium package, Comfort access, Clear signals, black stripes, heated seats, xenon lights, USB/Blutooth.
BTW...mods I've done in the past week...
Polk Audio db651 components in doors
Polk Audio db691 in back
Kenwood KA 870 amp under passenger seat
Shorty antenna from dealer
Ceramic tint all around (dark as I can get and be legal)
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I wanted a lower ride height for looks. I finally decided to do the ST coilovers but had to buy spacers to make them fit. The rear control arm is there to adjust the rear camber to get it back in spec.
I originally wanted to do NM Springs and Koni's but for less than that combo, I got the ST's. ST coilovers are essentially re-bodied KW V1's. It's a 5 yr versus a lifetime warranty. Since I will only have my car for 4 years, I figured I didn't need to spend the extra dough for a warranty I would never use and couldn't pass on to the next owner anyway.
I got the coilovers from The Suspension Source. They are a forum vendor and I can't sing their praises enough. They have the MOST excellent customer service.
I originally wanted to do NM Springs and Koni's but for less than that combo, I got the ST's. ST coilovers are essentially re-bodied KW V1's. It's a 5 yr versus a lifetime warranty. Since I will only have my car for 4 years, I figured I didn't need to spend the extra dough for a warranty I would never use and couldn't pass on to the next owner anyway.
I got the coilovers from The Suspension Source. They are a forum vendor and I can't sing their praises enough. They have the MOST excellent customer service.
#243
I'm really hoping Eddie isn't around because he's out driving his car!!
Got a call this morning...our Mini arrived at the dealership even though the OL says it's still at the VDC. I have a pic to prove it!! Guess I'm heading 2 hours to the dealership tomorrow and motoring back!
Got a call this morning...our Mini arrived at the dealership even though the OL says it's still at the VDC. I have a pic to prove it!! Guess I'm heading 2 hours to the dealership tomorrow and motoring back!
Nothing yet. I talked to another salesman that has a order car and he said the car is on truck....they just don't know the hold up.
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I just got home with mine too....LONG day. 3.5 hours there and then 3.5 GLORIOUS hours home
And my MA totally took care of me today. I ordered the JCW package and of course it came with the chrome grill like everyone was saying it would. I said, that's not what the configurator showed when I ordered it and she said, we'll just take care of it for you! They installed the new grill on the spot. How sweet is that?
Oh, and for those of you that have not experienced 215/45 Conti DWS tires, DO IT! I'm not sure what all the fuss about a harsh riding mini comes from. My Mini rides like my CTS. Firm but controlled. VERY VERY comfortable.
And my MA totally took care of me today. I ordered the JCW package and of course it came with the chrome grill like everyone was saying it would. I said, that's not what the configurator showed when I ordered it and she said, we'll just take care of it for you! They installed the new grill on the spot. How sweet is that?
Oh, and for those of you that have not experienced 215/45 Conti DWS tires, DO IT! I'm not sure what all the fuss about a harsh riding mini comes from. My Mini rides like my CTS. Firm but controlled. VERY VERY comfortable.
#246
#247
Couldn't figure out the gallery so used photobucket. My MAC wouldn't cooperate.
I agree with the ride but then I came from a truck. I have no complaints whatsoever with the ride. I'd heard Mini's were fun to drive but I wasn't prepared for just how much fun.
TrueEddie, I know you'll be posting pics here soon!!
I agree with the ride but then I came from a truck. I have no complaints whatsoever with the ride. I'd heard Mini's were fun to drive but I wasn't prepared for just how much fun.
TrueEddie, I know you'll be posting pics here soon!!
#248
Cheeeeee-Hee! My MINI was loaded on the Asian King 4 hours ago, and will be leaving Southampton tonight for Port Hueneme! Now begins the long wait til it arrives on 12 July! At least I've got my redeployment from Iraq (and a couple of weeks at my home station in Hawaii) to keep me busy while I wait!
Stoked!
Stoked!
http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/shi...mmsi=357074000
I can't wait until it makes landfall! I just hope it doesn't take long to get through VDC and shipped up to Portland, OR.