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Old 06-13-2011, 06:22 PM
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A Star Is Born...

Ladies and Gentlemen. Children of all ages. Today is a day to remember. For you are about to witness a legend in the making. A new motoring Super Star. An auto without equal.

I am about to present to you, what is quite possibly THE most beautiful MINI Cooper ever designed.

Ladies, hold on to your hats. Gents, hold on to your ladies. Seniors, grab a seat and get your oxygen masks ready… For what I am about to show you can only be described as INCREDIBLE!

Conceived on April 4, 2011. Born on April 20th. Took his first cruise on May 3rd. Landed on our shores on May 12th. Went to finishing school (dealership) on May 23rd, and was adopted by his proud new parents on the same day at 8:34 pm. with just 3 miles. Drove off the lot at 11:00pm.

Baptized at 6:30am May 24th.
Hit the road and haven't looked back since.

He's faster than a locomotive.
More powerful than a AA battery. More beautiful than a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model.
Able to leap small speed bumps in a single bound.

Look, below this prose, it's a bird, it's a plane.
No, It's Jack-Jack!

(Disclaimer: By viewing the photos below, you are agreeing that Rally Spice shall not be held responsible for your keyboards shorting out because of the drool dripping from your lips.)

And now, without further adieu, I present to you, my li'l buddy.
But first a few teaser shots...












Sooper Cooper


Baby's 1st bath


Chrome Accents


Liquid Metal


Bug Eyed


Hind Quarters


Chrome Snout


Spreadin' his Wings


A Peek Inside


What he wants to be when he grows up


Illuminated Door Sills


Interior Glory


Under Ground


White tie & Tails




His Best Side


Set in Stone


On Oyster Creek

We now return you to your regularly scheduled NAMing.
 

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Old 06-13-2011, 07:20 PM
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Can't see any of the pictures???
 
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Old 06-13-2011, 07:25 PM
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Okay, everybody. Nothing to see here. Go back to your homes.
 
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Old 06-13-2011, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim Michaels
Okay, everybody. Nothing to see here. Go back to your homes.
 
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Very nice ! Enjoy your ride from a bayou boy to a texan = Motor ON
EL TIGER
 
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Old 06-13-2011, 08:35 PM
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Let's Try This Again

Sorry Guys,
I'm braaaand new to this forum posting stuff. I think I fixed the photos and they are now viewable.
(They can also be found in my gallery)

Please enjoy!
 
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Old 06-13-2011, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Rally Spice
Sorry Guys,
I'm braaaand new to this forum posting stuff. I think I fixed the photos and they are now viewable.
(They can also be found in my gallery)

Please enjoy!
Very Nice!!!!
 
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Old 06-13-2011, 08:42 PM
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Very fine photography I really like that SO with the beige interior. It's classy
 
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Old 06-14-2011, 04:51 AM
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Welcome Rally Spice!!!

This has to be the best intro I have ever read!!

Well done!
 
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Old 06-14-2011, 04:55 AM
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Nice, welcome to NAM and congrats on your new MINI. Of course I agree that Spice Orange is a great color!
 
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Old 06-14-2011, 05:07 AM
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nice car... congrats
 
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Welcome and thanks for the great timeline and picture story.
 
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Old 06-14-2011, 05:40 AM
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Thanku, Thanku.
All of the encouragement & validation that I never received as a child.
You Guys Rock!!
 
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Old 06-14-2011, 05:51 AM
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Sweet ride. SO rules.

See you over here soon...

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ners-club.html
 
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Nice job welcome to NAM
 
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Old 06-15-2011, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by *Ghost*
Welcome Rally Spice!!!

This has to be the best intro I have ever read!!

Well done!
Agree!!! Very entertaining!
 
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Did you or your dealer install the illuminated door sills. I'm going to install mine on my R56 soon.
 
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I love your interior!
 
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Old 08-08-2011, 11:29 PM
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Fun story! Thanks for sharing. Awesome MINI! Congrats!
 
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Absolutely stunning! Congrats! Enjoy the twisties
 
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Love the color, and the chrome hood scoop! Wish my scoop was chrome like that! Very handsome Mini Cooper!
 
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Loved the introduction and what a beauty !!
 
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Great post, Great pics, and Great choices! I haven't gotten a MINI yet, but you've done a great job to increase my excitement! I didn't even think that was possible! I wish you and Jack-Jack the best of times on the road!
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 05:11 PM
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Door Sills

Originally Posted by kylec
Did you or your dealer install the illuminated door sills. I'm going to install mine on my R56 soon.
The dealer installed them. It was the first time the dealer had seen any and it was the reason that my car wasn't detailed when I took delivery.
It took the prep guy all nite to wire them up and by the time he was finished, the make ready guys had gone home.
 
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Old 08-15-2011, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by JAB 67
I love your interior!
Thanx. My dealer said that this was the 1st Spice Orange, Polar Beige combo they'd seen as well. It is unbelievably beautiful. It really increases the perceived value of the car.
 


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