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Originally Posted by KennyR
Glad you're enjoying tracking your MINI...you get the award for most detailed itinerary! The wait seems shorter when you can watch the ship moving across the ocean (except when it isn't tracked >100 miles from the coast). Less than 2 weeks until it's at the NJ VDC!
You know you're there when you finally insert your MINI's picture in your NAM signature. Looks good, Kenny.
 
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Originally Posted by Bludevilx
The factory driving lights only come on with the high beams on
Confirmed. Thanks Bludevilx.
 
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Here's a picture on MOP's facebook of my delivery!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater
 
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jwardell,

Congratulations on being a 2 MINI family! I'm happy for you and your better half. Enjoy the ride and wave at the rest of us ... when we get our MINIs.
 
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Finally in production

My Clubman started production on 9-10-2014 at 0800. Estimated completion date is 9-24-2014.
 
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Another addition to the club! I can't recall - is the Clubman made in Germany or England? That certainly affects your processing after production.
 
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Originally Posted by tampadave
Another addition to the club! I can't recall - is the Clubman made in Germany or England? That certainly affects your processing after production.
I'm pretty sure the Clubman is made on the same assembly line in Oxford.

You're probably thinking of the Countryman which is assembled in Austria.
 

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Originally Posted by vtmini38
Tracking a new '14 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4, R60
Third MINI - a '05 Cooper S R53 and a '13 Justa MINI R56
All dates are DD/MM/YY
Ordered: 16/08/13 (MINI of Bedford - dealer of choice)
Production started: 22/08/13 (6 days from order, amazingly quick)
Paint Shop: 29/08/13
Production completion: 31/08/13 (9 days in production, expected)
Rail shipped, Graz to Bremerhaven: 02/09/13
At Bremerhaven Port: 04/09/13 (2 days on train, normal)
TURANDOT docked in Bremerhaven on 10/09/13 @ 17:35 EDST
TURANDOT departed Bremerhaven on 11/09/13 @ 17:15 EDST
Manifested on TURANDOT: 11/09/13. Appeared on WW website: 12/09/13
There are 1,462 vehicles on this boat from Bremerhaven. Most of them are BMWs.
I did not count the MINIs, just know that mine is among them.

Ship Departure Date Destination Vessel Callsign Voyage
BREMERHAVEN 11/09/13 NEW YORK, NY TURANDOT 9V9825 CA337-TUR
Sched stop ZEEBRUGGE 13/09/13 -14/09/13
Sched stop SOUTHAMPTON 15/09/13 - 15/09/13
Sched arrival NEW YORK, NY 25/09/13

Helpful tracking information:
http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/ (big picture)

Bremerhaven, Germany Port/MINI dock (zoom in-out as you wish)
http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/def...3.5750&zoom=14
N 53 34.560' E 8 33.162'

Southhampton, UK Port/MINI dock (zoom in-out as you wish)
http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/def...0.8863&zoom=14
N 50 53.180' W 1 23.848'

Bayonne, NJ Port/MINI dock (zoom in-out as you wish)
http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/def...0.6968&zoom=14
N 40 41.811' W 74 8.622'

Links and coordinates should put you right to the dock where your vessel loads. Rom
Hey VtMini thanks for coming to Southampton and picking up my Penny great to have good company on TURANDOT for the voyage over. Been getting tired of "sitting on the dock of the bay".

Dave
 
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Old 09-13-2013, 12:27 AM
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T Dave...
Today is your MINI's Birthday!
Tomorrow is the predicted date for mine.
Congratulations!
I am curious to see how long the wait will be to get them on a ship and on their way home.
 
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Originally Posted by tampadave
Another addition to the club! I can't recall - is the Clubman made in Germany or England? That certainly affects your processing after production.
The Countryman and Paceman are the only MINIs for the USA made in Graz. That would include all specs, including the JCW. Frank
 
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Originally Posted by SheldonCoopr
Hey VtMini thanks for coming to Southampton and picking up my Penny great to have good company on TURANDOT for the voyage over. Been getting tired of "sitting on the dock of the bay".

Dave
Dave, BigMINI would be overjoyed to share his cabin with Penny on the good ship Turandot. Frank
 
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My beast is in assembly today. And the projected completion date actually moved *back* two days to tomorrow! Will wonders never cease?
 
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MINI "EL Coupe' es" Is released to the Carrier

My MINI is complete and released to the Carrier. One day earlier than predicted. "Will wonders ever cease?"

T Dave ... our MINI's have the same Birthday
...Friday 13th 2013.....
I may have to change his name to "EL Coupe' de Freddy Krueger" ( No I don't thin so Lucy )
 
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Originally Posted by Grumpy_i_m
My MINI is complete and released to the Carrier. One day earlier than predicted. "Will wonders ever cease?"

T Dave ... our MINI's have the same Birthday
...Friday 13th 2013.....
I may have to change his name to "EL Coupe' de Freddy Krueger" ( No I don't thin so Lucy )

Congratulations. After stiing on the dock for a few days just confirmed this morning I have passage (on the cargo manifest) on the Turnadot departing on Sunday with delivery in NYC on the 25th. Only a few more weeks now......
 
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Which ship I do not know!

Originally Posted by SheldonCoopr
Congratulations. After stiing on the dock for a few days just confirmed this morning I have passage (on the cargo manifest) on the Turnadot departing on Sunday with delivery in NYC on the 25th. Only a few more weeks now......
Thanks!!

I see the Tombarra is along side the MINI dock today, I have not located the Turandot. (I will check for that) My Mini is scheduled for Brunswick GA VDC.
I guess it is possible the Turandot could make both US ports. ( Located it as of this post at the dock in ZEEBRUGGE)

I look forward to pictures when your ride arrives.
 

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Originally Posted by Grumpy_i_m
Thanks!!

I see the Tombarra is along side the MINI dock today, I have not located the Turandot. (I will check for that) My Mini is scheduled for Brunswick GA VDC.
I guess it is possible the Turandot could make both US ports. ( Located it as of this post at the dock in ZEEBRUGGE)

I look forward to pictures when your ride arrives.
The Turandot is presently in Zeebrugge, Belgium and will be leaving for Southhampton tomorrow. It does also go to Brunswick, GA.
 
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Update "El Coupe' es" Is booked on the Turandot

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Thanks!!

I see the Tombarra is along side the MINI dock today, I have not located the Turandot. (I will check for that) My Mini is scheduled for Brunswick GA VDC.
I guess it is possible the Turandot could make both US ports. ( Located it as of this post at the dock in ZEEBRUGGE)

I look forward to pictures when your ride arrives.
My Mini is catching a ride on the Turandot with You guys.

Leaves Southampton, Sun. 15th

Thank you VTMini

arrives NY... (NJ) Sept 25, departs 26th for Brunswick Ga (My Stop)

arrives Brunswick Ga Sept 30.

departs for Charleston SC same day.

Progress is being made.
 

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Originally Posted by Grumpy_i_m
My Mini is catching a ride on the Turandot with You guys.

Leaves Southampton, Sun. 15th

Thank you VTMini

arrives NY... (NJ) Sept 25, departs 26th for Brunswick Ga (My Stop)

arrives Brunswick Ga Sept 30.

departs for Charleston SC same day.

Progress is being made.
great to have good company breaking out the Booker's Bourbon tonight to celebrate! Should be plenty of pctures coming to the site first and second week of October.
 
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Okay, Grumpy,

I'm late to the party today. Congratulations on getting a ship! Is the Turandot a WW or K-line ship? Mine was released to the carrier today too. I think mine will go on a WW ship because they dock at Baltimore. At least that's what the NAM instructions indicate at "First Gear". Assuming this is the case, I'm guessing I may hitch a ride on one of the following:

SOUTHAMPTON 15/09/2013 BALTIMORE, MD 25/09/2013 TONSBERG CF336-TOB 10
SOUTHAMPTON 18/09/2013 BALTIMORE, MD 28/09/2013 INDEPENDENCE II CB324-INC 10


IF it's the "Tonsberg" or "Independence", my Roadster may arrive in Baltimore on September 25th or 28th. However, I'm really not sure what I'm doing. Do both shipping lines transport from Southampton to Baltimore or, as the NAM instructions say, only WW goes to Baltimore?

What do you think? Grumpy? Anybody?
 
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Originally Posted by tampadave
Okay, Grumpy,

I'm late to the party today. Congratulations on getting a ship! Is the Turandot a WW or K-line ship? Mine was released to the carrier today too. I think mine will go on a WW ship because they dock at Baltimore. At least that's what the NAM instructions indicate at "First Gear". Assuming this is the case, I'm guessing I may hitch a ride on one of the following:

SOUTHAMPTON 15/09/2013 BALTIMORE, MD 25/09/2013 TONSBERG CF336-TOB 10
SOUTHAMPTON 18/09/2013 BALTIMORE, MD 28/09/2013 INDEPENDENCE II CB324-INC 10


IF it's the "Tonsberg" or "Independence", my Roadster may arrive in Baltimore on September 25th or 28th. However, I'm really not sure what I'm doing. Do both shipping lines transport from Southampton to Baltimore or, as the NAM instructions say, only WW goes to Baltimore?

What do you think? Grumpy? Anybody?

The Turandot is a WW ship. Don't know anything about K-Line. Both my MINIs came on WW. Frank
 
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I am in need of help!
I am impatiently waiting for my red on white 2014 JCW Countryman to arrive. Am I the only one that keeps purchasing stuff for my new Countryman while it is still on the ship in the middle of the Atlantic fearing the Hurricane Gabrielle may delay its arrival. Do I have a problem? Coworkers tell me…”it’s just a car.”

So far I ordered Mini mats, stubby antennae, roof rails, hats, shirts, bags, another set of 17 inch wheels and tires for winter--to keep the 19s in good shape,wheel locks, new LED fog lights from the UK (by the way I just got my $15 US customs bill on that), Mini dog collars and Mini dog bed, Mini dog Frisbee (yes I have two dogs) and a red tow hook (just in case I take it to the track).

It is shame my BMW M Coupe accessories sitting in the garage do not fit the Mini!
 
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I am in need of help!
I am impatiently waiting for my red on white 2014 JCW Countryman to arrive. Am I the only one that keeps purchasing stuff for my new Countryman while it is still on the ship in the middle of the Atlantic fearing the Hurricane Gabrielle may delay its arrival. Do I have a problem? Coworkers tell me…”it’s just a car.”

So far I ordered Mini mats, stubby antennae, roof rails, hats, shirts, bags, another set of 17 inch wheels and tires for winter--to keep the 19s in good shape,wheel locks, new LED fog lights from the UK (by the way I just got my $15 US customs bill on that), Mini dog collars and Mini dog bed, Mini dog Frisbee (yes I have two dogs) and a red tow hook (just in case I take it to the track).

It is shame my BMW M Coupe accessories sitting in the garage do not fit the Mini!
Too funny! I bought the red, olive green, and black MINI ball caps in anticipation of getting my '14 Roadster S. But you got me beat TJANK! I'm disappointed you forgot the MINI travel mugs and stuffed British bulldog - perhaps you can talk your MA out of those items at delivery.
 
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I am in need of help!
I am impatiently waiting for my red on white 2014 JCW Countryman to arrive. Am I the only one that keeps purchasing stuff for my new Countryman while it is still on the ship in the middle of the Atlantic fearing the Hurricane Gabrielle may delay its arrival. Do I have a problem? Coworkers tell me…”it’s just a car.”

So far I ordered Mini mats, stubby antennae, roof rails, hats, shirts, bags, another set of 17 inch wheels and tires for winter--to keep the 19s in good shape,wheel locks, new LED fog lights from the UK (by the way I just got my $15 US customs bill on that), Mini dog collars and Mini dog bed, Mini dog Frisbee (yes I have two dogs) and a red tow hook (just in case I take it to the track).

It is shame my BMW M Coupe accessories sitting in the garage do not fit the Mini!
TJANK, You aren't the only one. I ordered a Heavy Duty Rear Bumper Guard
SKU RBP512 from Outmotoring.com because I also have a dog. I ordered my R56 with the rear bumper protector but it's not an R60 option. I have the part and the quality looks first class. Now all I need is the Countryman to put it on. That should happen around October 1st. I have much of the other MINI dog paraphernalia from before. Frank
 
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Funny you mentioned the Bristish bulldog. Well the one in the US only comes with a red shirt but when I visited the Mini factory in Oxford, I noticed they sell them with a black shirt? So many decisions!
 
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Originally Posted by tampadave
Okay, Grumpy,

I'm late to the party today. Congratulations on getting a ship! Is the Turandot a WW or K-line ship? Mine was released to the carrier today too. I think mine will go on a WW ship because they dock at Baltimore. At least that's what the NAM instructions indicate at "First Gear". Assuming this is the case, I'm guessing I may hitch a ride on one of the following:

SOUTHAMPTON 15/09/2013 BALTIMORE, MD 25/09/2013 TONSBERG CF336-TOB 10
SOUTHAMPTON 18/09/2013 BALTIMORE, MD 28/09/2013 INDEPENDENCE II CB324-INC 10


IF it's the "Tonsberg" or "Independence", my Roadster may arrive in Baltimore on September 25th or 28th. However, I'm really not sure what I'm doing. Do both shipping lines transport from Southampton to Baltimore or, as the NAM instructions say, only WW goes to Baltimore?

What do you think? Grumpy? Anybody?

T Dave
I looked at the independence II and Tonsberg and got the same dates you did. "It looks like they both go to Baltimore???"
You can try entering the VIN number in the 'ID' box on the WW link posted below. If you are in the WW system it will list the ship and schedule.

Tracking website: https://att.2wglobal.com/gstattweb/. The page will allow you to enter your VIN in the Cargo ID field. If your MINI has been booked aboard a ship, your VIN will bring up a “Cargo Status History” and present you with a wide set of information related to your MINI’s cruise. You will find the status of your MINI as it progressed through the four stages of shipment – Booking, Reception at Terminal, Loaded on Vessel, and Discharged – at the bottom of the page.

I hope this helps.
 

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