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Old 10-12-2008, 08:10 PM
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Howdy!

Needless to say I'm new around here, so don't be too harsh

I'm currently waiting on my JCW, should be here in November. In the mean time, any tips on proper care, or greetings are welcomed with open arms! And hopefully, in time, I can contribute something back besides forum filler
 
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Old 10-13-2008, 08:34 AM
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Welcome, Brian! I'm in DC, as well, AND drive an '06 MCS automatic! Livin' in the citayyy w/all the stop lights/signs, a body'd be replacin' a knee or clutch in a matter of wks! LOL When do u take delivery of your fun machine?


Welcome 2 all the newbies, btw! There's plenty of fun 2 go around!!! Motor on!
 
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Old 10-13-2008, 10:37 AM
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HELLO...MY NAME IS JAVIER...I´M FRON BARCELONA (SPAIN) MY CAR IS COOPER S R56
 
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Old 10-13-2008, 12:13 PM
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Newb!

I'm obviously new here. I've been lurking for a several months. I finally bought my MCS a little over a month ago and decided it was time to join up and be a fellow NAMmer... Here's a couple pics of "Monroe", 06 MCS, bought it with 35k miles on the odo. Bought it from Vista Mini in Florida, and had a GREAT road trip all the way home to KY to get to know her.



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Old 10-14-2008, 11:46 AM
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new here! just saying hello!

Hey all,
I just got my 2004 cooper this weekend! and i love it! just wanted to say hi!
 
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Old 10-14-2008, 01:17 PM
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Go-Cart on Steriods

New JCW Clubman, one week old. Chili Red, black stripes. Love it. Mini #2, first a 1964 Cooper, right hand drive in Luton, England. Both great rides. Who says second childhoods are not fun?

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Old 10-14-2008, 03:16 PM
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Soon to be new Mini Cooper S owner

Just ordered my first mini 1 1/2 weeks ago. Thought I would check out your forum for info and mods. So far lots of useful info.
 
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Old 10-15-2008, 06:26 AM
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New Guy Here!

Hey,

My name is Andrew and I just wanted to check in and say what's up. I'm in the process of building a 2009 JCW Clubman and am looking forward to get some pointers before i pull the trigger. Thanks!

Andrew
 
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Old 10-16-2008, 05:35 AM
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Hello,

My name is Curt and I live in the Cincinnati area. I'm probably going to order my 1st MINI next week. I really want the '09 MCS. I drove one on Monday, and I have been pretty much obsessed about getting one ever since!!! It was just a blast to drive!!

If any one has any tips on what to get/what not to get on it, let me know. I'm most likely ordering it on October 23.

Curt
 
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Old 10-16-2008, 08:44 AM
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Good morning everyone!

My name is Jim, and I live in Fairbanks, Alaska.

I recently bought a Mini S for my wife. We both really enjoy the car.

We will let you know how the Mini performs at 50F below zero this winter.
 
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Hello My name is Vern and live in Port.Ore. I've been tracking the transport ship (Turandot) that my clubby Thumpr is playing on which is now approx.half way across the pond and wondering if he has met and playing with any of your new family members. Clubman s BRG/BLK,HC lounge leather,Pkgs,Oak MF wheel,Nav,Sat,Sec,Chrome int,armrest,Ant,HiFi,Blk Bon stripe.
 
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Hi there,
My name is Cheryl and I've been lurking on this board for a couple of months.

I bought my mini S in April from a dealership in LA, CA. I love the car when it works! I've had a bunch of problems, some really major and I am regretting purchasing the mini. The customer service has been horrible and I am in disbelief that this is what BMW has to offer.

Hopefully I am past most of the problems that have come up, but my mini is only about 6 months old! What's going to happen a year from now!!?? I am scared.

Anyway, a lot of my car headaches are CA related, so hopefully the other mini owners in the rest of country are having a better experience than I am.
 
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Old 10-18-2008, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ladybugpoop
hopefully the other mini owners in the rest of country are having a better experience than I am.
Yes, many of us have nothing but driving pleasure from our MINIs, but it is still sad to hear of anybody experiencing otherwise.
 
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Originally Posted by ladybugpoop
Hi there,
My name is Cheryl and I've been lurking on this board for a couple of months.

I bought my mini S in April from a dealership in LA, CA. I love the car when it works! I've had a bunch of problems, some really major and I am regretting purchasing the mini. The customer service has been horrible and I am in disbelief that this is what BMW has to offer.

Hopefully I am past most of the problems that have come up, but my mini is only about 6 months old! What's going to happen a year from now!!?? I am scared.

Anyway, a lot of my car headaches are CA related, so hopefully the other mini owners in the rest of country are having a better experience than I am.
Wow, I'm really sorry to hear that! If you haven't already done it, I'd suggest you join one of your local club associations - if they can't give you "free" mechanical advice, at least you'll have a support group!! Don't give up on MINIs, they REALLY ARE great cars...Good luck!
 
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Old 10-19-2008, 10:46 AM
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Hi there !

Hi Minimaniacs,

My name is Ché and I drive a Dark Silver 2002 MCS since august 2008.
My wife and I really love the car and up till now we've driven for about 8000 kms.
We live in the Netherlands and joined the Dutch Newminiclub. Because of this we can't stop modifying !!!!! .

This is what has been modified up till now:

* GP Intercooler > DONE
* GP airdiverter > DONE
* Miltek catback exhaust > DONE
* M7 Cold Air Intake > DONE
* JCW upper strut> DONE
* OMP under strut > DONE
* Aero gril > DONE
* afsluitbaar handschoenvakje met verlichting > DONE
* chroomringen set > DONE
* jcw carbon dash> DONE
* jcw carbon downtubes >
* jcw shifter > DONE
* jcw handbrake> DONE
* angel eyes > DONE
* Alta short antenna > DONE
* 3 spoke MF steer > DONE
* Nokia BT carkit DONE
* Tarox breakdiscs rear > DONE
* Goodridge brakelines> DONE
* Forge aluminium cooling expansiontank> DONE

Hoping to learn a lot of this forum.
 
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Old 10-19-2008, 05:01 PM
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Its official. I ordered a MCS yesterday from the Cincinnati MINI dealership. I can not wait for it to get here!! They told me it will arrive the 3rd week of November!!
 

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Originally Posted by Che104
Hi Minimaniacs,

My name is Ché and I drive a Dark Silver 2002 MCS since august 2008.
My wife and I really love the car and up till now we've driven for about 8000 kms.
We live in the Netherlands and joined the Dutch Newminiclub. Because of this we can't stop modifying !!!!! .
MUST have eye candy...
Please supply us with plenty of interior and exterior pictures of your MINI.
 
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Hi I just got my 04 R50 CVT LY/W a week before, having fun with she but were a bit nurvious about the CVT issue, will have ATF refuel soon
 
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Hi I just got my 04' R50 CVT LY/W a week b4, having good fun with her but a bit nurvious about the CVT after a few visit at NAM :P, will refuel the ATF asap
 
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Old 10-21-2008, 04:24 AM
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Hi I just got my 04' R50 CVT LY/W a week b4, having good fun with her but a bit nurvious about the CVT after a few visit at NAM :P, will refuel the ATF asap, any suggestion to keep the CVT health?

Jon
 
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Originally Posted by cabriopilot
MUST have eye candy...
Please supply us with plenty of interior and exterior pictures of your MINI.
Eye candy can be found here
http://picasaweb.google.nl/rijswick/NewMiniCooperS##
 
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Old 10-21-2008, 12:28 PM
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curtab7 & Che104,

Welcome - you will find lots of good info here.

curtab7 - if you have not found it, checkout this thread on tracking your soon to be built Mini:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=144057
 
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Originally Posted by n3mpr
curtab7 & Che104,

Welcome - you will find lots of good info here.

curtab7 - if you have not found it, checkout this thread on tracking your soon to be built Mini:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=144057
Cool. Thanks! I got my production number yesterday. I went on the site, and it says my MINI is on order. I will check back later in the week for any updates.
 
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Originally Posted by Che104
Hi Minimaniacs,

My name is Ché and I drive a Dark Silver 2002 MCS since august 2008.
My wife and I really love the car and up till now we've driven for about 8000 kms.
We live in the Netherlands and joined the Dutch Newminiclub. Because of this we can't stop modifying !!!!! .

This is what has been modified up till now:

* GP Intercooler > DONE
* GP airdiverter > DONE
* Miltek catback exhaust > DONE
* M7 Cold Air Intake > DONE
* JCW upper strut> DONE
* OMP under strut > DONE
* Aero gril > DONE
* afsluitbaar handschoenvakje met verlichting > DONE
* chroomringen set > DONE
* jcw carbon dash> DONE
* jcw carbon downtubes >
* jcw shifter > DONE
* jcw handbrake> DONE
* angel eyes > DONE
* Alta short antenna > DONE
* 3 spoke MF steer > DONE
* Nokia BT carkit DONE
* Tarox breakdiscs rear > DONE
* Goodridge brakelines> DONE
* Forge aluminium cooling expansiontank> DONE

Hoping to learn a lot of this forum.
Man, i'd love to see that. I will be in Amsterdam in from Feb 14th for a few days. Is there a lot of Modded Mini's there?
 
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Old 10-21-2008, 04:59 PM
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I love my Mini clubman!

I am a new member and am looking forward to checking all the new and latest concerning minicoopers. thanks for allowing me to participate.
 


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