F60 F60 Waiters Club
#476
Congrats!
You can also go to http://bimmer.work/ and enter the last 7 digits of your VIN. You should see a complete list of everything on your vehicle. It should also show the completion date.
One thing I found interesting about the bimmer site is the ability to get an idea about what cars were built just before yours and which ones come after. Just add or subtract from your VIN and use that. Using that method I am able to see there are 18 JCWs to go before mine completes. It is due for completion on 8/30. I'm hoping it makes one of the early September rides to Baltimore.
For the heck of it, I entered the last seven digits of my Clubman which was built 5 years ago. It showed me the complete listing of everything on my car plus is showed a rendering of the outside and inside of the car. It even included a 360 degree rendering of the interior. The newer vehicles have space for the images but they haven't been created yet.
You can also go to http://bimmer.work/ and enter the last 7 digits of your VIN. You should see a complete list of everything on your vehicle. It should also show the completion date.
One thing I found interesting about the bimmer site is the ability to get an idea about what cars were built just before yours and which ones come after. Just add or subtract from your VIN and use that. Using that method I am able to see there are 18 JCWs to go before mine completes. It is due for completion on 8/30. I'm hoping it makes one of the early September rides to Baltimore.
For the heck of it, I entered the last seven digits of my Clubman which was built 5 years ago. It showed me the complete listing of everything on my car plus is showed a rendering of the outside and inside of the car. It even included a 360 degree rendering of the interior. The newer vehicles have space for the images but they haven't been created yet.
More importantly, I want to thank you and all the other F60's Waiters Club/Countryman guys for all the great input, information and personal experiences. You've all made this first time build a pleasant and great experience. Sure have learned a lot in a short time here and really enjoying everyone's journey, photos and reviews
Will keep you posted on the next status update and can't wait to see your JCW (my guilty pleasure)
#477
I went to the WW site and searched schedules with the exit port of Zeebrugge and my entry port- Hueneme. If gives you a list of the ships and their schedules.
https://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?min...ScheduleRWD%2F
https://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?min...ScheduleRWD%2F
#478
I went to the WW site and searched schedules with the exit port of Zeebrugge and my entry port- Hueneme. If gives you a list of the ships and their schedules.
https://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?min...ScheduleRWD%2F
https://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?min...ScheduleRWD%2F
#479
Originally Posted by kwolfman
Congrats!
You can also go to http://bimmer.work/ and enter the last 7 digits of your VIN. You should see a complete list of everything on your vehicle. It should also show the completion date.
One thing I found interesting about the bimmer site is the ability to get an idea about what cars were built just before yours and which ones come after. Just add or subtract from your VIN and use that. Using that method I am able to see there are 18 JCWs to go before mine completes. It is due for completion on 8/30. I'm hoping it makes one of the early September rides to Baltimore.
For the heck of it, I entered the last seven digits of my Clubman which was built 5 years ago. It showed me the complete listing of everything on my car plus is showed a rendering of the outside and inside of the car. It even included a 360 degree rendering of the interior. The newer vehicles have space for the images but they haven't been created yet.
You can also go to http://bimmer.work/ and enter the last 7 digits of your VIN. You should see a complete list of everything on your vehicle. It should also show the completion date.
One thing I found interesting about the bimmer site is the ability to get an idea about what cars were built just before yours and which ones come after. Just add or subtract from your VIN and use that. Using that method I am able to see there are 18 JCWs to go before mine completes. It is due for completion on 8/30. I'm hoping it makes one of the early September rides to Baltimore.
For the heck of it, I entered the last seven digits of my Clubman which was built 5 years ago. It showed me the complete listing of everything on my car plus is showed a rendering of the outside and inside of the car. It even included a 360 degree rendering of the interior. The newer vehicles have space for the images but they haven't been created yet.
#480
Originally Posted by Islandbluemini
Thank you! That link is great and I found that if my SE makes the Tiger by 8/27 then she will dock in NY 9/6. Next ship departure is the Tortugas on 9/2 and expected to dock in NY 9/13 I've got all these links bookmarked so I can keep checking back for updates
Much appreciated! So, maybe as soon as 2nd or 3rd week of Sept, it'll be ready for pick-up at dealership.
#481
#485
Yeah, I had no images for mine either. It gives an error code for the images and 360 views - apparently the issue is that they don't have the Moonwalk Grey color in their system. Was able to dig through other VINs to find a similar interior build as mine though.
My build was completed yesterday (8/25), current status is "waiting to be release to the carrier." Seems like most of us could be going out around the same time. My destination port is Galveston - let's hope there isn't another storm behind Harvey by the time mine gets into the Gulf.
My build was completed yesterday (8/25), current status is "waiting to be release to the carrier." Seems like most of us could be going out around the same time. My destination port is Galveston - let's hope there isn't another storm behind Harvey by the time mine gets into the Gulf.
#486
Yeah, I had no images for mine either. It gives an error code for the images and 360 views - apparently the issue is that they don't have the Moonwalk Grey color in their system. Was able to dig through other VINs to find a similar interior build as mine though.
My build was completed yesterday (8/25), current status is "waiting to be release to the carrier." Seems like most of us could be going out around the same time. My destination port is Galveston - let's hope there isn't another storm behind Harvey by the time mine gets into the Gulf.
My build was completed yesterday (8/25), current status is "waiting to be release to the carrier." Seems like most of us could be going out around the same time. My destination port is Galveston - let's hope there isn't another storm behind Harvey by the time mine gets into the Gulf.
#487
To bad the miniusa vehicle configuration doesn't also permit a full 360 view of the car you are building. I would love to see the car at other angles besides the two they provide. It would be great to view from any side and from alternate height angles. You would think the amount of money that MINI/BMW is making in profit on these vehicles, they could spend a little more on the programmers to enhance their web site.
#488
Thanks, I will. So your SE has been built. Wow! I thought you were looking at a many months wait! They must have gotten a Costco special on batteries!
#489
Congratulations on ones built completely
I just brought Rocky home this afternoon. On the way home, I got a bad traffic in I-495 and Rocky ran with the battery smoothly and efficiently. When the battery was lower than 10%, an engine was kicked in and battery was charged until above 10% and used instead.
Drove more than 30 miles from the dealership and very little gas was consumed. Battery was used mostly. Also the 1.5L engine ran smoothly and I hardly noticed the differences in driving between electrical motors and the engine
ADA warned me when Rocky approached the car in front in 25 mph
Last edited by pyuhlu; 08-26-2017 at 08:38 PM.
#490
With summer vacations, new PHEV model starting up production and new 2018's landing on dealership lots must have thrown updates off.
LOL....Costco batteries At least I'll get a JCW-like rush from 0-60 Then back to silent cruising
#491
Congratulations on ones built completely
I just brought Rocky home this afternoon. On the way home, I got a bad traffic in I-495 and Rocky ran with the battery smoothly and efficiently. When the battery was lower than 10%, an engine was kicked in and battery was charged until above 10% and used instead.
Drove more than 30 miles from the dealership and very little gas was consumed. Battery was used mostly. Also the 1.5L engine ran smoothly and I hardly noticed the differences in driving between electrical motors and the engine
ADA warned me when Rocky approached the car in front in 25 mph
Charge him up and enjoy the rest of the weekend breaking him in
What did you set the ADA parameters on for the I-495 drive home? Did you use the Navi to determine electric/gas usage for the drive? There's a lot to explore and learn with all the new tech gadgets. Keep us posted on your experiences and most of all.....ENJOY
#492
Originally Posted by kwolfman
Nope, no images for me and I see I'm not alone. The error basically says "file not found". I just assumed they would generate the images sometime after the build was complete.
To bad the miniusa vehicle configuration doesn't also permit a full 360 view of the car you are building. I would love to see the car at other angles besides the two they provide. It would be great to view from any side and from alternate height angles. You would think the amount of money that MINI/BMW is making in profit on these vehicles, they could spend a little more on the programmers to enhance their web site.
To bad the miniusa vehicle configuration doesn't also permit a full 360 view of the car you are building. I would love to see the car at other angles besides the two they provide. It would be great to view from any side and from alternate height angles. You would think the amount of money that MINI/BMW is making in profit on these vehicles, they could spend a little more on the programmers to enhance their web site.
I note that my preview has been updated. Originally, it did not reflect the 7/2018 changes, but now it does.
#493
Welcome home Rocky! You must be so excited and relieved Rocky's finally here
Charge him up and enjoy the rest of the weekend breaking him in
What did you set the ADA parameters on for the I-495 drive home? Did you use the Navi to determine electric/gas usage for the drive? There's a lot to explore and learn with all the new tech gadgets. Keep us posted on your experiences and most of all.....ENJOY
Charge him up and enjoy the rest of the weekend breaking him in
What did you set the ADA parameters on for the I-495 drive home? Did you use the Navi to determine electric/gas usage for the drive? There's a lot to explore and learn with all the new tech gadgets. Keep us posted on your experiences and most of all.....ENJOY
I enabled all options from ADA. Also ADA detected the speed signs and reflected on HUD
I just selected the mixed mode and Rocky did the rest depending on how much the electricity is on the battery and the driving speed. When engine was kicked in, the acceleration was great and we barely noticed the differences. The battery is charged from the car quickly in the mixed mode
The option "MINI Yours Interior Surface Illuminated" looks great and you can change the color you want at night
I like the change of instrument panel. No more display in all red like bimmer and the display is clear and easy to read
I asked to add 4 all weather mats by adding $40 on the total to round to next hundred. These mats looks nice
#494
I enabled all options from ADA. Also ADA detected the speed signs and reflected on HUD
I just selected the mixed mode and Rocky did the rest depending on how much the electricity is on the battery and the driving speed. When engine was kicked in, the acceleration was great and we barely noticed the differences. The battery is charged from the car quickly in the mixed mode
The option "MINI Yours Interior Surface Illuminated" looks great and you can change the color you want at night
I like the change of instrument panel. No more display in all red like bimmer and the display is clear and easy to read
I asked to add 4 all weather mats by adding $40 on the total to round to next hundred. These mats looks nice
I just selected the mixed mode and Rocky did the rest depending on how much the electricity is on the battery and the driving speed. When engine was kicked in, the acceleration was great and we barely noticed the differences. The battery is charged from the car quickly in the mixed mode
The option "MINI Yours Interior Surface Illuminated" looks great and you can change the color you want at night
I like the change of instrument panel. No more display in all red like bimmer and the display is clear and easy to read
I asked to add 4 all weather mats by adding $40 on the total to round to next hundred. These mats looks nice
Enjoy a nice motor today
#495
The UK site is also interesting because the configurator is so different. There is no "Fully Loaded" package. There are some smaller packages then everything else is a-la-cart. A lot of things that are standard for the US are optional on the UK site. Pricing is also quite different (when you convert pounds to dollars). I attempted to configure a JCW to something close to what I ordered. The UK version is much more expensive. For my configuration, the UK version was about $6000 more.
I also noticed the interior had the steering wheel on the left. I suspect they must get my location from my US IP address.
#496
Originally Posted by pyuhlu
I like the change of instrument panel. No more display in all red like bimmer and the display is clear and
One of my favorite features of my F56 is that the system so intelligently and accurately knows when to turn on headlamps, when to change display from white to orange (and when not to, e.g. When it's raining during the day). I would really hate to lose this functionality, for some all-white, all-the-time nonsense.
Can you post a pic of what you mean?
#497
Originally Posted by Islandbluemini
Sounds great! I have the all weather mats in my MCS and they really keep the carpets clean. I'll be adding those when I pick mine up and I also want the boot weather liner. The carpet there is especially tough to vacuum.
Enjoy a nice motor today
Enjoy a nice motor today
#498
No? My MA said they have the leather floor mats at the dealers and could pick them up when my car comes in. Maybe they are not Weathertech brand? They also have the luggage leather floor mats for the boot there.
#499
Funny! I was just researching this myself, (great minds and all that) and I wondered if the Mini mats are made by WeatherTech. Went to that website as well and saw they don't have mats for 2018's yet. Been buying WeatherTech for years and they have earned my loyalty. Great product!
#500
Funny! I was just researching this myself, (great minds and all that) and I wondered if the Mini mats are made by WeatherTech. Went to that website as well and saw they don't have mats for 2018's yet. Been buying WeatherTech for years and they have earned my loyalty. Great product!