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Old 10-07-2009, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by w00tMINI
Wow Kikimowse thats an excellent shot...You do TAKE MY BREATH AWAY.
Thank you Oxtox, Germgirlpa, BrunsenH, J3kidford and Digibob for your nice comments on STYLA. Digibob no surprise to all of us here that you are loving your car. It looks stunning. I very seldom see british racng green MINI's eventhough according to motoringfile BRG and chili red are the most popular MINI colors sold both globally and in the US. You need to be very careful with that color when you wash your car to minimize the risk of swirls.
Thanks. I do find myself washing my Mini quit often. I haven't noticed any swirls yet but I am pretty careful when I wash her.
 
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Old 10-26-2009, 08:16 PM
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Replaced my run flats with Bridgestone Potenza G109 Grids on Friday. Wow! What a difference!
 
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Old 10-28-2009, 03:25 PM
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That's a good difference I take it. I am not going to pay $300 again for one run flat tire. Are the Bridgestones smoother running? I will be looking for normal tires when my run flats wear out. I only got 10,000 miles on the front two before I had to replace them with another pair of run flats.
 
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Old 10-28-2009, 03:28 PM
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Much smoother riding AND excellent handling. Well worth it. No more RF for me! My MA advised me to check these tires out. He'd put them on his and he's flat out recommending them.
 
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No pic yet - weather sucks

I just bought a 2008 sidewalk edition MCS conv. Works
Astro black with black interior supposedly one of 100 built but I haven't been able to confirm
last one on the lot at the local mini dealer
I decided on this rather than a new style.

Also anything to check into? I'm in the process of winter wheels and snow tires as Chicago weather is not a good environment for summer Pirelli's
 
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Old 12-21-2009, 08:12 PM
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do you have a badge like the one in my sig?
 
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yes I have that on the front grill
 
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Old 12-22-2009, 03:15 AM
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there is a thread talking about the cars on here. black on black, on black. special stripes, badge, door sills. Car has everything but a rear fog lamp.
 
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Hey Dave, you all ready for the big game this weekend???
 
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Yah, sure, you betcha!
 
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Welcome splinter80!
Nice choice!!
 
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Thanks for the welcome

Just getting to know her - approaching the end of the break in period
 
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Hi Sidewalkers. Don't you just get sick of those SUV drivers going on and on about how they just love their huge vehicles because of all of the extra seating and their ability to haul anything? Well try this out for extra seating and hauling anything! So there!
 
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Old 04-15-2010, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Kikimowse
Hi Sidewalkers. Don't you just get sick of those SUV drivers going on and on about how they just love their huge vehicles because of all of the extra seating and their ability to haul anything? Well try this out for extra seating and hauling anything! So there!
That cracked me up! Thanks!
 
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The news photos of my beauty


Is km not Miles :D











 
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Nice BRG Sidewalk minicoop23. I see your from Switzerland. There must be some great roads to drive on there. I to have a BRG Sidewalk and I love it. Enjoy your new toy.

 
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Sweet ride!
 
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1) picture will come soon! promise!
2) hes austin! we named him in high school, we felt it was very british haha
3) modesto ca
4) sparkling silver
5) cooper
6) 20s
7) n
8) gasolina hahah
9) none yet, but were hoping theyll be coming soon :]
 
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1) picture will come soon! promise!
2) hes austin! we named him in high school, we felt it was very british haha
3) modesto ca
4) sparkling silver
5) cooper
6) 20s
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8) gasolina hahah
9) none yet, but were hoping theyll be coming soon :]
Welcome I skipped 057 (still open) just for you, so you are 058
 
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The 19th of last month was the two-year anniversary of taking delivery of Crumpet. After 24 months of ownership I can't believe she has just under 10,000 miles on the odometer. Think I've decided Crumpet spends too much time in the garage and not enough time on the road. After our imminent move to North Carolina it may be time to change the daily driver and enjoy more top-down fun in the Carolina sun.
 
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Just purchased a new for me 2008 Sparkling Silver Sidewalk Package MINI Convertible!

Still in MINI NEXT cert process, so I will pick up in a few days!

I hope the club is still open!
 
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Congrats and welcome to our little club!
You will love your new MINI. What's his/her name?
 
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1) Pic soon
2) What is your MINI’s name - not locked in yet. I am thinking "Joe" since I love coffee!
3) Nottingham, NH (sounds very British, yes?)
4) Sparling Silver
5) Cooper S
6) Age 40s
7) Mensa Member N
8) Theme Song - Jaws!
9) Mods: Sidewalk (obviously), Cold Weather, MINI portable nav, alarm, adding stripes, wind deflector and Autobahn paint protection clear bra
 
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Updated member list You made a good choice! Welcome to this group splinter80!

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001 - Xbass
002 - IanF
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004 - bradclark
005 - oxtox
006 - bobhume
007 - Quesera
008 - Jerseygirl

009 -
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010 - J3kidford
011 - CupOJoe
012 - SidewalkMini
013 - Sasha
014 - Steven B
015 - RraC
016 - Mr Cheese
017 - speedyclyde
018 - xgarza
019 - IamSMC
020 - BunsenH
021 - Banjo
022 - JWalls
023 - Fantastic Choice
024 - sshaynak
025 - SPF ZERO

026 - princess di
027 - ozarkgolfer
028 - gemgirlpa
029 - Hersch
030 - DR411
031 - BTT
032 - Cubfan
033 - minimae
034 - wng
035 - (hhcribbs)
036 - kgkoopa
037 -
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038 - cleofe
039 - SuprCoopr
040 - janetmc
041
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042 - cxg
043 - Kikimowse
044 - Jacqui
045 - velaga12
046 - rellik666

047 - Blont-007
048 - monkeynboo
049 - Bradfinger
050 - wOOtMINI
051- halromberg
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053 - SpaceCity SideWalk
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