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#1356
No, but...
Well maybe sort of. It is actually a very long story. The short story is that not really, but you can't say Arlo without thinking of Arlo Guthrie, or at least I can't, so in some way maybe.
I actually have a son named Guthrie (old family name) and there was no way that my wife would let me name another son Arlo, but a car is fine. Truth is that it really fits the car.
Thanks all for the comments. I am really loving the roof rails, think that I made the right choice.
#1360
No, they are not painted. When I ordered the car I was under the impression that they came painted. Those pics on MINIUSA can be very misleading. So now I've got to find someone to paint those locally. The guy that did the arches doesn't like to do the side pieces simply because he's afraid they'll get damaged in shipping; they are so long and awkward. So, for now, I've gotta wait. And, I plan to lower it, but not until they develop a system that will not compromise ride quality. I chose not to have a car that rides like crap just to get rid of a gap, lol.
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#1363
Darth ... looking good. Like the LP too
this is my dillema as well ... i want to lower my Clubman and go aftermarket on the wheels but the NYC daily grind and the fact that my car is loaded most of the time makes me always think.
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And, I plan on lower it, but not until they develop a system that will not compromise ride quality. I chose not to have a car that rides like crap just to get rid of a gap, lol.
#1364
Thanks!
I promise there is a good story behind the LP but it would be too lengthy to explain here. But, I will say that in a few months it will make more sense.
Oh, and I went to an auto parts store after I got my plate, and I found this frame:
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Oh, c'mon! How perfect is that?!? I had to buy it!
I promise there is a good story behind the LP but it would be too lengthy to explain here. But, I will say that in a few months it will make more sense.
Oh, and I went to an auto parts store after I got my plate, and I found this frame:
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Oh, c'mon! How perfect is that?!? I had to buy it!
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#1365
Thanks, Otra! To be honest finding wheels that would work with the MINI and that went with what I wanted was a pain in the neck. But, what a sweet pay-off! I love the way it all turned out.
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#1367
Oh yeah, he's definitely the sexiest Clubman I've ever laid eyes on, lol!
If you decided to paint the arches on LadyG, I would say go with black, a black to match the rear pillars. But if you do that don't just paint the arches- I would paint all the plastic around the perimeter so it all flows. I think that would be hot!!!
If you decided to paint the arches on LadyG, I would say go with black, a black to match the rear pillars. But if you do that don't just paint the arches- I would paint all the plastic around the perimeter so it all flows. I think that would be hot!!!
#1368
Any of the coilovers will lower the car without compromising ride quality (i.e. not riding on the bumpstops like lowering springs). KW V1's ride really smooth, go relaly low, and come at a pretty cheap price for coilovers.
#1369
Looks sweet!! Congrats. Had the yellow been available on the S model, it would've been my first choice over the Hot Chocolate.
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#1370
Took delivery of my Clubman S this past Monday: it's fantastic! It's been so long since I test drove one (last March) that I forgot how small and nimble it is! I had ordered the anthracite headliner but it was not installed (see this thread). Also had a hole in one of the sport stripe stickers on my bonnet
Thankfully, both are being resolved with a follow up visit later this month.
I'm getting used to driving a Mini after having a Saturn SL2 for 8 years (UGH!). Seems like I keep lurching when accelerating from a stop, which seems odd because this is an automatic transmission. Not sure if it's the gas, the car, or the driver![Smilie](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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I'm getting used to driving a Mini after having a Saturn SL2 for 8 years (UGH!). Seems like I keep lurching when accelerating from a stop, which seems odd because this is an automatic transmission. Not sure if it's the gas, the car, or the driver
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#1371
Great interior! And the outside is kinda nice, too.
Congratulations!!
I have an automatic and don't have any of those lurching issues, but mine is not an S. If I were you, I'd start a new thread with a title that will accurately reflect your issue: "Auto S...." That will catch some eyes, and you'll get more attention there since this is basically a "cake walk" celebration thread.
By the way, be sure to add couple of photos to the Clubman Flickr Pool http://www.flickr.com/groups/mini_clubman/too. I like your close up of the MINI logo within your silver stripes.
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I have an automatic and don't have any of those lurching issues, but mine is not an S. If I were you, I'd start a new thread with a title that will accurately reflect your issue: "Auto S...." That will catch some eyes, and you'll get more attention there since this is basically a "cake walk" celebration thread.
By the way, be sure to add couple of photos to the Clubman Flickr Pool http://www.flickr.com/groups/mini_clubman/too. I like your close up of the MINI logo within your silver stripes.
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#1372
P.S. And MrOtto - Arlo needs to get in there too: http://www.flickr.com/groups/mini_clubman/
I feel like I am the purveyor of the Clubman Pool...but it's such a great resource for those who are considering buying, and the rest of us can enjoy it, too.
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I feel like I am the purveyor of the Clubman Pool...but it's such a great resource for those who are considering buying, and the rest of us can enjoy it, too.
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