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Old 10-03-2007, 01:56 PM
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NOW Motoring....

I finally picked up my 2007 MCSm this afternoon. The only problem was they can't seem to pull out the shift-gear so they can install the beautiful shift-gear that Robin made. Guess I'll have to try to get it changed later.

And now I need to think of a name for it.... Here are a couple of pics here, with more later on. Must return to RTFM on programming it.

But before I go, I want to thank IsAMINI and Robin Casady for their invaluable suggestions which lead to this car!
 
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Old 10-03-2007, 02:16 PM
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Congrats on your new ride!! The bonnet stripes color really go great with theBRG. Very nice looking!!
 
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Very sharp!
 
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Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice! BeaUtiful MINI
 
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Congrats - nice looking MINI!
 
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Oooh, green and gold, nice! Congrats
 
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That's an awesome looking MINI. Great color combo.
 
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Congrats! Great looking set of wheels.
 
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Originally Posted by Mini_Voyager
I finally picked up my 2007 MCSm this afternoon. The only problem was they can't seem to pull out the shift-gear so they can install the beautiful shift-gear that Robin made. Guess I'll have to try to get it changed later.
Congrats on the Green Machine. The gold stripes look great.

What's the matter with the folks at your dealer? Are they all wimps?

All ya gotta do is pull up hard. There has got to be someone strong enough for that.
 
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Old 10-03-2007, 05:25 PM
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Nice ride. Is that Mini of Sterling? My MCS will be there shortly.
 
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Old 10-03-2007, 06:33 PM
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Lookin Good! Congrats
 
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Thanks everyone! I'm really happy with how the stripes turned out. Now if only work and school didn't take up so much of my time.....
 
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That really looks sweet, nice ride.
 
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Old 10-03-2007, 07:28 PM
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MV, the BRG with the GOLD stripes look great. Nice pictures, in the small ones it almost looks like your MINI is blue (on my monitor) but the full size are great.

You got some good advice and a sharp MINI, enjoy your drives. Post more pictures.
 
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the stripes are definately unique...very sharp
 
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That certainly looks like Mini of Sterling to me. Congrats on a very cool color combo.
 
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Old 10-04-2007, 08:27 AM
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nice ride...now go motor and enjoy the break-in period
 
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Very nice! Love the stripes. Congrats!
 
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Old 10-04-2007, 10:38 AM
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Thanks again! Yes, I got the car from MINI of Sterling (Jeff was my MA, in case anyone asked).

A quick question--I've noticed my seatback tend to "rebound" a bit when stop or I lean back against the seatback suddenly. Is this normal, or does it need some tightening up? It's not much, but a bit noticable when stopping.
 
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Old 10-04-2007, 11:52 AM
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A quick question--I've noticed my seatback tend to "rebound" a bit when stop or I lean back against the seatback suddenly. Is this normal, or does it need some tightening up? It's not much, but a bit noticable when stopping.
I've never noticed anything like that.
 
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Old 10-04-2007, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Mini_Voyager
A quick question--I've noticed my seatback tend to "rebound" a bit when stop or I lean back against the seatback suddenly. Is this normal, or does it need some tightening up? It's not much, but a bit noticable when stopping.
Got that one too! Not sure what's causing it but it started recently, within the last 2 months or so. It's really annoying, especially if you have to come to a sudden stop. Almost feels like your getting pushed forward.

I was going to bring it up when I went in for my first check-up/service, along with my "hidden" compartment and the various service announcements.
 
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Beautiful ride Mini_Voyager!
 
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The gold stripes on BRG look awesome! Excellent color choice.
Grats on the new ride, motor on!!
 
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Old 10-04-2007, 03:22 PM
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Jeff was MA as well. Enjoy that great car.
 
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