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Old 08-25-2007, 01:38 PM
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Well, it is inevitable, if you lurk around here long enough, you will catch the Mini fever. This is what happened to me, I caught the fever and got myself a MCS .

So, just want to say hi and hope to learn from all of you.

Here are some pics before you guys start asking.
 
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Old 08-25-2007, 02:04 PM
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Welcome to NAM and your new MINI, pictures are great. Enjoy the drives, you live in MINI country, lots of good roads and twisties.

Nice color, what options on your MINI? Special plans, weekend driver?
 
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Old 08-25-2007, 02:15 PM
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Old 08-25-2007, 02:29 PM
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So far no plans for any mod, just plan to drive it a lot!

I did ask the dealer to install the Motorola Razr adapter in the arm rest, hides the phone while it charges and uses the external antenna. pretty nifty.
 
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Old 08-25-2007, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by g.wong9
Well, it is inevitable, if you lurk around here long enough, you will catch the Mini fever. This is what happened to me, I caught the fever and got myself a MCS .
It just gets worse . . . I'm 5 years and 4 minis into the program and there seems to be no cure. Welcome aboard!
 
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John,
How do you go through MINIs so fast. Mine's just getting broke in.
 
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Old 08-25-2007, 03:35 PM
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John,
How do you go through MINIs so fast. Mine's just getting broke in.
Just silliness. I kinda miss the works car . . . may have to do another one of them!
 
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welcome to NAM!
great looking MINI!
 
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Old 08-25-2007, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by g.wong9
I did ask the dealer to install the Motorola Razr adapter in the arm rest, hides the phone while it charges and uses the external antenna. pretty nifty.
I wasn't aware that there was a Razr insert. How much did it cost, and do you know what the part number is? Also, do you notice a difference in signal strength by using the external antenna?

Congratulations on your purchase. You car looks great.
 
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Old 08-25-2007, 09:38 PM
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It is actually a BMW part, but fits the Mini perfectly. Here is the link

http://www.wireless4bmw.com/snapin.html

It costs $175, but I did not see the part number. Installation was free, but it is simple enough for DYI. The signal strength seems to be the same to me, the cool part is that since I have the bluetooth set up, I just leave the phone in the arm rest and forget about it.
 
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Old 08-25-2007, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by g.wong9
It is actually a BMW part, but fits the Mini perfectly.
Thanks for your information. It's very helpful.
 
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Old 08-26-2007, 08:47 AM
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Welcome!!! We love it when we snag the lurkers and turn them into owners... Your MINI is beautiful - that color is just yummy...

Donna
 
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Welcome to NAM!! Now get off the computer and go motor around the Bay area and show the world that beautiful MINI!!
 
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Welcome, from another lurker-turned-member. Very sharp MINI you have!
 
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