Ok so it is not just the color that is so dam cute???
no seriously, i do know that, but not to the extent that you just explained, so tell me what is the chassie thingy???
The new model convertible comes out in August/Sept. doesn't it?

 

I keep waiting to see the new 2009 configurator. I want to see what will be new for the R56

 

dang, dont know how i missed that.

I think that'd look really good as a grill badge. whereas zonedguys would do better on the window.

 

I love the R53 convertible it's a fantastic car and you should be chuffed to bits with your purchase. If I'd wanted a convertible instead of a hardtop I wouldn't have hesitated in ordering an R53 and I'd probably have gone for a JCW Sidewalk. I think the new models are available for ordering in the fall with delivery in January. As for the chassis thing I just mean everything is different, dimensions etc. Some prefer the way the R56 handles others prefer the way the R53 handles, what's not up for debate is the R53 has a far superior steering feel and directness however a remedy for that appears to be installing a special set of bushings that ALTA sells. So Ryephile says anyway and he seems to know hos way around a car.

 

2 totally different style badges, I like both!

 

thank you Mozza, for the education on the difference of the cars, appreciate you knowledge where mine lacks on cars, and really do love this 23ers family - and you didn't laugh at the "thingy" statement.
I am very happy with my purchase and would do the same agian, and now I know who to ask all the serious car questions, thanks for volunteering!

 

Haha, no problem and I'll do my best to answer any question you might have although there are posters on here far more knowledgeable than me about cars in general and MINI's specifically. I love this Week 23 thing too although I'm unfortunately only an honourary member as I was initially scheduled for Week 23 but actually ended up in Week 25. Roll on next week!!

 

Oh wow, I only just realised you were actually asking what a chassis was! The chassis is the actual frame of your car plus the running gear, stuff like your transmission etc.

 

Thanks SPF -- that was very educational. And a bit disturbing -- especially to read the rest of that thread about how they don't have to disclose some kinds of damage. Some folks think the VDCs do a good job of repairing though, so I'll just have to wait and see what it looks like and decide whether to accept it or not. But I'm not sure I can stand waiting another 3 months for a reorder -- my dealer says if I reorder next week the car won't arrive until mid-October. I find it hard to believe that it takes 12 weeks to get a car here in New England, when I keep hearing others are getting their cars in 6 weeks. But maybe there's only a delay problem with regular Clubmans since they're in such big demand.

Thanks too, everyone, for the kind thoughts. Maybe it's silly, but I kind of feel like my car has been violated and isn't the same as a "new" car fresh from the factory. Too bad Mini won't consider it that way, and sell it to me as a used car for less $$!

 

I really like this one... though... .when scaled down to NAM sig block size it is really difficult to read the text. I think a different color font may help that...also maybe a sans serif font too? But I really do like the styling

 

imagine my husbands face tomorrow morning over breakfast and I throw in a conversation about chassis!! woo hoo... he will laugh hysterically!!
Too funny!!! That is why I keep him around, he knows this stuff! I love the convertible, color and fun !

 

If you really want to impress him next time you're out driving together in the MINI remark to him how tight the chassis feels and how direct the steering is. If he's into cars he won't be able to keep his hands off you for the rest of the day!

 

that is great!!
Now that is worth trying!!! Ok let me get this straight, "direct steering and a tight chassis!"

 

Mainie, keep an open mind when you see the car... in your heart you will know if you like it or not. sorry if that advice is lam...

 

I really like both badge designs, although I think the one without the names would be better for an actual outside badge design for clarity. One thing I thought to mention, and admittedly this is nitpicking a bit, the origin point in England could be moved a little to more accurately reflect where Oxford/Southampton is in the UK.

As far as the retro fusion look badge, I like it a lot as well! Would give a great choice between the two styles depending on your tastes. The only thing that could be added there would be the year as well!

Such talented graphic designers we have in Week 23.

 

I like it! Purple is my favorite color!!
Tried to practice making one, not as good as zoned and DChap's but I tried.. here's what I got.

 

=>Interestingly funny conversation you've got there gemgirl and Mozza!

=>Mainie, sorry to hear about your car. I hope it'll look as good as new when you finally get it!

=>toolazy, FINALLY! CONGRATULATIONS! Rictus looks good!

 

 

I like it, but we are not just any Week 23, we are Week 23, 2008. We are special....

 

Same fears, but lo and behold. The NAM was just down.

 

East Coast –
Halifax
MIGNON Departed: 11‐Jun Arrived:17‐Jun EX806-MIG

• Chernobyl

FEDORA Departed: 18‐Jun Arrived: 25‐Jun EA824-FED
DON JUAN Departs: 24‐Jun Arrived: 1‐Jul EA825-DOJ

Unknown Vessel

• MCEnvy

NYC VDC
FIDELIO Departed: 05-Jun Arrived: 14-Jun

• zonedguy #1
• Richs10 #2
• BahnMan #18
• toolazyforalogin #26
• irondynarider #3

PATRIOT Departed: 07-Jun Arrived: 16-Jun

• MINIspud #6
• DChap #5

MIGNON Departed: 11‐Jun Arrived: 20-Jun EX806-MIG

• gemgirlpa #12
• chowdah
• chippey46 #13
• Tennessee Cuttey
• Fuso #17

ASIAN CHORUS Departed: 12-Jun Arrived:20-Jun ED823-ASC

• DanceforMINI
• Mainie

FEDORA Departed: 18‐Jun Arrived: 27‐Jun EA824-FED

• OWG
• wng #20

COURAGE Departed: 21‐Jun Arrived: 2 Jul EB825-COG

• Mozza

DON JUAN Departed: 24‐Jun ETA: 3‐Jul EA825-DOJ

Unknown Vessel

• Axela

Charleston VDC
PATRIOT Departed: 07-Jun Arrived: 21-Jun

• lohrm1

SIERRA NEVADA HIGHWAY Departed: 8‐Jun Arrived 20-Jun

• Greg Davis #4
• extremevalues #9
• cooperfan1024
• houtexcc
• MINImalistnam #11
• MiniMama2 #19
• chknlil #10
• calong #24

WESTERN HIGHWAY Departed: 13‐Jun Arrived: 26‐Jun

• ThommyG
• mnimule
• mrmrsjackson
• jfp #8
• blackjackmark #21
  
• YsIFit #22
• Claytonl
• hexnut #23
• DC1
• ahpook

EMDEN Departed: 25‐Jun ETA: 5‐Jul

• StarryEyed

COURAGE Departed: 21‐Jun ETA: 5‐Jul EB825-COG

Pending Completion / Shipping Info

• bumgartnern

Brunswick VDC
FIDELIO Departed: 05-Jun Arrived 19-Jun

• Bandit #7
• georgetown59 #16

West- Port Hueneme VDC
RIGOLETTO Departed: 04-Jun Arrived:27-Jun

• SeattleClubmanS #14
• redfiver #15

ASIAN CHORUS Departed: 12-Jun Arrived:3-Jul ED823-ASC

• krim
• Mirrim
• spidrz06
• proximal
• Tweeckey
• dwf137
• Sgregg67
• AlexM
• HenrysMINI #25
• phxsteele
• Noodle

European Delivery
Pending Completion / Shipping Info

• Eusey

Honorary Week 23

• gotmoxie
• SPF ZERO

 

Wow both zoned and Dchap's badges look great - I'd down for either.

Thanks guys!

 

Know exactly what you men Gemgirl, my husband was laughing all morning when I started 'jonesing' over car wax and car shampoos!! I thought he would fall into his coffee when I said that Maggy needed a midweek wash!!

In our 28 years together, he has never seen me wash a car! Since I got Maggy~2 washes and a wax last weekend. Banana Gloss on order!!

Rictus is gorgeous. Congrats to everyone in Week 23 who are motoring!

 

HA-HA! With my proxy off I can still get in.... unfortunately, with it on, like it is suppose to be, the site is blocked.... evil generic blocked category filter of "Vehicles".... But I can get here, so I can survive...

 

thanks, I needed another female's imput during that conversation last night!!! Oh well that is what our men are for!!! But yes my husband is getting upset, i used to wash both our cars on the same day, now it is only mine, he has a Jeep 4 door Wrangler, MINI's are so much faster!
Banana Gloss??? please fill me in on what you use!