Week 23 2008 Support Group
4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Southern California
There are still runways at El Toro MCAS that are used for the occasional autocross or performance testing session.
i'm near 710/10
5th Gear
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Delaware
i thought about going up there and sitting next to it on the lot for a while today. When I have walked around dealer lots on sundays looking to see whats there I know i have touched the cars, put my face on the glass.... like vultures circling their prey.
I want to keep the vultures away from my car haha
I want to keep the vultures away from my car haha
i thought about going up there and sitting next to it on the lot for a while today. When I have walked around dealer lots on sundays looking to see whats there I know i have touched the cars, put my face on the glass.... like vultures circling their prey.
I want to keep the vultures away from my car haha
I want to keep the vultures away from my car haha
4th Gear
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 309
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From: Champaign, IL
So how many MINIs...
fit on a car hauler? My dealer is getting 14 off of the Western Highway that's scheduled to dock Thursday, and I was assuming it'd take two car haulers to get them up here? I'm guessing that they also add on whatever BMWs the dealership is getting (or actually, the MINIs are probably the "add-ons" truth be told!)
It'd be cool to be there in person when they drive Waldo off the hauler, but that's one more drawback of living 200 miles from the dealership!
It'd be cool to be there in person when they drive Waldo off the hauler, but that's one more drawback of living 200 miles from the dealership!
5th Gear
Joined: May 2008
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Oh, man that's exciting.
I'm glad to hear you've had a good experience at Annapolis. I ordered my shortly after you. I'm curious, do you know how long it took for your Mini to go from the VDC to Annapolis.
I shouldn't be having any work done there, nor should I have any work done at the dealer. My information shows that it was dischared to the VDC on Friday June 20th.
My MA-B. Horan, has been very noncommital on any information on when it will get to Annapolis. The Sales Manager Rick was way more positive that I might get it at the end of this week.
I know its all out of their control, but I really want it this week. I'm going on vacation and wont be able to get it until I get back.
I'm just glad to hear someone else have a positive experience there and it gives me hope.
I'm glad to hear you've had a good experience at Annapolis. I ordered my shortly after you. I'm curious, do you know how long it took for your Mini to go from the VDC to Annapolis.
I shouldn't be having any work done there, nor should I have any work done at the dealer. My information shows that it was dischared to the VDC on Friday June 20th.
My MA-B. Horan, has been very noncommital on any information on when it will get to Annapolis. The Sales Manager Rick was way more positive that I might get it at the end of this week.
I know its all out of their control, but I really want it this week. I'm going on vacation and wont be able to get it until I get back.
I'm just glad to hear someone else have a positive experience there and it gives me hope.
Annapolis MINI and my MA, William Barfield both get 5 stars on the sales and delivery process. 25 days from deposit to delivery. I couldn't have asked it be any quicker. Very happy camper here!
My Clubman arrived at the NY VDC on Saturday and I picked it up from the dealer this past Friday afternoon. So, 7 days. I did have Sport Stripes put on the car while it was at the VDC. I also pushed Will a bit to do the delivery asap since I was having some transportation problems after selling my old vehicle earlier in the week.
4th Gear
Joined: May 2008
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From: Michigan
I know that now! hahaha That was cleared up to me on the last page. It's worded "you get one set" so I read it as you getting one. misunderstanding.
Someone came to look at my SUV for sale today... sounds promising but needs to talk it over with the wifey! ::Crosses fingers::
misunderstanding. Someone came to look at my SUV for sale today... sounds promising but needs to talk it over with the wifey! ::Crosses fingers::
5th Gear
Joined: May 2008
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BTW, this weekend has been a blast. I have run up about 250 miles on it just running around. Your gonna love it! The only slightly disturbing issue is the amount of brake dust on all four wheels. Hopefully, this is just the pads getting seated. I sure hope so!
5th Gear
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Delaware
nope, BMW brakes are a PINA. The first thing i do with my car when i get it is take off the wheels, and wax them a couple times. My older brother didn't and eventually the brake dust ate into the rim and wouldn't wash off. Wash them often and keep them waxed. Think also about getting Ceramic pads.
4th Gear
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From: Michigan
It's a tough market out there for SUVs at the moment. I sure didn't get what I thought was the true value for mine, but it was more than the trade offer and I was glad to "move to the next level" by selling it and in getting into position for my MINI.
BTW, this weekend has been a blast. I have run up about 250 miles on it just running around. Your gonna love it! The only slightly disturbing issue is the amount of brake dust on all four wheels. Hopefully, this is just the pads getting seated. I sure hope so!
BTW, this weekend has been a blast. I have run up about 250 miles on it just running around. Your gonna love it! The only slightly disturbing issue is the amount of brake dust on all four wheels. Hopefully, this is just the pads getting seated. I sure hope so!
DChaps right about the brakes! Ceramics will come soon after delivery.
5th Gear
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nope, BMW brakes are a PINA. The first thing i do with my car when i get it is take off the wheels, and wax them a couple times. My older brother didn't and eventually the brake dust ate into the rim and wouldn't wash off. Wash them often and keep them waxed. Think also about getting Ceramic pads.
- Is it ok under the MINI Warranty/Maintenence program to put ceramic pads on a new MINI?
- BTW, how long do the MINI rotors last, anyway?
Maybe someone could do a "How To" sticky (with Pics!) that could help us Newbies swap out the discs? .....pretty please???
fit on a car hauler? My dealer is getting 14 off of the Western Highway that's scheduled to dock Thursday, and I was assuming it'd take two car haulers to get them up here? I'm guessing that they also add on whatever BMWs the dealership is getting (or actually, the MINIs are probably the "add-ons" truth be told!)
It'd be cool to be there in person when they drive Waldo off the hauler, but that's one more drawback of living 200 miles from the dealership!
It'd be cool to be there in person when they drive Waldo off the hauler, but that's one more drawback of living 200 miles from the dealership!
4th Gear
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 348
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From: Manhattan, NY
nope, BMW brakes are a PINA. The first thing i do with my car when i get it is take off the wheels, and wax them a couple times. My older brother didn't and eventually the brake dust ate into the rim and wouldn't wash off. Wash them often and keep them waxed. Think also about getting Ceramic pads.
5th Gear
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Delaware
- Do you intend to swap the pads immediately, or wait until they need replacing?
- Is it ok under the MINI Warranty/Maintenence program to put ceramic pads on a new MINI?
- BTW, how long do the MINI rotors last, anyway?
Maybe someone could do a "How To" sticky (with Pics!) that could help us Newbies swap out the discs? .....pretty please???
- Is it ok under the MINI Warranty/Maintenence program to put ceramic pads on a new MINI?
- BTW, how long do the MINI rotors last, anyway?
Maybe someone could do a "How To" sticky (with Pics!) that could help us Newbies swap out the discs? .....pretty please???
2nd Gear
Joined: May 2008
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From: Kelowna BC Canada
It's a package for the R55/R56. It is a RF smart key that does not need to put into the ignition slot. It allows the doors to unlock just by proximity (have to push the little button on the door handle. Includes central locking, includes ignition starter, includes memory seat adjustments and includes memory steering wheel position.
2nd Gear
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I kept looking at your pix and asking myself if your wheels were white. I never thought about the brake dust on them looking like crap! Argh!
I guess I'll try the wheel wax treatment too! Also, will the brake dust issue improve at all over time?Hoping my MINI is on a truck heading to TX as we speak!
Last edited by extremevalues; Jun 22, 2008 at 11:30 PM. Reason: adding another question
2nd Gear
Joined: May 2008
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From: Silver Spring, MD
Just regular wax. I've used it on my BMW wheels for years, and it works fine. Of course, I'm one of those folks who doesn't believe in Zaino and the other synthetic stuff. I swear by P21S paint cleanser and the best carnauba wax you can find.
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2008
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From: Michigan
Wow- just had to catch up on about 7 pages of posts since I "take the weekends off" from NAM....
I finally got photos of the Alero up on Craigslist and cleaned it up really nice inside and out. As of Saturday, I am now an advocate of Mother's car products- at least the wheel wash, after a bit of scrubbing, I got break dust off that I thought would never come off.... looks shiny and almost new! Now I need a buyer....
I finally got photos of the Alero up on Craigslist and cleaned it up really nice inside and out. As of Saturday, I am now an advocate of Mother's car products- at least the wheel wash, after a bit of scrubbing, I got break dust off that I thought would never come off.... looks shiny and almost new! Now I need a buyer....
5th Gear
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Delaware
DanceForMINI - glad you got your car all shiny and new looking. I agree Mothers make some great products.
As for wheel wax -- there are some specialized wheel wax products, most companies have them ie McGuires/Mothers...etc. If you want to use regular wax I would not blame you.
I have some specialized wheel wax left from when my Dad waxed his BMW wheels, so I will use that, and then I will use a quick detailer on them each time I wash the car just to ensure that the brake dust doesn't eat in overtime.
As for wheel wax -- there are some specialized wheel wax products, most companies have them ie McGuires/Mothers...etc. If you want to use regular wax I would not blame you.
I have some specialized wheel wax left from when my Dad waxed his BMW wheels, so I will use that, and then I will use a quick detailer on them each time I wash the car just to ensure that the brake dust doesn't eat in overtime.