1. Hunsingeruk.........West Chester PA (7/19/08), DELIVERED
2. PWClubman Pilot...Germany (7/18/08) DELIVERED
3. Nancy 777...........Portland OR (7/18/08), Delivered
4. Janet MC........... Campbell CA (16/07/08) VDC 8/11
5. Staticroute........ Indianapolis IN (7/22/08) At the Dealer
6. BostonJohn........ San Diego CA (7/16/08) DELIVERED
7. jgraham............. San Jose CA (7/19/08) DELIVERED
8. Evanskarma.........Charleston SC (7/20/08) DELIVERED
9. HelenaMini...........Helena, AL (7/17/08) DELIVERED
10. SuperGreg..........Scottsdale, AZ (7/17/08) DELIVERED
11. kiminchrg...........Memphis Tenn (7/16/08) DELIVERED
12. Flytime..............Webster NY (7/16/08) -- DELIVERED!!!!
13. BSUCardinalfan....Milwaukee WI (7/16/08) DELIVERED
14. Booklady............Seattle WA (7/17/08)-- VDC 8/11
15. speeddeacon......Oxford MS (7/16/08)-- DELIVERED
16. evil command ctr. Cumby TX (7/14/08)DELIVERED
17. kefour................DFW Texas (7/17/08) DELIVERED
18. Metalsmith..........Omaha NE (7/15/008) (8/03/08)-- DELIVERED
19. PretzelLogic........Auburn ME (7/20/08) DELIVERED
20. DMAC57.............Round Lake IL (7/16/08) DELIVERED
21. LUXMini..............Seattle WA(7/15/08) DELIVERED
22. brianjt................Morton Grove IL (7/15/08) DELIVERED
23. Double0..............Mystic CT (7/18/08) DELIVERED
24. truK...................Oklahoma City, OK (7/15/08) Delivered
25. Sexualchocolate.....Miami, Fl .....Delivered
26. kriscooper.............Philadelphia, PA.....DELIVERED
27. Nelzie.....Madison Heights, MI..... DELIVERED
28. Green Club.......Indianapolis, IN.....DELIVERED

 

Just added the JCW grill and tint (tint was on Monday). What a difference some window tint and a $60.00 piece of plastic makes. Installation was a cinch. took ablut 10 minutes. The middle photo was taken before grill was replaced.

Looks like a different car doesn't it?

I call it a poor mans Cooper S. The grill and tint turned a mild mannered urban transport vehicle into an aggressive looking sports car. I would reccomend it to anyone that has a regular Cooper but wants the Cooper S look on the cheap.

Hunsingeruk, I'll post the sunroof photos you requested on next post. Haven't figured out how to post in gallery yet.

Cheers to all. And Congratulation to everyone. Looks Like there are only a few more left to be delivered.

MCm, SS/SS, premium, sport seats, gotham grey, MFW/bluetooth

 

Here they are. It was difficult geting from top looking down but I think you get the "picture" (no pun intended). You can get a good idea from the side photo, it has the same tint.

The one looking out is of both sunroofs (turned sideways) As you can see the sun is at high noon and it blocks the sun just the right amount (not too much). None of the tint is too dark to me. I was worried at first but notice the protection from heat it gives right away. I'm sure you Fla., So. Cal. and other southern folks know what I'm talking about.

MCm, SS/SS, premium, sport seats, gotham grey, MFW/bluetooth

 

1. Hunsingeruk.........West Chester PA (7/19/08), DELIVERED
2. PWClubman Pilot...Germany (7/18/08) DELIVERED
3. Nancy 777...........Portland OR (7/18/08), Delivered
4. Janet MC........... Campbell CA (16/07/08) VDC 8/11
5. Staticroute........ Indianapolis IN (7/22/08) At the Dealer
6. BostonJohn........ San Diego CA (7/16/08) DELIVERED
7. jgraham............. San Jose CA (7/19/08) DELIVERED
8. Evanskarma.........Charleston SC (7/20/08) DELIVERED
9. HelenaMini...........Helena, AL (7/17/08) DELIVERED
10. SuperGreg..........Scottsdale, AZ (7/17/08) DELIVERED
11. kiminchrg...........Memphis Tenn (7/16/08) DELIVERED
12. Flytime..............Webster NY (7/16/08) -- DELIVERED!!!!
13. BSUCardinalfan....Milwaukee WI (7/16/08) DELIVERED
14. Booklady............Seattle WA (7/17/08)-- VDC 8/11
15. speeddeacon......Oxford MS (7/16/08)-- DELIVERED
16. evil command ctr. Cumby TX (7/14/08)DELIVERED
17. kefour................DFW Texas (7/17/08) DELIVERED
18. Metalsmith..........Omaha NE (7/15/008) (8/03/08)-- DELIVERED
19. PretzelLogic........Auburn ME (7/20/08) DELIVERED
20. DMAC57.............Round Lake IL (7/16/08) DELIVERED
21. LUXMini..............Seattle WA(7/15/08) DELIVERED
22. brianjt................Morton Grove IL (7/15/08) DELIVERED
23. Double0..............Mystic CT (7/18/08) DELIVERED
24. truK...................Oklahoma City, OK (7/15/08) Delivered
25. Sexualchocolate.....Miami, Fl .....Delivered
26. kriscooper.............Philadelphia, PA.....DELIVERED
27. Nelzie.....Madison Heights, MI..... DELIVERED
28. Green Club.......Indianapolis, IN.....DELIVERED

 

1. Hunsingeruk.........West Chester PA (7/19/08), DELIVERED
2. PWClubman Pilot...Germany (7/18/08) DELIVERED
3. Nancy 777...........Portland OR (7/18/08), Delivered
4. Janet MC........... Campbell CA (16/07/08) in the body shop
5. Staticroute........ Indianapolis IN (7/22/08) At the Dealer
6. BostonJohn........ San Diego CA (7/16/08) DELIVERED
7. jgraham............. San Jose CA (7/19/08) DELIVERED
8. Evanskarma.........Charleston SC (7/20/08) DELIVERED
9. HelenaMini...........Helena, AL (7/17/08) DELIVERED
10. SuperGreg..........Scottsdale, AZ (7/17/08) DELIVERED
11. kiminchrg...........Memphis Tenn (7/16/08) DELIVERED
12. Flytime..............Webster NY (7/16/08) -- DELIVERED!!!!
13. BSUCardinalfan....Milwaukee WI (7/16/08) DELIVERED
14. Booklady............Seattle WA (7/17/08)-- VDC 8/11
15. speeddeacon......Oxford MS (7/16/08)-- DELIVERED
16. evil command ctr. Cumby TX (7/14/08)DELIVERED
17. kefour................DFW Texas (7/17/08) DELIVERED
18. Metalsmith..........Omaha NE (7/15/008) (8/03/08)-- DELIVERED
19. PretzelLogic........Auburn ME (7/20/08) DELIVERED
20. DMAC57.............Round Lake IL (7/16/08) DELIVERED
21. LUXMini..............Seattle WA(7/15/08) DELIVERED
22. brianjt................Morton Grove IL (7/15/08) DELIVERED
23. Double0..............Mystic CT (7/18/08) DELIVERED
24. truK...................Oklahoma City, OK (7/15/08) Delivered
25. Sexualchocolate.....Miami, Fl .....Delivered
26. kriscooper.............Philadelphia, PA.....DELIVERED
27. Nelzie.....Madison Heights, MI..... DELIVERED
28. Green Club.......Indianapolis, IN.....DELIVERED

 

Janet....Tuesday for delivery right???? You are going to love motoring topless.

 

no-last i heard it was maybe gonna be ready friday

 

Keep breathing, your baby will be in your possession in no time.

 

that is the one thing i always remember to do. turning blue is not very attractive on me, unless it is my hair, then it looks kinda cool.

 

Looks good! I am planning to get the black grille and surround from Minspeed, and also some lightweight black 16" rims from tire rack within the next few weeks.

Did you have any issues installing the grille? I read that some people needed to add silicone or paste when installing this on a justaCooper...

 

I'm scheduled to pick up my MY Clubman tonight at 5:30

 

Congrats to all of you on your recent deliveries...I love driving mine. I kept walking through the bay at the fire station checking to see if my baby was alright. Couldn't wait to drive home.

 

I'm nearing my breakin period being over:D I passed 1000 miles motored last night.

 

I am half way through break in after 5 days. Getting ready to give her the second bath.

 

No issues at all really. Other than in my excitment I dropped one of the plastic clips on the air dam shelf. Had to fish it out with a coat hanger because the air dam is completely closed off even from the back underneath the car.
Note to self: Do not drop anything in this engine compartment. The space is so tight you'll never see it again.

No, no silicone added. getting the lower trim back on was a little tricky though. I had to play with it a little by pushing in the center rather aggressively until the clips on the endss attached properly. Took a couple try's.

Anyway all black grill would look good with AB/B. BTW Here is a step by step from another post. Be sure to post pics when your done. Black wheels on AB/B will look wicked.

1) Open hood.
2) the lower trim part (connected to grill) is held on by 2 tabs on the farthest left and right parts...push them down while pushing the trim away from the grill and it will slide out (also good when washing the car and wanting to wax cuz this spot usually holds a ton of water).
3) There are 4 clips (almost look like screws) on the top portion of the grill that holds it against the frame...these can be popped out with a flat head screw driver.
4) on the bottom portion of the grill (the area the lower trim piece covered) are some other types of clips...the center part I know just squeezes together, but you will have to just mess around and see what works...be careful when taking this section off because it can leave some scratches on the top portion.

Now it should be fully off and you can just do the new grill on in reverse.

Also that top trim piece is held in by 4 screws and then some more tabs that just unhook from the frame of the bonnet.

Good luck, great choice of mod, and if you need any help just let me know.


MCm, SS/SS, premium, sport seats, gotham grey, MFW/bluetooth

 

Congratulations!

 

I'm nearing 550 miles after 9 days. I'll be ordering the Alta stubby pretty soon and I plan to order some Prima products tonight from Detailers Paradise for the first wash (this weekend I hope).

Trying to figure out a good wash system since I live in an apartment. The brushes at the coin-op car washes scare me, so I'll have to be stealth with my own bucket and mitt.

 

Get the Bundle....great items. I have washed Maddie twice and use Prima Slick on the body panels and windows both times as well as the wheels...Bugs come off so easy, so does the brake dust..........and she looks fantastic.

When you use good products it is easier to wash. Get a gallon bucket for soap and a gallon or five gallon for rinse depending on your access to water. When you have a good coat of wax, the rinse water almost falls off of the MINI. There are some great tips in the detailing threads.

Good Luck

I will never take Maddie to a car wash.

 

Picked up my Mellow Yellow Clubman last night. The kids have christened him BuzzBee.





More pics can be found on my Flickr page http://www.flickr.com/photos/2256481...7606956700141/

 

1. Hunsingeruk.........West Chester PA (7/19/08), DELIVERED
2. PWClubman Pilot...Germany (7/18/08) DELIVERED
3. Nancy 777...........Portland OR (7/18/08), Delivered
4. Janet MC........... Campbell CA (16/07/08) in the body shop
5. Staticroute........ Indianapolis IN (7/22/08) DELIVERED
6. BostonJohn........ San Diego CA (7/16/08) DELIVERED
7. jgraham............. San Jose CA (7/19/08) DELIVERED
8. Evanskarma.........Charleston SC (7/20/08) DELIVERED
9. HelenaMini...........Helena, AL (7/17/08) DELIVERED
10. SuperGreg..........Scottsdale, AZ (7/17/08) DELIVERED
11. kiminchrg...........Memphis Tenn (7/16/08) DELIVERED
12. Flytime..............Webster NY (7/16/08) -- DELIVERED!!!!
13. BSUCardinalfan....Milwaukee WI (7/16/08) DELIVERED
14. Booklady............Seattle WA (7/17/08)-- VDC 8/11
15. speeddeacon......Oxford MS (7/16/08)-- DELIVERED
16. evil command ctr. Cumby TX (7/14/08)DELIVERED
17. kefour................DFW Texas (7/17/08) DELIVERED
18. Metalsmith..........Omaha NE (7/15/008) (8/03/08)-- DELIVERED
19. PretzelLogic........Auburn ME (7/20/08) DELIVERED
20. DMAC57.............Round Lake IL (7/16/08) DELIVERED
21. LUXMini..............Seattle WA(7/15/08) DELIVERED
22. brianjt................Morton Grove IL (7/15/08) DELIVERED
23. Double0..............Mystic CT (7/18/08) DELIVERED
24. truK...................Oklahoma City, OK (7/15/08) Delivered
25. Sexualchocolate.....Miami, Fl .....Delivered
26. kriscooper.............Philadelphia, PA.....DELIVERED
27. Nelzie.....Madison Heights, MI..... DELIVERED
28. Green Club.......Indianapolis, IN.....DELIVERED

 

B E A U T I F U L....Isn't it great?????

 

Just sharing with my week 29 friends . I just installed the Gominigo "Pulsar" module for the third brake light this morning. So on my way back from lunch while driving on the freeway, someone braked fairly quickly in front of me. Now the guy behind me was probably a safe 6 car lengths plus distance behind me, but when I braked, it must have scared/woke him up, and he REALLY braked hard. So much so, that the SUV behind him went on to the shoulder to go around him . The guy behind me wasn't even close to me, but the buy behind him almost rear ended him.

So, it looks like this thing really works!!!!!! FYI, I set it on the LONG pulse, which gives about 6 pulses before going solid.

 

I am going to have to look into these.

 

I'll see if I can shoot a video of it in operation I think it is a VERY wise investment, as I have already noticed that this car is nearly invisible .

 

mine might actually be visible to me tomorrow evening!!!!!!!
she called (the sales manager, not my mini) this afternoon to ask me what i might have planned for tomorrow afternoon. i was very happy to have no plans!!