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Maersk Wind is about 450 miles and should arrive Port Hueneme late afternoon tomorrow. You could check live location http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/def...spx?level0=100
6th Gear
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From: Houston
Yea, I don't think we'll hear any more weather reports Maersk Wind is almost home!!! 
Got a slight problem. Hilla has some road dust on her skirt and rocker panel areas. I am just ordering some of the materials mentioned, but how should I clean the dust off. I have some microfiber towels that have never been used and are good quality. I have some Maguiares Quick Detailer spray will that work on the dust until I get the Zaino or should I just wait?
Got a slight problem. Hilla has some road dust on her skirt and rocker panel areas. I am just ordering some of the materials mentioned, but how should I clean the dust off. I have some microfiber towels that have never been used and are good quality. I have some Maguiares Quick Detailer spray will that work on the dust until I get the Zaino or should I just wait?
3rd Gear
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From: Port Hudson, LA
Power is back on at our house in LA!! Only 5 days! Lots of cleanup still to do.
Hang in there westcoasters!!!
If my dealership has power, I'll be calling tomorrow and bringing Bernard in as soon as I can get rescheduled for the clearbra. Our appt for last week was a bust!
Washed the hurricane debris and dirt off this afternoon, but am holding off on the claybar, Epic, etc until the clearbra is on since they strip it all off the hood to apply the shield. Can't wait to get some good pictures to post.
Monica, what color is Mary Minica? The pic looks like Oxygen Blue, but I know it doesn't come in the S.
Only 5 days! Lots of cleanup still to do. Hang in there westcoasters!!!
If my dealership has power, I'll be calling tomorrow and bringing Bernard in as soon as I can get rescheduled for the clearbra. Our appt for last week was a bust!
Washed the hurricane debris and dirt off this afternoon, but am holding off on the claybar, Epic, etc until the clearbra is on since they strip it all off the hood to apply the shield. Can't wait to get some good pictures to post.
Monica, what color is Mary Minica? The pic looks like Oxygen Blue, but I know it doesn't come in the S.
6th Gear
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From: Houston
Power is back on at our house in LA!! Only 5 days! Lots of cleanup still to do.
Hang in there westcoasters!!!
If my dealership has power, I'll be calling tomorrow and bringing Bernard in as soon as I can get rescheduled for the clearbra. Our appt for last week was a bust!
Washed the hurricane debris and dirt off this afternoon, but am holding off on the claybar, Epic, etc until the clearbra is on since they strip it all off the hood to apply the shield. Can't wait to get some good pictures to post.
Monica, what color is Mary Minica? The pic looks like Oxygen Blue, but I know it doesn't come in the S.
Only 5 days! Lots of cleanup still to do. Hang in there westcoasters!!!
If my dealership has power, I'll be calling tomorrow and bringing Bernard in as soon as I can get rescheduled for the clearbra. Our appt for last week was a bust!
Washed the hurricane debris and dirt off this afternoon, but am holding off on the claybar, Epic, etc until the clearbra is on since they strip it all off the hood to apply the shield. Can't wait to get some good pictures to post.
Monica, what color is Mary Minica? The pic looks like Oxygen Blue, but I know it doesn't come in the S.
6th Gear
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From: Houston
Maersk Wind is nearing California!!!
Last reported at 2008-Sep-08 00:00 UTC. Time now 2008-Sep-08 01:16 UTC.
Position N 29°06', W 116°24'.
Last reported at 2008-Sep-08 00:00 UTC. Time now 2008-Sep-08 01:16 UTC.
Position N 29°06', W 116°24'.
3rd Gear
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From: San Mateo, CA
I missed two calls from my dealership.... called back but got a recording saying they are experiencing heavy call volumes.. 
Wonder what that was about? Didn't leave a message, either. Guess I'll have to satisfy my curiosity and call back tomorrow...
Wonder what that was about? Didn't leave a message, either. Guess I'll have to satisfy my curiosity and call back tomorrow...
3rd Gear
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From: San Mateo, CA
Power is back on at our house in LA!! Only 5 days! Lots of cleanup still to do.
Hang in there westcoasters!!!
If my dealership has power, I'll be calling tomorrow and bringing Bernard in as soon as I can get rescheduled for the clearbra. Our appt for last week was a bust!
Washed the hurricane debris and dirt off this afternoon, but am holding off on the claybar, Epic, etc until the clearbra is on since they strip it all off the hood to apply the shield. Can't wait to get some good pictures to post.
Monica, what color is Mary Minica? The pic looks like Oxygen Blue, but I know it doesn't come in the S.
Only 5 days! Lots of cleanup still to do. Hang in there westcoasters!!!
If my dealership has power, I'll be calling tomorrow and bringing Bernard in as soon as I can get rescheduled for the clearbra. Our appt for last week was a bust!
Washed the hurricane debris and dirt off this afternoon, but am holding off on the claybar, Epic, etc until the clearbra is on since they strip it all off the hood to apply the shield. Can't wait to get some good pictures to post.
Monica, what color is Mary Minica? The pic looks like Oxygen Blue, but I know it doesn't come in the S.
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From: Omaha, NE
Congrats Mr. Wickham, tomorrow is finally your day! I agree with Chugiakgirl, Markel did a great job with my tint (I went with 35%) all around. I still haven't gotten any pictures posted yet, because of the rain my clubbie's been too dirty! Can't wait to see yours, and will get some pictures of my own up soon!
Great videos. My MINI is here in Omaha and ready to be picked up 
. Finally, finally, finally. However, I decide to get clearbra so I will get her Monday afternoon. I just couldn't pick her up today and then have to send her back for clearbra. Plus with my luck I'd fall foul of some semi truck, so I'll wait cool in the knowledge that Monday I'll be driving and she'll have some protection.
Tomorrow I'll probably have to swing by to see her and snap a few pics for everyone. Next up will be some tinting, but I want to see a few examples first.
Big huge relief, but man was it hard telling the MA thanks for the news, but let's do Monday after some clearbra.
. Finally, finally, finally. However, I decide to get clearbra so I will get her Monday afternoon. I just couldn't pick her up today and then have to send her back for clearbra. Plus with my luck I'd fall foul of some semi truck, so I'll wait cool in the knowledge that Monday I'll be driving and she'll have some protection.Tomorrow I'll probably have to swing by to see her and snap a few pics for everyone.
Next up will be some tinting, but I want to see a few examples first.Big huge relief, but man was it hard telling the MA thanks for the news, but let's do Monday after some clearbra.
2nd Gear
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From: Chicago
Well, here it is! Took this picture today at my parents' house. This car is just retardedly fun to drive. I've never looked for excuses to go out and drive before. I hope that those of you still waiting get your cars soon, and that the rest of you are having great fun motoring! 
-Will
-Will
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Nice car wgrzanic!! Ours are alot alike minus the stripes and wheels. We need to get some more pics on here I will be posting some more of mine this week after I detail it. I am also waiting to see what happens with Ike
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From: Southern California
Wgrzanic looking good i like the stripes. I almost went dark silver and black I thought it would be more grown up of me and less ostentatious and I really like the dark silver on alot of cars. But I had wanted the lightning blue since I first saw the mini at 17, and i couldnt part with my dream.
1st Gear
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From: San Diego
Well, I finally got a return call from my MA, looks like mine will be ready anywhere from the 14th to the 18th. (which means my car will sit at the VDC for a week?...It's not that far, I should just go there and pick it up!!!) I'm really starting to get frustrated with this waiting thing. Ever try using public transport in Southern California? I now understand why so many people drive down here. It's damn near impossible to get anywhere under 2 hours!. I will really cherish every motoring minute I will have soon, even the stupid traffic I always seem to get stuck in!
keep posting pictures you guys!!!!!!!!!!
keep posting pictures you guys!!!!!!!!!!
6th Gear
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From: Houston
Maersk Wind MINIs nearing home:
Last reported at 2008-Sep-08 06:00 UTC. Time now 2008-Sep-08 11:02 UTC.
Position N 30°48', W 117°12'.
No siesta in Tijuana!!!
Last reported at 2008-Sep-08 06:00 UTC. Time now 2008-Sep-08 11:02 UTC.
Position N 30°48', W 117°12'.
No siesta in Tijuana!!!
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6th Gear
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From: Houston
Well, here it is! Took this picture today at my parents' house. This car is just retardedly fun to drive. I've never looked for excuses to go out and drive before. I hope that those of you still waiting get your cars soon, and that the rest of you are having great fun motoring!
-Will
-Will
More pics!Mrwickham congrats and don't forget the camera!!
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From: St. Louis
Well, here it is! Took this picture today at my parents' house. This car is just retardedly fun to drive. I've never looked for excuses to go out and drive before. I hope that those of you still waiting get your cars soon, and that the rest of you are having great fun motoring!
-Will
-Will
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From: St. Louis
Here is a pic of my two girls and me courtesy of my friend AJ. Glad I didn't break his lens! 
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Just curious. Why didn't you get the Challenge wheels?
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It was a hard choice, but in the end I just looked at the photos and liked the spokes just a little bit more. I think the weight was about the same so I didn't really have to consider that as a major reason. I will say that on some colors the Challenge wheels look better to me.
I like the Challenge on any color. They remind me somewhat of the E46 M3 Competition Package wheels, which I regretted not getting for my M3.
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OK. Your taste and mine must be different. When I was considering a Cooper S (rather than JCW) I had planned to pick an option to avoid getting the spoke wheels.
I like the Challenge on any color. They remind me somewhat of the E46 M3 Competition Package wheels, which I regretted not getting for my M3.
I like the Challenge on any color. They remind me somewhat of the E46 M3 Competition Package wheels, which I regretted not getting for my M3.
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From: St. Louis
That makes sense, although I bet you can get a much lighter weight wheel for less than the Challenge. BMW/MINI OEM wheels are very expensive when purchased as accessories. OZ is about to come out with a 13.5 lb. 17" Alleggerita wheel for the MINI. Maybe it will clear the BBK on the JCW.
BTW: I came to St. Louis from Houston. We lived in Bellaire (sp?). But that was back in the 60s. I've been in St. Louis since 1966 & have never been back to Houston.
BTW: I came to St. Louis from Houston. We lived in Bellaire (sp?). But that was back in the 60s. I've been in St. Louis since 1966 & have never been back to Houston.
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From: Houston
That makes sense, although I bet you can get a much lighter weight wheel for less than the Challenge. BMW/MINI OEM wheels are very expensive when purchased as accessories. OZ is about to come out with a 13.5 lb. 17" Alleggerita wheel for the MINI. Maybe it will clear the BBK on the JCW.
BTW: I came to St. Louis from Houston. We lived in Bellaire (sp?). But that was back in the 60s. I've been in St. Louis since 1966 & have never been back to Houston.
BTW: I came to St. Louis from Houston. We lived in Bellaire (sp?). But that was back in the 60s. I've been in St. Louis since 1966 & have never been back to Houston.
Houston and Bellaire have changed a bit since the 60's. We live in the Rice Village area in the West Houston platt which is between Morningside and Kirby Drive. Bellaire is just down the road a bit, very close.
I came to Houston from Massachussetts in 1974, and before that from Finland in 1968.