I'm down with a photo gathering!

What's the "MINI Mobility kit"?

And here's my build, even though it's in my signature.

'09 MCS all Astro Black
Limited-Slip Differential
Multi-Function Steering Wheel
Sport Suspension
All-Season tires
Hi-Fi Stereo
Rear Fog Lamps
And I'll be looking into Aesthetic Creations for some matte black bonnet or sport stripes, just to mix thing up a little

 

The MINI mobility kit is a small electric compressor and latex nodule designed to temp repair non-runflat tires (like my G-Force Sports). an expensive fixoflat measure that evidently does not interfere with repair by gunking up the inside.

And word is out that the factory ran out of anthracite headliners for W36 and 37 Clubman builds and gave the customers the option of keeping the light colored HL, having the dealer reinstall a AH, or ordering a new car. See? it's a good thing we werent the first two build weeks in the MY.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=155419

 

A good point. As usual.

 

Yup once i get those dang runflats broke in a bit they're coming off and I am going to need to get a kit like that. How much did that one cost?

 

I'd be up for a photo op

My weekends are getting totally jammed up though. I did carve a little time out of the insane schedule to do a road trip after R'lyeh arrives.

Santa Fe, here I come!

 

Yea Ive got a date planned with Keira when I get her but it is to a track day with the P.O.C. for a driving school at Streets of Willow. Hope I get her in time so that I can drive the 1k break in period before the track.

 

Hey all, I'm on the Isolde as well!

My MA said that it'll arrive at port on October 24th and to expect it in 1-2 days since the port is about an hour from the dealer..

Here's Sir James' stats:
Mini Cooper Manual
BRG body
White roof, bonnet stripes and mirrors
Premium package
cold weather package
convenience package
oak steering wheel and trim
tuscan beige leather interior
16" all season tires
Rear and front fog lamps
power jet head lights
ipod connectivity as well

So excited...PCH here we come!

 

I cant believe they bumped the boat back a day. It used to say the 23 now the 24. Only good thing is that my MA told me that because its close to the end of the month that BMW will be trying to push our cars out faster so they can get to the dealer hence us faster. Come on Isolde lets do this.

 

cutencrazyk,
Congratulations!! I hope our MINIs are getting along nicely on the ride over.

 

My Cooper S is on the Isolde as well!

 

My MCS is also on the Isolde...

'09 Dark Silver 6-speed manual MCS
Black roof/mirrors and bonnet stripes
White turn signal lights
Premium package
Sunroof
16" Bridge spokes
Anthracite headliner
Cloth seats
Alarm
Hi-Fi Stereo
iPod/Bluetooth

Nick

 

did you buy from south bay mini?

 

I think I paid about $125, but U do get a mini compressor that plugs into the car's electrical system for other purposes like blowing up yr inner tube. If U go to Classic MINI in Ohio and order from them, mention yr a NAM member and I think it's 25% off.

And I HIGHLY recc the BF Goodrich G-Force Sports: quiet, sticky, seem to wear well, cool tread pattern, and great in the rain. About $80-90 each thru Discount Tire dot com. I'll run the all-season RSC's in the winter and the GFS's in the spring summer and fall.

Oh and a hearty WELCOME to all the latecomers!

 

I was thinking Falkens. Run about 100 each and my roommate says they are great tires for track and road. We dont really get rain here but i want the kit for the just in case situation. Ill be looking into that kit for sure. Even with runflats.

 

nope Bob Smith Mini, because they are way closer to me. Is yours from South Bay?

 

I think the Isolde was probably delayed due to the whole hurricane mess in galveston...maybe the ports aren't operating as quickly as before? Or maybe they had to add a day due to going off course to avoid stormy weather?

I'm quite sure they are!

 

guess what? we got pushed back ANOTHER day! On WW's site it says that the Isolde is now expected on October 25th!

 

Wow that is a bunch of crap. There is no hurricanes what is the deal. Ah well wish I could go out and there and give them a favorable current.

 

Agreed! We could add some oars or something...I'm up for a little labor for my MINI!

 

4 weeks from SH to PH? WTF?? that's only a 3 week (21 day) journey tops, even if U add a day to the Galveston stopover. In another week let's check again; sometimes the timetables can move either way depending on canal traffic and weather. Maybe this time it can move back to the 23rd, or even better the 20th. My paperwork is done as well as the financing--I want my car dammit!

 

The dirty, rotten, filthy, stinking...delay.

 

looks like Isolde's original one day port o call in Galveston turned into three days, hence the delay. who knows? maybe now that the boat is lighter it can go faster. Go Isolde Go!!

 

I like the way you think!

 

I guess the port must be more damaged than i thought. I figured that it might cause a delay but 3 days...grrrr. I may have to buy some oars to make up for the lost time there.

 

=(

I hope we're pleasantly surprised with an early arrival in Hueneme.