Weeks 10 - 14 (Mar 1 - 31, 2010) Support Group
2nd Gear
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 116
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From: Marietta, PA
ZOMG! I just checked the status of Faust, and by coincidence, it says it is underway, headed for NY with an ETA of 2010-04-28 05:00 (UTC) - and get this, that it left SIX minutes ago. When I checked this morning, it had just docked 6 minutes prior to my checking the status. Queue Twilight Zone theme music.
Anyway, that reinforces the message my MA gave me, that they could get the car to RI before the end of the month, since they really have nearly 3 full days (5 UTC is midnight ET).
Anyway, that reinforces the message my MA gave me, that they could get the car to RI before the end of the month, since they really have nearly 3 full days (5 UTC is midnight ET).
is it weird because you didn't order the JCW Brakes and Suspension, or weird that they are going to install them at the port? If it's the latter then it's ok because those are accessories that the dealer orders from miniusa and they install at the port. It's actually better that they install at the port because it's cheaper than having them installed at the dealer.
2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 129
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From: Northbridge, Ma
However, just a note to you all... I fell for this. Went out to car on Saturday and pulled out of garage only to notice that all radio & computer personalisation was GONE 
OMG, a computer bug in my new MINI! Next morning it dawned on me that each key fob stores unique user settings 
I had inadvertently used the spare key on Saturday morning and thus had to 're-personalize' the car. If it happens to you, just don't panic like I did!
OMG, a computer bug in my new MINI! Next morning it dawned on me that each key fob stores unique user settings I had inadvertently used the spare key on Saturday morning and thus had to 're-personalize' the car. If it happens to you, just don't panic like I did!Glad you're enjoying your ride!
2nd Gear
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 120
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From: Boston, MA USA
Home at last... It started to rain, but at least we were able to work with the MA to get everything done. Yay!! 
The red Mini is being detailed soon... needs it so bad... the wheels are filthy
How is everyone else progressing? There should be an easy way to see who is on each boat, and where the boat is... sounds like a new feature for NAM
The red Mini is being detailed soon... needs it so bad... the wheels are filthy
How is everyone else progressing? There should be an easy way to see who is on each boat, and where the boat is... sounds like a new feature for NAM
4th Gear
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 347
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From: Chicago, IL
Home at last... It started to rain, but at least we were able to work with the MA to get everything done. Yay!!
The red Mini is being detailed soon... needs it so bad... the wheels are filthy
How is everyone else progressing? There should be an easy way to see who is on each boat, and where the boat is... sounds like a new feature for NAM
The red Mini is being detailed soon... needs it so bad... the wheels are filthy
How is everyone else progressing? There should be an easy way to see who is on each boat, and where the boat is... sounds like a new feature for NAM
2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 124
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From: DFW, Texas
Home at last... It started to rain, but at least we were able to work with the MA to get everything done. Yay!!
The red Mini is being detailed soon... needs it so bad... the wheels are filthy
How is everyone else progressing? There should be an easy way to see who is on each boat, and where the boat is... sounds like a new feature for NAM
The red Mini is being detailed soon... needs it so bad... the wheels are filthy
How is everyone else progressing? There should be an easy way to see who is on each boat, and where the boat is... sounds like a new feature for NAM
Congratulations!!
2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 129
Likes: 1
From: Northbridge, Ma
Home at last... It started to rain, but at least we were able to work with the MA to get everything done. Yay!!
The red Mini is being detailed soon... needs it so bad... the wheels are filthy
How is everyone else progressing? There should be an easy way to see who is on each boat, and where the boat is... sounds like a new feature for NAM
The red Mini is being detailed soon... needs it so bad... the wheels are filthy
How is everyone else progressing? There should be an easy way to see who is on each boat, and where the boat is... sounds like a new feature for NAM
Congratulations erinbr! Those are some beautiful babies you got there!
Looks like the Faust is getting close! I've been trying to track it on the Marinetraffic website, but it's kinda tricky using my iPod at work.
Looks like the Faust is getting close! I've been trying to track it on the Marinetraffic website, but it's kinda tricky using my iPod at work.
2nd Gear
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 116
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From: Marietta, PA
Home at last... It started to rain, but at least we were able to work with the MA to get everything done. Yay!!
The red Mini is being detailed soon... needs it so bad... the wheels are filthy
How is everyone else progressing? There should be an easy way to see who is on each boat, and where the boat is... sounds like a new feature for NAM
The red Mini is being detailed soon... needs it so bad... the wheels are filthy
How is everyone else progressing? There should be an easy way to see who is on each boat, and where the boat is... sounds like a new feature for NAM
A few more hours till the Faust docks
2nd Gear
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 116
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From: Marietta, PA
I am in the same boat (pun intended) as well!
2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 129
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From: Northbridge, Ma
Yay! w2global shows my status as 'discharged'! My baby is officially on U.S. soil! How will I sleep?! How will I get any work done?!
MINI really ought to send you a snapshot at each stage of the car's journey
1) exiting production/qa
2) boarding the transport
3) disembarking
4) getting on the auto carrier
5) arriving at your dealership
Also, there's so much sophisticated electronics, they could have the car email you each step of the way. The possibilities are endless!
MINI really ought to send you a snapshot at each stage of the car's journey
1) exiting production/qa
2) boarding the transport
3) disembarking
4) getting on the auto carrier
5) arriving at your dealership
Also, there's so much sophisticated electronics, they could have the car email you each step of the way. The possibilities are endless!
2nd Gear
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 120
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From: Boston, MA USA
2nd Gear
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 135
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From: Honolulu, Hawaii
Though people on the West Coast and Hawaii are still waiting for the Morning Celine, which just passed through the Panama Canal today. One more week.
2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 129
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From: Northbridge, Ma
Ugh! Where's Scotty with his transporter when you need him?
2nd Gear
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 116
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From: Marietta, PA
w00t!!! nice! monday will be here before you know it...
2nd Gear
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 120
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From: Boston, MA USA