"Those Waiting for a 2012" Support Group
4th Gear
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From: Colorado
welcome to the madhouse. It's fun in here 
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2012
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Almost.....
Got a call from my MA - it appears that the service grunts had attached the front license plate frame on the center of the bumper- even though there were instructions not to do it because I planned to use the tow hook spot to mount the front plate...
So now there are two holes in my new bumper....
I emailed him back and said that they needed to make it right -since they screwed up... I suggested the find another Midnight Black and swap the bumper skin...
Got a email back that they were half done with the swap
So it should be perfect
Drama Drama Drama
Got a call from my MA - it appears that the service grunts had attached the front license plate frame on the center of the bumper- even though there were instructions not to do it because I planned to use the tow hook spot to mount the front plate...
So now there are two holes in my new bumper....
I emailed him back and said that they needed to make it right -since they screwed up... I suggested the find another Midnight Black and swap the bumper skin...
Got a email back that they were half done with the swap
So it should be perfect
Drama Drama Drama
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 201
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has just begun. Repeat these words and you'll be welcomed with open arms:Hi my name is ____ and I'm a mini stalker
3rd Gear
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1st Gear
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: los angeles
Is anyone else on Figaro heading to Port Hueneme? My status on W&W says Liner Release and Customs Release? Does that mean it's here??
LINER RELEASE PORT HUENEME, CA 25-07-2012 17:06:37
CUSTOMS RELEASE PORT HUENEME, CA 25-07-2012 00:00:00
LINER RELEASE PORT HUENEME, CA 25-07-2012 17:06:37
CUSTOMS RELEASE PORT HUENEME, CA 25-07-2012 00:00:00
4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Colorado
1st Gear
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: los angeles
WAHHHHHH..... THE FINAL DAYS ARE THE WORST DAYS OF THE WAIT....
My adviser said that it wasn't here yet then I sent him a screen shot from W&W and he said he doesn't know what that means. SMH
After that I still have to wait for them to install the JCW kit but whatever.. haha.. Maybe I can camp out at Mini of Monrovia and just wait for the truck to arrive?
4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Colorado
WAHHHHHH..... THE FINAL DAYS ARE THE WORST DAYS OF THE WAIT....
My adviser said that it wasn't here yet then I sent him a screen shot from W&W and he said he doesn't know what that means. SMH
After that I still have to wait for them to install the JCW kit but whatever.. haha.. Maybe I can camp out at Mini of Monrovia and just wait for the truck to arrive?
My adviser said that it wasn't here yet then I sent him a screen shot from W&W and he said he doesn't know what that means. SMH
After that I still have to wait for them to install the JCW kit but whatever.. haha.. Maybe I can camp out at Mini of Monrovia and just wait for the truck to arrive?
Don't worry. Relax, eat some popcorn (not your fingernails). But if you do eat your fingernails to their quicks, they will have a long time to recover because once you start driving your new MINI you will never want to stop driving
2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2012
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In the mean time, you can go back a couple pages and check out the pics I posted when Figaro passed by the Panama Canal.
You running out of popcorn yet?
2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2012
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After talking to my friend yesterday, he's got me thinking about not having the front license plate hole drilled. I certainly like the look without the plate, but I also do not want the hassle of sticking the front plate on when I park on the street and remember to remove them when I get back in the car.
Should I ask my dealer to not drill them or no?
Should I ask my dealer to not drill them or no?
1st Gear
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: los angeles
After talking to my friend yesterday, he's got me thinking about not having the front license plate hole drilled. I certainly like the look without the plate, but I also do not want the hassle of sticking the front plate on when I park on the street and remember to remove them when I get back in the car.
Should I ask my dealer to not drill them or no?
Should I ask my dealer to not drill them or no?
1st Gear
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: los angeles
Looks like me and you are the only 2 on Figaro. It is kind of weird that W&W says Liner Release and Customs Release. According to schedule, Figaro should dock at Port H on 7/28. So 2 more days!! I am just as anxious as you are.
In the mean time, you can go back a couple pages and check out the pics I posted when Figaro passed by the Panama Canal.
You running out of popcorn yet?
In the mean time, you can go back a couple pages and check out the pics I posted when Figaro passed by the Panama Canal.
You running out of popcorn yet?
2nd Gear
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 108
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Congrats. The has just begun. Repeat these words and you'll be welcomed with open arms:
Hi my name is ____ and I'm a mini stalker
Hi my name is ____ and I'm a mini stalker
4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 447
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From: Colorado
Thanks for the welcome. It's been fun so far and nice to hear others are as anxious as I am! I finally figured out a name! My baby will be called Brixton or Sir Brixton as I like to call him.
You are right! It's been 2 days and I've already called ASK MINI several times so it is official...I am a MINI stalker!
You are right! It's been 2 days and I've already called ASK MINI several times so it is official...I am a MINI stalker!
1st Gear
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Honolulu, HI
We actually got a call from our MA last Friday that our car was gonna be in last Saturday, but I had an emergency work trip out of state. I get back into town tomorrow and will finally pick our Countryman up. The past week was torture… but I am stoked!
1st Gear
Joined: May 2012
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From: Corona, CA
You need to stay on them about not drilling the plate...I too asked that we don't drill the plate, but the message didn't get passed on in time. So now, I have a plate...
2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2012
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hmm...I remember I saw someone here who demanded their dealer to swap out a existing bumper without the holes when they forgot the request about not drilling the plate.
1st Gear
Joined: May 2012
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From: Corona, CA
Mine is arriving at the dock tomorrow 7/28 and possibly at the dealer next week. So hopefully if I call them this next couple days, it will be fresh in their mind and they will remember.
hmm...I remember I saw someone here who demanded their dealer to swap out a existing bumper without the holes when they forgot the request about not drilling the plate.
hmm...I remember I saw someone here who demanded their dealer to swap out a existing bumper without the holes when they forgot the request about not drilling the plate.
That's true...but I just didn't want to go down that road, so I asked for $$ off, and I got it. That was my fix!
3rd Gear
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Mission Viejo, CA
After talking to my friend yesterday, he's got me thinking about not having the front license plate hole drilled. I certainly like the look without the plate, but I also do not want the hassle of sticking the front plate on when I park on the street and remember to remove them when I get back in the car.
Should I ask my dealer to not drill them or no?
Should I ask my dealer to not drill them or no?
I drove my last car without a front plate for 12 years and never had an issue. There are plenty of options when it comes to holders that utilize the tow hook receiver and many of them can be installed/removed in seconds if you have to put it on. Call your MA now and tell him you don't want it and then call again when you know it's on it's way to the dealership.
1st Gear
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: los angeles
Mine is arriving at the dock tomorrow 7/28 and possibly at the dealer next week. So hopefully if I call them this next couple days, it will be fresh in their mind and they will remember.
hmm...I remember I saw someone here who demanded their dealer to swap out a existing bumper without the holes when they forgot the request about not drilling the plate.
hmm...I remember I saw someone here who demanded their dealer to swap out a existing bumper without the holes when they forgot the request about not drilling the plate.
