West coast. Didn't get done until almost 9:30. Will try to get some daylight pics today

I didn't realize how hard it would be to keep RPMs below 4,500!

 

I know, I was just teasing. I figured you would have arrived early just to stare at it. Can't wait for the pics!

 

Congrats E. I think they choose an RPM that's just high enough to tease you. let's see those pics!

 

Congratulations!!!

 

Hrm... maybe I really don't have my Mini. OL says it is still at the VDC!

 

Technically, until you post pics you don't :P

 

"We are the Borg. Lower your shields and surrender your cars. Your life, as it has been... is over. We will add your automotive and technological distinctiveness to our own. From this moment, you will live to serve us. Resistance is futile..."

 

You have been assimilated!!

 

I wonder if the Borg Lounge is more accurate than the MINI Owners' Lounge. (I'll bet the Borg don't use Flash anymore!)

 

Seriously... the OL still had me at Southhampton waiting on a ship, long after my vehicle arrived at the VDC. Terrible resource.

BMW/Mini needs to seriously spend some financial resources at updating their web based Costumer Service systems. You could almost set a watch by when that system goes down every night.

 

Completly agree that he OL is useless. For as many people that order, you would think they would put a little more resources behind it.

I would much rather self direct my obsession then have to bother my MA for updates.

Wow, I still have so far to go.

 

The Chesapeake Highway is FINALLY anchored in Brunswick, GA. Just a short trip up to Atlanta and she's MINE!

Anyone know how long I should expect for it up be released from the VDC from when it arrives at the port? I'm not having any options added at the VDC.

 

My MA just sent this photo. Chrome bonnet scoop and short antenna will be installed prior to Saturday.

 

Pretty exciting, WolfsBane.

 

Wow! Such a beautiful car!

 

Super Sharp, WB !!

I say that deserves a thread of it's own so others who don't come in here can see it !

 

I'm planning on posting some pictures of the final product.

 

Stripes ? Painting the brake calipers red ?

 

Actually, I was going for a semi formal clean look. The general idea is that I wanted it to be "sporty" enough, while at the same time, if my Honey and I decide to throw on a formal dress/suit and attend a formal function, that we could do so too.

 

I'm still waiting on my JCW Aero kit that my MA says they've been invoiced for but has not completed production. Been holding off on taking more pictures cause it still isn't the final look of the car haha.

 

And they accuse ME of being secretive.

 

And.... I'm having "Q" install an ejector seat and ejector seat button.

Shhhhhhh.... Don't tell my Wife.

 

Awesome ! You're hooking up the passenger seat, RIGHT ? And the button is on the driver's door ?

 

Wait a minute - doesn't that button have to go on the center console, unless it's a Paceman?

 

Normally it would. But a passenger ejection button must be kept far from the passenger's reach to ensure she doesn't keep you from pushing it.