I haven't ordered it yet, but I will soon. I'm going to wait until the GP front diffuser gets here (backordered), so I can do both at the same time. Then I'll be smoooooth from front to rear underneath.

(Insert your joke here, but make it quick because I'm bailing out for the SuperGreg thread!)

 

That's quite impressive. Good to see it can be done in such a short amount of time though. I only racked up fifty miles after taking delivery around 6 last night. Prior engagements kept me from putting in more time and from taking pictures. Other than work, it's an open schedule from here on out.

 

Got a chance to take some photos during lunch today.

 

Wow, look at that shiney beautiful beast!

 

Lol, so you're going for the MINI Brazilian? :P

 

Yes, very shiny, beautiful, and beastly. I'll head over to the new thread now since I'm no longer impatiently waiting.

 

Sweet, join us, we are happy to have you!!
Share lots of pics and stories. Share mod ideas, and seek feedback.

 

Is it too late ??

And I think SG beat me to the joke.. good one too !

 

Lol

 

Wow nice looking MCS! Getting harder to wait the closer it gets...

 

That it is !! But damn, I bet it's fun driving a MINI in San Fran.

 

Passed through the Panama Canal and now in the Pacific ocean! Whoohooo.

Yes CR, it can be fun and a headache all at once! I have a few roads in mind, but really the first "trip" is going to be down highway 1 along the coast. Start off in Pacifica, down through Half Moon Bay, and on into Santa Cruz. I hope to take a few pics near The Boardwalk but fingers crossed its not super foggy.

Now I just need a MINI!

 

mine's on the boat now

 

Thanks!

Just to warn you, the wait only gets worse. But once it arrives, you'll forget all about the impatient times.

I like your color scheme so I bet yours will look great too.

 

Congrats!!! We just got ours last weekend took 45 days from sign of contract (June 22nd) to picking it up (Aug 10th).

You'll need the production number from you MA and you can log on to the Owners Lounge. From there once you have your VIN your good to go. Once it leaves the factory you can check a few sites to see what ship its loaded on by using the VIN. Check this link https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d-updated.html From use the following link to track the ship http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/. As long as its in range of a receiver you'll see it moving speed direction etc...

Once at the VDC you have to call the MA to get more info. Ours was really cool about telling us where is was and what was happening.

 

Mine's on a truck!

 

Nice UCLA95! I wish I was on a truck and not out in the Pacific Ocean, do you have a pickup date yet?

 

So we still have 2013 orders? Hows the wait guys and gals? There cant be many of 2013s left.. You guys might be some of the last 2013s here... Don't forget to shut the light out when you leave this post/thread! ha ha cheers and good luck on your new MINIs!

 

Mine was born on August 13th...now waiting transportation :(

How long does it usually take to ship from the UK to Houston, anyone care to guess? My MA ignores my emails.

 

I got one of the last build slots on August 10th... Scooter went into production on the 12th with a birth date of September 4th... He is in the body shop getting paint now... Hopping he will be finished around Aug 20th or so.

 

Mine was finished about a week ago and has been sitting around waiting for the boat. I called this week and I was told ~3-4 weeks, depending on when it got on the boat. I would guess that both will arrive in Houston (Woodlands) at about the same time. Kind of a bummer waiting to see if it has been shipped, but it will get here at some point. All I can do is wait semi-patiently and enjoy it when it does.

On an unrelated note, does anyone know if Mini does an oil change after the break in period? I always thought that new engines needed an oil change after the first 500-1000 miles of use. I haven't seen anything about it in the manual posted online or on this site.

 

No. You can do one, but it won't be covered in the free maintance.

 

Thanks for the reply. That is what I figured.

 

Pickup tomorrow (I hope).

 

Have you used this thread to sleuth out more details? https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d-updated.html

I found a ship called the Don Juan with the WW line left Southampton yesterday. I thought mine would be on it, but no apparently not. WW has another couple of ships coming over in the next week or so, they take 15 - 20 days to float across just to the GA port. So mine seems to be sitting in Southampton for now.

I was hoping I'd get it before I go back to work next Monday - I'll be gone for a month, then back home for 3 days, then Australia for a month, then back to work for a month. So if I pick it up when I get home in September, it will sit in my garage for 2 months before I can drive it. I should have had it already, but the MA sat on the order for 4 weeks before submitting it. Pissed. I should've gone to the Woodlands. I didn't like the sales manager at the dealership at Clear Lake...so can you guess where I went to buy? They've lost my future business, that's for sure.