MY 2006 - Production Week 45 Support group
#976
#977
Originally Posted by Skeffers
I've now received my third survey. It's from RDA Group and like J.D. Power a dollar bill was enclosed. But I haven't begun to fill out any of the surveys yet.
And I've reached 1310 miles -- time for an oil change.
And I've reached 1310 miles -- time for an oil change.
I will probably get this survey too as I've gotten every survey you've mentioned a few days after you post that u received one!
Oil change at 1310.... really?
#978
#981
#982
lol jrzy...
so I'm contemplating if I want to go with a JCW or Alta CAI as soon as spring comes. I also want to do some non-standard stripes. I can't wait until it just stays nice enough that I can start to play around with it... as it is right now it's only ever nice on days I've gotta work or something. bah!
on the upside I'll be out in LA next week... if only I could have blue with me. maybe I can try to rent one out there
so I'm contemplating if I want to go with a JCW or Alta CAI as soon as spring comes. I also want to do some non-standard stripes. I can't wait until it just stays nice enough that I can start to play around with it... as it is right now it's only ever nice on days I've gotta work or something. bah!
on the upside I'll be out in LA next week... if only I could have blue with me. maybe I can try to rent one out there
#983
Stripes
I havent seen a picture of it, but I heard in the Astro Black Registery that someone has flat black stripes on their Astro black. Stealthy. Unnoticeable from afar, but when they get closer and the blue and silver pop the stripes can be seen.
I have been toying with that idea now for a while. If anyone wants stripes. go to a local vinyl shop and ask for 4 inch wide vinyl in the color of your choice. $50 max. Sure beats the price that MINI gets for srtipes that don't fit properly. The factory stripes end before the grille and don't even wrap around the back of the Bonnet!
I have been toying with that idea now for a while. If anyone wants stripes. go to a local vinyl shop and ask for 4 inch wide vinyl in the color of your choice. $50 max. Sure beats the price that MINI gets for srtipes that don't fit properly. The factory stripes end before the grille and don't even wrap around the back of the Bonnet!
#984
I have factory stripes and i must say that the fact that they are about 1/8" off of the grill is a little annoying.
My wife has a conference in Philly this weekend so tomorrow afternoon I'll pack my 2 little guys into the Mini and drive down the Turnpike to spend the night into Saturday afternoon in Philly. Aside from a trip to my brother-in-laws place in Stamford Connecticut, this'll be the longest trip I have taken in the Mini.
Going to Switzerland for work again on the 5th...
My wife has a conference in Philly this weekend so tomorrow afternoon I'll pack my 2 little guys into the Mini and drive down the Turnpike to spend the night into Saturday afternoon in Philly. Aside from a trip to my brother-in-laws place in Stamford Connecticut, this'll be the longest trip I have taken in the Mini.
Going to Switzerland for work again on the 5th...
#986
Originally Posted by JRZYMINI
My wife has a conference in Philly this weekend so tomorrow afternoon I'll pack my 2 little guys into the Mini and drive down the Turnpike to spend the night into Saturday afternoon in Philly. Aside from a trip to my brother-in-laws place in Stamford Connecticut, this'll be the longest trip I have taken in the Mini.
All love buddy! Just enjoy your MINI in your own way.
Hey while you are over in europe... Check on those power folding mirrors. I wonder how much it would be to get a set?
#987
Well, my MINI is finally at the body shop for the scratch it got from the dealer. This has got to be the most expensive forgotten rear-bumper guard ever. I would've put the plates on myself if I hadn't had to go back for that bumper guard, and it got scratched while they had it for that stuff. Now I have a loaner (nowhere near as fun as a full JCW) until Teusday. I really hope it's back to good as new...
#989
Just got back from Philly... The ride down and back was lots of fun. Followed a red MCS with the Aero pack kit on it and a big "Mini's On Top" sticker. Oh... on Thursday I saw a MCS with the Rally 30th (or whatever) aniv. sticker on it. Pretty cool. I actually used my cruise control for the 1st time at one point! Pulled into my driveway this afternoon at 1604 total miles on the clock!
#991
Originally Posted by JRZYMINI
Where have the 45ers gone???
My car is trailing the group with just under 1500 miles on the odometer. It's ready for an oil change and either I will do it or my nearby nearly reliable auto repair shop (which has worked on a few MINI's) will.
I'll be using Castrol SYNTEC (not the blend) now. At 4500 miles I'll change the oil to Red Line. Maybe sooner.
#995
#996
I did see some Minis in Basel but the only thing I noticed is that they didn't seem to have the Cooper(S) tag on the boot. weird. A friend of mine just bought a new 330 and it has auto folding mirrors... I wonder why BMW offers them on the BMWs but not on the Minis (aside from the fact that auto folding are pretty ridiculous)? Also it has a push button start which would be cool in a Mini!
#997
You can get the folding mirrors when you buy a MINI in Europe or you can order them aftermarket here: http://www.newministuff.com/new/shop...ductshow&id=40
If you want a push button start MINI... just wait a year and re-order. It should be standard with the '07!
If you want a push button start MINI... just wait a year and re-order. It should be standard with the '07!
#998
Originally Posted by JRZYMINI
I did see some Minis in Basel but the only thing I noticed is that they didn't seem to have the Cooper(S) tag on the boot. weird. A friend of mine just bought a new 330 and it has auto folding mirrors... I wonder why BMW offers them on the BMWs but not on the Minis (aside from the fact that auto folding are pretty ridiculous)? Also it has a push button start which would be cool in a Mini!
I would love to have the power folding mirrors from europe. I just haven't found a place or part number to get them. I think it would be cool to have them wired into the alarm system so that when the alarm is activated the mirrors fold in! BMWNA says that they aren't needed here because the roads are much wider here than in europe. I say rubbish, If you make it I want the option to have it!
#999
Originally Posted by DrDiff
mirrors fold in! BMWNA says that they aren't needed here because the roads are much wider here than in europe. I say rubbish, If you make it I want the option to have it!