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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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I Got It!

After all this time, after all this waiting. After all this time I GOT IT.

The drive home was amazing. break in, is just going to be hell I get the car going and I'm like crap. There is so much power in this engine. SHES STRONG!


THE TWISTIES ARE FUN. The only problems I have with the car as of yet, are the torque steer in the car, as you shift fast on the freeway. M7 needs to hurry up with that understrut system and H-sport 25mm here I come baby

WOOHOO, SO MUCH FUN. VROOM VROOM VROOM
 
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 09:33 AM
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When you stop for food, snap a quick picture . . . enjoy!
 
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by FlynHawaiian
M7 needs to hurry up with that understrut system and H-sport 25mm here I come baby
Okay, I have no idea what this means, but I am very glad you're having fun w/ your new MINI!
 
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 09:36 AM
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STOP? Eh? Whats that :P

It's raining outside or I would. She's sitting in the nice gargage with a blankey on top of her to keep her nice and warm

I had to sit with her this morning and tell her the lightning was normal and okay
 
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by FlynHawaiian
STOP? Eh? Whats that :P
Well, you have to eat, and since YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO EAT IN THE MINI, you have to stop and eat at least once a day 'till break in is over.

You will like it more in two years than you do now . . .
 
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 10:49 AM
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I love it, great car, but it's raining outside today, so I get to play with the x3 .

Yes I know it's a SIN! but woohoo Just finished installing the shift boot Looks SEXY!

Next is the new ebrake boot. But I need to hit up Home depot and get some glue and new tie straps ...

I'll take some pictures when I get back . Stupid rain
 
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 11:23 AM
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Congrates on the new MINI! The SB W/ silver is a beautiful choice. Do get some photos when the weather improves. We want to see your new baby.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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It seems like you've been waiting forever, so... CONGRATS!! Glad to hear you are having fun right from the get-go!

Rain sucks, but the MINIs don't mind it as much as we do.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by FlynHawaiian
The only problems I have with the car as of yet, are the torque steer in the car, as you shift fast on the freeway.
um... not saying you dont experience torque steer but.... check miniusa.com... then under "Our cars".... then "our famous handling" then the 5th box over...

-Josh
 
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 09:09 AM
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So yesterday I was a dork. Got my first rain experience with the car. Not a lick of difference between it and the X3. How ever, I noticed on a hill I started sliding a bit while I was going up, and starting out. I gave the car a little too much gas and the dsc killed the power on me.

There isn't much torque steer, but it's there under hard acceleration. Enough to ennoy me.

I am thinking about popping in the MTH software and the h-sport, and m7 USS and I should be fine. I really need to install the alta airbox, and alarm but I'm never in one place too long too

This car is too bloody fun. If you see a car, with a license plate that says "Synthia" give me a wave.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 09:22 AM
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Congrats bro! So when are we gonna see her?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 09:28 AM
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It's raining outside or I would. She's sitting in the nice gargage with a blankey on top of her to keep her nice and warm

LoL nice! I haven't driven mine in four days because of the rain. Its sitting in the garage nice and clean.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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Yah I was like, ooh I'll leave her inside where it is warm. HAHA, she needs a good detail anyways. I think motoring is so much more fun.

I filled up the tank for the first time. 23 dollars. . My X3 would have been like 40 bucks. WOOT!

I feel sorry for anyone not driving with a whalen. If you don't have one, hit yourself in the head until you get one. BEST MOD EVER!
 
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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Umm....hehheh...Pictures please!
OK Motor On!
 
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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washed and clay bared so far. Next is the waxing process. When I'm done I'll have some pictures for you guys
 
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 04:05 PM
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3 coats done. 2 more to go... Uggg, I hate making a car look good so much work :P
 
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 05:59 PM
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Arg, I just finished. God What a SEXY CAR.. Picts in the morning. Took me 7 hours. SEXY SEXY SEXY looking car.

Wash, clay, wash, wash, sealent, sealent, sealent, polish, wax.

9 step process that looks Immaculate. I'm not driving the car tomarrow after all that work :P.. I need to do the X3 now. Wow PRETTY.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 05:55 AM
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Congrats indeed. We are all living vicariously through your joy.

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