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Don't know why...
Originally Posted by hong
Can't believe a guy from as far as Vancouver beats my delivery
, you lucky bast***
, you lucky bast***
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Did anyone get charged the increse?
Originally Posted by ImaVunDerBrah
Sadly, its based on delivery date, not production date.
Good luck with the wait, guys. I'm a week 4-er and (not so)patiently waiting myself.
Good luck with the wait, guys. I'm a week 4-er and (not so)patiently waiting myself.
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I was told the price was put on the car when it was released to the dealer from the port. The dealer told me mine was received at the dealership on the 1st so I'm hoping it was stickered the day before. I need to get a copy of the purchase order for the credit union faxed to me tomorrow so I guess I'll find out then.
I won't be able to pick the car up until March 18th since I'm out of town unitil then. I think I'll be the last of the week 5'ers to pick up my car.
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2006 MCSC, HO/Black, Black bonnet stripes, black leatherette, Premium and Sport pkg, rear fog light.
I won't be able to pick the car up until March 18th since I'm out of town unitil then. I think I'll be the last of the week 5'ers to pick up my car.
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2006 MCSC, HO/Black, Black bonnet stripes, black leatherette, Premium and Sport pkg, rear fog light.
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From: Silly Valley, CA
Are you a west coaster too Mini Pony? My car hit the CA dock on 2/28 so I guess I'll be the first to contribute that free money to BMW, if any. Stay tuned.
Where is patgoeglein? he's supposed to take delivery today, did he miss the flight?
Where is patgoeglein? he's supposed to take delivery today, did he miss the flight?
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I'm actually on the east coast - philly area. My car got to NY on the 23rd but took a week to get to the dealer, although the OL said expected delivery to the delaer was the 26th. I hope there is no price increase. I ordered a Hot Orange convertible so that may give me a little negotiating room on the $500. I love it but it is not the most popular color. I have looked around and there are similar cars to mine at other dealers, on the lot.
Waiting
I have been in and out of the hospital trying to take care of my wife and baby.
I would love to pick them both up from the hospital in my S but no word from my MA.
We have snow today in Vancouver. I am praying it melts for delivery.
I should sneak over there and see if I can crawl over the fence.
How is everyone doing?
I would love to pick them both up from the hospital in my S but no word from my MA.
We have snow today in Vancouver. I am praying it melts for delivery.
I should sneak over there and see if I can crawl over the fence.
How is everyone doing?
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From: twisties~Vermont tarmac rallye style
Originally Posted by hong
well I remember Thompson's spy photo earlier.
before...
that's quite a face lift, they almost look like different cars to me. do you have to swap the wheels at the dealership?
before...
that's quite a face lift, they almost look like different cars to me. do you have to swap the wheels at the dealership?
Keeler MINI did everything, swapped the a/s tires over to the R90s and we put the S-lites in the orig R90 boxes and the aero front spoiler was painted and mounted and all ready to go for the drive home. All the spares fit nicely in the S6... The Cooper S was ready to motor right when we got there. The "spy" shot [nice BTW...] courtesy of my MA @ Keeler was necessary for me in my quest to obtain as many details as possible when purchasing this MINI Cooper S.
I've updated a little more detail to my driving experiences (from 175 to 230 miles so far) here >
http://www.tsrennsport.com/weblog/?p=112
and... added to my BBS R90 rim detail page here >>
http://www.tsrennsport.com/weblog/?p=100
If you have the time, the amount of information and factory BMW MINI Challenge Club Sport info I report on is quite extensive >>
http://www.tsrennsport.com/weblog/
and there is a PDF file (in German) on this MINI Challenge Club Sport R53 page >>
http://www.tsrennsport.com/weblog/?page_id=3
When I took one of my fresh unmounted S-lites out of the R90 box there is a Ronal logo printed on the rim. And when I looked at the inside of the OE front bumper cover (got to keep this too - garage fodder?) there is a build sticker on it with dates and signatures and stamps - factory kewl details. I'll take a photos of these. Good stuff.
Yes, driving Vermont roads in the fall is nice. Great driving around here. Right now the roads are like a rallye stage on the Monte - frost heaves, pot holes, bumps and loose gravel everywhere. Today it's raining heavily and I'll give these a/s Goodyear RS-A's a workout. Everyday I drive this S, everything gets better and smoother with it
ALL of you waiting - be patient - it's TOTALLY worth it!ps: one word of caution, ask (no plead) with your MA and dealer staff to NOT fold or really touch the window sticker printed side if you are in any way concerned about retaining the typography on it!!!!! They are made with an almost tyvek type of paper and laser printed info onto this. When folded (mine was folded into 1/4s and stuffed into my glovebox...ouch! ) it just flakes off. Major let down on the data collection side. Anyway, the driving experience well makes up for this trivial pet peave item.
Last edited by TSR53; Apr 5, 2009 at 06:56 AM. Reason: edit links
Kool!
Originally Posted by ThompsonR53
Hong,
Keeler MINI did everything, swapped the a/s tires over to the R90s and we put the S-lites in the orig R90 boxes and the aero front spoiler was painted and mounted and all ready to go for the drive home. All the spares fit nicely in the S6... The Cooper S was ready to motor right when we got there. The "spy" shot [nice BTW...] courtesy of my MA @ Keeler was necessary for me in my quest to obtain as many details as possible when purchasing this MINI Cooper S.
I've updated a little more detail to my driving experiences (from 175 to 230 miles so far) here >
http://www.thompsonsmithdesign.com/blog/?page_id=125
and... added to my BBS R90 rim detail page here >>
http://www.thompsonsmithdesign.com/blog/?page_id=130
If you have the time, the amount of information and factory BMW MINI Challenge Club Sport info I dug up is quite extensive and so is the PDF file (in German) is quite kewl too here >>
http://www.thompsonsmithdesign.com/blog/?page_id=3
also... I'll be getting my graphic package ready to build the RSport here >>
http://www.thompsonsmithdesign.com/blog/?page_id=131
When I took one of my fresh unmounted S-lites out of the R90 box there is a Ronal logo printed on the rim. And when I looked at the inside of the OE front bumper cover (got to keep this too - garage fodder?) there is a build sticker on it with dates and signatures and stamps - factory kewl details. I'll take a photos of these. Good stuff.
Yes, driving Vermont roads in the fall is nice. Great driving around here. Right now the roads are like a rallye stage on the Monte - frost heaves, pot holes, bumps and loose gravel everywhere. Today it's raining heavily and I'll give these a/s Goodyear RS-A's a workout. Everyday I drive this S, everything gets better and smoother with it ALL of you waiting - be patient - it's TOTALLY worth it!
ps: one word of caution, ask (no plead) with your MA and dealer staff to NOT fold or really touch the window sticker printed side if you are in any way concerned about retaining the typography on it!!!!! They are made with an almost tyvek type of paper and laser printed info onto this. When folded (mine was folded into 1/4s and stuffed into my glovebox...ouch! ) it just flakes off. Major let down on the data collection side. Anyway, the driving experience well makes up for this trivial pet peave item.
Keeler MINI did everything, swapped the a/s tires over to the R90s and we put the S-lites in the orig R90 boxes and the aero front spoiler was painted and mounted and all ready to go for the drive home. All the spares fit nicely in the S6... The Cooper S was ready to motor right when we got there. The "spy" shot [nice BTW...] courtesy of my MA @ Keeler was necessary for me in my quest to obtain as many details as possible when purchasing this MINI Cooper S.
I've updated a little more detail to my driving experiences (from 175 to 230 miles so far) here >
http://www.thompsonsmithdesign.com/blog/?page_id=125
and... added to my BBS R90 rim detail page here >>
http://www.thompsonsmithdesign.com/blog/?page_id=130
If you have the time, the amount of information and factory BMW MINI Challenge Club Sport info I dug up is quite extensive and so is the PDF file (in German) is quite kewl too here >>
http://www.thompsonsmithdesign.com/blog/?page_id=3
also... I'll be getting my graphic package ready to build the RSport here >>
http://www.thompsonsmithdesign.com/blog/?page_id=131
When I took one of my fresh unmounted S-lites out of the R90 box there is a Ronal logo printed on the rim. And when I looked at the inside of the OE front bumper cover (got to keep this too - garage fodder?) there is a build sticker on it with dates and signatures and stamps - factory kewl details. I'll take a photos of these. Good stuff.
Yes, driving Vermont roads in the fall is nice. Great driving around here. Right now the roads are like a rallye stage on the Monte - frost heaves, pot holes, bumps and loose gravel everywhere. Today it's raining heavily and I'll give these a/s Goodyear RS-A's a workout. Everyday I drive this S, everything gets better and smoother with it
ALL of you waiting - be patient - it's TOTALLY worth it!ps: one word of caution, ask (no plead) with your MA and dealer staff to NOT fold or really touch the window sticker printed side if you are in any way concerned about retaining the typography on it!!!!! They are made with an almost tyvek type of paper and laser printed info onto this. When folded (mine was folded into 1/4s and stuffed into my glovebox...ouch! ) it just flakes off. Major let down on the data collection side. Anyway, the driving experience well makes up for this trivial pet peave item.
Cora Schumacher looks sweet too.
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. . . ditto on your point about the original window sticker Thompson. It IS one frail document. You almost need white gloves and an archivist's degree to handle it. I was a bit dumbfounded what was on my fingertips until I realized it was the type coming off in large chunks! 
It's now residing in a protective sleeve.
ditto on your point about the original window sticker Thompson. It IS one frail document. You almost need white gloves and an archivist's degree to handle it. I was a bit dumbfounded what was on my fingertips until I realized it was the type coming off in large chunks! It's now residing in a protective sleeve.
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From: twisties~Vermont tarmac rallye style
Originally Posted by daemon2
THe graphics package is the sh*%. Nice.
Cora Schumacher looks sweet too.
Cora Schumacher looks sweet too.
>>http://www.thompsonsmithdesign.com] and have been doing this for the last 25+ years with Porsches and Audi quattros. Now I'm a MINI Cooper S owner - look out boys!oMygewad - [coming from an old married fart
] when I saw the photos of Cora also - definate item to include on my Club Sport page.I'm going to cold laminate my window sticker - should be good for at least 100+ years!
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Thompson, cool blog. Now show us more photos of your RSport package stuff, especially the installation process. I may consider ordering one
Two sleepless nights to go, woohoo! The weather doesn't look encouraging though.
Two sleepless nights to go, woohoo! The weather doesn't look encouraging though.
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Saakey, thanks! Congrats on your ride BTW, too. I bet you're feeling good. Yes, my trusty S6 has been a great car - goes and stops like stink.
All my photos are taken with a Fuji FinePix S5000 set on 6MP, which is interpolated up. I knocked all of these down to a respectible 980 pixels wide to post. (originals are 2816 x 2120 >> example ) Fuji uses their special Super CCD which is 8-sided (instead of six) to capture images. Very nice camera.
Yesterday at lunch
Taken just last night
Manditory support vehicle, 1995 Audi S6 with big reds. [opps, hpw in the heck did my Audi photo slip in here...]
All my photos are taken with a Fuji FinePix S5000 set on 6MP, which is interpolated up. I knocked all of these down to a respectible 980 pixels wide to post. (originals are 2816 x 2120 >> example ) Fuji uses their special Super CCD which is 8-sided (instead of six) to capture images. Very nice camera.
Yesterday at lunch
Taken just last night
Manditory support vehicle, 1995 Audi S6 with big reds. [opps, hpw in the heck did my Audi photo slip in here...]
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Very nice..I'm a huge Audi fan...I almost bought the A3, but we currently have a black '97 A6 Avant and an '04 A6 S-line (some pics in my gallery)...having a 3rd Audi I thought would have looked a bit excessive ..besides I've always wanted a MINI.
..besides I've always wanted a MINI.
Originally Posted by ThompsonR53
Saakey, thanks! Congrats on your ride BTW, too. I bet you're feeling good. Yes, my trusty S6 has been a great car - goes and stops like stink.
Manditory support vehicle, 1995 Audi S6 with big reds. [opps, hpw in the heck did my Audi photo slip in here...]
Manditory support vehicle, 1995 Audi S6 with big reds. [opps, hpw in the heck did my Audi photo slip in here...]
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From: twisties~Vermont tarmac rallye style
Originally Posted by hong
Thompson, cool blog. Now show us more photos of your RSport package stuff, especially the installation process. I may consider ordering one
Two sleepless nights to go, woohoo! The weather doesn't look encouraging though.
Two sleepless nights to go, woohoo! The weather doesn't look encouraging though.
BTW, I grew up in Saratoga, CA... after you TAKE DELIVERY (oh yeah, oh yeah!) buzz up and down HWY 9 Big Basin Way and Skyline HWY 35 for me - would ya pleeeease???
I worked up the RSport graphics package again on a photo on my real MINI tonight...
and sent it over to my vinyl guru to crank #001 out. I'll have the price soon guys.
.:: NOTES ::.
1. Are you guys concerned about having the rear yellow UK plate included or not?
2. I like the black checkered mirror caps and multi-colored top just as it is.
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Originally Posted by saakey
Very nice..I'm a huge Audi fan...I almost bought the A3, but we currently have a black '97 A6 Avant and an '04 A6 S-line (some pics in my gallery)...having a 3rd Audi I thought would have looked a bit excessive ..besides I've always wanted a MINI.
..besides I've always wanted a MINI. ] Audi quattro. I've gone though; 1 S4, 1 A4, 2 ur-quattros, 1 90 20v, 2 5000CS's, and 1 200 Avant. The 20v turbo S6 is old school but nice. Now for more loopage... I've owned four Porsches, 1 E30 M3, 2 Toy 4WDs, and gewad knows what else... I NEVER once considered any other marque when looking - I just bought the Cooper S. I KNEW it was going to be the bees knees.
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From: Silly Valley, CA
Originally Posted by ThompsonR53
BTW, I grew up in Saratoga, CA... after you TAKE DELIVERY (oh yeah, oh yeah!) buzz up and down HWY 9 Big Basin Way and Skyline HWY 35 for me - would ya pleeeease???
. Sunday probably will be raining all day though, typical california weather 
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From: Ellicott City, MD
Originally Posted by ThompsonR53
That's soooo kewl! This S6 is my 9th [yes, I'm looped ] Audi quattro. I've gone though; 1 S4, 1 A4, 2 ur-quattros, 1 90 20v, 2 5000CS's, and 1 200 Avant. The 20v turbo S6 is old school but nice. Now for more loopage... I've owned four Porsches, 1 E30 M3, 2 Toy 4WDs, and gewad knows what else... I NEVER once considered any other marque when looking - I just bought the Cooper S. I KNEW it was going to be the bees knees.
] Audi quattro. I've gone though; 1 S4, 1 A4, 2 ur-quattros, 1 90 20v, 2 5000CS's, and 1 200 Avant. The 20v turbo S6 is old school but nice. Now for more loopage... I've owned four Porsches, 1 E30 M3, 2 Toy 4WDs, and gewad knows what else... I NEVER once considered any other marque when looking - I just bought the Cooper S. I KNEW it was going to be the bees knees.
)... But lovin the MINI as well
Originally Posted by ThompsonR53
.:: NOTES ::.
1. Are you guys concerned about having the rear yellow UK plate included or not?
2. I like the black checkered mirror caps and multi-colored top just as it is.
2. Mirror caps look good as is.
Question:
1. Do you have one that will work with the black roof or will that come later?
Thanks
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From: twisties~Vermont tarmac rallye style
Originally Posted by hong
Roger sir, tell me what buz tones you want me to play . Sunday probably will be raining all day though, typical california weather
. Sunday probably will be raining all day though, typical california weather ) and will continue to do so right on through 2,000 miles. No full throttle and ever so creeping it up higher now and then on part throttle. You really have to watch out though as the engine loves to rev.First driving tune'age blazin over der gap on Basin? Let's see... hmmm. Might have to be old school tune'age. This of course should work for you as well, so please adjust to your likes.
Here is my short list from iTunes on me G5'er... (definitively British of course)... If you ordered a sunroof, play Gabe first 1. Pink Floyd "Take it Back" - The Division Bell
2. Pink Floyd "Learning To Fly" - A Momentary Lapse of Reason (These MINI Cooper 'esses are like an ME-109 and a Spitfire mixed together ya know...)
3. Pink Floyd "Comfortably Numb" - The Wall
4. Pink Floyd "Fearless" - Meddle
5. David Gilmour - "Raise My Rent" - David Gilmour
6. Elvis v. JXL "A Little Less Conversation"
7. Peter Tosh "Mama Africa" - Mama Africa
8. Adrian Sherwood "Hari Up Hari" - Never Trust a Hippy (very kewl electronic riff)
9. Peter Gabriel "Sky Blue" - Up
10. Erasure "Blue Savannah"
11. Roxy Music "Avalon" - Avalon
12. Journey "Hustler" - Next (might be a little harsh for ya but I bet your Cooper will love to be spanked with this playing!)
13. Dire Straits "Money for Nothing" - Brothers In Arms
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From: twisties~Vermont tarmac rallye style
Originally Posted by daemon2
1. I am not concerned with the rear yellow plate. Either way.
2. Mirror caps look good as is.
Question:
1. Do you have one that will work with the black roof or will that come later?
Thanks
2. Mirror caps look good as is.
Question:
1. Do you have one that will work with the black roof or will that come later?
Thanks
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I phoned to check up on my S, the rail company has not released it yet. My MA will be trying to light a fire under their a%@ to get it moving.
It's been here for 4 days already sitting at the rail yard.
F-idiots
It's been here for 4 days already sitting at the rail yard.
F-idiots
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Finally!
I brought my baby home, after 400 miles of driving, checking out beautiful big sur in total darkness , and ploding through some downpour.
I fell really tired at this point, need to catch some sleep, more pics later.
What color is that?
Got purple?
Ready to roll!
Storm approaching
, and ploding through some downpour.I fell really tired at this point, need to catch some sleep, more pics later.
What color is that?
Got purple?
Ready to roll!
Storm approaching
