Production Week 23 (June 5th) Support Group
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Originally Posted by pancakex
Drat, I can't tell what ship my car is on! I called my MA today and he told me he had no clue what ship it's on. The only thing he knows is that the ship left on June 17th, and should be arriving at Port Hueneme on July 9th.
I tried searching the WW site and saw that the ISOLDE left on the 17th and is heading toward Port Hueneme around July 11th. Perhaps this is the same ship?
It looks like the Isolde is making a stop at Charleston, GA before heading through the Panama canal.
But I don't see the Isolde anywhere on the sailwx.info site. But I read somewhere that if a ship is close enough to land that it's not listed on that site. So maybe it's unloading cars in Charleston already?
Maybe I'm on a NYK line, though. I can't remember whether it's NYK or WW or what that delivers to the west coast.
I wish someone, either at ask-mini or my dealership, could tell me what ship I'm on, but when i called ask mini, they told me I'd have to ask my dealer for more details because at that point, it's theirs. Maybe some dealers just care more about keep track of the cars while they're in transit?
I tried searching the WW site and saw that the ISOLDE left on the 17th and is heading toward Port Hueneme around July 11th. Perhaps this is the same ship?
It looks like the Isolde is making a stop at Charleston, GA before heading through the Panama canal.
But I don't see the Isolde anywhere on the sailwx.info site. But I read somewhere that if a ship is close enough to land that it's not listed on that site. So maybe it's unloading cars in Charleston already?
Maybe I'm on a NYK line, though. I can't remember whether it's NYK or WW or what that delivers to the west coast.
I wish someone, either at ask-mini or my dealership, could tell me what ship I'm on, but when i called ask mini, they told me I'd have to ask my dealer for more details because at that point, it's theirs. Maybe some dealers just care more about keep track of the cars while they're in transit?
As for the MAs - I was hanging out at MofM asking about some stuff and my MA showed me the printout they get. It doesn't tell what ship you are on, and only gives an approximate date of arrival. Soooo, it looks like they really don't have the info. Apparently some MAs get more info than others. On a side note, the NYK ship I think I'm on should have arrived at Port Hueneme today. But the port is closed due to a possible terrorist threat. Hope all the MINIs are safely onshore!
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From: Michigan
Originally Posted by swizzle
Hi all,
The long wait is finally over for my little Mini.
I just took delivery and even though it's a bit rainy, it's still a blast! The auto sensing wipers work great.
To all who are en route or awaiting transport, hang in there . Good things come to those who wait.
Swizzle
Stir it up!
PS: according to todays radio report, Mars, Mecury, Saturn and Moon will be aligned tonight. Now how cool is that?
The long wait is finally over for my little Mini.
I just took delivery and even though it's a bit rainy, it's still a blast! The auto sensing wipers work great. To all who are en route or awaiting transport, hang in there . Good things come to those who wait.
Swizzle
Stir it up!
PS: according to todays radio report, Mars, Mecury, Saturn and Moon will be aligned tonight. Now how cool is that?
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Another Congrats!
BRAVO! for our first week 23er to hit the ground motorin'
We all await your pix....
As for pancakex, my dealer also told me my car would be in Port Hueneme on July 9th (again, no name of vessel)...we'll keep our fingers crossed that the port is safe for all the right reasons (and for our MINI's)
We all await your pix....
As for pancakex, my dealer also told me my car would be in Port Hueneme on July 9th (again, no name of vessel)...we'll keep our fingers crossed that the port is safe for all the right reasons (and for our MINI's)
Originally Posted by swizzle
Hi all,
The long wait is finally over for my little Mini. I just took delivery and even though it's a bit rainy, it's still a blast! The auto sensing wipers work great.
To all who are en route or awaiting transport, hang in there . Good things come to those who wait.
Swizzle
Stir it up!
PS: according to todays radio report, Mars, Mecury, Saturn and Moon will be aligned tonight. Now how cool is that?
The long wait is finally over for my little Mini.
I just took delivery and even though it's a bit rainy, it's still a blast! The auto sensing wipers work great. To all who are en route or awaiting transport, hang in there . Good things come to those who wait.
Swizzle
Stir it up!
PS: according to todays radio report, Mars, Mecury, Saturn and Moon will be aligned tonight. Now how cool is that?
Originally Posted by Minitenango
The WW website still shows Minitenango as being on the Courage. I hope he didn't fall asleep and miss his stop 
My MINI is in the dealer!!!!!!!!
I of course and went to go see it today as soon as I had a chance, and of course I DO have pics. My car still has to get the aero kit and the JCW spoiler installed. So my MA said more than likely it will be next week before I get to take delivery. But i did get to see my baby, and drive another JCW that was sitting on the lot, since i never drove one before. Of course the east coast is getting stomped with rain just like our good friend swizzle.
Congrats to u swizzle!! I do envy you for being able to take delivery of your car today. I probably would have been able to also if I didn't have the aero kit and jcw spoiler.
I of course and went to go see it today as soon as I had a chance, and of course I DO have pics. My car still has to get the aero kit and the JCW spoiler installed. So my MA said more than likely it will be next week before I get to take delivery. But i did get to see my baby, and drive another JCW that was sitting on the lot, since i never drove one before. Of course the east coast is getting stomped with rain just like our good friend swizzle.
Congrats to u swizzle!! I do envy you for being able to take delivery of your car today. I probably would have been able to also if I didn't have the aero kit and jcw spoiler.
Originally Posted by bluminiboy
My MINI is in the dealer!!!!!!!!
I of course and went to go see it today as soon as I had a chance, and of course I DO have pics.
I of course and went to go see it today as soon as I had a chance, and of course I DO have pics.
Originally Posted by herozup
Looking good my friend... looking good!!!
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From: Michigan
It's a beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mine will look soooo close to that. Truly happy with the color after agonizing about it LOL But I'm going to get straight silver stripes added...I just had to be different
I'm get goosebumps looking at it!
I'm get goosebumps looking at it!
Originally Posted by bluminiboy
My MINI is in the dealer!!!!!!!!
I of course and went to go see it today as soon as I had a chance, and of course I DO have pics. My car still has to get the aero kit and the JCW spoiler installed. So my MA said more than likely it will be next week before I get to take delivery. But i did get to see my baby, and drive another JCW that was sitting on the lot, since i never drove one before. Of course the east coast is getting stomped with rain just like our good friend swizzle.
Congrats to u swizzle!! I do envy you for being able to take delivery of your car today. I probably would have been able to also if I didn't have the aero kit and jcw spoiler.
I of course and went to go see it today as soon as I had a chance, and of course I DO have pics. My car still has to get the aero kit and the JCW spoiler installed. So my MA said more than likely it will be next week before I get to take delivery. But i did get to see my baby, and drive another JCW that was sitting on the lot, since i never drove one before. Of course the east coast is getting stomped with rain just like our good friend swizzle.
Congrats to u swizzle!! I do envy you for being able to take delivery of your car today. I probably would have been able to also if I didn't have the aero kit and jcw spoiler.
I found out from my MA today that they may be able to paint all the wheel arches for me space blue. So once that is done, yes I will either want the arch reflectors either clear or smoke. I haven't figured out which yet. I still have time.
They're saying it can take the aero kit up to 4 days to get painted. I don't mind because the only good time for me to pick up is on a weekend. So it's either this weekend or next. This weekend isn't looking good for the clear bra guy, so next will be better for him. I don't wanna drive it anywhere but his shop first. Gotta get my car protected.
They're saying it can take the aero kit up to 4 days to get painted. I don't mind because the only good time for me to pick up is on a weekend. So it's either this weekend or next. This weekend isn't looking good for the clear bra guy, so next will be better for him. I don't wanna drive it anywhere but his shop first. Gotta get my car protected.
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From: Tempe, AZ
Lots of great news here today - cheers to all!!!
Jayne, so glad to hear you're MINI is close to home, after all that agonizing about being left at the dock, and
Swizzle, you lucky dog, you!!! WHERE are those pics???? and
Bluminiboy, that's a great looking MINI! You'll be lucky if you get one minute's sleep between now and pick-up.
This is really getting exciting now, they're really FINALLY coming in!
!!!Jayne, so glad to hear you're MINI is close to home, after all that agonizing about being left at the dock, and
Swizzle, you lucky dog, you!!! WHERE are those pics???? and
Bluminiboy, that's a great looking MINI! You'll be lucky if you get one minute's sleep between now and pick-up.
This is really getting exciting now, they're really FINALLY coming in!
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Well it arrived at the dealer a day early (24th) and the time is rapidly approaching to pick it up. I'm so nervous I could scream. Fortunately I knew it would happen this way to some extent so I made sure I'd be so busy I'd barely have to time to think about it. Worked pretty well up until today when I couldn't resist seeing how you guys were doing.
Dealer says Wednesday or Thursday for me, I have vacation plans starting on Thursday so that's when I'll hopefully get it.
Gratz to those who have or are getting them very soon and hang tight guys who are still on ships. The good news is they seem to put in a slight fudge factor on the time to cover themselves if they are late and so far they seem to be running ahead of schedule.
I'll toss up some pics when I take delivery. Swizzle... where are yours man?
Dealer says Wednesday or Thursday for me, I have vacation plans starting on Thursday so that's when I'll hopefully get it.
Gratz to those who have or are getting them very soon and hang tight guys who are still on ships. The good news is they seem to put in a slight fudge factor on the time to cover themselves if they are late and so far they seem to be running ahead of schedule.
I'll toss up some pics when I take delivery. Swizzle... where are yours man?
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From: Near a large rock, NJ
Congrats BlueMiniBoy - Your Mini looks really nice, it's going to look even better with the aerokit.
I'll try to get some pics in here today. There was a slight delay when I went to pick it up as I had to wait for the iPod adapter to finish being installed. Picked it up at 4:00 then promptly went for a little motoring. It had 10 miles on the odo and we had smiles on our faces. Thanks again.
Swizzle
I'll try to get some pics in here today. There was a slight delay when I went to pick it up as I had to wait for the iPod adapter to finish being installed. Picked it up at 4:00 then promptly went for a little motoring. It had 10 miles on the odo and we had smiles on our faces. Thanks again.
Swizzle
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From: Orlando, Fl
Originally Posted by bluminiboy
My MINI is in the dealer!!!!!!!!
Hmm, our MINIs were born the same day and are the same color, by mine is a Cabrio, your's isn't. So does that make them fraternal twins?
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Originally Posted by bluminiboy
Thank you much. I will of course post more pics from when I pick it up with the aero kit and jcw spoiler installed!
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Originally Posted by Minitenango
Thanks for sharing the pics, it must be so hard to have seen it and still have to wait a week! Looks awesome!
Appointment is made, Thursday 11AM I pick up MiniYak. Woo hoo.
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From: Indianapolis
Thanks for the pics. Makes me hope that I will be united with my MINI in the not too distant future.
For all of you on the Integrity, they finally updated its location. Our MINIs are already halfway home!
For all of you on the Integrity, they finally updated its location. Our MINIs are already halfway home!
Originally Posted by HyperKid
Very nice blueminiboy! I'm happy to see my MINI's brother is doing well and is safe and sound, shore side.
Hmm, our MINIs were born the same day and are the same color, by mine is a Cabrio, your's isn't. So does that make them fraternal twins?
Hmm, our MINIs were born the same day and are the same color, by mine is a Cabrio, your's isn't. So does that make them fraternal twins?
Originally Posted by Minitenango
Thanks for sharing the pics, it must be so hard to have seen it and still have to wait a week! Looks awesome!
I just noticed another thing. This is prolly stupid. I noticed that most of our join dates here are either April or May. I think that the most of us are in second gear with the number of posts.
But i only see myself as the only one in third gear.
I see herozup comin in a close second creepin on the third gear mark.
just a note, i'm being lazy and I only looked at this last page of posts of whose here.
But i only see myself as the only one in third gear.
I see herozup comin in a close second creepin on the third gear mark.
just a note, i'm being lazy and I only looked at this last page of posts of whose here.
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From: Orlando, Fl
Originally Posted by bluminiboy
I just noticed another thing. This is prolly stupid. I noticed that most of our join dates here are either April or May. I think that the most of us are in second gear with the number of posts.
But i only see myself as the only one in third gear.
I see herozup comin in a close second creepin on the third gear mark.
just a note, i'm being lazy and I only looked at this last page of posts of whose here.
But i only see myself as the only one in third gear.
I see herozup comin in a close second creepin on the third gear mark.
just a note, i'm being lazy and I only looked at this last page of posts of whose here.