Hey guys!! Here is the spreadsheet as of today at 8pm...I believe I have the info correct..again let me know if it's not and I can get it updated!!

 

Nice work on the spreadsheet! I ordered on 7/2 and got a production number on 7/7. Isn't it funny though that now that I am waiting I wish all those dates were about 30 days earlier!

Talked with my MA today and he said that he won't know the carrier so I can't track it. Hmmm... seems like I should be able to track down that information and my hunch is NYK shipping...

 

So what accessories is everyone planning for thier mini?

 

I know I shouldn't complain...but Im gonna-the ship's departure has been delayed to 7/22. Of course, that is good news for other folks--more of an opportunity to get on the ship to NYC!.

Here are the accessories that I am getting:

Driving Lamps
Chrome Sport Exhaust Tip
Black Bonnet Stripes
Union Jack Chrome Frame
Sun Shade
Black Rubber Floor Mat (front)
Black Rubber Floor Mat (back)
Black Rubber Floor Mat (boot)
Auxilliary Gauges
4 Valve Stem Caps Checkered Flag
iPod Adapter
Shift **** in Body Color

 

Ohhhhh accessories!! Well...here we go... first I am gonna put in new cold air intake, and exhaust system (just to give my mini that extra rumble) , then..I'm gonna do the chrome gas cap, chrome trunk lid cover, rally lights, short antenna, maybe a wind deflector...just to start off with..

 

YUCK...It's ok to complain..I would be too! Soo...do you think that this means the Liberty also leaving the 22nd will be pushed back now??

 

Ok..I know this is a little geeky but I thought everyone would like to see where their cars are relaxing right now before boarding a ship..this is a sattellite picture of Southhampton...

 

Hard to say since we have so little to go on information-wise. The WW shipping site one day had a 7/18 departure....and overnight a 7/22 departure. Dunno if it is weather, cargo loading delays....indigestion I would guess, though that if one were delayed the ship that was loaded after it would be delayed a bit as well.

Love the satelite map! I feel like I should be able to pick our MINIs out on the map!

 

and upon a closer view.....these look like mini's!!!

 

First time posting here and wanted to add my name to your list as I found out I am in Production Week 29 - having just got off the phone with 866-ASK-MINI - I was told my new Cooper S Convertible (pepper white w/black roof, only option is DSC) has "entered the paint shop" and should be finished in "a day or two".
TheMitch

 

I just checked and my MINI has completed assembly and is in QA now.

 

My first accessories will be cosmetic. Glove box organizer, caps for the holes in the door, back seat pull straps, and the gutter guard trick. See these links:

http://www.myminiparts.com/proddetai...rod=PUS&cat=10
http://www.myminiparts.com/proddetai...rod=DBK&cat=10
http://www.myminiparts.com/proddetai...rod=GBO&cat=10
http://www.tech-esq.com/MINI/how_to_...oop_grille.htm

 

Hi There!! Welcome to Week 29...hopefully you'll finish production and make it on one of the ships leaving this weekend...I am hopeful!

 

GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME..........TRIANON!


I'M AT THE PORT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Yay!!!!

I talked to, guess who?, Amanda and like everybody else she had great news for me. Not only is Red done, he got to Southhampton this morning. Next boat available, the Liberty, departing 7/22. Sure hope I join u guys. If not, maybe the Trianon on 7/23 (my birthday!)

Oh, accessories; well I already have my Whalen shift machine, which I like. On my 05 Pepper, I had the Milltek cat back which I LOVE. I can't say enough about it. Its stainless so it will last forever. I wish I still had my OEM exhaust, I'd just swap. My 06 comes with the JCW cat back but I've never heard one while paying attention. I heard its pretty quiet. If I like it, cool, otherwise I'll get another Milltek. Normally, its not loud but when u get on it barks like a dog! It doesn't drone on the highway either. Well gott get back to work.

Shout out to Jen. Great spreadsheet, especially since I'll get my "In Transit" filled in!
Here's hoping the rest of you speed along.

 

According to my VIN, my MCS is produciton car number 25803 (last 5 digits of VIN represent produciton order in assembly line). Anyone else close by?

 

Congrats--and you and your MINI share a B-day (I still have hopes mine will actually get here by my birthday which is 8/8 and this is my present to myself!). I know from checking the WW site this morning that the Manon is currently bumped back and scheduled of departure to NYC 7/22--so you could well be on that ship too. That is the ship McSweeney is gonna be on.

 

That gutter guard trick looks pretty cool but that material looks kinda wide, maybe, just maybe restricting airflow at a critical location. I'm not a mechanic or an engineer and I don't know nothin about nothin but I'd probably check with the more knowledgable on this.

 

Jen,

Please add me (is 07/23 completion considered the same week?) Ordered at dealer 07/05, On Order 07/11, in production 07/15, due for completion 07/23. Build detail in signature below

 

Hey!! I just talked to ASK MINI and I'm at port as well!! Maybe our mini's will travel together!

 

As long as they all play nicely together, get plenty of rest and not stay up all night partying on the ship

 

Well, I just checked the WW ship cargo site and now it has me booked on an entirely different ship (was Manon)
--the Liberty--though still with a 7/22 departure date. Weird:

Booking Number : GBSOU435495 Bill Number :

Vessel: LIBERTY Port of origin : SOUTHAMPTON

Voyage : EB629-LIB Port of Destination : NEW YORK, NY
RECEIVED AT TERMINAL SOUTHAMPTON 18/07/2006 00:43

 

When I check WW it still says the MANON departed SH on the 18th. Where are you seeing this new data?

 

...and the LIBERTY hasn't arrived at SH yet, or even Antwerp?

 

Perhaps I was insufficiently caffeinated when I checked this morning--or it just was slow in chaning over my information from supposedly being booked on Manon to Liberty. But, yes, you are correct it does show Manon as having left on the 18th (though I swear didnt this morning!). I was quite surprised when I saw that mine had been switched to Liberty and also sitting around for a few extra days when it originally was supposed to go out on Manon. Bummer...but if you are on Manon--good for you ;-)

 

No, I'm hoping for the Liberty also, it's (the mini that is) only been at the port for a couple of days (since the 18th I think).