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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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I'm in

ordered an 06 Mini Cooper S this weekend... should have it by mid-October. will be looking to sell off the OEM sport suspension, sport wheel (non-multifunction), and exhaust. would prefer a local sale if possible (Chicago).

also... hi markbradford
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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welcome to NAM!!!

Congrats on the order! Try to hang in there through, the wait it can get pretty brutal



Edit: lets see some specs! what did you order?
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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Congratulations, now don't forget to join all mini groups to stay in touch and join all mini events...
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 12:20 PM
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Edit: lets see some specs! what did you order?
can you tell that I was ready for this question?

Pepper White
Black Roof/Mirrors
Black Bonnet Stripes
Cold Weather Package
Sport Package
Convenience Package
Limited Slip Differential
Rear Fog Lamp
Chrome Line Interior
Automatic AC
Dual Pane Sunroof
GPS/DVD-based Navigation System
Harmon Kardon
Anthracite Headliner
Center Arm Rest
English Panther Leather
"Seven" Piano Black Interior Surfaces
Aero Kit (dealer installed)
"S" Rubber Floor Mats
"S" Rubber Boot Mat
iPod Adaptor
JCW Sport Suspension (dealer installed)
JCW Sport Wheel (dealer installed)

Anticipated Mods:
Alta 15% supercharger pulley
Alta intake system
Alta short shifter
Miltek or Borla exhaust (haven't decided yet)
18" summer wheels/tires
3M clear bra
3M window tint
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 12:22 PM
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nice stuff! it makes me happy you ordered a LSD.

nice choice in color BTW.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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Welcome to NAM

and congrats on the order
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 12:39 PM
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Nice Specs
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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Sounds like its gonna be a great car!! Congrats and Welcome to NAM
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteCarDude
ordered an 06 Mini Cooper S this weekend... should have it by mid-October. will be looking to sell off the OEM sport suspension, sport wheel (non-multifunction), and exhaust. would prefer a local sale if possible (Chicago).

also... hi markbradford
I understand selling off the suspension parts if you're planning on a quick upgrade, but whatcha planning to replace the steering wheel with? I haven't seen any aftermarket stuff out there.

Rawhyde

PS If the price is right, I might want to talk about those strut/spring assemblies.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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I am told that my mini is supposed to be in mid-october as well...I guess we can wait together. Congrats!
 
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteCarDude
ordered an 06 Mini Cooper S this weekend... should have it by mid-October. will be looking to sell off the OEM sport suspension, sport wheel (non-multifunction), and exhaust. would prefer a local sale if possible (Chicago).
First Congrats on placing your order. It sounds like its going to be a really nice ride. Which dealer did you use? Second, Welcome to NAM. Make sure you check out the CHGO forums and the club site.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 05:42 AM
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Congrats! Nice specs. Check out the link at the bottom of my sig .
Annette
 
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 08:17 AM
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First Congrats on placing your order. It sounds like its going to be a really nice ride. Which dealer did you use? Second, Welcome to NAM. Make sure you check out the CHGO forums and the club site.
Thanks. Patrick Mini in Schaumburg.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 10:35 AM
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Congrats on your order!
 
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 10:47 AM
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

Whatup stoosh!
 
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 10:51 AM
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awesome!!!!! congrats!
 
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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Congrats and welcome to NAM

Let me know if I can help you out with the Alta stuff your looking for.

Brad
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559-320-0004
 
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 11:08 AM
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I cant wait to see the car when it comes in
 
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by markbradford
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

Whatup stoosh!


car got off the boat today. won't be long now.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 08:33 AM
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welcome
 
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by WhiteCarDude


car got off the boat today. won't be long now.
Sweet!!! looks like you'll have your MINI in time for the Rock Run on 10/29!!!
 
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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WCD,

Welcome to Nam and a great spec'd out MINI you have there.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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Welcome,

These will be some of the most painful days leading up to finally getting your car.

Medic
 
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