Here are some pics of my new MINI. It is still waiting to clear customs in Germany before it can be shipped out. It has the body kit on it as well. Once it clears customs, the guys from AC-Schnitzer are going to color match the arches. Once I get it, I am going to throw on some H&R springs and new 17s. What do you think??

 

Very Sharp !!

Dunno whether you intend to replace those wheels when you switch to 17s, but the white wheels/mirrors is a combination I wish I had not let my salesperson talk me out of on order ("Ohh, you'll end up hating 'em -- having to clean the brake dust every other day...") Perhaps, but I still like the effect.

It's really good to have you back safe and sound !!

 

very nice!

 

Looks great, Seth! I'm with you on color matching the arches. That will make an enormous difference. Excellent color choice!

 

Ya, I am getting a pretty good deal on the color matching. I really don't think it looks good without. Once it is painted, I will post up some more pics. I hope it clears customs this week

 

Yes, that will look great and finish things off nicely. Looking forward to pics.

 

Very nice indeed.

I just noticed the grille has slats and what looks like the honeycomb of the regular grille. It looks awesome!

Hey, since it's coming from Germany, is the speedo going to read Kilometers?

 

Nope. I bought it through the military car sales program when I was in Landstuhl for my short hospital stay. It is all US specs. The benefit of buying it there is that it is 2K below MSRP and no dealer fees. Since I never registered it there, I will stay have to pay tax when I register it in the States.

 

Interesting. I guess I just didn't think there would be US spec cars, but it makes sense.
Sounds like you got a great deal...and a cool ride.

 

Ya, I am pretty psyched about it. I had the classic out running around today, so the addition of a new one will be nice.

Remember, I have room (and a kegerator) for any BGM members who are planning a trip to Colorado. Don't forget about MINIs in the Mountains

 

Looks good! What wheels are you looking at for it??

 

glad to see you back and with a new ride. the color combo will be a nice match for the classic. my classic was just completed and i will get Brian to post some pictures. again i am very glad that you are back safe and with your family.

 

Thanks. I am very happy to be back too. I have been on 45 days of leave and it has been AWESOME!!!

As for the wheels, I am looking at these: Konig Feathers from Alta Performance.

 

Sweet Seth!!

 

Very nice!
Welcome home.

 

Looks good! Can't wait to see the finished product!!

 

I still haven't heard anything about it. Hopefully, I will have some news tomorrow. Here are the specs:

Cold weather package
Sport package
Factory Aero Kit
DSC
LSD
Xenon Lights
Auto headlights and rain sensing wipers
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Climate Control
Rear Fogs
White turn indicators
Punch Carbon Black Leather w/Pacific blue color line
Multi-function steering wheel
6 speed manual