Hello all!

I purchased a 2007 Mini Cooper S this weekend and am thrilled with my choice! I just found this group and hope to meet some of you on the 24th in Cedar Rapids.

Warm regards,
Tippy

 

Hi, Tippy! Welcome. What color is your MINI?

 

Thanks!

I think it is Electric Blue with a white top. I was just wondering where I could find some touch up paint for the tiny little nicks on the door...

Also, any tips on how to get the dealer sticker they put on the back off safely?

 

For the dealer sticker (annoying little bugger!) I used a blow dryer to warm it up and it peeled right off!

I believe you can order touch up paint through a dealer. Willis Auto in Des Moines is the closest one to you. I imagine someone else on NAM has other sources they can chime in with.

 

Another question....my mini came with a spare set of tires. Winter is on the Coop now but need to change them to the summer ones at some point. Suggestions as to when to do the deed?

Thanks for the tips.....grabbing my blow dryer and heading out to the garage!

 

So, now I know that it is either Lightening Blue, Hyper Blue or Laser Blue but am perplexed and don't know which color it actually is at this point! Something I read said to look inside the driver door for a key that would tell me - but I only see information about tire pressure not color numbers! Any thoughts?

Btw - the hair dryer worked like a charm!

 

PM sent.

There should be a little label plate next to your passenger-side front strut tower (you have to pop open the bonnet to see) that lists your paint code and the name of the body color.

I've still got my winter tires/wheels on too. I figure as long as I leave them mounted, we'll continue with the string of good weather and I won't need 'em. So I'll probably hold off at least until the end of the month so I don't jinx us.

Good to have you aboard!

 

Hi, Tippy! Looking forward to meeting you on the 24th!

 

Hi Tippy
Glad you'll get the opportunity to join us on Sat. We've had our 2007 mcs since last fall and really like it. It has been totally trouble free and it's a blast every time I get behind the wheel. You made a great choice!

 

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