Was browsing thru the NAM site and discovered the Indi Blue Club. Had no idea this color was retired! This is my 2nd run with a blue MINI. My first experience was in '71 when my parents drove from Manitoba, Canada to Atlanta, Georgia! As soon as I saw this one it was sold before I even got in it. The roof rack was just installed. It was a huge help during the 6 hour trip from ATL to Amelia this summer! Family of 4 with 8 & 5 year olds. Anyone out there with two MINI's and a full family? Can it be done?

'04 MC IB/W

 

Sorry for the 2nd post. First time user.

 

Welcome to NAM, and welcome to the IBOC!

I'll tell you in 5 more months how it works with a MINI and one kid!

 

I'll answer w/ an unequivocal yes....and it can be done easily.......and with style........although a little imagination must occasionally be applied......which in the end is a big plus, too!!!

I have four grown kids...we use the MINI to it's full capacity, at least now and again.

 

I answer yes, as well. There are ways to look at life like motoring. I've found that the sunken area of the boot makes a great changing table, and the "First Years" portable changing pad fits well in between the 'jack pack' and the side. There are many different seats that fit well, although you sometimes need to take liberties on using the bases. Before my son was born, we had My wife and I (6' 5"), with my sister (5' 11") and my daughter (Eddie Bauer Convertable car seat, base removed) in the back seat. Motoring comfortably. My sister even made the comment that even though the leg room was less, it was actually more comfortable in the back seat than her Chevy Malibu.

 

Well, the Moditis has finally reached phase two. I got a 15% SC Pulley, a Lightened Crank and a +5% Alt Pulley from CravenSpeed, and Loren at CravenSpeed did them all in BLUE! OK, so it's not true IB, but it's keeping the Bonnet area BLUE. I also changed to the colder iridium plugs and BLUE 8mm wires. I'm trying to save up for a rear anti sway bar and some Koni FSDs, but I'll probably go with a cheaper performance mod first. I'm thinking of the Detroit Tuned BPV and the M7 180F Thermostat. It may not seem like much, but I always say a cool MINI is a happy MINI!

I'll post more pics in my gallery!

 

I know we can survive with one MINI and a family of four. The question is can a family of four survive with 2 MINI's? Do we really need a "practical" car to do other things? Does anyone have any experience with this situation? I want two!

 

I finally found a picture of my MINI.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...=30409&cat=500

I hope I posted the picture correclty?

Brad

 

Hmmm...
Well, I think that depends on your situation. I say yes, but when it came time to upgrade my wife's current car, she decided against her own '06 MCSCa BRG/B and opted for a Minivan instead (with the lack of a 'Countryman/Traveller, I call it the MINIvan ), with the promise that she could get her own MINI in the future.
Personally, if it had been up to me, I'd have gotten her the MCSCa and just used both MINIs when required.

 

Updated list on 1st post. We are up to 64 members!

 

members are coming along swimingly it looks like...yeah for the indi blue owners club

 

Make that #65

03 MCS IB/W Sport, Cold, NAV

 

Add to the list another IB guy, ME!

 

Ollie, Jr. has been sold.

I am (temporarily) MINI-less. On 08/18/06, I get to see if changing my sig file was worth it.

 

Indi Blue FTW! haha

 

Glad I found you, Scooter is an IB and proud of it.
Scooter in Arizona

 

YAY, Scooter!!!

 

Xner, what a hot setup! I love how your rims match the roof and stripes.

 

I've owned my mini for 6 weeks now and need to become a member of the Indy Blue club.

 

Add me to the list!!! Pictures of my Blue Beauty are coming soon!

 

Yay just found this thread! I have a few pics in my gallery if anyone is curious or interested =P

 

Xner, the continuation of the bonnet stripes onto the lower bumper is very cool!

 

I love my Indi Blue Baby

Gallery

 

Wow, we're up to 72 members!
Keep those photos coming!

 

Can't get enough Indi Blue!!! I struggled initially (as is typical) over MINI colors, but once I saw Indi Blue "in the paint" the debate was over.