Soooo, how are they? The site is still down, but I'm impatient for news.. and pics...

 

Umm.... well I have to wash Kitt Vader, she is fubll of nasty bug splatters.. What are you up to tomorrow? Me and Rye plan on doing the Thumb Tour.. I caught on to driving a stick rather quickly..I spent the whole day practicing on my launches, I did peel out once and that was leaving the Resturaunt and appears Rye and Christian could hear me about a mile away. I'm loving thr H/K, sounds like I could go pimping, but I will post more pics in my gallery when I am well rested and I put on the Hyperblack Exel Radius wheels tomorrow.. also it will be washed.. So far I have 232 miles on the odometer since taking delivery.

 

Yes, we are all waiting to see pics of both cars. What color is Ryan's MOM's car????

 

Zak is coming over tomorrow - we have to wash and de-bug from the trip back from Classic MINI (Julie RULES!)

My Mom's "Stealth" is Dark Silver Cooper S convertible with black stripes and silver S-lites with the two-tone gray/black leatherette and anthracite dash. I'll snap some fresh pics tomorrow!

The Convertible is very different from the regular hatch MINI. It's much more plush and comfortable with the squishy suspension (the "sport" not "sport plus"). The new-for-'05 transmission gearing I'm still not fond of, 1st gear is an embarassment if you give too much throttle around a corner, though the limited slip differential does help reduce wheelspin lots. The new-for-'05 seats are actually lots more supportive and comfortable than the older design, though the new "armrest" on the door is 200% in the way compared to the old minimal pad. The three spoke wheel is nice to grab, but the "nintendo" style multi-functions are a joke to use, even with my extradexterous fingers, lol.

Well, that's enough for now. Overall, the convertible will be perfect for my Mom versus my beast of a MINI, MM2 I will be adding H-Sport springs, an ALTA 15% pulley, a GBO, and EBC Green brake pads to "Stealth" before handing over the keys. I can't keep it stock, it wouldn't be right! LOL!

Cheers,
Ryan

 

She's joining the caravan down to NC as well, right? Wish I woulda known that you two were getting cars today, I would have tried harder to get up and out to Classic.

 

Its all good Jer, we will see eachother before we know it/

 

i think a starbucks meet is in order this week so ryan and zac can show off the new MINI's. anybody? starbucks at 13 and Woodward on wednesday night?

 

I'm up for starbucks

 

me too...!! I need more practice..but again it will be fun... and wednesday may not work for me... it's half and half.

 

Yeah, I'm going to be at Less Than Jake that night. Does Tuesday work for anyone?

 

I am good for both Tues or Wed, but Wed would be better....

Greg

 

wednesday is the only chance for me

 

Can't go Wednesday, but I can go Tuesday.

Why not do both nights for those that can only come to one?

 

good idea Pepe, how's that sound to everybody. of course ryan and zac need to be there both nights

 

You guys went on the Thumb tour without stopping by?

Tuesday when/where? 13?

 

I'll be there Tuesday night. I have to work until a little before 8pm anyway. Hopefully I'll see a MINI or two there.

Motor On!

 

Wed is better, but I can make Tues work. Perhaps both if I get enough work done.

I'll be MINIless, but I'll be there.

Where are Ryan and Zak? We need to know if the guests of honor will be there.

 

I should be able to make both

Greg

 

As stated above, wednesday I will not be able to make it..but tuesday will work if i pull a few strings

 

I can stop by after work Tuesday (tomorrow) but can't make it Wednesday. See you there! Yes 13 Mile and Woodward. I guess I'll bring Stealth, now ridin' on H-Sport springs