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neilgj Apr 5, 2005 03:39 PM

I'm becoming one of those people...
 
Last night I got my first little bit of customization installed on my new MCS. I "installed" (ok, stuck on) chrome rings around my front turn indicators and fog lamps. Well, I'm just beside myself with glee. I keep looking at them and polishing them. I turn on the left signal and watch it reflect on the chrome ring and then the right. And now it becomes clear...I have turned into one of those people who are obsessed with their car. Geez, I'm even posting on a forum with other people who are equally obsessed. I spend my idle time surfing the web looking for the best bonnet and boot stripe package...soon I'll start calling Mini's car salesmen Mini Advisors (like they really offer advice beyond - "oh yah, spend more")...then I'll start affecting a British accent and boiling and overcooking all my food...help! help me! Blimey!

asodestrom Apr 5, 2005 04:06 PM

To late, there is no hope for you:cry: You might as well just enjoy it.:smile:

MNEEME Apr 5, 2005 04:27 PM

Like he said its too late for you! Just wait until you spend time washing/cleaning/shining everything! I spent 2-3 hours cleaning my Mini today! I remember the first cleaning/washing/shining was about 4-5 hours. Just wait.... It becomes better! lol :lol:

goaljnky Apr 5, 2005 04:28 PM

And the beer gets warmer! :thumbsup:

danbanger Apr 5, 2005 04:39 PM

That will only be your "gateway drug" :lol:

ripley Apr 5, 2005 04:51 PM

not to worry... until you've spent more on accessories and mods than the car cost, no problem!

lotsie Apr 5, 2005 04:56 PM

I spent 3 hours cleaning,claybaring and waxing these to get them ready to be installed today for the summer:roll::wink::lol:
This weekend,the whole car:thumbsup:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...Small_-med.jpg
:cool:

Johnny L Apr 5, 2005 05:08 PM


Originally Posted by goaljnky
And the beer gets warmer! :thumbsup:

And most likely better! Newcastles all around, then! :lol:

MNEEME Apr 5, 2005 05:27 PM


Originally Posted by lot15
I spent 3 hours cleaning,claybaring and waxing these to get them ready to be installed today for the summer:roll::wink::lol:
This weekend,the whole car:thumbsup:

SUMMER??żż?? What are you talking about? Summer for you is probably like 40 degrees! lol I just had to say that! :thumbsup: :lol: By the way the wheels look nice! Keep up the good waxing/cleaning/claybarring those wheels! lol :lol:

lotsie Apr 5, 2005 06:15 PM


Originally Posted by MNEEME
SUMMER??żż?? What are you talking about? Summer for you is probably like 40 degrees! lol I just had to say that! :thumbsup: :lol: By the way the wheels look nice! Keep up the good waxing/cleaning/claybarring those wheels! lol :lol:

Yeah summer is like 40 here,40C is 104F,happens all the time in the summer:wink:
:cool:

Turbogeo Apr 5, 2005 06:24 PM

I feel better now, I thought I was the only one Mini sick as my wife would say. See tells me she is sending me to Mini anonymous for their 10 step program:razz: .

Minimad Apr 5, 2005 06:39 PM

its MINI Madness!

Hi, my name is John, and I'm a Miniholic....:thumbsup:

Kbest Apr 5, 2005 07:36 PM

When we first got ours my husband would see one speck of dust and say "they're gonna kick us out of the Mini club if they see this" and then wash it with a fever I'd never seen :eek: Then some strange bug bit me and now I'm doing it, I wash that car like every other day - what's become of me? And I won't even get started on the accessories and mods and fun stuff we've been starting to add and obsess over ordering. I'm with ya bud ... we have obviously stepped over the miniaholic line :thumbsup: and I think we're here to stay! :grin: Let's enjoy the ride!


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