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R50/53 Banana Wind has ARRIVED!

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Old May 13, 2005 | 08:10 PM
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Banana Wind has ARRIVED!

So I've been waiting for months to do this post! Just got 'Banana Wind' today!






And many more pics at http://blargo.smugmug.com/gallery/532511 !!!!!!

:smile: :smile:

[Edited to correct spelling of 'Months']
 
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Old May 13, 2005 | 08:11 PM
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First to say CONGRATS!

Looking sharp there. I dig the dark interior; plays off the Liquid Yellow quite well.

Time to update the sig!
 

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Old May 13, 2005 | 08:32 PM
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Ooooooooo....that IS very nice!!!!! Congrats!:smile:
 
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Old May 13, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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Congrats. It looks great! Happy motoring.
 
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Old May 14, 2005 | 05:08 AM
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Looks great. LY is the only MINI color that sometimes makes me wish I had it instead of CR.
 
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Old May 14, 2005 | 06:11 AM
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pfffffffttttttt.

Bananas can cause gas, this is true.

P.S. What a beautiful car! How well does the wind deflector work? I know they're insanely pricey. I love the chrome mirror caps--just the right amount of chrome.
 
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Old May 14, 2005 | 06:13 AM
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I can see there is new armrest.. what do you think about it?
 
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Old May 14, 2005 | 06:23 AM
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happy times

The car looks excellent.

I really like your r98 wheels, way kewl! http://blargo.smugmug.com/gallery/532511/1/22004746
 
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Old May 14, 2005 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Tarzan
Bananas can cause gas, this is true.

P.S. What a beautiful car! How well does the wind deflector work? I know they're insanely pricey. I love the chrome mirror caps--just the right amount of chrome.
Gas: Yes, but since I have to follow the 90/10 rule of going topless, if myself or any of my riders are gassy, I have built in ventilation .... and plus the So Cal smog will cover the stench right up!

Wind Deflector: Works great! Makes the drive very manageable at high speeds. I drove with it off for about 10 minutes to see the difference and it was noticeable. It took me an my MA a good 20-30 minutes to figure out how to get it on!
 
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Old May 14, 2005 | 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by abbydog3
The car looks excellent.

I really like your r98 wheels, way kewl! http://blargo.smugmug.com/gallery/532511/1/22004746
Thanks!!!

I wasn't sure how they would look when I ordered them, as I ordered them off of a picture and not actually seeing them in person. But now that I have them, I LOVE them!
 
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Old May 14, 2005 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by francisk
I can see there is new armrest.. what do you think about it?
I like it! It reduces the size of any beverage you can put in the back cupholder, but who should be drinking in the car anyway (which I why this AM I'm taking out that funky afterthough cup holder in the front).

For the less spirited driving on the freeway and around town, it makes it nice to have something to lean on and kick back. Visually it looks good, isn't too large, not too small, just right in my opinion. All in all I think its a nice addition!
 
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Old May 14, 2005 | 08:12 AM
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Fantastic looking baby. Loved your gallery. Best of luck..

Glenn :smile:
 
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Old May 14, 2005 | 08:17 AM
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Absolutely gorgeous! I'm sending this thread
to a friend who's dying to get a LY convertible.

Lee Ann
 
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Old May 14, 2005 | 08:59 AM
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Nice, very nice...Congrats
 
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Old May 14, 2005 | 09:16 AM
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Nice Cabrio, like the Jimmy Buffett reference..........
 
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Old May 14, 2005 | 12:18 PM
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Very nice. Looks like he's got a schoolboy heart...
 
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Old May 15, 2005 | 07:41 AM
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blargo, congrats man!

Hey, did ya get any sticker that reads:

IS MY TOP CLOSED? REPORT ME:
1-888-DO NOT CLOSE

I have some (1 with outline red, 1 with blue, 1 with yellow)


 
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Old May 15, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by blargomini
So I've been waiting for months to do this post! Just got 'Banana Wind' today!






And many more pics at http://blargo.smugmug.com/gallery/532511 !!!!!!

:smile: :smile:

[Edited to correct spelling of 'Months']
Nice car!
 
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Old May 15, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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NICE! But I prefer Wild Blueberry myself!
 
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Old May 15, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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Cool ride. Congratulations!
My mom lives in San Bernardino so I'll keep a lookout for a topless LY in the area.
When ya gonna drive over the hills to the L.A. Basin side so we can check it out in person?
 
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