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Dec 5, 2006 | 07:44 PM

eprangia

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Neutral

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It's here!

After waiting for almost two months, it finally arrived!
Drove for an hour around the town and I was amazed at how tight and neutral the car felt the whole time.
It's gonna be a fun winter for me playing in the snow with my R and mini with snow tires!

Quick photoshoot

Dec 5, 2006 | 07:46 PM

ZAMIRZ

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G55 and R32? Jeez, poor MINI must feel so gutless to drive

In all seriousness, congrats and enjoy it.

Dec 5, 2006 | 07:46 PM

ChrisW

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Nice car and congrats

Dec 5, 2006 | 07:46 PM

jeffc

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Grats! Nice car and welcome to NAM.

Dec 5, 2006 | 07:49 PM

Mishka

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Congrats and welcome to NAM! Nice MINI!

Hope to see you around the forums.

Dec 5, 2006 | 07:50 PM

kenchan

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looks great!

Dec 5, 2006 | 07:52 PM

eprangia

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Neutral

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Thanks!
... just one question... how do i take off the whell hubcaps?...
I tried that little pin to pull it off but it bends and doesnt come off...
I don't wanna break anything...

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Dec 5, 2006 | 09:55 PM

DixonL2

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Isn't there an owners manual in the glovebox?

Just razzin ya - nice car and nice collection!

Dec 5, 2006 | 10:09 PM

KPMINI

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From: White Plains, MD

Congrats very nice MINI, also nice collection of autos.
Happy Motoring!!

- KP

Dec 5, 2006 | 10:12 PM

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ma78

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Very nice MINI! I love it!

Dec 6, 2006 | 05:44 AM

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mdsbrain

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Congrats on the new arrival. HAPPY MOTORING!!

Dec 6, 2006 | 05:57 AM

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CR&PW&JB

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From: PA

Nice color.

Nice roof color.

Nice wheels.

It all reminds me of a MC I see every day.

If you want to see what your car would look like with bonnet and boot stripes, just check out my gallery.

Congrats on your MINI, eprangia !! Lookin' good.

Dec 6, 2006 | 06:11 AM

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flannelhippie

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From: Bethesda MD

I love every car in your driveway. Especially the Mercedes.

Dec 6, 2006 | 09:04 AM

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capnmini

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your family must love imports!
congrats on finally getting your MINI, go and enjoy it!

Dec 6, 2006 | 10:19 AM

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MiniMarki

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Now that's a sexy new MINI, congrats!

Dec 6, 2006 | 10:34 AM

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Jeremy1026

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Originally Posted by MiniMarki

Now that's a sexy new MINI, congrats!

when are you going to post pics of your new baby mark

Dec 6, 2006 | 10:34 AM

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PGT

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how do you like the Gwagen? I'd love to get one for my next car.

Dec 6, 2006 | 10:51 AM

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bamatt

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welcome to NAM. Nice Mini

Dec 6, 2006 | 11:00 AM

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MNEEME

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Quote:

Originally Posted by eprangia

Thanks!
... just one question... how do i take off the whell hubcaps?...
I tried that little pin to pull it off but it bends and doesnt come off...
I don't wanna break anything...

Welcome to NAM! Nice MINI!

The pin from the trunk kit should work. Try pulling a little harder...

Dec 6, 2006 | 11:03 AM

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WannaMini_

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Congrats!

Dec 6, 2006 | 01:02 PM

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AggieMini

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welcome to the NAMily.

Dec 6, 2006 | 01:06 PM

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Jtrem

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I think im more amazed by some of your other cars! haha Nice Mini! Welcome to the club!

Dec 6, 2006 | 01:14 PM

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welshmenwillnotyield

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MNEEME

Welcome to NAM! Nice MINI!

The pin from the trunk kit should work. Try pulling a little harder...

Welcome to NAM!! The hubcaps do not pop off after being pried on. That's why your pin bent. Instead, insert the pin in the small hole and pull the cap off [of course, you could also use an ice pick with a bent tip to do the same thing].