Mini Q at Bethpage was well run. I had a nice time and met some great people on Saturday. Didnt go Sunday due to weather :(

 

Banjo is looking sharp! (any OTHER Sidewalks there???)

Just back from our Colorado road trip ... more than 2000 miles in Stella (15 hours each way - and I could still walk )

Had a great time hooking up with Michael & Diana (SPF ZERO) but never enough time! (Back in 7 weeks for "The Wedding" (our son's)... and, then "the mountains")

 

I had the pleasure of meeting this car/owner at the Q. He told me he had just picked it up that day! Loved the brown Mets hat! Hope you had a good time. Great meeting you!

TheGateKeeper

 

I can't believe I missed it all together

 

1.

2. Kurby

3.Alpharetta, GA3
4) Sparkling Silver
5) MCSC
6) 40s
7) N
8) To many to name just one
9)I have had Kurby since October and the only thing I have done is the strut tower bar.

 

DR411 ... WELCOME ABOARD !!! (Plenty of room for all you other SW'ers)

You and "Kurby" are 030 (I like the play-on-words-name )

 

sorry double post

 

Here is something else that is not consistent with the Mexican version of the sidewalk. Mine does not have the reflective parts on the sides of the wheel wells. I circled them on the picture by Dr411. They are also noticeable in Banjo's (which by the way looks great with the modified grill).

I would guess these reflectors will have to do with security requirements in the US.

regards,
Xavier.

 

I also have those reflective sidemarkers on my Canadian Sidewalk!!

 

...BUT(t), are your seat pleats UK...US...or, Mexico style?

 

Sacha, where are your pictures? Have you been driving so much you can't get a picture that isn't blurry?

 

I'll get them, I need to wash her first

Only thing I really dont like, is the runflat tires, those sidewall are way to STIFF.

 

I switched to Michelins after only 11000 miles.

 

And what "if" you get a flat? Just call roadside assistance?

 

Thanks Xbass. I like play on words as well.

I need to catch up on all that has been discussed.

 

1) I use all Zaino products.

2) I have had many converstations about the sidewalk. Some thinks it is a different car. The package helped get his name. I live in a work, play, shop type of community...so when I was driving to my house people would stop me at the curb...so Kurby got his name.

 

Sorry to yell... no, actually I'm not sorry! I checked the Owners' Lounge this morning to see where Wellington is in the process (still awaiting production in week 23), and the status had finally changed from "On Order" to "Schedueld for Production." So, I thougt I'd call ASK-MINI to see if they have anything more to say...

ASK MINI: "I see that your car began production on the 20th, and is in process awaiting body panels."

ME: "Huh? It's already started? So we're not in week 23?"

ASK MINI: "Nope, looks like you're in week 21. Congratulations."

Woo Hoo!!

 

AWESOME, I know your feeling

 

Great news!

 

1st post here, ordered my mini on may 2, 2008. I'll update soon. here are my specs...fully loaded

Can't wait...schedule to ship to us from Southampton on the 27th of may.

Cooper S Convertible
White Silver Metallic
Panther Black English Leather
Convenience Package
Cold Weather
Automatic Transmission
Chrome line exterior
Door Mirror Caps in Chrome
Center Armrest
Cockpit Chrono Package
Rear fog lamp
Sidewalk Package

 

yours sounds like it will be born with mine! Except for the color (sparkling silver) i ordered all the same packages as you. Mine was ordered 5/10...

 

There are only a few of us White Silvers around... I'll look forward to seeing how it looks with the black seats!

 

I was looking at your response to my old post and realized I had meant to say a "Texas" convertible like mine, with regard to leather care.

We've had some 100 degree days already and the sun is searing hot in the afternoons when I leave work. When I open the door I can smell the leather/new car smell. Although it's a pleasant sensation, I know that must mean the leather is being slow-roasted. I've used Lexol Cleaner and Protectant and am pretty happy with the results.

I'm seriously thinking about window tint, which I initially didn't see the point of and declined at purchase.

Right now, I've got a bigger concern. My headlight lens is broken. I'm hoping it won't be exorbitantly-priced to fix.

 

Welcome BTT (031)

The era of Panther Black seems to be upon us. It will be very interesting to see pics.

 

here is my info..

1) as soon as it arrives
2) silver bullet
3) Hollywood, Florida U.S.A.
4) metallic white silver
5) Cooper S convertible
6) 30s,
7) N
8) Play at your own risk...planet patrol 1986
9) coming soon..