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Apr 2, 2008 | 10:39 PM

#226

Benibiker

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Originally Posted by diablito

Got in yesterday from SC. but will not take her until stage I is ready, I want the 4 years warranty on it.

I probably keep adding stuff on the show room until she is ready to go home...

VERY nice! Please post more pictures!

Apr 3, 2008 | 12:46 AM

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William Blake

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Quote:

Originally Posted by diablito

Got in yesterday from SC. but will not take her until stage I is ready, I want the 4 years warranty on it.

I probably keep adding stuff on the show room until she is ready to go home...

I love the wheels

not sure about the racingstripes but your dealer has confirmed there will be a stage I kit for the Clubman?

Apr 3, 2008 | 03:32 AM

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Otra

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Peet - love your wife's Clubman and it looks great with the roof rack!

Diablito, yours is also very nice in it's completely different way.

Apr 3, 2008 | 07:13 AM

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zzMini

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From: Danbury, CT

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Originally Posted by OXYBLUECOOP

I really haven't noticed that wax makes a difference either.

I take my wheels off twice a month to clean all the dust and road tar for the inside of the wheels.That makes a big difference because at least with the R98's it seems to build up inside and work its way out.The spokes are relatively easy to clean you just have to stay on top of it the cleaning.I'll have to try that poorboys cleaner.

The wheel cleaner strips off the wax. I've noticed when I wash my wheels, they come clean just with regular car wash soap and hose for 2 or 3 washings after..then next time, I need to clean with the wheel cleaner (I use Griot's Garage wheel cleaner), and rewax.

That's alotta work, though!! Oxy - you must have a lift???

Apr 3, 2008 | 07:32 AM

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William Blake

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diablito, did your dealership actually confirmed the JCW kit?

Apr 3, 2008 | 08:24 PM

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diablito

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I knew it....I left it on the showroom and today she has found a new home...So I have to build me another one...will be here 3er week of May.

I switched the wheels, I am partial of the R105's and by Monday will have the JCW front bumper on and JCW blk grille and the rigor Minspeed shorty antenna.

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Robin: The JCW kit will come when? I do not know but be sure i will have one on mine as soon as I can order one. Keep your eyes peel. Your MA should keep you informed if not send me a pvt. And, I will be glad to keep you posted.

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Apr 3, 2008 | 08:55 PM

#232

Helipad

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Originally Posted by diablito

I knew it....I left it on the showroom and today she has found a new home...So I have to build me another one...will be here 3er week of May.

I thought putting in a deposit would confirm that the dealer will sell you the car regardless of where the car is presented. If that is the case, I will email my MA and tell him NOT to put my Clubman on display and park it at the back with the rest of the BMW cars.

Apr 3, 2008 | 10:59 PM

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diablito

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Originally Posted by Helipad

You are right...if you have a deposit its yours unless you let it go. in my case I am my own MA.

I sold it...I order this CMs after I came back from driving it in Las Vegas, but I want the stage I on it, I kind of took my chances on having it around, I really thought it will stay in the showroom for a while but looked too good to last. So I am getting another one, will be here 3er week of may or thereabouts. Hopefully by then I will be able to get the engine kit on.

Apr 4, 2008 | 12:19 AM

#234

William Blake

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Great combo! Love the wheels too.

Please keep us posted on the tuning kit.

Apr 4, 2008 | 01:01 AM

#235

thulewx

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From: Unadilla, GA

rear MINI emblem

Is it bigger than on other MINI's?

I'm getting mine Monday, same colors - love the wheels - I'm still debating which to get. I also debated the viper stripes vs. rally stripes - am going with the wide-apart rally stripes.
Are the driving lights the stock "from the dealer" ones?

Apr 4, 2008 | 07:22 AM

#236

diablito

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Yes there are the driving lamps now come in black and chrome and can be a dealer install or a port install.

Apr 4, 2008 | 09:48 AM

#237

William Blake

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Some pictures of mine before lowering and short antenna..

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Such a nice colour!!

Apr 4, 2008 | 03:38 PM

#238

Robsreef

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Do you have any pics of you Clubby with it being lowered? I just ordered the H&R Springs from Alta for when we get our Clubman in two weeks. Just curious of how it looks lowered. I'm sure it looks sweet.

Apr 4, 2008 | 09:53 PM

#239

stu@motivemag

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Next to a line of H3s. . .

Apr 5, 2008 | 12:24 AM

#240

William Blake

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Nope, it still needs to be lowered.. the springs are not in stock

Apr 5, 2008 | 01:48 PM

#241

Robsreef

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What springs are you getting?

Apr 6, 2008 | 01:26 AM

#242

William Blake

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Originally Posted by Robsreef

What springs are you getting?

H&R

Apr 6, 2008 | 03:02 PM

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xBoXlOvEr

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Apr 6, 2008 | 03:36 PM

#244

Robsreef

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Quote:

Originally Posted by William Blake

Nope, it still needs to be lowered.. the springs are not in stock

Wow! They must of sold out fast. Last week, Alta had quite a few in stock when I called them.

Apr 7, 2008 | 12:41 AM

#245

William Blake

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Originally Posted by xBoXlOvEr

STUNNING mate!!

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Originally Posted by Robsreef

Wow! They must of sold out fast. Last week, Alta had quite a few in stock when I called them.

I'm from Belgium, they need to come out of Germany.

Apr 7, 2008 | 05:46 AM

#246

356mikel

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is the "sports" pack spring any lower or just stiffer.

Apr 7, 2008 | 05:48 AM

#247

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Originally Posted by 356mikel

is the "sports" pack spring any lower or just stiffer.

just stiffer

Apr 7, 2008 | 06:10 AM

#248

356mikel

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are the springs worth the effort for my "fun" daily commutes or should i leave it as is? car has sports pack on it.

Apr 7, 2008 | 06:18 AM

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are the springs worth the effort for my "fun" daily commutes or should i leave it as is? car has sports pack on it.

I'd lower it....I really don't like how the clubmans or r56's look at stock ride height. But that's just me....if you like how it looks and handles, might as well stick with it

Apr 7, 2008 | 08:06 AM

#250

xBoXlOvEr

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Thanks William... I'm proud you like it :D

I think lowering the car improves the handling and cornering... I'd recommend 100%.