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Old 08-23-2008, 07:26 PM
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Love the sport stripes Richs10, we ordered those on our PW Clubman.

Thanks!
 
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Old 08-23-2008, 08:14 PM
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We love the Sport Stripes too! They look extra good on Pepper White.

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I agree. Sport Stripes on PW look great. I added the chrome scoop to break up the sport stripes. Here are a couple of better shots.

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richs10, I LOVE that chrome scoop!
 
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Thanks LG. Early on I saw it with other colors and didn't really like it, but I really like it with the sport stripes and the Pepper White.
 
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Absolutely - that chrome scoop is a perfect addition to your PW/BLK with those stripes. Very nice looking. Now control yourself and don't add anymore - it's perfect.
 
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Absolutely - that chrome scoop is a perfect addition to your PW/BLK with those stripes. Very nice looking. Now control yourself and don't add anymore - it's perfect.

So,.....I shouldn't get the stock wheels chromed???
A friend of mine who had the wheels done on his (non-mini) car keeps telling me to do it.

I am such a sucka for Bling.
 
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Old 08-24-2008, 06:44 AM
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Placed the order on 8/22 for a Pepper White Clubman S. Now the long wait.
 
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Old 08-24-2008, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by richs10
So,.....I shouldn't get the stock wheels chromed???
A friend of mine who had the wheels done on his (non-mini) car keeps telling me to do it.

I am such a sucka for Bling.
Hey, I love chrome. Chrome wheels would look really nice, but being rather lazy myself I'd be concerned about how they might show more brake dust and wondered about the toughness of the chrome.

Here are two photos of my favorite chrome wheels. Would love to have them, but I'm sure they're very expensive.

Congrats on your order Mini Rose, hang in there...what's your ETA?
 

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Old 08-24-2008, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Otra
Hey, I love chrome. Chrome wheels would look really nice, but being rather lazy myself I'd be concerned about how they might show more brake dust and wondered about the toughness of the chrome.

Here are two photos of my favorite chrome wheels. Would love to have them, but I'm sure they're very expensive.

Congrats on your order Mini Rose, hang in there...what's your ETA?

Aren't those the BBS wheels? Pretty sweet.. I think we are going to go with Black wheels most likely Konig Feathers with Non-Run Flats....
 
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Old 08-25-2008, 04:24 AM
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Here's the member's post: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...&postcount=747 with a few more shots, in which he describes them as
Here's my second set of wheels I repainted and repolished and last time I ever do that. Impul R1's 17x8
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And one more from the back. After driving her just two days this much fun should be illegal.

Very nice.. I think I saw you last week on the Happy Valley roundabouts..Was that possible? I am In N Phx.. you should come to one of our up coming fun runs.. check out www.dynamicminicollective.org
 
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holy COW - the JCW clubman is $7100 more then the Clubbie S. I think S will do just fine... (base MSRP) that 197 bucks per HP - expensive HP if you ask me.
 
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Originally Posted by Mini Rose
Placed the order on 8/22 for a Pepper White Clubman S. Now the long wait.
good luck with the wait. mines at the distribution center as we speak. my wait really wasn't too bad, actually arrived earlier than we expected. i did check the owners lounge daily though .
 
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Old 08-25-2008, 04:46 PM
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AAAAARRRGH!
 

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AAAAARRRGH!

I'm so jealous of all of you!!!

I placed my order on July 26 and it's still "On Order" according to the OL!

According to my MA, my status is 112.

I can't stand the wait!

When, oh when am I going to at least move to "Scheduled for Production?!"

How did you all stand it?!
 
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Old 08-25-2008, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by napria
AAAAARRRGH!

I'm so jealous of all of you!!!

I placed my order on July 26 and it's still "On Order" according to the OL!

According to my MA, my status is 112.

I can't stand the wait!

When, oh when am I going to at least move to "Scheduled for Production?!"

How did you all stand it?!

I decided to read classic books I had always wanted to read, like Jane Eyre or On The Road. When I had finished reading the entire library, my car still wasn't here. But it came soon after that.
 
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Old 08-25-2008, 05:11 PM
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I decided to read classic books I had always wanted to read, like Jane Eyre or On The Road. When I had finished reading the entire library, my car still wasn't here. But it came soon after that.

Ah, Wampa? You're not making me feel better.
 
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Old 08-25-2008, 05:13 PM
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awwwww {{{{napria}}}}

let me wave my magic wand...... *POOF* your Bianca will be built next week!
 
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Old 08-25-2008, 05:17 PM
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awwwww {{{{napria}}}}

let me wave my magic wand...... *POOF* your Bianca will be built next week!

Oh, I SO hope your magic wand works!
 
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Originally Posted by napria
Ah, Wampa? You're not making me feel better.
Here's how neurotic I am. I have had my car 4 weeks this week. It is a 3 year lease. I am already thinking about how popular they are now, how long the wait is, and I see gas only getting more expensive, and MINIs only getting cooler and less available.

So I am already "waiting" on my next one. And I figure if things keep progressing like I was saying above, I might need to place my order after Christmas for 2012 model.
 
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Originally Posted by napria
AAAAARRRGH!

I'm so jealous of all of you!!!

I placed my order on July 26 and it's still "On Order" according to the OL!

According to my MA, my status is 112.

I can't stand the wait!

When, oh when am I going to at least move to "Scheduled for Production?!"

How did you all stand it?!
You have 3 weeks on us, we are week 40. We try to spend our waiting time here on NAM. I also spend a lot of time looking at wheels, buying parts for the audio upgrade, searching for a cheap spare tire since I am going to swap out the Run-Flats for Non-Run-Flats on the new rims.
 
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Old 08-26-2008, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by rasputinj
You have 3 weeks on us, we are week 40. We try to spend our waiting time here on NAM. I also spend a lot of time looking at wheels, buying parts for the audio upgrade, searching for a cheap spare tire since I am going to swap out the Run-Flats for Non-Run-Flats on the new rims.

I'm trying so hard to keep mine as I ordered it. Lady Godiva in her Hot Chocolate Clubman has a few tempting goodies in hers (Tuscan leather options) that I'm trying to resist, but I think I just might go ahead and get.

So I'm thinking that all this waiting is bad because what else can you do but hang out here and at MINIusa and look at all the OTHER things you can get on your MINI!
 
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Old 08-26-2008, 04:59 PM
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I'm trying so hard to keep mine as I ordered it. Lady Godiva in her Hot Chocolate Clubman has a few tempting goodies in hers (Tuscan leather options) that I'm trying to resist, but I think I just might go ahead and get.

So I'm thinking that all this waiting is bad because what else can you do but hang out here and at MINIusa and look at all the OTHER things you can get on your MINI!
Called 866 ASK MINI, they now say we are week 38, so that is exciting. My wife added the interior surface Piano. The Tuscan really looks nic.
 
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Yes, I LOVE Lady Godiva's wheels...very nice. I saw a HC Clubman in London a few weeks ago with the Tuscan interior and decided right then and there - we HAD to get one. We ended up with PW - for many reasons (eventhough that HC is sooo delicious). Rasputinj and I cannot wait to get ours (temp name right now is Tuxman - because of the black and white).

Thanks for all the support and information, it's super helpful.
 


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