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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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Hello guys I'm baaaack =)

Its been 3 years since I sold my 05 MCS. I really missed my mini and last night my good friend just bought a new MCS . So today I went to Mini of SF and ordered a new MCS in pepper white Its been a while guys so if there is anything cool or a must that I forgot to list pls let me know Also If there are something I ordered that is a waste pls let me know as well . It will take approx 8 weeks for my new toy to arrive and I wish I can get it sooner.

Total MSRP $ 33,800

Pepper white / Black roof
White turn signal

Cold Weather package
Sport Package w/ Web spoke wheels
Convenience package
Premium Package

Xenon
Rear fogs
Limited slip diff
Aero Kit

Rooster Red leather and cloth int and piano dash kit
Chrome line int
Anthracite headliner
Computer Nav System
Alarm System

Guys if there is anything else that I missed Pls let me know. Thanks in advance.

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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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welcome back... loosk good ot me
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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hamann...you ordered everything. What could you have missed?
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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Looks good to me too. But I would have gone with a JCW II and JCW suspension for that money.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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so what ya been driving since u sold yr other MINI?
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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welcome back sounds like a sweet ride

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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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Thanks for the warm welcome guys


Originally Posted by r56mini
Looks good to me too. But I would have gone with a JCW II and JCW suspension for that money.
Good point but like my ex MCS I plan to upgrade to PSS10 and Brembo BBK
Originally Posted by ngweibing
so what ya been driving since u sold yr other MINI?
currently I have a 993tt a couple of restored e30 m3s, MBZ Black series, a cls55 and an FJC


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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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It sounds like you ordered everything, but do you really need the cold weather package in the bay area?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Btwyx
It sounds like you ordered everything, but do you really need the cold weather package in the bay area?
All I really wanted was the heated seats and for $500 I think its a deal
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 07:20 AM
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. . . but do you really need the cold weather package in the bay area?
"The coldest winter I ever spent was summer in San Francisco!"

-- Mark Twain

Nice Mini
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 07:29 AM
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Welcome back! Looks like a sweet MINI!

Ditto on the Cold Weather Package. I have used the heated seats on a couple of cool mornings already. (Just took delivery 3 weeks ago.)

Only thing good about cold weather is it gives you a chance to heat up your seat.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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I did not get cold weather pkg as I wanted to save money, which in your case is not an issue.

I once sat in a MBZ with heated seats... and it was weird how only your back and bottom were getting heated while rest of the body was cold (as the car heater takes time to heat up the cabin).

config looks great... congrats and welcome back
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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Just added the rooster red leather and cloth int w/ piano dash today
 

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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by hamann
I have a 993tt a couple of restored e30 m3s, MBZ Black series, a cls55 and an FJC


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Sorry to hear that you had make do with THOSE cars .......what black series do you have?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Rossii
Sorry to hear that you had make do with THOSE cars .......what black series do you have?
MBZ 08 CLK 63 Black series (F1 safety car)



 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Btwyx
It sounds like you ordered everything, but do you really need the cold weather package in the bay area?
Nice package. Nothing there I'd take off.

As for the cold weather package in the Bay Area, we've had our share of cold days here. I use my butt warmers all the time during the winter so it is more than worth the money.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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More pic of your M3... as I am a E46 M3 owner...
 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc Cooper
More pic of your M3... as I am a E46 M3 owner...

Sure here you go



 
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 11:57 PM
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Pure classic E30... Please tell me that you will pass that car as a family jewel. Never get rid of it
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Doc Cooper
Pure classic E30... Please tell me that you will pass that car as a family jewel. Never get rid of it
Thank you. It took me almost 2.5 years to finish her complete resto. from motor , int, susp and ext. Its my college dream car. She is priceless

Here are some of her int shots.




 

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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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The E30 M3 is my all time favorite car.(Besides Ferrari) How does it compare to a Mini?
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by DuongR56
The E30 M3 is my all time favorite car.(Besides Ferrari) How does it compare to a Mini?
The mini is a modern car and drives more smoother. My E30 has a 2.5 stroker motor and are running on coil overs. But they do get the same attention. One is cute and one is classic. I also had a ferrari for years its not the latest but it was the sexiest IMO. here is a pic.

 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 12:53 AM
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nice collection of cars hamann
 
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by hamann
Thank you. It took me almost 2.5 years to finish her complete resto. from motor , int, susp and ext. Its my college dream car. She is priceless

Here are some of her int shots.






NICE seats!!!! Since my E46 is my DD, I couldnt do too much mod. I have TCK C/O 500/500 with borla mids and SS race. Its simple yet very functional around corners.

BTW, why PSS10 over other ones for MCS? Bilstein left a bad taste in my mouth when i had PSS9 for the e46 m3. I felt very disconnected with the road after multiple adjustments... so i ended up just replacing it with TCKline (koni shocks with linears sprins with better parts than Ground Control) I do have front camber plates and H-Sport sways... it did transform the car into much deserved "track" entry level car.
 

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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 01:41 AM
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Hamann I know I am a little bit old to be adopted (26) but my parents are willing to sign the papers. JK Congrats enthusiast!
 
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