I got my Christmas present from "Santa" in Houston TX (my best buddy) gave me a custom Whalen ****:



And here is the installed photo, which took two and a half hours to do. The dealership had to remove the whole center console. They couldn't get the ring to release. YIKES! I'm glad it's all done!

 

I got a lump of coal. I haven't been able to find any local dealers that will give me a decent trade-in value, so I'm still wishing...

 

TomTom for Newt. Can I dl files to it so the cursor is a Mini? I don't think they sell that. All they offer is different voices, like Mr. T and Burt Reynolds (WHAT?).

 

got S valve stem caps and an itty bitty MINI mug from my mom! (the thought and effort was very special) and a Magellan GPS from my girlfriend. i have encountered the problem that suction cups just dont stick to the dang windshield so i'm searching for a mount for it like the one Craven makes for the Garmin and TomTom

 

Snow tires, a windscreen for the convertible, and a 60 degree day in Upstate New York in December to drive around with the roof down and windscreen up!

 

My MCS got two more days with Trackmasters at The Glen.

 

Santa brought me $1000 in gas in the form of Petro Canada gift certificates.... That should last me and the MINI all of about 2 months...

 

I'll assume that you're kidding about the $1000 of gas only lasting 2 months.
By my calculations that amount would last me a little over a year.
I spend about $25 per fill-up every 10 days which would be approximately 40 fill-ups to use up a $1000.

Now when I go to the Dragon I spend $500 in just a weekend of driving around during MOTD.

 

My MINI got more fodder for it's obsessed owner in the form of a 1/32 Hopkirk/Liddon Morris Cooper S (#37) slot car. Apparently the motor has been tuned for the smaller wheels of this fine little monster!!!

 

Santa brought Viola: A JCW Grill and a front side motoring badge. He also brought her a Torx socket set.

 

We installed all my goodies today in the balmy 60 degree weather. I was working on the Craven Nuvi mount and I looked over and Molly was putting on the seat covers. I was like "Ooooh they came with installation!"

The Nuvi mount may require the optional extension piece as the wheel blocks part of the screen. That is unfortunate, but not a huge deal. I was dreading the Whalen install but the old **** popped off with one quick tug (that's what she said).



Here are the seat covers and harness pads. Much more snugglier now, and a nice splash of color.

 

You are right, I was only kidding... In reality it is more like a year, yes.

 

Stick it on the speedo. Perfect place for it and you can still see the audio stuff at the bottom too. That's where they put the factory Nav isn't it (lol)? Then you just stick the sucker in the glove box, no telltale mount to tempt theives either.

 

Alta 4" stubby antenna.

 

I mentioned this on 1st gear a week or so ago, but my husband ordered my Oxygen Blue Cooper with Black Roof and Black Bonnet and the Sport & Convenience Packages for Christmas! He also ordered a cool MINI umbrella with a shifter handle and little MINI pink tee. I was truly spoiled this year...Now if the factory would just open and start on my MINI already!

 

Alta water/boost gauges, JCW side scuttles, beltline blackout, small 1HP air compressor, shop light, new chamois

Painted all the brake calipers red...my gift to the mini lol