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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 11:59 AM
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Arrived

Finally after almost four months, our Roadster JCW has arrived. Here are a few photos (from iPhone), of her being unloaded and sitting in the dealer's "Sold" lot.

We get delivery on Tuesday July 30th, then the fun begins. I also picked up the diffuser, side undercar panels and GP under engine aero panel. I'll be driving and adding mods soon !

Alan
 
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 12:52 PM
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Very nice. Most JCWs are darker colors. Nice to see a light color with the badge. Hope Tuesday gets here soon enough for you. Of course, then you still have to drive like an old blue-haired lady during the break in period.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 01:29 PM
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Congrats Alan...she's a beauty


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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 02:49 PM
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White silver is beautiful.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2013 | 06:22 PM
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Congrats on your new MINI Roadster. I was almost a White Silver owner. Looking forward to more pics.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 03:26 AM
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Nice looking machine Alan, welcome aboard....


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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 06:02 AM
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Thanks EHans. The dark JCW's look great for sure, although I've always thought hemisedan's MCS (Pepper White) looks great. I'm hoping the White Silver contrasted with the black roof, A-pillar, wheels, headlights, mirror caps and wheel arches provides some visual interest to make it eye catching but still a little subtle. We'll see.

I've waited so long for the Roadster, that I'd even be happy just to sit in it, let alone drive like one of the blue rinse set. I'll love every moment... slow or fast (when fast can happen ).

Alan
 
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 06:04 AM
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Thanks Steven. Your Roadster is an inspiration, so I really appreciate your positive comment.

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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 06:05 AM
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Thanks Masternut... my original 1969 Mini was red, and so red was calling me.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 06:08 AM
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Thanks MR.T. Oh, OK here's a capture from the video I took of them off-loading the Roadster from the truck....

There will be many more photos to come, I can assure you!

Alan
 
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 06:09 AM
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Thanks Zulu0001. PW and WS are in the same colour family
 
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 04:19 PM
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The car is beautiful. The next couple of days are the hardest! Do you have any mods in mind?
 
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 05:23 AM
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Looks great. Add some NM RSa springs, H-sport rear control arms and mini Blackline kit and she will be bad ***.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 12:06 PM
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Liking the white silver, very nice!
 
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 06:03 PM
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Looking good! Looks slot like my Lil Raggi before he got his stripes and big tires. Keep us informed on your mods.

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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 06:01 AM
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Picked up our JCW Roadster yesterday; 4 months to the day after we ordered! As you all know, it was definitely worth the wait... woo hoo, what a blast!

Here are some photos from the trip home. I've a number of Mods lined up, but I'm going to wait a bit just to get a feel for the car as she is.

Alan
 
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Asquared
Picked up our JCW Roadster yesterday; 4 months to the day after we ordered! As you all know, it was definitely worth the wait... woo hoo, what a blast!

Here are some photos from the trip home. I've a number of Mods lined up, but I'm going to wait a bit just to get a feel for the car as she is.

Alan
Don't worry Alan,
You'll be able to wipe that smile off your face in 6 or 7 years! Congrats!
 
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 07:18 AM
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I'll second ChicagoRus's comment. The Roadster is such a fun drive. Glad you're enjoying your new toy.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 07:28 AM
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Very nice. I'm envious.
 
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