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aircanuck · Mar 26th, 2003, 01:51 AM

Hey guys, sorry to post this in here, but thought you'd all know best. I'm going to Mini Oakville on Thursday for Oil and that software upgrade that will hopefully fix the 2-3 start issue. They made a note that I want to get the bonnet stripes put on. But what are the chances that they'll actually be able to do it? Should I be talking to someone else about this instead of their service co-ordinator?

Thanks for the input! Great meet on Sunday, well done guys!

Neil

LittleDeuceCoop · Mar 26th, 2003, 03:19 AM

They did mine. They aren't factory installed. They do them at Mini Oakville so I don't see what the problem would be. Perhaps they wouldn't have them in stock. Don't give in to peer pressure. Get the stripes if you want 'em but there is nothing wrong with having a 'cute' car. Us EB's got to stick together.

GordonD · Mar 26th, 2003, 03:56 AM

I believe that they send them out to the guys over on (I think it's Appelby line) TrimLine?? Budds sent me there for my roof/stripes.

aircanuck · Mar 26th, 2003, 04:03 AM

Thanks guys, I'll see if they have them in stock and go from there. LitteDeuce, not too much peer pressure, but I was always thinking about them and seeing yours in the flesh pushed me to decision. No driving lights though, so you'll still be plenty unique at the events

Thanks again!
Neil

MiniMan7 · Mar 26th, 2003, 04:08 AM

I've always been thinking about the bonnet stripes to. I think they look nice, but not something that I'm dying for.

aircanuck · Mar 28th, 2003, 12:33 AM

Ugh, that was sooo painful! I miss Pontiac

They (Mini) sent me on my way with a $35 dollar rental car and 70 bucks a stripe! They recommended they see my engine cold.
Don't go into Mini Oakville with loose change or they'll hold ya by your ankles and shake you. But this is all ok, because they have free cookies

Hopefully the stripes will be on tomorrow afternoon. Thanks for the help again.

LittleDeuce, I was talking to brad there, your last name is quite ironic to me

It all makes sense now!

GordonD · Mar 28th, 2003, 12:41 AM

I told you to go to Trim Line!

MiniMan7 · Mar 28th, 2003, 03:30 AM

All this talk makes me want to get the bonnet stripes!!!

But my money is first going towards a Quicksilver exhaust and then a pulley, I hope to bring my MCS to 200hp!

Base: 163 hp
Mods: -intake 9 hp
-exhaust 13 hp
-pulley 15 hp

total: 200 hp

GordonD · Mar 28th, 2003, 03:59 AM

I don't understand you guys who spend on GO instead of SHOW

tip · Mar 28th, 2003, 04:00 AM

Neil,

I had aftermarket stripes put on at the dealer. The factory stripes had a black edge that I was not to keen on. They cost the same.

Charles

MiniMan7 · Mar 28th, 2003, 04:30 AM

Gordon, I have some show (white tail lights) and a bit of go (intake), but I'm thisting for some more go!

What's so bad about wanting GO instead of SHOW?

Why would I want a car thats all show and now go? I don't like to be one of those Rice boys who just puts stickers and exhaust tips and big spoilers on their cars. Am I missing something? Isn't the usual saying "You're all show and no go?"

aircanuck · Mar 28th, 2003, 04:49 AM

Hey Charles, sounds good if they can do it there! We'll see what happens. Yea I like your stripes on your car, perfect for that colour, but I am preferring the black edges. Just to make it look mean

I am with Gordon on this, white stripes won't make my insurance go up. While 200hp at 200km/h just screams insurance issues at me

I'll take show, and a little fuel economy, please.

aircanuck · Mar 28th, 2003, 04:55 AM

Oh yea and they have no idea why it takes two or three tries sometimes to start my car. But in case anyone is wondering, the Nissan Maxima they gave me for 35 beans starts just fine!

MiniMan7 · Mar 28th, 2003, 05:16 AM

Neil, the insurance company doesn't have to know about the extra 37 hp.

HarryHBMCC · Mar 28th, 2003, 05:17 AM

MCS still have cold start problem? I thought a software update had fixed that? Something else then?

My latest fun is my car locks itself and rolls the windows up. New door actuators on order...

Harry

aircanuck · Mar 28th, 2003, 05:27 AM

Harry, that's what everyone is telling me. Software issue, then I get to Oakville and they look at me like I am nuts. Ok so I am, but my car sometimes struggles to start!

Neil

Jayomatic · Mar 28th, 2003, 09:59 AM

They could be like mini markham and just not fix the part you ask to be fixed. Taking a month to order the part after you tell them the exact part it is.

Does anyone know a good mini dealer for service? I told them to fix my interior window trim and they replaced the outside while the inside one is the one which leaves all the grease on my window!!

MiniMan7 · Mar 28th, 2003, 07:27 PM

Mini Woodbridge. Thats my dealership and I've never had a problem with them.

GordonD · Mar 28th, 2003, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MiniMan7
Gordon, I have some show (white tail lights) and a bit of go (intake), but I'm thisting for some more go! What's so bad about wanting GO instead of SHOW?

Why would I want a car thats all show and now go? I don't like to be one of those Rice boys who just puts stickers and exhaust tips and big spoilers on their cars. Am I missing something? Isn't the usual saying "You're all show and no go?"

Obviously my feeble attempt at humour went astray -

aircanuck · Mar 29th, 2003, 07:43 AM

Woodbridge shall now be my dealership! Got the stripes and I GOT A JOB TODAY! I am a tour/charter pilot out of St. Catharines...yay!

Neil

Mar 26th, 2003, 01:51 AM	#1
aircanuck MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Niagara on the lake Local Time: 06:39 AM Posts: 282 Offline	Will Mini Oakville set me up with stripes Hey guys, sorry to post this in here, but thought you'd all know best. I'm going to Mini Oakville on Thursday for Oil and that software upgrade that will hopefully fix the 2-3 start issue. They made a note that I want to get the bonnet stripes put on. But what are the chances that they'll actually be able to do it? Should I be talking to someone else about this instead of their service co-ordinator? Thanks for the input! Great meet on Sunday, well done guys! Neil 2002 MCS "Mouse" --"It's so cute" And Chicks dig it

Mar 26th, 2003, 03:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
LittleDeuceCoop MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Oakville Local Time: 01:39 AM Posts: 45 Offline	They did mine. They aren't factory installed. They do them at Mini Oakville so I don't see what the problem would be. Perhaps they wouldn't have them in stock. Don't give in to peer pressure. Get the stripes if you want 'em but there is nothing wrong with having a 'cute' car. Us EB's got to stick together. EB CooperS /Sunroof,Sportpkg(white 17" S-lites),White roof N mirrors w. white bonnet stripes, Rally Lights, Lapis blue leather int. Back in the saddle again!

Mar 26th, 2003, 03:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
GordonD MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ont, Ca Local Time: 02:39 AM Posts: 781 Offline	I believe that they send them out to the guys over on (I think it's Appelby line) TrimLine?? Budds sent me there for my roof/stripes. aka KWKSLVR Member: Southern Ontario MINI Club BMW Club of Canada - Trillium Chapter

Mar 26th, 2003, 04:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
aircanuck MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Niagara on the lake Local Time: 06:39 AM Posts: 282 Offline	Thanks guys, I'll see if they have them in stock and go from there. LitteDeuce, not too much peer pressure, but I was always thinking about them and seeing yours in the flesh pushed me to decision. No driving lights though, so you'll still be plenty unique at the events Thanks again! Neil 2002 MCS "Mouse" --"It's so cute" And Chicks dig it

Mar 26th, 2003, 04:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 03:39 AM Posts: 2,897 Offline	I've always been thinking about the bonnet stripes to. I think they look nice, but not something that I'm dying for. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

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Mar 28th, 2003, 12:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
aircanuck MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Niagara on the lake Local Time: 06:39 AM Posts: 282 Offline	Ugh, that was sooo painful! I miss Pontiac They (Mini) sent me on my way with a $35 dollar rental car and 70 bucks a stripe! They recommended they see my engine cold. Don't go into Mini Oakville with loose change or they'll hold ya by your ankles and shake you. But this is all ok, because they have free cookies Hopefully the stripes will be on tomorrow afternoon. Thanks for the help again. LittleDeuce, I was talking to brad there, your last name is quite ironic to me It all makes sense now! 2002 MCS "Mouse" --"It's so cute" And Chicks dig it

Mar 28th, 2003, 12:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
GordonD MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ont, Ca Local Time: 02:39 AM Posts: 781 Offline	I told you to go to Trim Line! aka KWKSLVR Member: Southern Ontario MINI Club BMW Club of Canada - Trillium Chapter

Mar 28th, 2003, 03:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 03:39 AM Posts: 2,897 Offline	All this talk makes me want to get the bonnet stripes!!! But my money is first going towards a Quicksilver exhaust and then a pulley, I hope to bring my MCS to 200hp! Base: 163 hp Mods: -intake 9 hp -exhaust 13 hp -pulley 15 hp total: 200 hp http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Mar 28th, 2003, 03:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
GordonD MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ont, Ca Local Time: 02:39 AM Posts: 781 Offline	I don't understand you guys who spend on GO instead of SHOW aka KWKSLVR Member: Southern Ontario MINI Club BMW Club of Canada - Trillium Chapter

Mar 28th, 2003, 04:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
tip Motor On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto Local Time: 01:39 AM Posts: 836 Offline	Neil, I had aftermarket stripes put on at the dealer. The factory stripes had a black edge that I was not to keen on. They cost the same. Charles BRG/W MCS Last edited by tip : Mar 28th, 2003 at 04:32 AM.

Mar 28th, 2003, 04:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 03:39 AM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Gordon, I have some show (white tail lights) and a bit of go (intake), but I'm thisting for some more go! What's so bad about wanting GO instead of SHOW? Why would I want a car thats all show and now go? I don't like to be one of those Rice boys who just puts stickers and exhaust tips and big spoilers on their cars. Am I missing something? Isn't the usual saying "You're all show and no go?" http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Mar 28th, 2003, 04:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
aircanuck MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Niagara on the lake Local Time: 06:39 AM Posts: 282 Offline	Hey Charles, sounds good if they can do it there! We'll see what happens. Yea I like your stripes on your car, perfect for that colour, but I am preferring the black edges. Just to make it look mean I am with Gordon on this, white stripes won't make my insurance go up. While 200hp at 200km/h just screams insurance issues at me I'll take show, and a little fuel economy, please. 2002 MCS "Mouse" --"It's so cute" And Chicks dig it

Mar 28th, 2003, 04:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
aircanuck MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Niagara on the lake Local Time: 06:39 AM Posts: 282 Offline	Oh yea and they have no idea why it takes two or three tries sometimes to start my car. But in case anyone is wondering, the Nissan Maxima they gave me for 35 beans starts just fine! 2002 MCS "Mouse" --"It's so cute" And Chicks dig it

Mar 28th, 2003, 05:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 03:39 AM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Neil, the insurance company doesn't have to know about the extra 37 hp. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Mar 28th, 2003, 05:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 01:39 AM Posts: 2,686 Offline	MCS still have cold start problem? I thought a software update had fixed that? Something else then? My latest fun is my car locks itself and rolls the windows up. New door actuators on order... Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Mar 28th, 2003, 05:27 AM	#16 (permalink)
aircanuck MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Niagara on the lake Local Time: 06:39 AM Posts: 282 Offline	Harry, that's what everyone is telling me. Software issue, then I get to Oakville and they look at me like I am nuts. Ok so I am, but my car sometimes struggles to start! Neil 2002 MCS "Mouse" --"It's so cute" And Chicks dig it

Mar 28th, 2003, 09:59 AM	#17 (permalink)
Jayomatic MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Local Time: 01:39 AM Posts: 179 Offline	They could be like mini markham and just not fix the part you ask to be fixed. Taking a month to order the part after you tell them the exact part it is. Does anyone know a good mini dealer for service? I told them to fix my interior window trim and they replaced the outside while the inside one is the one which leaves all the grease on my window!! Holy Monkey! Indy Blue Cooper / White roof,wheels / Sport Package / Sunroof

Mar 28th, 2003, 07:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 03:39 AM Posts: 2,897 Offline	Mini Woodbridge. Thats my dealership and I've never had a problem with them. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Mar 28th, 2003, 08:13 PM	#19 (permalink)
GordonD MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ont, Ca Local Time: 02:39 AM Posts: 781 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MiniMan7 Gordon, I have some show (white tail lights) and a bit of go (intake), but I'm thisting for some more go! What's so bad about wanting GO instead of SHOW? Why would I want a car thats all show and now go? I don't like to be one of those Rice boys who just puts stickers and exhaust tips and big spoilers on their cars. Am I missing something? Isn't the usual saying "You're all show and no go?" Obviously my feeble attempt at humour went astray - aka KWKSLVR Member: Southern Ontario MINI Club BMW Club of Canada - Trillium Chapter

Mar 29th, 2003, 07:43 AM	#20 (permalink)
aircanuck MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Niagara on the lake Local Time: 06:39 AM Posts: 282 Offline	Woodbridge shall now be my dealership! Got the stripes and I GOT A JOB TODAY! I am a tour/charter pilot out of St. Catharines...yay! Neil 2002 MCS "Mouse" --"It's so cute" And Chicks dig it

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