Got the list from the body shop yesterday: Front seat frame, top and bottom, to be replaced Front seat belt buckle to be replaced Rear bumper cover to be replaced Cooper and MINI emblems to be replaced Boot door repaired Entire rear end of car will be dismantled and repainted SRS reset (airbag light*) The …
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Spy Photos
AutoWeek has spy photos of the new, longer, ’07 MINI… We’ve already read most of this over at MotoringFile, but these pictutres are a bit better. While the core body style will remain a three-door hatchback (with a two-seat speedster rumored), BMW is working on a longer-wheelbase version that will open the door for a …
Roxy Update
This morning finds Roxy in the body shop after Crevier had her in the shop for 2 days. I think they were only making a list of what needs to be done so my insurance inspector can sign off on the work. In fact, the insurance inspector guy will be visiting Roxy today at High …
MINI Hybrid
I’ve written about this in the past, but for anyone that is interested… Filmed on location at the 2005 New York International Auto show, WB’s Julia Chang put the British Embassy Mini Cooper through its paces before testing the Jin Bike and E-Cobra urban vehicle. The Mini Cooper, built for the British Embassy in Mexico …
I guess I was due, part 2
And, yes, the rhyme was intentional! Anyway… I was unable to actually see who or what hit me. I was hit, slammed forward, shock my head clear and coasted to a stop. About 100 yards from where I stopped there was a very bad accident. Turns out someone in a white Toyota (I believe) blacked …