JoyceDC Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I am new and just wanted to say hello to everyone. I will be picking up my new 2015 MC next Wednesday and am very excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poison Ivy Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Welcome to the DCMM Forum. Congrats on your new MINI! I hope you'll consider becoming a member and you'll join us for the Pirate themed Annual Picnic. It's free for members and 1 guest. The club provides the grilling meats, fixings and some light refreshments. We ask that each person bring a side dish or dessert to share. http://dcmetrominis.org/forum/topic/3817-annual-picnic/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Congratulations on your new MINI. Hope to meet you at some events. The picnic is coming up and even if you're not a member you can come for $5 or join there Have you thought of a name for your new baby yet? Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carman63 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Welcome to the group! :wavey: Which dealer did you purchase from? Good color choice. That was my #2 pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyceDC Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Thanks very much for the welcome. I am purchasing through Mini of Sterling (I have friends who are leasing their Mini through them, so knew certain salespeople). I have to drive her to be sure, but I am thinking her name will be Clementine or Clemmie for short, for Clementine Churchill. Lady Churchill lived into her 90s and I am hoping my Mini equals that in Mini years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickn_wing Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Hey congratulations on the new purchase and welcome to dcmm HOONIGAN Manic stage 2+, H&R springs, H-Sport 19mm sway bar, K&N intake, Forge Bov, Miltek downpipe, Mini Challenge Exhaust, Alta hotside pipe, Noname Intercooler, Cravenspeed short shifter, Sneed4speed Billyclub, Sneed4speed Aero Package, Sneed4speed ETR, Sneed4speed track rotors, Carbontech AX6 brake pads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRican MC40 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Congrats on your purchase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1975_mini Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Welcome, look forward to seeing you at events soon. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isherri Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 Love that name, nicely done! Please try to join us for the #DCMMPiratePicnic and feel free to dress like a pirate! Also we are having a pie contest and a best side dish contest. It'll be awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyceDC Posted July 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 So I am enjoying my new Mini enormously. I have one question I'm hoping you can help me with. Are the seat belts adjustable for height? It cuts into the left side of my neck especially if I am wearing something collarless. If I raise the seat it is better, but then my ability to see out the back window, etc. is compromised. My old car offered adjustment. I can't find a way to adjust the seatbelt in the owners manual or via a search. I have emailed the salespeople to ask as well. Many thanks. Joyce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carman63 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Hi Joyce, Unfortunately there's no height adjustment for the belt. In some cars as you know, there's a sliding adjuster on the pillar. MINIs don't have that option. Something like this might help, although I have no experience with it: http://www.amazon.com/Masterlink-Marketing-296-bu-Seatbelt-Adjuster/dp/B0091OE6K6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1437749378&sr=8-1&keywords=seat+belt+adjuster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 So I am enjoying my new Mini enormously. I have one question I'm hoping you can help me with. Are the seat belts adjustable for height? It cuts into the left side of my neck especially if I am wearing something collarless. If I raise the seat it is better, but then my ability to see out the back window, etc. is compromised. My old car offered adjustment. I can't find a way to adjust the seatbelt in the owners manual or via a search. I have emailed the salespeople to ask as well. Many thanks. Joyce Hi Joyce, Unfortunately there's no height adjustment for the belt. In some cars as you know, there's a sliding adjuster on the pillar. MINIs don't have that option. Something like this might help, although I have no experience with it: http://www.amazon.com/Masterlink-Marketing-296-bu-Seatbelt-Adjuster/dp/B0091OE6K6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1437749378&sr=8-1&keywords=seat+belt+adjuster The 1st Gen MINIs had the sliding adjuster (mine does), but they removed it in the 2nd Gens, probably as a cost-cutting measure. "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 The 1st Gen MINIs had the sliding adjuster (mine does), but they removed it in the 2nd Gens, probably as a cost-cutting measure. Tigger didn't have it, strangles me all the time, I bought a seat belt pad. I'm going to look at this adjuster. Must be because my first gen is a cabrio Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyceDC Posted July 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Thanks very much for the rapid responses. I have ordered the adjuster and will see how that goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Tigger didn't have it, strangles me all the time, I bought a seat belt pad. I'm going to look at this adjuster. Must be because my first gen is a cabrio Oops yeah I wasn't thinking about that. R50 & R53 only. R52 doesn't have a B pillar to put it on! "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isherri Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Hi Joyce, Unfortunately there's no height adjustment for the belt. In some cars as you know, there's a sliding adjuster on the pillar. MINIs don't have that option. Something like this might help, although I have no experience with it: http://www.amazon.com/Masterlink-Marketing-296-bu-Seatbelt-Adjuster/dp/B0091OE6K6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1437749378&sr=8-1&keywords=seat+belt+adjuster Thanks for posting that Carman! I just ordered one as well. I am excited it'll be here before I take off for the MINI on the Mack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Thanks for posting that Carman! I just ordered one as well. I am excited it'll be here before I take off for the MINI on the Mack! I ordered one too Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoyceDC Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 The adjuster arrived and is working like a charm! Purchased a Mini Cooper seat belt pad as well. Hope the adjuster worked for you as well. Thanks, again, for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 The adjuster arrived and is working like a charm! Purchased a Mini Cooper seat belt pad as well. Hope the adjuster worked for you as well. Thanks, again, for your help! I got the adjuster but I have to install it. I'm glad to hear it works!!! Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carman63 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 The adjuster arrived and is working like a charm! Purchased a Mini Cooper seat belt pad as well. Hope the adjuster worked for you as well. Thanks, again, for your help! :top: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
