No one is more relieved than I to resolve the issue. Overseas move is challenging enough.
Car pulls nicely on the on-ramps...sounds great too.
Chet: PM me if you want the dealer name.
Chris: I believe that is the GE port. Will be dropping it off at Jacksonville. Last time I did this, the car seemed lost in a sea of Mercedes/BMW/Land Rovers...thought I would never see the Mini again. It all worked out - of course with 38 HP...not much concern any hamfisted dock hand would do any damage.
Boost: Thanks for your support - a 13 second quarter mile was embarrassing!
Fortunately, I've got ~250 miles on the ring from previous tours/visits:
Tango: I've dreaded leaving FL, the least I could do is have a fun car in GE...do expect to repeat prior experiences. The stock STI would do 153 on the limiter for miles...
Not sure what they are going to say about the lack of snow tires or how the tires stick out past the fenders (slightly)...I've also noted the fronts have a tread that is less than the 1.6 mm they require. I have ordered another set of Goodyears, but won't arrive in time to be mounted. Germans usually don't mess around on the inspections. I had a lead on a set of standard SS wheels with more generic tires...but had to pass since the Lemon decision timing.