Quick update. Two weeks after collection, and my car got its second wash on schedule (prompted by the Silverstone meet - couldn't go to that with a filthy car, could I?)
Hardest I'd pressed the car so far was trying to keep up with the convoy to the circuit - thank goodness for DK and Apple - their speed, while not exactly sedate, was something I could match.
The run home from Silverstone saw a bit of a detour thanks to a closed M1 and less than clear signs warning us of the same - but heck, a few extra miles on an A-road were hardly cause to complain.
The trip home took us to 1200 miles
Who cares if the manula says 1250?
We went up to Matlock today - lots of twisties in the Peak District, and although I'm still not keen to go above 4500rpm just yet, I *am* flooring it now
Nice
Smooth, not a great feeling of speed 'til you look down at the speedo and see you're doing 90 when you were doing 60 a few moments before - km per h, obviously, officer. After all, 90mph might be a bit illegal
. Overtaking feels safe as a result. Not yet seen the
DSC light, despite trying a little bit on one of my favourite roundabouts (it's big, it's round, it's very quiet and I *always* drift my classic Cooper round it). Must try harder next time
Needs another clean now. A bit of a chore, but this car is worth it. The stereo gets fitted Wednesday - an older kenwood, with 10-disc changer (no idea where to put that - the boot is NOT an option). Slightly nervous that I'm getting the guys at Halfords to do it, but you let me loose with a screwdriver at your peril
BTW, this is a truly great car.
Oh, and I took the classic Mini round the block this morning too. Yuck, what a horrible car - can't THINK what I ever saw in it - noisy, uncomfortable, unrefined ... and not as fast as the S. For Sale, one slightly used Classic Mini ...
