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msh441 · Apr 22nd, 2007, 10:09 AM

I've really got nothing much to say other than wanting to express my enjoyment of my car over the first 700 miles and share some pics.

It's a DS/W with the cold, premium and sport packages. Sport suspension, LSD, window tint, driving lights and a clearbra. Redwood red lounge leather, interior & exterior chrome kits and the MINI hi-fi system. Oh, yeah... and an Alta 4-inch stubby antennae! (shown in the last pic)

Dealer owes me a set of web spokes. They're in, just need to make the time to go get them.

Considering some viper-style stripes offset towards the driver's side. Possibly in a contrasting reddish-orange color to match the interior. We'll see...

shrekone · Apr 22nd, 2007, 10:24 AM

that looks sweet mate

adamsmini · Apr 22nd, 2007, 10:26 AM

i look a tidy mini are going to bring it to the uk and see the mini plant in oxford it would make a good hoialday

MaTTy_P · Apr 22nd, 2007, 10:42 AM

Very nice

Looks superb - Hope your enjoying the driving! - congratulations

Richard Korby · Apr 22nd, 2007, 12:29 PM

Looks great! Does Alta antenna affect reception?

medilloni · Apr 22nd, 2007, 01:57 PM

And so you should love it msh441 - it looks really classy. In fact, I think it will be the colour of my next one, thanks for the pics

Clear bra though? Is a full cover a condom?

J0nesy · Apr 22nd, 2007, 05:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by msh441 (original)

I've really got nothing much to say other than wanting to express my enjoyment of my car over the first 700 miles and share some pics.

It's a DS/W with the cold, premium and sport packages. Sport suspension, LSD, window tint, driving lights and a clearbra. Redwood red lounge leather, interior & exterior chrome kits and the MINI hi-fi system. Oh, yeah... and an Alta 4-inch stubby antennae! (shown in the last pic)

Dealer owes me a set of web spokes. They're in, just need to make the time to go get them.

Considering some viper-style stripes offset towards the driver's side. Possibly in a contrasting reddish-orange color to match the interior. We'll see...

SNAP Well nearly!! Looks fantastic!! I'm saving for the Aero kit, thats all thats missing in my opinion

Thanks

Dave

DerekH · Apr 22nd, 2007, 06:11 PM

Hi msh441 no wonder your happy the car look's great and i have to say the red lounge leather looks stunning enjoy i'm sure you are.

Woody2 · Apr 22nd, 2007, 06:24 PM

Nice Looking car. The redwood lounge leather goes great with the dark silver. Make sure you get the colour coded aches as well when you get the aero kit!!

msh441 · Apr 23rd, 2007, 12:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Korby (original)

Looks great! Does Alta antenna affect reception?

Not that I've noticed. But I live right between Seattle and Vancouver BC and get pretty good reception from stations in both cities (each about 60-70 miles away).

Quote: Originally Posted by medilloni (original)

Clear bra though? Is a full cover a condom?

A big clear plastic adhesive mask up front to prevent rock chips on the hood, bumpers, lower bodywork and lights. Unlike a condom, it only covers the tip!

medilloni · May 5th, 2007, 11:57 AM

Hi MSH441, hope you're still loving the car?

Can I ask favour of you? Please can you post some more piccy's of your MINI?

I'm just in the final throes of going through the rejection process (the engine noise issue), which the dealer has now accepted - so went in yesterday to spec up my replacement - it's going to be DS/W and I need a photo fix whilst I'm waiting

Through past experience (and hindsight) I'm trying to keep the spec simple, so rather than chrome bits, leather etc I'm going down the LSD and yummy leather/suede JCW steering wheel route. Also specced anthracite R99's too. The Crown Spokes on my present LB/W R56 MCS are white - I'm not that keen on cleaning them every day

Any pics of others with DS/W appreciated folks, ta in anticipation.

minimad17 · May 5th, 2007, 12:25 PM

amazing!

Benny No.1 · May 5th, 2007, 04:17 PM

msh411 has your S been lowered?

Fanis · May 5th, 2007, 05:07 PM

Great looking car...enjoy her!!!

Daveco · May 5th, 2007, 05:51 PM

looks awesome! i'm in seattle as well ... did you get yours at Northwest MINI? oh .. thanks for the response re the Alta stubby. i like the look too!

S33BBY · May 5th, 2007, 07:34 PM

That red leather is absolutely gorgeous.

msh441 · May 6th, 2007, 08:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by medilloni (original)

Hi MSH441, hope you're still loving the car?

Can I ask favour of you? Please can you post some more piccy's of your MINI?

I'm just in the final throes of going through the rejection process (the engine noise issue), which the dealer has now accepted - so went in yesterday to spec up my replacement - it's going to be DS/W and I need a photo fix whilst I'm waiting

Through past experience (and hindsight) I'm trying to keep the spec simple, so rather than chrome bits, leather etc I'm going down the LSD and yummy leather/suede JCW steering wheel route. Also specced anthracite R99's too. The Crown Spokes on my present LB/W R56 MCS are white - I'm not that keen on cleaning them every day

Any pics of others with DS/W appreciated folks, ta in anticipation.

Sorry to hear about the rejection. I really hope MINI gets the tranny/flywheel thing sorted ASAP. Mine's been quiet, but I'm getting the impression the new Getrag box has borrowed parts from the 2001-2002 Midlads unit (read: KA-BOOM!).

Well, I'll try and get some more pics soon. I just got the web spokes I originally ordered, so I'm motivated to get some new pics. Any specific requests?

Quote: Originally Posted by Benny No.1 (original)

msh411 has your S been lowered?

Oh, yeah!

H&R springs on MINI's Sport Suspension. I highly recommend it. Not as nice as adjustable coilovers... but at 1/4 the price, the effect (both visual and driving) is pretty darn good for ,<$500 USD installed.

Quote: Originally Posted by Daveco (original)

looks awesome! i'm in seattle as well ... did you get yours at Northwest MINI? oh .. thanks for the response re the Alta stubby. i like the look too!

Yep, worked with Tomio. Great buying experience. Have you checked out the Puget Sound owners group yet? Puget Sound MINI Motoring

Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY (original)

That red leather is absolutely gorgeous.

It really is. It's better in person, if you can believe it. I'm really glad I didn't see the Leatherette before buying, I would have gone the cheap route, for sure and ordered it (since it looks great in person). The lounge leather was a pretty big expense. But now that it's here and I'm sitting in it day to day, it's one of the things I love the most about the car. I'm so glad I did it. I'd love to see it in some other colored cars (Pepper White, Astro Black, BRG and some other bold combonations I can think of).

DeadCanDanceR · May 6th, 2007, 08:11 AM

Beautiful car, and what a gorgeous interior too! Congratulations!

medilloni · May 6th, 2007, 12:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by msh441 (original)

Sorry to hear about the rejection. I really hope MINI gets the tranny/flywheel thing sorted ASAP. Mine's been quiet, but I'm getting the impression the new Getrag box has borrowed parts from the 2001-2002 Midlads unit (read: KA-BOOM!).

Well, I'll try and get some more pics soon. I just got the web spokes I originally ordered, so I'm motivated to get some new pics. Any specific requests?

Thanks for that MSH, love the webspokes - and now I'm thinking about the sunroof again after seeing yours - what a great looking car. As for photo's, just some from each angle is fine; trying to suss out whether any type of stripes will suit it or not..........

So, as many creative pics as poss! Thanks again.

msh441 · May 7th, 2007, 12:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by medilloni (original)

...trying to suss out whether any type of stripes will suit it or not..........

I'm thinking of a set of viper-style stripes, offset towards the driver's side running all the way over the bottom of both bumpers. I'm seriously considering a flat reddish-orange color, similar to the interior.

Apr 22nd, 2007, 10:09 AM	#1
msh441 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pacific NW Local Time: 09:52 PM Posts: 439 Offline	Man, I'm loving this car! I've really got nothing much to say other than wanting to express my enjoyment of my car over the first 700 miles and share some pics. It's a DS/W with the cold, premium and sport packages. Sport suspension, LSD, window tint, driving lights and a clearbra. Redwood red lounge leather, interior & exterior chrome kits and the MINI hi-fi system. Oh, yeah... and an Alta 4-inch stubby antennae! (shown in the last pic) Dealer owes me a set of web spokes. They're in, just need to make the time to go get them. Considering some viper-style stripes offset towards the driver's side. Possibly in a contrasting reddish-orange color to match the interior. We'll see... Founding member of R56 Anonymous: "Hello. My name is Mike. I'm a driving enthusiast... and I still like the R56" Last edited by MINIAC : Apr 22nd, 2007 at 02:28 PM. Reason: Make images clickable thumbnails

Apr 22nd, 2007, 01:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
medilloni The Stig's Dad Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West UK Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 161 Offline	And so you should love it msh441 - it looks really classy. In fact, I think it will be the colour of my next one, thanks for the pics Clear bra though? Is a full cover a condom? "He fell for her like his heart was a mob informant, and she was the East River."

Apr 22nd, 2007, 05:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
J0nesy Back on the Road Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Preston Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 431 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by msh441 (original) I've really got nothing much to say other than wanting to express my enjoyment of my car over the first 700 miles and share some pics. It's a DS/W with the cold, premium and sport packages. Sport suspension, LSD, window tint, driving lights and a clearbra. Redwood red lounge leather, interior & exterior chrome kits and the MINI hi-fi system. Oh, yeah... and an Alta 4-inch stubby antennae! (shown in the last pic) Dealer owes me a set of web spokes. They're in, just need to make the time to go get them. Considering some viper-style stripes offset towards the driver's side. Possibly in a contrasting reddish-orange color to match the interior. We'll see... SNAP Well nearly!! Looks fantastic!! I'm saving for the Aero kit, thats all thats missing in my opinion Thanks Dave DS R56 MCS + JCW AERO KIT

Apr 23rd, 2007, 12:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
msh441 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pacific NW Local Time: 09:52 PM Posts: 439 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Korby (original) Looks great! Does Alta antenna affect reception? Not that I've noticed. But I live right between Seattle and Vancouver BC and get pretty good reception from stations in both cities (each about 60-70 miles away). Quote: Originally Posted by medilloni (original) Clear bra though? Is a full cover a condom? A big clear plastic adhesive mask up front to prevent rock chips on the hood, bumpers, lower bodywork and lights. Unlike a condom, it only covers the tip! Founding member of R56 Anonymous: "Hello. My name is Mike. I'm a driving enthusiast... and I still like the R56"

May 5th, 2007, 11:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
medilloni The Stig's Dad Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West UK Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 161 Offline	Starting again with DS/W........ Hi MSH441, hope you're still loving the car? Can I ask favour of you? Please can you post some more piccy's of your MINI? I'm just in the final throes of going through the rejection process (the engine noise issue), which the dealer has now accepted - so went in yesterday to spec up my replacement - it's going to be DS/W and I need a photo fix whilst I'm waiting Through past experience (and hindsight) I'm trying to keep the spec simple, so rather than chrome bits, leather etc I'm going down the LSD and yummy leather/suede JCW steering wheel route. Also specced anthracite R99's too. The Crown Spokes on my present LB/W R56 MCS are white - I'm not that keen on cleaning them every day Any pics of others with DS/W appreciated folks, ta in anticipation. "He fell for her like his heart was a mob informant, and she was the East River."

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Apr 22nd, 2007, 10:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
shrekone shrekone My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: harrogate Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 91 Offline	that looks sweet mate

Apr 22nd, 2007, 10:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
adamsmini ADAMSMINI My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: bicester/oxfordshire Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 47 Offline	i look a tidy mini are going to bring it to the uk and see the mini plant in oxford it would make a good hoialday

Apr 22nd, 2007, 10:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
MaTTy_P Joy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 1,380 Offline	Very nice Looks superb - Hope your enjoying the driving! - congratulations

Apr 22nd, 2007, 12:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Richard Korby MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: south orange county Local Time: 09:52 PM Posts: 59 Offline	Looks great! Does Alta antenna affect reception?

Apr 22nd, 2007, 06:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 827 Offline	Hi msh441 no wonder your happy the car look's great and i have to say the red lounge leather looks stunning enjoy i'm sure you are.

Apr 22nd, 2007, 06:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
Woody2 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 04:52 AM Posts: 34 Offline	Nice Looking car. The redwood lounge leather goes great with the dark silver. Make sure you get the colour coded aches as well when you get the aero kit!!

May 5th, 2007, 12:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
minimad17 R56 S in the making Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 198 Offline	amazing!

May 5th, 2007, 04:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
Benny No.1 Boosted Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 329 Offline	msh411 has your S been lowered? .: R56 Cooper S : Dyno'd 192bhp :. .: H&R Springs : JCW Discs : Forge BOV : Alta CAI :.

May 5th, 2007, 05:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
Fanis MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Local Time: 07:52 AM Posts: 154 Offline	Great looking car...enjoy her!!! Caedite eos. Novit enim Dominus qui sunt eius.

May 5th, 2007, 05:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
Daveco MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Local Time: 09:52 PM Posts: 2 Offline	looks awesome! i'm in seattle as well ... did you get yours at Northwest MINI? oh .. thanks for the response re the Alta stubby. i like the look too! Carthago delenda est.

May 5th, 2007, 07:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 3,125 Offline	That red leather is absolutely gorgeous. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

May 6th, 2007, 08:07 AM	#17 (permalink)
msh441 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pacific NW Local Time: 09:52 PM Posts: 439 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by medilloni (original) Hi MSH441, hope you're still loving the car? Can I ask favour of you? Please can you post some more piccy's of your MINI? I'm just in the final throes of going through the rejection process (the engine noise issue), which the dealer has now accepted - so went in yesterday to spec up my replacement - it's going to be DS/W and I need a photo fix whilst I'm waiting Through past experience (and hindsight) I'm trying to keep the spec simple, so rather than chrome bits, leather etc I'm going down the LSD and yummy leather/suede JCW steering wheel route. Also specced anthracite R99's too. The Crown Spokes on my present LB/W R56 MCS are white - I'm not that keen on cleaning them every day Any pics of others with DS/W appreciated folks, ta in anticipation. Sorry to hear about the rejection. I really hope MINI gets the tranny/flywheel thing sorted ASAP. Mine's been quiet, but I'm getting the impression the new Getrag box has borrowed parts from the 2001-2002 Midlads unit (read: KA-BOOM!). Well, I'll try and get some more pics soon. I just got the web spokes I originally ordered, so I'm motivated to get some new pics. Any specific requests? Quote: Originally Posted by Benny No.1 (original) msh411 has your S been lowered? Oh, yeah! H&R springs on MINI's Sport Suspension. I highly recommend it. Not as nice as adjustable coilovers... but at 1/4 the price, the effect (both visual and driving) is pretty darn good for ,<$500 USD installed. Quote: Originally Posted by Daveco (original) looks awesome! i'm in seattle as well ... did you get yours at Northwest MINI? oh .. thanks for the response re the Alta stubby. i like the look too! Yep, worked with Tomio. Great buying experience. Have you checked out the Puget Sound owners group yet? Puget Sound MINI Motoring Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY (original) That red leather is absolutely gorgeous. It really is. It's better in person, if you can believe it. I'm really glad I didn't see the Leatherette before buying, I would have gone the cheap route, for sure and ordered it (since it looks great in person). The lounge leather was a pretty big expense. But now that it's here and I'm sitting in it day to day, it's one of the things I love the most about the car. I'm so glad I did it. I'd love to see it in some other colored cars (Pepper White, Astro Black, BRG and some other bold combonations I can think of). Founding member of R56 Anonymous: "Hello. My name is Mike. I'm a driving enthusiast... and I still like the R56"

May 6th, 2007, 08:11 AM	#18 (permalink)
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 11:52 PM Posts: 18,881 Offline	Beautiful car, and what a gorgeous interior too! Congratulations! DeadCanDanceR

May 6th, 2007, 12:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
medilloni The Stig's Dad Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North West UK Local Time: 05:52 AM Posts: 161 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by msh441 (original) Sorry to hear about the rejection. I really hope MINI gets the tranny/flywheel thing sorted ASAP. Mine's been quiet, but I'm getting the impression the new Getrag box has borrowed parts from the 2001-2002 Midlads unit (read: KA-BOOM!). Well, I'll try and get some more pics soon. I just got the web spokes I originally ordered, so I'm motivated to get some new pics. Any specific requests? Thanks for that MSH, love the webspokes - and now I'm thinking about the sunroof again after seeing yours - what a great looking car. As for photo's, just some from each angle is fine; trying to suss out whether any type of stripes will suit it or not.......... So, as many creative pics as poss! Thanks again. "He fell for her like his heart was a mob informant, and she was the East River."

May 7th, 2007, 12:54 AM	#20 (permalink)
msh441 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pacific NW Local Time: 09:52 PM Posts: 439 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by medilloni (original) ...trying to suss out whether any type of stripes will suit it or not.......... I'm thinking of a set of viper-style stripes, offset towards the driver's side running all the way over the bottom of both bumpers. I'm seriously considering a flat reddish-orange color, similar to the interior. Founding member of R56 Anonymous: "Hello. My name is Mike. I'm a driving enthusiast... and I still like the R56"

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