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moycie · Apr 27th, 2007, 09:53 PM

Well, I've had the car a few weeks now, and finally managed to take a few quick pictures.
At the weekend I tried out the Sport button, and I have to say, it really does turn the car into a different beast. The steering firms up to stop the torque steer you get when it's off, and you can absolutely floor the car. Although I'm trying to be careful and let it run in a bit - only done 150miles so far - this little motor begs to be thrown around corners and revved through all six gears at every opportunity! It's great fun to drive. I came from an E36 328i Sport (Auto) - just fancied a change - and so far I'm very pleased with my Mini BMW!

Paul · Apr 28th, 2007, 09:37 AM

Very nice. I think DS suits the new car very nicely.

envy · Apr 28th, 2007, 09:49 AM

Nice

Only ever saw two DS R56s around (one in car park, and another drove past me).

So very elite

Dainewb · Apr 28th, 2007, 10:03 AM

Welcome to the R56 DS/B club! (not sure if there actually is one, but nice choice - same as mine!) Yours is bit more specced up though! looks good

http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showg...0/ppuser/41516

MaTTy_P · Apr 28th, 2007, 10:05 AM

Congrats

- Very nice.

MINISHEL · Apr 28th, 2007, 10:10 AM

Very nice!

FergusM · Apr 28th, 2007, 10:23 AM

Love the body / roof colour....

...just happens to be same combination that I ordered, and nice to see it looking so good in the pics

Richard Korby · Apr 28th, 2007, 02:15 PM

I think that color combo is great , very sophisticated,you need to take up pipe smoking.Really it was my # 2 choice!

Lil_Mini · Apr 28th, 2007, 02:24 PM

You've only done 150miles in a few weeks?

hehehe, just kidding

Congrats on your new S though, I think that dark silver looks totally sexy on the r56. Very good color choice.

hey_psycho · Apr 28th, 2007, 03:27 PM

very nice.

moycie · Apr 30th, 2007, 01:16 PM

Thanks all.
Managed to stick another 300+ miles over the weekend with a blast up to Birmingham to see some friends at the weekend. I'm glad I went for the dark silver, as it's not showing the dirt yet......just on the wheels....with all the late braking!

I was impressed with the pull from the engine in 6th....from on or around the legal limit

. Wasn't quite a match for the Ferrari Enzo that appeared rather quickly in my rear view mirror though....

The roar from his engine was crazy.

I ticked the Sports Suspension from the options list, and although a firm ride, it was pretty forgiving on the motorway but even better on the country lanes. Pressing the Sport button is a must though - wish it would stay on all the time now!

smartbomb · Apr 30th, 2007, 01:32 PM

Very cool indeed.
Agreed that DS/B on the R56 looks superb.

realevil · Apr 30th, 2007, 02:43 PM

That is exactly the colour combo/wheels I went for! I went for the piped black leather (lounge) - looks like you went for the other leather option (sorry I cant remember name).

Have you had any issues? Any rattles?

Looks fantasic, cant wait to get my hands on mine.

85NIXMIN · Apr 30th, 2007, 03:35 PM

thats hot!

mister.t · Apr 30th, 2007, 03:59 PM

You didn't get the Enzo!!! Not trying hard enough

Well, we've had a 360 Spyder in our Cooper - Almost by accident though

moycie · Apr 30th, 2007, 10:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ollie Tebbutt (original)

You didn't get the Enzo!!! Not trying hard enough

Well, we've had a 360 Spyder in our Cooper - Almost by accident though

well....i was behind him for about 15 miles from Oxford....caught up with him (the Enzo!) when he hit traffic....

....but I must say, the Cooper S was quite happy blasting down the fast lane at any speed

. I held off a bit though, as I picked up 3 points on the same stretch of road with my previous car last year....and didn't want to tempt fate and meet that lovely Vauxhall Omega with the flashing lights on my journey home.....

Quote: Originally Posted by realevil (original)

That is exactly the colour combo/wheels I went for! I went for the piped black leather (lounge) - looks like you went for the other leather option (sorry I cant remember name).

Have you had any issues? Any rattles?.

Yes, I got the punch carbon black leather. Seats are really good. To be honest the whole car feels very solid and well put together. I get what a few people say about the auto-air con controls - plastic could be better - but otherwise, all very solid. So far everything seems to be rattle free. Only problem is the iPod connector not yet working (taking it in on Saturday

).

You'll be grinning all the way home when you pick it up. You'll also give in to the temptation to absolutely floor it within about 5 seconds....I only got around the corner from the dealership before I stretched the accelerator...

I am trying to run it in though....honest...

Fanis · May 1st, 2007, 09:40 AM

Welcome and well done on the Car. Very nice indeed!!

mcarlo52 · May 2nd, 2007, 05:21 AM

Very nice car, couldn't have done better myself.

minimad17 · May 2nd, 2007, 08:44 PM

v nice!

Apr 27th, 2007, 09:53 PM	#1
moycie MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South London Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 11 Offline	My new Dark Silver MCS Well, I've had the car a few weeks now, and finally managed to take a few quick pictures. At the weekend I tried out the Sport button, and I have to say, it really does turn the car into a different beast. The steering firms up to stop the torque steer you get when it's off, and you can absolutely floor the car. Although I'm trying to be careful and let it run in a bit - only done 150miles so far - this little motor begs to be thrown around corners and revved through all six gears at every opportunity! It's great fun to drive. I came from an E36 328i Sport (Auto) - just fancied a change - and so far I'm very pleased with my Mini BMW! R56 Mini Cooper S / dark silver / black punch interior / chili pack +more arrived: 17-Apr-2007

Apr 28th, 2007, 09:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Big grey box Local Time: 07:09 AM Posts: 40,514 Offline	Very nice. I think DS suits the new car very nicely. Trained Monkeys

Apr 28th, 2007, 09:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
envy Now im Hyper! My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 07:09 AM Posts: 409 Offline	Nice Only ever saw two DS R56s around (one in car park, and another drove past me). So very elite Sig Coming Soon..

Apr 28th, 2007, 03:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
hey_psycho MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Watford Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 140 Offline	very nice. We ride Together, We die Together....

Apr 30th, 2007, 01:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
moycie MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South London Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 11 Offline	Thanks all. Managed to stick another 300+ miles over the weekend with a blast up to Birmingham to see some friends at the weekend. I'm glad I went for the dark silver, as it's not showing the dirt yet......just on the wheels....with all the late braking! I was impressed with the pull from the engine in 6th....from on or around the legal limit . Wasn't quite a match for the Ferrari Enzo that appeared rather quickly in my rear view mirror though.... The roar from his engine was crazy. I ticked the Sports Suspension from the options list, and although a firm ride, it was pretty forgiving on the motorway but even better on the country lanes. Pressing the Sport button is a must though - wish it would stay on all the time now! R56 Mini Cooper S / dark silver / black punch interior / chili pack +more arrived: 17-Apr-2007

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Apr 28th, 2007, 10:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dainewb MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 151 Offline	Welcome to the R56 DS/B club! (not sure if there actually is one, but nice choice - same as mine!) Yours is bit more specced up though! looks good http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showg...0/ppuser/41516

Apr 28th, 2007, 10:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
MaTTy_P Joy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 07:09 AM Posts: 1,329 Offline	Congrats - Very nice.

Apr 28th, 2007, 10:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
MINISHEL is Sabine Schmidt! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Preston...... Local Time: 07:09 AM Posts: 3,587 Offline	Very nice!

Apr 28th, 2007, 10:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 692 Offline	Love the body / roof colour.... ...just happens to be same combination that I ordered, and nice to see it looking so good in the pics

Apr 28th, 2007, 02:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Richard Korby MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: south orange county Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 59 Offline	I think that color combo is great , very sophisticated,you need to take up pipe smoking.Really it was my # 2 choice!

Apr 28th, 2007, 02:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lil_Mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 02:09 AM Posts: 177 Offline	You've only done 150miles in a few weeks? hehehe, just kidding Congrats on your new S though, I think that dark silver looks totally sexy on the r56. Very good color choice.

Apr 30th, 2007, 01:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 07:09 AM Posts: 2,421 Offline	Very cool indeed. Agreed that DS/B on the R56 looks superb.

Apr 30th, 2007, 02:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
realevil MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 47 Offline	That is exactly the colour combo/wheels I went for! I went for the piped black leather (lounge) - looks like you went for the other leather option (sorry I cant remember name). Have you had any issues? Any rattles? Looks fantasic, cant wait to get my hands on mine.

Apr 30th, 2007, 03:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:09 PM Posts: 1,096 Online	thats hot! If the world didn't suck we'd all fall off! www.myspace.com/85nix

Apr 30th, 2007, 03:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
mister.t 5 days!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 07:09 AM Posts: 6,328 Offline	You didn't get the Enzo!!! Not trying hard enough Well, we've had a 360 Spyder in our Cooper - Almost by accident though

Apr 30th, 2007, 10:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
moycie MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South London Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 11 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ollie Tebbutt (original) You didn't get the Enzo!!! Not trying hard enough Well, we've had a 360 Spyder in our Cooper - Almost by accident though well....i was behind him for about 15 miles from Oxford....caught up with him (the Enzo!) when he hit traffic.... ....but I must say, the Cooper S was quite happy blasting down the fast lane at any speed . I held off a bit though, as I picked up 3 points on the same stretch of road with my previous car last year....and didn't want to tempt fate and meet that lovely Vauxhall Omega with the flashing lights on my journey home..... Quote: Originally Posted by realevil (original) That is exactly the colour combo/wheels I went for! I went for the piped black leather (lounge) - looks like you went for the other leather option (sorry I cant remember name). Have you had any issues? Any rattles?. Yes, I got the punch carbon black leather. Seats are really good. To be honest the whole car feels very solid and well put together. I get what a few people say about the auto-air con controls - plastic could be better - but otherwise, all very solid. So far everything seems to be rattle free. Only problem is the iPod connector not yet working (taking it in on Saturday ). You'll be grinning all the way home when you pick it up. You'll also give in to the temptation to absolutely floor it within about 5 seconds....I only got around the corner from the dealership before I stretched the accelerator... I am trying to run it in though....honest... R56 Mini Cooper S / dark silver / black punch interior / chili pack +more arrived: 17-Apr-2007

May 1st, 2007, 09:40 AM	#17 (permalink)
Fanis MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Local Time: 09:09 AM Posts: 154 Offline	Welcome and well done on the Car. Very nice indeed!! Caedite eos. Novit enim Dominus qui sunt eius.

May 2nd, 2007, 05:21 AM	#18 (permalink)
mcarlo52 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bay Area, California Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 35 Offline	Very nice car, couldn't have done better myself. R56 MCS DS/B w/ stripes

May 2nd, 2007, 08:44 PM	#19 (permalink)
minimad17 R56 S in the making Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 08:09 AM Posts: 198 Offline	v nice!

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