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Booner · Feb 10th, 2006, 01:06 AM

Hello all!

I've been lurking on these boards for awhile and have been thinking about buying a 2nd hand MCS and wanted to chime in to say hi and also ask if anyone knew when LSD was introduced on the MCS?

Anything else that i should be aware of? Any help appreciated, thanks!

Boon

robbo mcs · Feb 10th, 2006, 01:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Booner

Hello all!

I've been lurking on these boards for awhile and have been thinking about buying a 2nd hand MCS and wanted to chime in to say hi and also ask if anyone knew when LSD was introduced on the MCS?

Anything else that i should be aware of? Any help appreciated, thanks!

Boon

Hi,

LSD was introduced with the 05 model.

Cheers

Robbo

MINIAC · Feb 10th, 2006, 01:12 AM

LSD was available starting with January 2005 builds

minigolf · Feb 10th, 2006, 01:14 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC

LSD was first available in January 2005 builds.

Yes, the build date is the important bit of info. Also, to date the LSD has been standard fitment on all Australian MCS cars (from Jan 05 build onwards obviously), whereas in some overseas markets it was an option just like a sunroof, for example.

MickyD · Feb 10th, 2006, 01:29 AM

to be even more retentive, I think it started in Jan '05 DELIVERY onwards in australia, to offset the reduced import tariffs.

meinamini · Feb 10th, 2006, 01:35 AM

Nope. Liam is right. Mine is a mid Dec 04 build, Feb '05 delivery, no LSD for me

Todd! · Feb 10th, 2006, 01:48 AM

Hey Boon! Welcome - another texer turned mini2er! (ausVWGR32)

Like I said on IM on tex... Jan 05 build onwards. You are still paying a premium for these cars at the dealers. This is after the introduction of the Chilli Pack so it can get a littel complicated comparing apples to apples when it comes to price, be careful to look into it if you are keen on the LSD.

So you sold the R and are looking at the MINI... interesting. Any explanation as to why you would do that? Most want to go the other way... some have both

Todd

IML337 · Feb 10th, 2006, 02:27 AM

It's time to unveil the likeness of Boon.

Let us face Launceston and pray...

Todd! · Feb 10th, 2006, 03:08 AM

Booner · Feb 10th, 2006, 03:40 AM

So it looks like 05 build onwards then, which sucks cos 05 cars are still demanding a premium. Might have to give that option a miss unfortunately... even though i WANT IT!

Reason for selling the R32, main reason was that i hardly drive and it was a lot of cash locked into a car that doesn't get driven. So i thought i'd sell it (before the Mk5 came out) and buy something cheaper and i've always loved the look of the MCS so thought i'd save some cash and pick one up 2nd hand. Then do 15% pulley, belt, spark plugs, ECU, intercooler...

something like that anyway.

Booner · Feb 10th, 2006, 03:42 AM

Oh yeah, as for my likeness to Boonie, i don't have a pot or a moe and the most beer i've drunk in one night is 4 litres followed by an insane hangover but i do talk to the TV at times

Todd! · Feb 10th, 2006, 04:12 AM

The price of MCS's has seemed to have all of a sudden risen a bit, when there is more in the market than ever... That silver JCW is sold - cant find it anyway...

Todd

Booner · Feb 10th, 2006, 06:46 AM

Oh well, looks like i missed out on the silver JCW. I'll keep looking, not in any real rush at the moment... need to settle on the sale of the R32 first!

minigolf · Feb 10th, 2006, 11:46 AM

Haha, welcome aboard Boon.

Booner · Feb 11th, 2006, 07:53 AM

Haha... thanks Liam, i should have bought the MCS instead of the 350Z when i was looking back then. I'd probably still be driving it today instead of changing cars every year

Feb 10th, 2006, 01:06 AM	#1
Booner MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 9 Offline	When did LSD get introduced in the MCS? Hello all! I've been lurking on these boards for awhile and have been thinking about buying a 2nd hand MCS and wanted to chime in to say hi and also ask if anyone knew when LSD was introduced on the MCS? Anything else that i should be aware of? Any help appreciated, thanks! Boon

Feb 10th, 2006, 01:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 2,620 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Booner Hello all! I've been lurking on these boards for awhile and have been thinking about buying a 2nd hand MCS and wanted to chime in to say hi and also ask if anyone knew when LSD was introduced on the MCS? Anything else that i should be aware of? Any help appreciated, thanks! Boon Hi, LSD was introduced with the 05 model. Cheers Robbo Mods: GO MADDIE and SPARKY!

Feb 10th, 2006, 01:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 8,615 Offline	Actually ... LSD was available starting with January 2005 builds

Feb 10th, 2006, 01:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC LSD was first available in January 2005 builds. Yes, the build date is the important bit of info. Also, to date the LSD has been standard fitment on all Australian MCS cars (from Jan 05 build onwards obviously), whereas in some overseas markets it was an option just like a sunroof, for example. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Feb 10th, 2006, 01:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	Hey Boon! Welcome - another texer turned mini2er! (ausVWGR32) Like I said on IM on tex... Jan 05 build onwards. You are still paying a premium for these cars at the dealers. This is after the introduction of the Chilli Pack so it can get a littel complicated comparing apples to apples when it comes to price, be careful to look into it if you are keen on the LSD. So you sold the R and are looking at the MINI... interesting. Any explanation as to why you would do that? Most want to go the other way... some have both Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

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Feb 10th, 2006, 01:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 3,628 Offline	to be even more retentive, I think it started in Jan '05 DELIVERY onwards in australia, to offset the reduced import tariffs.

Feb 10th, 2006, 01:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
meinamini Livin' the country life Join Date: May 2004 Location: Livin' in the OC! Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 4,008 Offline	Nope. Liam is right. Mine is a mid Dec 04 build, Feb '05 delivery, no LSD for me

Feb 10th, 2006, 02:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 2,931 Offline	It's time to unveil the likeness of Boon. Let us face Launceston and pray...

Feb 10th, 2006, 03:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Feb 10th, 2006, 03:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
Booner MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 9 Offline	So it looks like 05 build onwards then, which sucks cos 05 cars are still demanding a premium. Might have to give that option a miss unfortunately... even though i WANT IT! Reason for selling the R32, main reason was that i hardly drive and it was a lot of cash locked into a car that doesn't get driven. So i thought i'd sell it (before the Mk5 came out) and buy something cheaper and i've always loved the look of the MCS so thought i'd save some cash and pick one up 2nd hand. Then do 15% pulley, belt, spark plugs, ECU, intercooler... something like that anyway.

Feb 10th, 2006, 03:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
Booner MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 9 Offline	Oh yeah, as for my likeness to Boonie, i don't have a pot or a moe and the most beer i've drunk in one night is 4 litres followed by an insane hangover but i do talk to the TV at times

Feb 10th, 2006, 04:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	The price of MCS's has seemed to have all of a sudden risen a bit, when there is more in the market than ever... That silver JCW is sold - cant find it anyway... Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Feb 10th, 2006, 06:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
Booner MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 9 Offline	Oh well, looks like i missed out on the silver JCW. I'll keep looking, not in any real rush at the moment... need to settle on the sale of the R32 first!

Feb 10th, 2006, 11:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Haha, welcome aboard Boon. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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Feb 11th, 2006, 07:53 AM	#15 (permalink)
Booner MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 9 Offline	Haha... thanks Liam, i should have bought the MCS instead of the 350Z when i was looking back then. I'd probably still be driving it today instead of changing cars every year

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