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Old Sep 26th, 2006, 10:36 AM   #1
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Picked up my new ESS!!!

I just picked up a 2nd hand DS/B MCS chilli after driving my 'normal' 02 cooper for 3 and a half years...!

It is absolutely awesome...!!! has far exceeded my expectations...!

just want to highlight the most noticable differences for anyone thinking about doing the change:

The power... everywhere...! 5th gear in the S, feels like 3rd in the cooper...
Build quality... no more shakes/rattles/noises!
The sound... the exhaust and supercharger make the S a totally different car!
The sunroof... i can't believe i went 3 and a half years without a hole in the roof...!

The only bad point I can think of is the insurance... ouch!... i'm 24... 25 can't come soon enough!

I was thinking of a new exhaust, but it sounds so nice i don't think i need one...!

I love it
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Old Sep 26th, 2006, 10:40 AM   #2 (permalink)
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congrats.. welcome to the club any pics
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Old Sep 26th, 2006, 10:41 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Congrats Dave!

Join the club on the insurance!


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Old Sep 26th, 2006, 11:07 AM   #4 (permalink)
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another DS/B brother

welcome to S country
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Old Sep 26th, 2006, 11:11 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Congrats Dave, welcome to the S club
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Old Sep 26th, 2006, 11:17 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Well done mate. You'll never look back
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Old Sep 26th, 2006, 11:34 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Nice to hear of another happy conversion Enjoy
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Old Sep 26th, 2006, 11:17 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Congrats, glad you like it so much
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Old Sep 27th, 2006, 09:52 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Good one
Enjoy your beautiful new MINI!!

Yay another 'cranky' MINI
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Old Sep 27th, 2006, 10:45 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Congrats..... that is awesome.

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