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Paul_T · Apr 16th, 2007, 04:09 AM

Oh yes, the temptation is strong - mine clicked over 1000k's on a MINI run - I was still taking it very easy. It hit the magical 2000 mark on the way to work one day so I decided it was time to give it a footfull and let it rev out cleanly - ahh the noise!!! It sounds great. Also noticed the fuel economy improving. Last tank I got 7.7l/100km average which I think is pretty good - certainly happy with it, at 3000kms now and the car is loosening up nicely (hopefully not too lose and falling apart

).

85NIXMIN · Apr 16th, 2007, 04:36 AM

hehe! hopefully!

ScottyB · Apr 16th, 2007, 05:29 AM

Congrats Jono, looks great

I'll keep my eye out for you

MiniMiL · Apr 17th, 2007, 12:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB (original)

Congrats Jono, looks great

I'll keep my eye out for you

Cool scotty, thanks.
We need to hook up and do another photoshoot soon

I go the windows tinted yesterday, ordering mesome spots today. I'm still tossing up whether to get bonnet stripes or not. *shrug*

I hve to agree with Paul_T and Michael, keeping it under 4grand (so the book says) is difficult, especially when that exhaust note kicks in. Sweet, sweet music.

Michael, have you had any luck programming the indicatiors or follow me home functions?
I had a play yesterday, but with no luck.

OzDave · Apr 17th, 2007, 01:14 AM

Personally, I would consider bonnet stripes compulsory.

Michael · Apr 17th, 2007, 01:42 AM

Yeah, go the bonnet stripes!

I had no probs with the indicators, but have not sussed out the follow me home functions. To be honest I still have not read a great deal of the manual.
All that time reading the manual takes up valuable time that could (and should) be spent driving her instead!

MiniMiL · Apr 17th, 2007, 03:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Michael Strachan (original)

Yeah, go the bonnet stripes!

I had no probs with the indicators, but have not sussed out the follow me home functions. To be honest I still have not read a great deal of the manual.
All that time reading the manual takes up valuable time that could (and should) be spent driving her instead!

Good point, but I'd really like the "flash 3 times" thingie for changing lanes, etc.
I'll have to have another play I guess.

Michael · Apr 17th, 2007, 03:47 AM

I've got the SatNav screen in mine so I can set all my things via the joystick, the indicators were pretty easy to do. It is definitely a very handy feature to have, I appreciate it each time I take a drive. It makes changing lanes and accelerating very convenient.

bugiz · Apr 17th, 2007, 10:49 AM

BooYAA!!!
Three cheers for SatNav!!

MiniMiL · Apr 18th, 2007, 12:52 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Michael Strachan (original)

I've got the SatNav screen in mine so I can set all my things via the joystick, the indicators were pretty easy to do. It is definitely a very handy feature to have, I appreciate it each time I take a drive. It makes changing lanes and accelerating very convenient.

I got it working last night
Apparently you can only configure a few details (i.e. date and time) unless the engine is on.

Smurfn · Apr 26th, 2007, 05:38 AM

Looks good

Can't wait to see it in real life

meinamini · May 6th, 2007, 12:12 PM

How excitement Jonathon!!

He looks awesome mate, go you!!

<yes I am quick, aren't I

>

MiniMiL · May 7th, 2007, 01:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by meinamini (original)

How excitement Jonathon!!

He looks awesome mate, go you!!

<yes I am quick, aren't I

>

hi Simon! Glad to see you've crawled out from under that rock.

Thanks BTW.
Hopefully, I'll get off my lazy ***** and post some more pictures soon

85NIXMIN · May 7th, 2007, 06:16 AM

yeh post more pics!

Apr 16th, 2007, 04:36 AM	#22 (permalink)
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Apr 16th, 2007, 05:29 AM	#23 (permalink)
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Apr 17th, 2007, 12:44 AM	#24 (permalink)
MiniMiL MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Under the Earths Sun Local Time: 07:05 AM Posts: 484 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB (original) Congrats Jono, looks great I'll keep my eye out for you Cool scotty, thanks. We need to hook up and do another photoshoot soon I go the windows tinted yesterday, ordering mesome spots today. I'm still tossing up whether to get bonnet stripes or not. shrug I hve to agree with Paul_T and Michael, keeping it under 4grand (so the book says) is difficult, especially when that exhaust note kicks in. Sweet, sweet music. Michael, have you had any luck programming the indicatiors or follow me home functions? I had a play yesterday, but with no luck. All my life, I have searched for a car that feels a certain way. Powerful like a gorilla, yet soft and yielding like a Nerf ball. Now, at last, I have found it

Apr 17th, 2007, 03:05 AM	#27 (permalink)
MiniMiL MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Under the Earths Sun Local Time: 07:05 AM Posts: 484 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Michael Strachan (original) Yeah, go the bonnet stripes! I had no probs with the indicators, but have not sussed out the follow me home functions. To be honest I still have not read a great deal of the manual. All that time reading the manual takes up valuable time that could (and should) be spent driving her instead! Good point, but I'd really like the "flash 3 times" thingie for changing lanes, etc. I'll have to have another play I guess. All my life, I have searched for a car that feels a certain way. Powerful like a gorilla, yet soft and yielding like a Nerf ball. Now, at last, I have found it

Apr 18th, 2007, 12:52 AM	#30 (permalink)
MiniMiL MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Under the Earths Sun Local Time: 07:05 AM Posts: 484 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Michael Strachan (original) I've got the SatNav screen in mine so I can set all my things via the joystick, the indicators were pretty easy to do. It is definitely a very handy feature to have, I appreciate it each time I take a drive. It makes changing lanes and accelerating very convenient. I got it working last night Apparently you can only configure a few details (i.e. date and time) unless the engine is on. All my life, I have searched for a car that feels a certain way. Powerful like a gorilla, yet soft and yielding like a Nerf ball. Now, at last, I have found it

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Apr 16th, 2007, 04:09 AM	#21
Paul_T MCS Chilli Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Local Time: 06:05 AM Posts: 339 Offline	Oh yes, the temptation is strong - mine clicked over 1000k's on a MINI run - I was still taking it very easy. It hit the magical 2000 mark on the way to work one day so I decided it was time to give it a footfull and let it rev out cleanly - ahh the noise!!! It sounds great. Also noticed the fuel economy improving. Last tank I got 7.7l/100km average which I think is pretty good - certainly happy with it, at 3000kms now and the car is loosening up nicely (hopefully not too lose and falling apart ).

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Apr 17th, 2007, 01:14 AM	#25 (permalink)
OzDave I've been MINI'd Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bowral,NSW Australia Local Time: 07:05 AM Posts: 120 Offline	Personally, I would consider bonnet stripes compulsory.

Apr 17th, 2007, 01:42 AM	#26 (permalink)
Michael This space aint long enou My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:05 AM Posts: 437 Offline	Yeah, go the bonnet stripes! I had no probs with the indicators, but have not sussed out the follow me home functions. To be honest I still have not read a great deal of the manual. All that time reading the manual takes up valuable time that could (and should) be spent driving her instead!

Apr 17th, 2007, 03:47 AM	#28 (permalink)
Michael This space aint long enou My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:05 AM Posts: 437 Offline	I've got the SatNav screen in mine so I can set all my things via the joystick, the indicators were pretty easy to do. It is definitely a very handy feature to have, I appreciate it each time I take a drive. It makes changing lanes and accelerating very convenient.

Apr 17th, 2007, 10:49 AM	#29 (permalink)
bugiz R56 Nut Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:05 AM Posts: 338 Offline	BooYAA!!! Three cheers for SatNav!!

Apr 26th, 2007, 05:38 AM	#31 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 06:05 AM Posts: 42,149 Offline	Looks good Can't wait to see it in real life http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

May 6th, 2007, 12:12 PM	#32 (permalink)
meinamini Livin' the country life Join Date: May 2004 Location: Livin' in the OC! Local Time: 06:05 AM Posts: 4,008 Offline	How excitement Jonathon!! He looks awesome mate, go you!! <yes I am quick, aren't I >

May 7th, 2007, 01:45 AM	#33 (permalink)
MiniMiL MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Under the Earths Sun Local Time: 07:05 AM Posts: 484 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by meinamini (original) How excitement Jonathon!! He looks awesome mate, go you!! <yes I am quick, aren't I > hi Simon! Glad to see you've crawled out from under that rock. Thanks BTW. Hopefully, I'll get off my lazy ***** and post some more pictures soon All my life, I have searched for a car that feels a certain way. Powerful like a gorilla, yet soft and yielding like a Nerf ball. Now, at last, I have found it

May 7th, 2007, 06:16 AM	#34 (permalink)
85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:05 AM Posts: 1,084 Offline	yeh post more pics! If the world didn't suck we'd all fall off! www.myspace.com/85nix

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