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sib · Apr 27th, 2003, 01:33 PM

I get about 8.3 on mixed city / highway driving. It's been getting gradually better as mileage increases, but not dramatically so. (Currently only at about 1800 miles / 2900 kilometers...)

Boo · Apr 27th, 2003, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by VX255
LS1-V8 is the engine in my VXII HSV Clubsport

sorry that it is not really in keeping with the MINI theme.

Not a problem, i love the Clubsport.. got any pictures??

swamos · Apr 27th, 2003, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by VX255
Great meeting up with some of the MINI2 forum members last night at jasemini - For a LS1-V8 owner it was great to be so openly welcomed to your group.

Thanks guys again - look forward to catching up again sometime - maybe on a cruise

VX255

Good to have you along vx255. It was nice meeting you last night, and the car looked and sounded great as you left. We'll look forward to catching you on one of our early drives

jasemini · Apr 29th, 2003, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by VX255
BTW jasemini - what is with the signature at the end of your replies - " MINI - your only supposed to blow the doors off" - ANY TIME you may try again

Thanks guys again - look forward to catching up again sometime - maybe on a cruise

VX255

Of course I wouldn't expect a HOLDEN, oh sorry HSV owner to be so cultured as to know one of the world's most famous movie quotes. But I'll bet you know every quote from Mark Skaife or Peter Brock from every Bathurst since 1982.

My signature is a line by Michael Cane from the 60's cult classic "The Italian Job" I bring a copy over next time, it's a cracker.

Perhaps we should get the LS1 and MINI guys together for a run sometime. I think there would be quite a few surprises install for both sides of the fence.

Oh yeah, I don't need to blow the doors off any Holden, in time they'll fall off of their own accord, probably around 3 to 5 years and of course they'll only be worth 35% their original value.

Cheers

Jase

IML337 · Apr 29th, 2003, 09:29 AM

I think you've started WW III here jasemini - just wait for the boys from ls1.com.au to turn up...

jasemini · Apr 29th, 2003, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by IML337
I think you've started WW III here jasemini - just wait for the boys from ls1.com.au to turn up...

I've been giving the Holden V8 Boofs grief for years. All of my mates except the MINI Monkeys on this site drive Holden V8's in one form or another, so they're used to my constant jibes regarding build quality, handling and resale but I'll give them one thing they are certainly fast.

The Commodore serves a purpose, and it is getting better at serving that purpose with every year that passes and every model update that is released. I just hate the way you can go and spend $65K on an HSV and some young clown can go and buy all the parts and kits he needs from some aftermarket joint and make his 97 VT Executive V6 look just like your epxensive Clubsport. I mean you can even put the tail lights and grille assembly from a Monaro straight onto a plain old Commodore, where's the exclusivity in that? Why didn't they just make them slightly bigger or wider so that they wouldn't fit in a standard Commodore, but I guess then guys would change the whole rear gaurd assembly to have a Commodore that looks "FULLY SICK MATE!"

Hence my rant and rave in another post about the guy in the UK that wanted to put an S bonnet on his Cooper, TRY HARD!! why not just appreciate each car for what it is instead of trying to make it look like something it's clearly not!

ANYWAY I'm getting cranky with myself and can feel that vein in my forehead starting to pulsate so I'd better chill.

I think I might go for a drive and get some cake, that always makes me feel better

Cheers

Jase

swamos · Apr 29th, 2003, 10:55 AM

Gees, mate, after I was nice to them and all you just go and blow all the good carma out of the room!!

jasemini · Apr 29th, 2003, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by swamos
Gees, mate, after I was nice to them and all you just go and blow all the good carma out of the room!!

During WW1 at Christmas time our diggers were known to have shared a smoke & a drink with the odd Gerry. Then it was back to the trenches.

Keep your friends close and keep your enemies closer.

As long as there's no real corners involved they should be able to stay very close.

VX255 · May 3rd, 2003, 06:27 AM

jasemini
that may be true provided that we start a couple of seconds after you on some hell windy road, then well stay behind you....

until the next straight....

then ...

whats that...

is it a MINI driver dissapearing in my rear view mirror (why do think you need caps - does it make you feel as though the car is bigger) (I do realise your difference between MINI and mini maybe you could just use Mini - this is probably going to upset a few of the mini (any case lower or upper) drivers

jase you may be able stay in my rear view mirror if the windy corners continue, but you wont be pushing me along...
well not that awesome power you have under the bonnet...
or is it in the boot (wont be in my boot)

this may rock your apple cart for a while

note some members of LS1 may like to attend a session with MINI club members - your right, it would be interesting from both sides. - both very capable cars in own rights

BTW 4 or 5 year residual on clubby is about 65%

jasemini · May 3rd, 2003, 06:49 AM

HOOK, LINE & SINKER !!! I'm not kissing that fish though

Apr 27th, 2003, 01:58 PM	#22 (permalink)
Boo Sponsor and Widget Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 06:18 AM Posts: 1,735 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by VX255 LS1-V8 is the engine in my VXII HSV Clubsport sorry that it is not really in keeping with the MINI theme. Not a problem, i love the Clubsport.. got any pictures?? The original SWORKS

Apr 29th, 2003, 06:58 AM	#24 (permalink)
jasemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brisbane - Queenslan Local Time: 06:18 AM Posts: 421 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by VX255 BTW jasemini - what is with the signature at the end of your replies - " MINI - your only supposed to blow the doors off" - ANY TIME you may try again Thanks guys again - look forward to catching up again sometime - maybe on a cruise VX255 Of course I wouldn't expect a HOLDEN, oh sorry HSV owner to be so cultured as to know one of the world's most famous movie quotes. But I'll bet you know every quote from Mark Skaife or Peter Brock from every Bathurst since 1982. My signature is a line by Michael Cane from the 60's cult classic "The Italian Job" I bring a copy over next time, it's a cracker. Perhaps we should get the LS1 and MINI guys together for a run sometime. I think there would be quite a few surprises install for both sides of the fence. Oh yeah, I don't need to blow the doors off any Holden, in time they'll fall off of their own accord, probably around 3 to 5 years and of course they'll only be worth 35% their original value. Cheers Jase 02 MCS gone after 2 years of fun and new friends, and 10 visits to the service dept at Brisbane BMW. You don't know the meaning of practical until you've owned a Camry! (seriously it's not a bad car though )

Apr 29th, 2003, 10:48 AM	#26 (permalink)
jasemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brisbane - Queenslan Local Time: 06:18 AM Posts: 421 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by IML337 I think you've started WW III here jasemini - just wait for the boys from ls1.com.au to turn up... I've been giving the Holden V8 Boofs grief for years. All of my mates except the MINI Monkeys on this site drive Holden V8's in one form or another, so they're used to my constant jibes regarding build quality, handling and resale but I'll give them one thing they are certainly fast. The Commodore serves a purpose, and it is getting better at serving that purpose with every year that passes and every model update that is released. I just hate the way you can go and spend $65K on an HSV and some young clown can go and buy all the parts and kits he needs from some aftermarket joint and make his 97 VT Executive V6 look just like your epxensive Clubsport. I mean you can even put the tail lights and grille assembly from a Monaro straight onto a plain old Commodore, where's the exclusivity in that? Why didn't they just make them slightly bigger or wider so that they wouldn't fit in a standard Commodore, but I guess then guys would change the whole rear gaurd assembly to have a Commodore that looks "FULLY SICK MATE!" Hence my rant and rave in another post about the guy in the UK that wanted to put an S bonnet on his Cooper, TRY HARD!! why not just appreciate each car for what it is instead of trying to make it look like something it's clearly not! ANYWAY I'm getting cranky with myself and can feel that vein in my forehead starting to pulsate so I'd better chill. I think I might go for a drive and get some cake, that always makes me feel better Cheers Jase 02 MCS gone after 2 years of fun and new friends, and 10 visits to the service dept at Brisbane BMW. You don't know the meaning of practical until you've owned a Camry! (seriously it's not a bad car though )

Apr 29th, 2003, 11:31 AM	#28 (permalink)
jasemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brisbane - Queenslan Local Time: 06:18 AM Posts: 421 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by swamos Gees, mate, after I was nice to them and all you just go and blow all the good carma out of the room!! During WW1 at Christmas time our diggers were known to have shared a smoke & a drink with the odd Gerry. Then it was back to the trenches. Keep your friends close and keep your enemies closer. As long as there's no real corners involved they should be able to stay very close. 02 MCS gone after 2 years of fun and new friends, and 10 visits to the service dept at Brisbane BMW. You don't know the meaning of practical until you've owned a Camry! (seriously it's not a bad car though )

May 3rd, 2003, 06:49 AM	#30 (permalink)
jasemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brisbane - Queenslan Local Time: 06:18 AM Posts: 421 Offline	HOOK, LINE & SINKER !!! I'm not kissing that fish though 02 MCS gone after 2 years of fun and new friends, and 10 visits to the service dept at Brisbane BMW. You don't know the meaning of practical until you've owned a Camry! (seriously it's not a bad car though )

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Apr 27th, 2003, 01:33 PM	#21
sib MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 12:18 PM Posts: 25 Offline	I get about 8.3 on mixed city / highway driving. It's been getting gradually better as mileage increases, but not dramatically so. (Currently only at about 1800 miles / 2900 kilometers...)

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Apr 27th, 2003, 02:54 PM	#23 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:18 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by VX255 Great meeting up with some of the MINI2 forum members last night at jasemini - For a LS1-V8 owner it was great to be so openly welcomed to your group. Thanks guys again - look forward to catching up again sometime - maybe on a cruise VX255 Good to have you along vx255. It was nice meeting you last night, and the car looked and sounded great as you left. We'll look forward to catching you on one of our early drives

Apr 29th, 2003, 09:29 AM	#25 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Local Time: 06:18 AM Posts: 2,931 Offline	I think you've started WW III here jasemini - just wait for the boys from ls1.com.au to turn up...

Apr 29th, 2003, 10:55 AM	#27 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:18 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Gees, mate, after I was nice to them and all you just go and blow all the good carma out of the room!!

May 3rd, 2003, 06:27 AM	#29 (permalink)
VX255 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: brisbane Local Time: 08:18 PM Posts: 4 Offline	jasemini that may be true provided that we start a couple of seconds after you on some hell windy road, then well stay behind you.... until the next straight.... then ... whats that... is it a MINI driver dissapearing in my rear view mirror (why do think you need caps - does it make you feel as though the car is bigger) (I do realise your difference between MINI and mini maybe you could just use Mini - this is probably going to upset a few of the mini (any case lower or upper) drivers jase you may be able stay in my rear view mirror if the windy corners continue, but you wont be pushing me along... well not that awesome power you have under the bonnet... or is it in the boot (wont be in my boot) this may rock your apple cart for a while note some members of LS1 may like to attend a session with MINI club members - your right, it would be interesting from both sides. - both very capable cars in own rights BTW 4 or 5 year residual on clubby is about 65%

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