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warped · May 2nd, 2004, 10:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by swamos

I wondered aobut that... Katie sounds like quite a card!

Hit the nail on the head swamos

I have already been personally been grilled by Katie how various aspects of my MINI work

She's not slow at all

I distinctly remember her saying "Mum is always complaining about the fuel economy of the X5, Dad says she should buy a MINI"

Hence I'm not so surprised about the latest purchase

I can only imagine how pleased she would have been to see that Dad had gotten a second MINI

poki · May 2nd, 2004, 01:56 PM

Nice one Robbo

Sorry to hear that the damage to Maddie was more than it seemed. Probably was too good to be true to only have some cosmetic damage after colliding with a roo.

Can't wait to see a photo of them side by side.

Congrats.

OZChris · May 2nd, 2004, 02:44 PM

Congrats on the new addition to the family.

I can only dream of two MINIs in my driveway.

Catch you at some Victorian racetrack sometime soon.

Chris

TRELO · May 2nd, 2004, 09:50 PM

Congratulations Robbo

Now you have 2 Mini's , so now you will have trouble in deciding which one to drive

IML337 · May 3rd, 2004, 01:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs

However, Nick Peak also looked at the damage from the roo. It is worse than I thought. The strengthening bar behind the front spoiler is bent, plus some cracked panels. All the lights on the front side are stuffed, plus all the plastic mounting bits. Once Maddie gets out of the performance shop she is going to go to Eastern Creek on Wednesday for a drive day, then hopefully go to the panel shop to get fixed

that's not good... It must have been a fair hit, as I don't think I did that much damage to the bumper on my S last week when I ran into the back of another car! I bent the bonnet though, so that's being replaced too. Total bill is $4k (insurance claim) so I hope yours costs a little less than that!

Though I'm currently driving an Avis Commodore so I guess you're doing better than I am in terms of what you're driving in the interim

ScottyB · May 3rd, 2004, 02:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by IML337

that's not good... It must have been a fair hit, as I don't think I did that much damage to the bumper on my S last week when I ran into the back of another car! I bent the bonnet though, so that's being replaced too. Total bill is $4k (insurance claim) so I hope yours costs a little less than that!

Though I'm currently driving an Avis Commodore so I guess you're doing better than I am in terms of what you're driving in the interim

Looking at the photos, and the imprint of the roo on the front bumper when we all pulled over, it was a dead on hit. At full highway speed. No-one had time to react when it jumped out so it would have been at full speed.

I was surprised at the time how little damage it looked, but it is no surprise that there is a bit more damage than we had thought...

warped · May 3rd, 2004, 02:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB

Looking at the photos, and the imprint of the roo on the front bumper when we all pulled over, it was a dead on hit.

Given the damage involved I would have guessed it to only a glancing blow

Hitting even a small roo head on would have surely caused more damage than what Maddie sustained ... admittedly it sounds worse than it looked, but after seeing the result of what a 5kg garden gnome, some stupid 13 year old kid threw through the window of Adelaide bus/light rail vehicle, I am amazed at the lack of damage

I think Robbo and Katie were lucky that the impact was not more serious than what actually happened

However Robbo's timing for the new purchase is perfect, couldn't ask for a better way to run the new car in

2bob · May 3rd, 2004, 02:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB

I believe you are right. Bob has had 3 MINIs, but Im pretty sure he still currently owns 2

Scotty,you are correct. We got our first MINI after attending a launch party at Col Crawfords -it was aCR/W Cooper. This was sold after i had a test drive of the MCS.Our daughter recently turned 21 so we went to Crawfords and bought a Silver/Silver Cooper.

2bob · May 3rd, 2004, 02:28 AM

WELL DONE ROBBO! Nice to hear of another 2 MINI family.

ScottyB · May 3rd, 2004, 02:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 2bob

Scotty,you are correct. We got our first MINI after attending a launch party at Col Crawfords -it was aCR/W Cooper. This was sold after i had a test drive of the MCS.Our daughter recently turned 21 so we went to Crawfords and bought a Silver/Silver Cooper.

Ah thanks for confirming Bob.

I was pretty sure thats what you had said, but couldnt find where you said it!

ScottyB · May 3rd, 2004, 02:35 AM

Have some more little boxes Bob!

You have almost the same as me now!

2bob · May 3rd, 2004, 02:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB

Have some more little boxes Bob!

You have almost the same as me now!

Scotty,-THANKS- i really appreciate them!

ScottyB · May 3rd, 2004, 02:52 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 2bob

Scotty,-THANKS- i really appreciate them!

No prob

Just trying to get everyone in the Oz forums to the same level

ecylai · May 3rd, 2004, 06:05 AM

Very Very Nice Robbo I like Sparky Alot!

Congrates on the New Addition to the Family

Smurfn · May 3rd, 2004, 06:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 2bob

Scotty,-THANKS- i really appreciate them!

Bob, you can have some SMURFN rep too

2bob · May 3rd, 2004, 07:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by smurfn

Bob, you can have some SMURFN reep too

Jason-THANKS .Iwill buy you both drinks on the next drive day.

ScottyB · May 3rd, 2004, 07:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 2bob

Jason-THANKS .Iwill buy you both drinks on the next drive day.

Bob is the king!

Smurfn · May 3rd, 2004, 08:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by smurfn

Bob, you can have some SMURFN reep too

And I didn't even spot that spelling mistake

Smurfn · May 3rd, 2004, 08:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 2bob

Jason-THANKS .Iwill buy you both drinks on the next drive day.

No worries. I'll have a light beer because I will be driving

swamos · May 3rd, 2004, 10:14 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs

Hi,

Maddie has been down at Peak Performance. I have been getting new pads fitted, plus there is some exhaust work getting done, plus hopefully some improvements to the intercooler sprayer

However, Nick Peak also looked at the damage from the roo. It is worse than I thought. The strengthening bar behind the front spoiler is bent, plus some cracked panels. All the lights on the front side are stuffed, plus all the plastic mounting bits. Once Maddie gets out of the performance shop she is going to go to Eastern Creek on Wednesday for a drive day, then hopefully go to the panel shop to get fixed

Thankfully I have another mini to drive

Robbo

Do you mean the aluminium extrusion immediately behind the bumper?? I think that is designed as part of the crash structure of the car and is only held on by slip bolts. Should be easy to replace, but I bet it's expensive.

In the old days of car insurance, RACQ regarded a roo strike as an "act of god" and therefore did not bump you a rating point. Unfortunately, these days most companies do so it pays to check things out before making a claim.

May 3rd, 2004, 02:07 AM	#46 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 07:23 AM Posts: 192,103 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by IML337 that's not good... It must have been a fair hit, as I don't think I did that much damage to the bumper on my S last week when I ran into the back of another car! I bent the bonnet though, so that's being replaced too. Total bill is $4k (insurance claim) so I hope yours costs a little less than that! Though I'm currently driving an Avis Commodore so I guess you're doing better than I am in terms of what you're driving in the interim Looking at the photos, and the imprint of the roo on the front bumper when we all pulled over, it was a dead on hit. At full highway speed. No-one had time to react when it jumped out so it would have been at full speed. I was surprised at the time how little damage it looked, but it is no surprise that there is a bit more damage than we had thought... - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

May 3rd, 2004, 02:34 AM	#50 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 07:23 AM Posts: 192,103 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 2bob Scotty,you are correct. We got our first MINI after attending a launch party at Col Crawfords -it was aCR/W Cooper. This was sold after i had a test drive of the MCS.Our daughter recently turned 21 so we went to Crawfords and bought a Silver/Silver Cooper. Ah thanks for confirming Bob. I was pretty sure thats what you had said, but couldnt find where you said it! - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

May 3rd, 2004, 02:35 AM	#51 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 07:23 AM Posts: 192,103 Offline	Have some more little boxes Bob! You have almost the same as me now! - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

May 3rd, 2004, 02:52 AM	#53 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 07:23 AM Posts: 192,103 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 2bob Scotty,-THANKS- i really appreciate them! No prob Just trying to get everyone in the Oz forums to the same level - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

May 3rd, 2004, 06:05 AM	#54 (permalink)
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May 2nd, 2004, 10:40 AM	#41
warped JCW No. 1459 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Neutral Bay, Sydney Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 869 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by swamos I wondered aobut that... Katie sounds like quite a card! Hit the nail on the head swamos I have already been personally been grilled by Katie how various aspects of my MINI work She's not slow at all I distinctly remember her saying "Mum is always complaining about the fuel economy of the X5, Dad says she should buy a MINI" Hence I'm not so surprised about the latest purchase I can only imagine how pleased she would have been to see that Dad had gotten a second MINI

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May 2nd, 2004, 01:56 PM	#42 (permalink)
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 07:23 AM Posts: 2,885 Offline	Nice one Robbo Sorry to hear that the damage to Maddie was more than it seemed. Probably was too good to be true to only have some cosmetic damage after colliding with a roo. Can't wait to see a photo of them side by side. Congrats.

May 2nd, 2004, 02:44 PM	#43 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:23 AM Posts: 2,507 Offline	Congrats on the new addition to the family. I can only dream of two MINIs in my driveway. Catch you at some Victorian racetrack sometime soon. Chris

May 2nd, 2004, 09:50 PM	#44 (permalink)
TRELO Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pulled over by Cops Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 1,173 Offline	Congratulations Robbo Now you have 2 Mini's , so now you will have trouble in deciding which one to drive

May 3rd, 2004, 01:54 AM	#45 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 2,931 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs However, Nick Peak also looked at the damage from the roo. It is worse than I thought. The strengthening bar behind the front spoiler is bent, plus some cracked panels. All the lights on the front side are stuffed, plus all the plastic mounting bits. Once Maddie gets out of the performance shop she is going to go to Eastern Creek on Wednesday for a drive day, then hopefully go to the panel shop to get fixed that's not good... It must have been a fair hit, as I don't think I did that much damage to the bumper on my S last week when I ran into the back of another car! I bent the bonnet though, so that's being replaced too. Total bill is $4k (insurance claim) so I hope yours costs a little less than that! Though I'm currently driving an Avis Commodore so I guess you're doing better than I am in terms of what you're driving in the interim

May 3rd, 2004, 02:17 AM	#47 (permalink)
warped JCW No. 1459 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Neutral Bay, Sydney Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 869 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB Looking at the photos, and the imprint of the roo on the front bumper when we all pulled over, it was a dead on hit. Given the damage involved I would have guessed it to only a glancing blow Hitting even a small roo head on would have surely caused more damage than what Maddie sustained ... admittedly it sounds worse than it looked, but after seeing the result of what a 5kg garden gnome, some stupid 13 year old kid threw through the window of Adelaide bus/light rail vehicle, I am amazed at the lack of damage I think Robbo and Katie were lucky that the impact was not more serious than what actually happened However Robbo's timing for the new purchase is perfect, couldn't ask for a better way to run the new car in

May 3rd, 2004, 02:24 AM	#48 (permalink)
2bob MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: bilgola plateau nsw Local Time: 07:23 AM Posts: 1,013 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB I believe you are right. Bob has had 3 MINIs, but Im pretty sure he still currently owns 2 Scotty,you are correct. We got our first MINI after attending a launch party at Col Crawfords -it was aCR/W Cooper. This was sold after i had a test drive of the MCS.Our daughter recently turned 21 so we went to Crawfords and bought a Silver/Silver Cooper.

May 3rd, 2004, 02:28 AM	#49 (permalink)
2bob MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: bilgola plateau nsw Local Time: 07:23 AM Posts: 1,013 Offline	WELL DONE ROBBO! Nice to hear of another 2 MINI family.

May 3rd, 2004, 02:45 AM	#52 (permalink)
2bob MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: bilgola plateau nsw Local Time: 07:23 AM Posts: 1,013 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB Have some more little boxes Bob! You have almost the same as me now! Scotty,-THANKS- i really appreciate them!

May 3rd, 2004, 06:10 AM	#55 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 42,149 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 2bob Scotty,-THANKS- i really appreciate them! Bob, you can have some SMURFN rep too http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/ Last edited by Smurfn : May 3rd, 2004 at 08:47 AM.

May 3rd, 2004, 07:11 AM	#56 (permalink)
2bob MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: bilgola plateau nsw Local Time: 07:23 AM Posts: 1,013 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by smurfn Bob, you can have some SMURFN reep too Jason-THANKS .Iwill buy you both drinks on the next drive day.

May 3rd, 2004, 07:37 AM	#57 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 07:23 AM Posts: 192,103 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 2bob Jason-THANKS .Iwill buy you both drinks on the next drive day. Bob is the king! - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

May 3rd, 2004, 08:47 AM	#58 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 42,149 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by smurfn Bob, you can have some SMURFN reep too And I didn't even spot that spelling mistake http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

May 3rd, 2004, 08:48 AM	#59 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 42,149 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 2bob Jason-THANKS .Iwill buy you both drinks on the next drive day. No worries. I'll have a light beer because I will be driving http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

May 3rd, 2004, 10:14 AM	#60 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs Hi, Maddie has been down at Peak Performance. I have been getting new pads fitted, plus there is some exhaust work getting done, plus hopefully some improvements to the intercooler sprayer However, Nick Peak also looked at the damage from the roo. It is worse than I thought. The strengthening bar behind the front spoiler is bent, plus some cracked panels. All the lights on the front side are stuffed, plus all the plastic mounting bits. Once Maddie gets out of the performance shop she is going to go to Eastern Creek on Wednesday for a drive day, then hopefully go to the panel shop to get fixed Thankfully I have another mini to drive Robbo Do you mean the aluminium extrusion immediately behind the bumper?? I think that is designed as part of the crash structure of the car and is only held on by slip bolts. Should be easy to replace, but I bet it's expensive. In the old days of car insurance, RACQ regarded a roo strike as an "act of god" and therefore did not bump you a rating point. Unfortunately, these days most companies do so it pays to check things out before making a claim.

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