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robbo mcs · May 2nd, 2004, 02:55 AM

Hi,

This week I picked up a new mini, so we are now officially a 2 mini family

As some of you know, I previously had a BMW E46 M3, which was a lovely car. However, it is not the kind of car you can drive every day. Originally I was using the M3 for trackdays, but gave that away because it was too expensive on parts, and the mini is faster and more fun anyway. My other car, is Maddie the Mini, which I absolutely love. However, I have gone so far down the lines of modifications, that she is not entirely ideal for everyday usage either.

So a plot was hatched, sell the M3 while I could still get a good price, and buy a more practical everyday car, which my wife would like as well, as we would be sharing the car. There was only one obvious choice

After driving a cooper CVT I realised I needed a manual. Looking at the price differential between Cooper and Cooper S I decided to go with an S.

In the end, with input from Katie, my daughter, who is a complete mini nut we decided on :
· Electric Blue / Black : not a common combo, but looks great
· Lapis blue leather
· DSC
· 16 inch standard wheels in silver
· Xenons
· HK stereo
· Climate control
· Auto wipers

Katie also decided on a name for the new car, SPARKY

I traded the M3, and got a good deal on the mini from Alto BMW (thanks to Scott and Erin for all the help). I intended to buy from Parramatta, as I have bought many previous cars there, but they couldn’t match the deal from Alto

As part of the plan, I wanted to keep the whole thing secret, and make it a complete surprise for my wife. Therefore I didn’t say anything on the boards or on drive days, as she surfs the boards as well. Unfortunately, being a woman, she had sussed things out, and knew

. However, she kept quiet, and let me spring the surprise. She loves the car, in fact we all do

Unfortunately, Maddie is still at the workshop getting some attention, so I still don’t have the thrill of having 2 minis to choose from yet, but it wont be long.

Things have worked out well, as Maddie may not be fixed in time for Tasminia, so I can take Sparky for a nice run in

We have been driving the car all weekend, and all of us love it.

It is interesting comparing to Maddie who has all the mods. I am surprised by the power of the stock S. Maddie has a lot more get off the line (less hesitation), and has a lot more top end power above 5000rpm, but the difference is less dramatic than I imagined. The power of the S is fine for street driving. The induction / supercharger whine in Maddie is way louder (in a nice way).The suspension on the stock car is lovely. Stiff enough to handle nicely on smooth and bumpy roads, without being too harsh. Interestingly the brakes are the biggest noticeable difference. With the track pads, Maddies brakes have enormous bite and stopping power. The stock brakes feel a little weak.

I know Eltel is also from a 2 mini family. Any others out their? I think Bob mentioned having 3 minis, but not all at the same time?

I can’t wait to get maddie back to get some shots of the two cars together, and also to have the thrill of being able to choose which mini in the morning

Attached are a few pics

Cheers

Robbo

gazah · May 2nd, 2004, 03:16 AM

CONGRATULATIONS ROBBO & KATIE!!!!

enjoy, as i'm sure you will!

ScottyB · May 2nd, 2004, 03:23 AM

EB/B!

Very nice

Congrats Robbo.

Cant believe you have your second MINI before my first has even arrived

Smurfn · May 2nd, 2004, 03:23 AM

Congratulations. Sounds like the timing is right too.

ScottyB · May 2nd, 2004, 03:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs

I know Eltel is also from a 2 mini family. Any others out their? I think Bob mentioned having 3 minis, but not all at the same time?

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

alan earnshaw · May 2nd, 2004, 03:39 AM

CONGRATULATIONS, I've got to say I am a little green

Love the name SPARKY Katie suits an EB MINI.

Gazah's got me going now with the thought of a second MINI a JCW DS convertable

I'll have to see how my pay rise pans out after my recent China deals

See ya on the ferry

Todd! · May 2nd, 2004, 03:42 AM

WOW 2 Mini's!!

I dont know how you could split your love in half!!

Or are you required to find 100% more love!?!

The colour combo is very cool.

Congrats!! The garage will look great when both beasts are back!!

Are there any pics of a damaged Maddie??
If so could you direct me!?!

Todd

Smurfn · May 2nd, 2004, 03:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by alan earnshaw

CONGRATULATIONS, I've got to say I am a little green

Love the name SPARKY Katie suits an EB MINI.

Gazah's got me going now with the thought of a second MINI a JCW DS convertable

I'll have to see how my pay rise pans out after my recent China deals

See ya on the ferry

I reckon you need a different colour for your 2nd MINI

Smurfn · May 2nd, 2004, 03:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Red&blackS

WOW 2 Mini's!!

I dont know how you could split your love in half!!

Or are you required to find 100% more love!?!

The colour combo is very cool.

Congrats!! The garage will look great when both beasts are back!!

Are there any pics of a damaged Maddie??
If so could you direct me!?!

Todd

It's like having 2 children, you love both as much as you would 1 and equally

ScottyB · May 2nd, 2004, 03:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by alan earnshaw

Gazah's got me going now with the thought of a second MINI a JCW DS convertable

Go for it Alan

Todd! · May 2nd, 2004, 04:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by smurfn

I reckon you need a different colour for your 2nd MINI

Agreed, my next one will be BRG / W! I love that colour and there isnt many around like that!! (none as tough as MADDIE either!!!)

Also everyone can notice you have definately two!!

Im BRG with envy!!

Todd

Darryl · May 2nd, 2004, 04:18 AM

So it was your car Robbo (you weren't driving it though)!! was travelling in the Kings Rd area and I pulled behind this damn EB/B MCS, was very shocked to see another so close to home - you copycat you

Excellent news though, you realise you've got a parts car for Maddie now

eltel · May 2nd, 2004, 04:24 AM

Congratulations robbo. I've got two MINIs, one is a Cooper S 02 model and the new one is a Cooper S JCW 04 model, and I love them both. The 04 model has H/K and phone doodads but is almost identical to my first MINI. I'm doing them both up to look identical especially with signage to promote my company. I intend tracking both of them a little with the JCW one copping most of the workouts, i think.

I'm still running the 04 one in but then I'll spend equal time in them. My wife won't drive them so my son keeps the engine warm, so to speak.

ScottyB · May 2nd, 2004, 04:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by eltel

Congratulations robbo. I've got two MINIs, one is a Cooper S 02 model and the new one is a Cooper S JCW 04 model, and I love them both. The 04 model has H/K and phone doodads but is almost identical to my first MINI. I'm doing them both up to look identical especially with signage to promote my company. I intend tracking both of them a little with the JCW one copping most of the workouts, i think.

I'm still running the 04 one in but then I'll spend equal time in them. My wife won't drive them so my son keeps the engine warm, so to speak.

Wow nice!

2 LY MCS' thats not something you see everyday! Especially owned in the same family

swamos · May 2nd, 2004, 04:37 AM

whoo hooo

Good Work

eltel · May 2nd, 2004, 05:07 AM

By the way, robbo, those X-lites are much harder to clean than our 5-spokes. I'm going to swap my tyres onto my spare 5-spokes and get the wheels matching on both cars.

Sparky looks lovely, very different from Maddie, but very nice indeed.

ERIN OLSON · May 2nd, 2004, 05:36 AM

Damn , ive just realised that you re catching up to me on the mini ownership stakes. One more to go mate !

i recently tried to make our house a 2 MINI home as well. My partner Heidi works for A large real estate company that offer their employes a MINI as a company car. However she declined and kept her own rather boring German car quoting to me that she doesn t like Bavarian Junk Cars.

Maybe i should speak to Scotty ( ALTOS ) - when are those facelift cars due again !

alan earnshaw · May 2nd, 2004, 06:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by smurfn

I reckon you need a different colour for your 2nd MINI

Well eltel has 2 the same, so, so can I

Boo · May 2nd, 2004, 06:42 AM

Looks awesome Robbo,
you know Katie is setting you up so she can have one when she gets to driving age

Looks like i have some catching up to do big time

(will put in the order whilst Melody is not looking

)

minigolf · May 2nd, 2004, 06:43 AM

Haha, nice work robbo. Congrats mate.

Does this "spare" MINI mean you can share it equally with Scotty and I until our cars arrive!

May 2nd, 2004, 02:55 AM	#1
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 2,668 Offline	We have become a 2 mini family! Hi, This week I picked up a new mini, so we are now officially a 2 mini family As some of you know, I previously had a BMW E46 M3, which was a lovely car. However, it is not the kind of car you can drive every day. Originally I was using the M3 for trackdays, but gave that away because it was too expensive on parts, and the mini is faster and more fun anyway. My other car, is Maddie the Mini, which I absolutely love. However, I have gone so far down the lines of modifications, that she is not entirely ideal for everyday usage either. So a plot was hatched, sell the M3 while I could still get a good price, and buy a more practical everyday car, which my wife would like as well, as we would be sharing the car. There was only one obvious choice After driving a cooper CVT I realised I needed a manual. Looking at the price differential between Cooper and Cooper S I decided to go with an S. In the end, with input from Katie, my daughter, who is a complete mini nut we decided on : · Electric Blue / Black : not a common combo, but looks great · Lapis blue leather · DSC · 16 inch standard wheels in silver · Xenons · HK stereo · Climate control · Auto wipers Katie also decided on a name for the new car, SPARKY I traded the M3, and got a good deal on the mini from Alto BMW (thanks to Scott and Erin for all the help). I intended to buy from Parramatta, as I have bought many previous cars there, but they couldn’t match the deal from Alto As part of the plan, I wanted to keep the whole thing secret, and make it a complete surprise for my wife. Therefore I didn’t say anything on the boards or on drive days, as she surfs the boards as well. Unfortunately, being a woman, she had sussed things out, and knew . However, she kept quiet, and let me spring the surprise. She loves the car, in fact we all do Unfortunately, Maddie is still at the workshop getting some attention, so I still don’t have the thrill of having 2 minis to choose from yet, but it wont be long. Things have worked out well, as Maddie may not be fixed in time for Tasminia, so I can take Sparky for a nice run in We have been driving the car all weekend, and all of us love it. It is interesting comparing to Maddie who has all the mods. I am surprised by the power of the stock S. Maddie has a lot more get off the line (less hesitation), and has a lot more top end power above 5000rpm, but the difference is less dramatic than I imagined. The power of the S is fine for street driving. The induction / supercharger whine in Maddie is way louder (in a nice way).The suspension on the stock car is lovely. Stiff enough to handle nicely on smooth and bumpy roads, without being too harsh. Interestingly the brakes are the biggest noticeable difference. With the track pads, Maddies brakes have enormous bite and stopping power. The stock brakes feel a little weak. I know Eltel is also from a 2 mini family. Any others out their? I think Bob mentioned having 3 minis, but not all at the same time? I can’t wait to get maddie back to get some shots of the two cars together, and also to have the thrill of being able to choose which mini in the morning Attached are a few pics Cheers Robbo Attached Thumbnails Mods: GO MADDIE and SPARKY!

May 2nd, 2004, 03:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
gazah M2 Procrastinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: sydney, OZ! Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 2,045 Offline	CONGRATULATIONS ROBBO & KATIE!!!! enjoy, as i'm sure you will! come MOTOR with clubMINI

May 2nd, 2004, 03:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 191,704 Offline	EB/B! Very nice Congrats Robbo. Cant believe you have your second MINI before my first has even arrived - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

May 2nd, 2004, 03:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 42,678 Offline	Congratulations. Sounds like the timing is right too. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

May 2nd, 2004, 03:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 191,704 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs I know Eltel is also from a 2 mini family. Any others out their? I think Bob mentioned having 3 minis, but not all at the same time? I believe you are right. Bob has had 3 MINIs, but Im pretty sure he still currently owns 2 - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

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May 2nd, 2004, 03:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
alan earnshaw Brass Cannons Join Date: May 2003 Location: At Sea Local Time: 03:22 AM Posts: 909 Offline	CONGRATULATIONS, I've got to say I am a little green Love the name SPARKY Katie suits an EB MINI. Gazah's got me going now with the thought of a second MINI a JCW DS convertable I'll have to see how my pay rise pans out after my recent China deals See ya on the ferry

May 2nd, 2004, 03:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 10,892 Offline	WOW 2 Mini's!! I dont know how you could split your love in half!! Or are you required to find 100% more love!?! The colour combo is very cool. Congrats!! The garage will look great when both beasts are back!! Are there any pics of a damaged Maddie?? If so could you direct me!?! Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

May 2nd, 2004, 03:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 42,678 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by alan earnshaw CONGRATULATIONS, I've got to say I am a little green Love the name SPARKY Katie suits an EB MINI. Gazah's got me going now with the thought of a second MINI a JCW DS convertable I'll have to see how my pay rise pans out after my recent China deals See ya on the ferry I reckon you need a different colour for your 2nd MINI http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

May 2nd, 2004, 03:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 42,678 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Red&blackS WOW 2 Mini's!! I dont know how you could split your love in half!! Or are you required to find 100% more love!?! The colour combo is very cool. Congrats!! The garage will look great when both beasts are back!! Are there any pics of a damaged Maddie?? If so could you direct me!?! Todd It's like having 2 children, you love both as much as you would 1 and equally http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

May 2nd, 2004, 03:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 191,704 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by alan earnshaw Gazah's got me going now with the thought of a second MINI a JCW DS convertable Go for it Alan - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

May 2nd, 2004, 04:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 10,892 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by smurfn I reckon you need a different colour for your 2nd MINI Agreed, my next one will be BRG / W! I love that colour and there isnt many around like that!! (none as tough as MADDIE either!!!) Also everyone can notice you have definately two!! Im BRG with envy!! Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

May 2nd, 2004, 04:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
Darryl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 255 Offline	So it was your car Robbo (you weren't driving it though)!! was travelling in the Kings Rd area and I pulled behind this damn EB/B MCS, was very shocked to see another so close to home - you copycat you Excellent news though, you realise you've got a parts car for Maddie now 2003 MCS

May 2nd, 2004, 04:24 AM	#13 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 1,593 Offline	Congratulations robbo. I've got two MINIs, one is a Cooper S 02 model and the new one is a Cooper S JCW 04 model, and I love them both. The 04 model has H/K and phone doodads but is almost identical to my first MINI. I'm doing them both up to look identical especially with signage to promote my company. I intend tracking both of them a little with the JCW one copping most of the workouts, i think. I'm still running the 04 one in but then I'll spend equal time in them. My wife won't drive them so my son keeps the engine warm, so to speak. Attached Thumbnails

May 2nd, 2004, 04:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 191,704 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by eltel Congratulations robbo. I've got two MINIs, one is a Cooper S 02 model and the new one is a Cooper S JCW 04 model, and I love them both. The 04 model has H/K and phone doodads but is almost identical to my first MINI. I'm doing them both up to look identical especially with signage to promote my company. I intend tracking both of them a little with the JCW one copping most of the workouts, i think. I'm still running the 04 one in but then I'll spend equal time in them. My wife won't drive them so my son keeps the engine warm, so to speak. Wow nice! 2 LY MCS' thats not something you see everyday! Especially owned in the same family - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

May 2nd, 2004, 04:37 AM	#15 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 5,542 Offline	whoo hooo Good Work Clubman less....

May 2nd, 2004, 05:07 AM	#16 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 1,593 Offline	By the way, robbo, those X-lites are much harder to clean than our 5-spokes. I'm going to swap my tyres onto my spare 5-spokes and get the wheels matching on both cars. Sparky looks lovely, very different from Maddie, but very nice indeed.

May 2nd, 2004, 05:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
ERIN OLSON MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: BALMAIN SYDNEY Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 227 Offline	Damn , ive just realised that you re catching up to me on the mini ownership stakes. One more to go mate ! i recently tried to make our house a 2 MINI home as well. My partner Heidi works for A large real estate company that offer their employes a MINI as a company car. However she declined and kept her own rather boring German car quoting to me that she doesn t like Bavarian Junk Cars. Maybe i should speak to Scotty ( ALTOS ) - when are those facelift cars due again !

May 2nd, 2004, 06:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
alan earnshaw Brass Cannons Join Date: May 2003 Location: At Sea Local Time: 03:22 AM Posts: 909 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by smurfn I reckon you need a different colour for your 2nd MINI Well eltel has 2 the same, so, so can I

May 2nd, 2004, 06:42 AM	#19 (permalink)
Boo Sponsor and Widget Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 1,752 Offline	Looks awesome Robbo, you know Katie is setting you up so she can have one when she gets to driving age Looks like i have some catching up to do big time (will put in the order whilst Melody is not looking ) The original SWORKS

May 2nd, 2004, 06:43 AM	#20 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 14,072 Offline	Haha, nice work robbo. Congrats mate. Does this "spare" MINI mean you can share it equally with Scotty and I until our cars arrive! Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.