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Baker · Nov 2nd, 2004, 05:52 AM

I've just introduced a new Mini owner to these forums. He's a fellow administrator on Overclockers Australia, in the Motoring section, and he has a great deal of knowledge on cars and motoring - and he's definatly interested in Brisbane cruises!

Welcome mate, and you better put up some pictures real soon!

Kev

spectral · Nov 2nd, 2004, 06:15 AM

Hi! (waves)..

Thanks Baker for the introduction.

I've just bought a Mini Cooper Chilli on the weekend.. picking it up on Friday.

* Black with Black roof
* Partial Leather interior
* 3 Spoke integrated steering wheel
* Bluetooth
* Chrono gauge pack
* Chrome-line interior
* Traction control

I'm looking forward to drive days in/around Brisbane !

gazah · Nov 2nd, 2004, 06:26 AM

welcome spectral... sounds like a nice spec!

Todd! · Nov 2nd, 2004, 06:38 AM

Nice one mate!!

Welcome

Todd

n00b · Nov 2nd, 2004, 06:40 AM

Welcome mate

Mike Clarke · Nov 2nd, 2004, 07:55 AM

Welcome to MINI2 spectral

ScottyB · Nov 2nd, 2004, 08:18 AM

Hey

Welcome to the site

swamos · Nov 2nd, 2004, 08:44 AM

Great stuff

I hope to see you along on a clubMINI run soon.

robbo mcs · Nov 2nd, 2004, 09:09 AM

Hi Spectral,

Welcome to the boards

I am sure you will enjoy the mini

By the way, you will find many "overclocked" minis on these forums

Cheers

Robbo

Smurfn · Nov 2nd, 2004, 11:11 AM

Welcome Spectral

minigolf · Nov 2nd, 2004, 11:36 AM

Welcome to MINI2 mate.

Cheers Liam

spectral · Nov 2nd, 2004, 11:49 AM

wow.. thanks for the kind welcomes.

My fiance and I are pretty excited about it and are looking forward to owning our first "community" car, where fellow owners wave etc.

Anyway, I shall keep an eye out for Brisbane club runs etc, and hope to meet a few people there.

minigolf · Nov 2nd, 2004, 12:21 PM

/me waves at spectral.

Sooper Cooper s · Nov 2nd, 2004, 08:32 PM

Welcome spectral, I hope to meet you on the road some time soon.

Enjoy

doona · Nov 2nd, 2004, 08:52 PM

Another.... welcom aboard

GOGADGET · Nov 3rd, 2004, 01:20 AM

Arrrrrgggggh

*That's welcome in Piratre*

Happy MINIing

spectral · Nov 5th, 2004, 11:11 AM

picked up the car today. looks fantastic

The steering is much improved from the earlier MY04 (?) model I drove last week... the salesman mentioned that they've worked on the steering in the latest release.

Couple of features that I discovered and loved :

* The light in the roof shining on the instruments/controls. Handy for a new mini driver to find everything (including the door handles :P )

* The wipers that slow to intermittant when you pull up at a traffic light

* The chromeline kit

I think it looks awesome, especially on a black car with tint

* The chrono gauge clusters. Not being a sentimental (or historic) mini fan, the original dash layout bothered me. The purists would probably throw sticks at me for saying that I prefer the chrono setup hands down.

Things I'm a little iffy about :

* The control stalks.. they don't feel like they match the rest of the car for quality
* The trip computer control button.. hard to operate without the stalk moving
* My size 12 shoe hits the steering shaft with the clutch engaged, weird feeling when turning into the driveway, almost knocked my foot off

But all in all, very impressed.

Mike Clarke · Nov 5th, 2004, 11:15 AM

Good to hear spectral

I agree the chromeline and the chrono kit look great; how about a few pics?

Baker · Nov 5th, 2004, 10:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by spectral

* The light in the roof shining on the instruments/controls. Handy for a new mini driver to find everything (including the door handles :P )

Thats the first thing everyone says in my car - "where are the handles?"

Quote:

* The wipers that slow to intermittant when you pull up at a traffic light

Thats a great little feature - personally I've got the auto wipers, which are heaps of fun when you've got someone in the car and you go under a bridge etc, and they stop.

Quote:

* The chromeline kit

I think it looks awesome, especially on a black car with tint

You'll have to get me a few pics of this mate - thinking of adding it to my car.

Quote:

* The chrono gauge clusters. Not being a sentimental (or historic) mini fan, the original dash layout bothered me. The purists would probably throw sticks at me for saying that I prefer the chrono setup hands down.

Bah! I'm still not over the fact that mine has a monster tacho (which, by the way, the ricers where I work are jealous of

) instead of the speedo.

Quote:

* The control stalks.. they don't feel like they match the rest of the car for quality
* The trip computer control button.. hard to operate without the stalk moving
* My size 12 shoe hits the steering shaft with the clutch engaged, weird feeling when turning into the driveway, almost knocked my foot off

I'm a size 13 shoe, and you get used to a way to drive it without hitting it. The trip computer button I've found you just have to support it with one of your other fingers while you press it.

Now you've got your Mini, its time to get a Whalen! Do a search, and if you're interested, you might be able to get in on the group buy-cum-big worldwide sale.

So are you getting rid of your other car, or are you keeping it for something else?

AprilWhine · Nov 6th, 2004, 12:06 AM

Hi and Welcome! Are you a pirate too?

Nov 2nd, 2004, 05:52 AM	#1
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 06:32 AM Posts: 4,115 Offline	Welcoming a new Mini owner - Spectral! I've just introduced a new Mini owner to these forums. He's a fellow administrator on Overclockers Australia, in the Motoring section, and he has a great deal of knowledge on cars and motoring - and he's definatly interested in Brisbane cruises! Welcome mate, and you better put up some pictures real soon! Kev

Nov 2nd, 2004, 06:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
gazah M2 Procrastinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: sydney, OZ! Local Time: 06:32 AM Posts: 1,856 Offline	welcome spectral... sounds like a nice spec! come MOTOR with clubMINI

Nov 2nd, 2004, 06:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 06:32 AM Posts: 10,450 Offline	Nice one mate!! Welcome Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Nov 2nd, 2004, 08:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 07:32 AM Posts: 192,103 Offline	Hey Welcome to the site - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

Nov 2nd, 2004, 09:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:32 AM Posts: 2,620 Offline	Hi Spectral, Welcome to the boards I am sure you will enjoy the mini By the way, you will find many "overclocked" minis on these forums Cheers Robbo Mods: GO MADDIE and SPARKY!

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Nov 2nd, 2004, 06:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
spectral MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Local Time: 06:32 AM Posts: 5 Offline	Hi! (waves).. Thanks Baker for the introduction. I've just bought a Mini Cooper Chilli on the weekend.. picking it up on Friday. * Black with Black roof * Partial Leather interior * 3 Spoke integrated steering wheel * Bluetooth * Chrono gauge pack * Chrome-line interior * Traction control I'm looking forward to drive days in/around Brisbane !

Nov 2nd, 2004, 06:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
n00b Twincharge??? My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 06:32 AM Posts: 2,283 Offline	Welcome mate

Nov 2nd, 2004, 07:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 05:32 AM Posts: 5,065 Offline	Welcome to MINI2 spectral

Nov 2nd, 2004, 08:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:32 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Great stuff I hope to see you along on a clubMINI run soon.

Nov 2nd, 2004, 11:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 06:32 AM Posts: 42,149 Offline	Welcome Spectral http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Nov 2nd, 2004, 11:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:32 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Welcome to MINI2 mate. Cheers Liam Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Nov 2nd, 2004, 11:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
spectral MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Local Time: 06:32 AM Posts: 5 Offline	wow.. thanks for the kind welcomes. My fiance and I are pretty excited about it and are looking forward to owning our first "community" car, where fellow owners wave etc. Anyway, I shall keep an eye out for Brisbane club runs etc, and hope to meet a few people there.

Nov 2nd, 2004, 12:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 07:32 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	/me waves at spectral. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Nov 2nd, 2004, 08:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
Sooper Cooper s MINI2 Lurker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 06:32 AM Posts: 1,145 Offline	Welcome spectral, I hope to meet you on the road some time soon. Enjoy

Nov 2nd, 2004, 08:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
doona ......... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 06:32 AM Posts: 2,802 Offline	Another.... welcom aboard

Nov 3rd, 2004, 01:20 AM	#16 (permalink)
GOGADGET All Worked Up Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 07:32 AM Posts: 2,669 Offline	Arrrrrgggggh That's welcome in Piratre Happy MINIing GETTING ALL RALLYED UP and a little bit sideways

Nov 5th, 2004, 11:11 AM	#17 (permalink)
spectral MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Local Time: 06:32 AM Posts: 5 Offline	picked up the car today. looks fantastic The steering is much improved from the earlier MY04 (?) model I drove last week... the salesman mentioned that they've worked on the steering in the latest release. Couple of features that I discovered and loved : * The light in the roof shining on the instruments/controls. Handy for a new mini driver to find everything (including the door handles :P ) * The wipers that slow to intermittant when you pull up at a traffic light * The chromeline kit I think it looks awesome, especially on a black car with tint * The chrono gauge clusters. Not being a sentimental (or historic) mini fan, the original dash layout bothered me. The purists would probably throw sticks at me for saying that I prefer the chrono setup hands down. Things I'm a little iffy about : * The control stalks.. they don't feel like they match the rest of the car for quality * The trip computer control button.. hard to operate without the stalk moving * My size 12 shoe hits the steering shaft with the clutch engaged, weird feeling when turning into the driveway, almost knocked my foot off But all in all, very impressed.

Nov 5th, 2004, 11:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
Mike Clarke You are number 6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth WA Local Time: 05:32 AM Posts: 5,065 Offline	Good to hear spectral I agree the chromeline and the chrono kit look great; how about a few pics?

Nov 5th, 2004, 10:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 06:32 AM Posts: 4,115 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by spectral * The light in the roof shining on the instruments/controls. Handy for a new mini driver to find everything (including the door handles :P ) Thats the first thing everyone says in my car - "where are the handles?" Quote: * The wipers that slow to intermittant when you pull up at a traffic light Thats a great little feature - personally I've got the auto wipers, which are heaps of fun when you've got someone in the car and you go under a bridge etc, and they stop. Quote: * The chromeline kit I think it looks awesome, especially on a black car with tint You'll have to get me a few pics of this mate - thinking of adding it to my car. Quote: * The chrono gauge clusters. Not being a sentimental (or historic) mini fan, the original dash layout bothered me. The purists would probably throw sticks at me for saying that I prefer the chrono setup hands down. Bah! I'm still not over the fact that mine has a monster tacho (which, by the way, the ricers where I work are jealous of ) instead of the speedo. Quote: * The control stalks.. they don't feel like they match the rest of the car for quality * The trip computer control button.. hard to operate without the stalk moving * My size 12 shoe hits the steering shaft with the clutch engaged, weird feeling when turning into the driveway, almost knocked my foot off I'm a size 13 shoe, and you get used to a way to drive it without hitting it. The trip computer button I've found you just have to support it with one of your other fingers while you press it. Now you've got your Mini, its time to get a Whalen! Do a search, and if you're interested, you might be able to get in on the group buy-cum-big worldwide sale. So are you getting rid of your other car, or are you keeping it for something else?

Nov 6th, 2004, 12:06 AM	#20 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 02:32 PM Posts: 16,078 Offline	Hi and Welcome! Are you a pirate too? Global Moderator

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