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mr.abulia · Oct 2nd, 2006, 12:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by I Am Canadian (original)

Hi Guys,

We are home with our new CR/W Comp Car after a spirited drive up the QE2 last night. My advice to Mr. Abulia, don't be fiscally prudent...take the trade-in from MINI Crowfoot and get your Hyper Blue #9. My wife (non-car enthusiast but growing) is totally in love with this car after only 400kms. Goes without saying where my feelings are. This vehicle just rocks in every way. All my past minor speculation is out the window (driver comfort, road noise, etc). The dealership (MINI Crowfoot) was also excellent. No surprises, games or challenge. Finally got to meet up with Craig and see his stunning JCW.

Found out that someone has backed out of the Astro Black at MINI Crowfoot. Not sure the number, but I know they were getting an Astro with #64 of 64. So Mr A go stare at them both back to back and do the unthinkable and trade in the C4S. Best of luck on the interview.

Hopefully I'll be off to stare and discuss financing options tomorrow after my interview

I'm glad you picked up the car in good order! Now you just have to add proper pictures to your JCW Comp owners thread!

stickman · Oct 4th, 2006, 12:30 AM

I finally got the call. My car has arrived. Don't even know the number yet but will find out tomorrow. Now we have to work out all the other numbers.

I Am Canadian · Oct 4th, 2006, 01:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by stickman (original)

I finally got the call. My car has arrived. Don't even know the number yet but will find out tomorrow. Now we have to work out all the other numbers.

Holy Cr@p! That took forever for you to get your car. Glad it is finally in. I'll await the details. You are going to soon be wearing the same grin that I have once you get behind the wheel.

mr.abulia · Oct 4th, 2006, 03:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by stickman (original)

I finally got the call. My car has arrived. Don't even know the number yet but will find out tomorrow. Now we have to work out all the other numbers.

Wow... that's just ridiculous, Stickman! You'd better have #64/64 at this point... :P When do you pick up the car?

BTW, I know that number 48/64 is an astro black that is currently available at Mini Crowfoot.

stickman · Oct 6th, 2006, 03:09 AM

Patience is a virtue...or so I have to keep telling myself. She is beautiful, CR/W, #29/64, and she is ready to come home from the dealer. But the saga continues. Monday afternoon while driving my son home from school we passed a road crew cutting grass. One of their weed whackers kicked up a stone which cracked the windshield. The city is going to rectify the situation but these things take time; the works department confers with the finance department which confers with the legal department which confers with the insurance company who will eventually confer with me. Understandably, the dealer cannot accept a cracked windshield at the same trade-in value as they originally offered. So she needs to get fixed and I need to be patient.

Now, I have a couple of questions. Does anybody know if there is a specific winter wheel/tire combination required for use with the Works brakes? I am assuming 16" runflats but recall reading somewhere that the R90 wheel was the only one that was recommended. Also, my car has 54 km. registered on the odometer. I thought that was a bit high. What were your odometer readings when you took ownership?

And for those of you who are already breaking in your CE's, a moment's silence if you please for those of us still waiting.

mr.abulia · Oct 6th, 2006, 05:52 AM

Hey Stickman... if it's not one thing its another! Keep after the city and hopefully they'll get it sorted soon. The squeaky wheel gets the grease and all.

54km is a bit high, but not unreasonably so. It looks like someone took a drive in it, but if there is a distance between the detailing area / main showroom / storage facility for your dealership, that can explain it. However, given that your car arrived quite late compared to most and has that number on the odometer, I would start being a bit suspicious

You may want to talk to your salesman and sales manager and ask them to find out EXACTLY where that car has been and why it took so long. And then ask for a further discount due to the inconvenience of having to wait so long

As for the wheels, any 16" wheels that will fit over the JCW brakes will do, but those that obviouslyu provide ventillation for the brakes are better for performance driving, particularly since the calipers will be very close to the rim and not have as much space for heat dissipation. Realistically, this is only a problem if you are driving the car hard with the winters on. One fellow in Calgary bought some really cheap (and good-looking!) 16" aftermarket rims. See pic below (the checkmate car on the far left... you can see the front wheel).

http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...7&d=1159736741

I'm going to try to pick up the same combination: I believe the gentleman said he paid less than $1k for the wheels and tyres.

Meanwhile, I got a good bite on my car yesterday... I could be in Mini heaven soon!!!!!!!

faster,Tobias! · Oct 6th, 2006, 04:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by stickman (original)

Does anybody know if there is a specific winter wheel/tire combination required for use with the Works brakes? I am assuming 16" runflats but recall reading somewhere that the R90 wheel was the only one that was recommended. Also, my car has 54 km. registered on the odometer. I thought that was a bit high. What were your odometer readings when you took ownership?

And for those of you who are already breaking in your CE's, a moment's silence if you please for those of us still waiting.

Sorry to hear of your misfortune, and extended delay. That's a bugger!!
Re. the odometer - typically all the MINI's I deliver have around 20km on them. #12 and #22 CE's had 38 and 42KM on the clock at delivery - I think because some equipment was added in Halifax, which results in the need to road test.

mr.abulia · Oct 6th, 2006, 06:31 PM

That seems to make sense, Faster. I'm willing to bet that's all it is: they must have had to road test the new suspension, or possibly drive the car someplace to get it an alignment after installing it.

stickman · Oct 8th, 2006, 06:12 PM

I am getting really good at waiting. Not only am I waitng for my car but I am waiting for a detailed road test report from those lucky buggers that have already taken delivery. Come on guys, help a poor fellow out. Or would that just make the waiting more difficult?

mr.abulia · Oct 8th, 2006, 06:19 PM

Stickman, I think they are just trying to spare our feelings

At least Canadian posted some of his thoughts on his car

mr.abulia · Oct 10th, 2006, 10:58 PM

Ok, this thread has been way to quiet. Heck, this board has been way too quiet!!!!

Any news, Stickman?

I Am Canadian · Oct 10th, 2006, 11:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mr.abulia (original)

Ok, this thread has been way to quiet. Heck, this board has been way too quiet!!!!

Any news, Stickman?

I agree about the silence of late. Those of us in possession of our JCW CPs (or possibly possessed by our cars) are too busy driving. We have had off and on weather in E-town, that coupled with work travel have left me out of the car more than I wanted. A good stretch of nice fall weather and I will take some new pictures.

I have been very nice and let a few friends drive the car. All three of them have owned various performance oriented vehicles. All of them were KNOCKED OUT by this little car's pull. For me, I am going ot be in trouble soon as I am driving an arrest me red, endless powered car sans cruise control. As law abiding as I am, I find myself doing 20 km over the limit all the time. I don't think, "it's the cars fault" will work after getting pulled over by Edmonton's finest.

Likes
Even without the cruise and stereo controls, I wouldn't give up the alcantara wheel. It has grown on me just like the tailor made shift knob. The power and look of the car are also massive likes for me. I wish I could park it inside my house just so I can stare at it.

Dislikes
The often discussed "back-fire" noise. Both my wife and I are coming to grips with MINI's "normal" exhaust burble. To us, the inconistency of it occuring and the actual noise are the problem. It doesn't sound like performance it is more of a mechanical undercarriage clunk which to us = bad...even though it isn't. We also didn't expect the goldfish bowl attention this car draws from surrounding traffic and pedestrians. I new it was an eye catcher but didn't think this many people would confront us with questions and/or gawk.

Take it easy guys... and get that C4S sold Abulia.

stickman · Oct 11th, 2006, 02:21 AM

Good things come to those that wait. I have an appointment to take my car in tomorrow to have the cracked windshield replaced. My sales rep said, "Why not bring it in today and drive your new one home?" Works4me. (Pardon the pun). So, I picked my son up from school and armed with a couple of cameras we set off for the dealer. To be honest, there was an emotional moment as I got out of my car for the last time; she was very good to me. After completing the obligatory paperwork, I drove The Works out to the parking lot so that we could take some before and after pictures.

Then it was time for some first impressions. She is eager, like a thoroughbred racehorse begging to be given her lead, straining at the bridle, determined to show that she is made of stern stuff. And surefooted; stable, stiff and comforting, so nimble around the bends. Even at low revs there is a throaty growl that only hints at the pleasures to come. I had occasion to make a left turn across two lanes of rush hour traffic. Seizing an opening, yet mindful of the rev limitation of 4500 rpm, I pulled away quickly and was completely blown away by the shriek of the supercharger in second and third gears. I put more than 76,000 kms. on my previous Cooper 'S' and never had I heard anything like it. Awesome, awe-inspiring, the stuff that legends are made of. The dealer rep told me to keep the revs below 4500 rpm and not take her above 140km/h. No problem I thought. Until I got onto the highway and glanced at the speedometer and noticed 140kmh without even trying. It should be illegal to sell this car without cruise control. Perhaps we should lobby the gobvernment to raise highway speed limits or keep all the old punters off the roads when we are out and about.

Worth waiting for? Oh yes, and then some! Pure pleasure in a pack of performance! Oh, and by the way, she has a name. I am going to call her Banshee.

mr.abulia · Oct 11th, 2006, 03:05 AM

Congrats, Stickman! That is fantastic news, and I'm glad Banshee was worth waiting for!!!! I take it that the power over the regular 'S' is quite noticeable, then?

I'm continuing to be frustrated in my attempts to get into my CP car. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that soon I too will have a delivery story!

stickman · Oct 11th, 2006, 03:52 AM

The difference between the two cars is palpable, even while limiting the revs to break-in limits. She is solid, from the thunk of the closing doors to the sure footed feeling of confidence that she delivers going into the corners. It is a completely different animal. And the supercharger whine literally caught me completely by surprise. I read Paul Mullet's review of the new MINI today and will eventually test drive one but I think I am going to get addicted to that supercharger sound and may end up as one of the people that prefer the former to the latter. This car reminds me more of the insane characteristics of my 1969 mini cooper 'S' than the 2003 version did. And they have added a side shade for the driver and a handle to assist the handicapped in extricating themselves from the passenger seat. There may be other neat improvemnets that I have not discovered yet but for now I am completely content with that whine. Reminds me of my ex-wife.

MRC2K6 · Oct 11th, 2006, 07:10 AM

Just as a change of subject ... has anyone seen "Hard Candy"? It is a really gruesome thriller about a pedophile. Guess what awesome car he is driving? (Awesome is what the girl in the movie calls it.)

Yup, same as all of us ... MINI ... sick eh ........

faster,Tobias! · Oct 11th, 2006, 03:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by stickman (original)

........and a handle to assist the handicapped in extricating themselves from the passenger seat......

No,no,no. That's the 'OH CRAP!!' handle

mark-o · Oct 11th, 2006, 05:11 PM

Also known as the "Holys hit" handle...

xtremepsionic · Oct 11th, 2006, 07:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MRC2K6 (original)

Just as a change of subject ... has anyone seen "Hard Candy"? It is a really gruesome thriller about a pedophile. Guess what awesome car he is driving? (Awesome is what the girl in the movie calls it.)

Yup, same as all of us ... MINI ... sick eh ........

Hmmm, a MINI, photographer... hmmmmmmmm

Man, a friend of mine told me to watch "One Hour Lab" to see what a phycho photolab operator is like, then you come along and say "Hey what about this pedophile photographer movie?"

(for those who don't know, I am currently working in a photolab and am also a phtographer)

MRC2K6 · Oct 11th, 2006, 08:26 PM

I guy I work with actually takes his family on tours of where his co-workers live ... creepy eh?

Oct 11th, 2006, 02:21 AM	#33 (permalink)
stickman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pickering, Ontario, Local Time: 04:43 PM Posts: 90 Offline	Good things come to those that wait. I have an appointment to take my car in tomorrow to have the cracked windshield replaced. My sales rep said, "Why not bring it in today and drive your new one home?" Works4me. (Pardon the pun). So, I picked my son up from school and armed with a couple of cameras we set off for the dealer. To be honest, there was an emotional moment as I got out of my car for the last time; she was very good to me. After completing the obligatory paperwork, I drove The Works out to the parking lot so that we could take some before and after pictures. Then it was time for some first impressions. She is eager, like a thoroughbred racehorse begging to be given her lead, straining at the bridle, determined to show that she is made of stern stuff. And surefooted; stable, stiff and comforting, so nimble around the bends. Even at low revs there is a throaty growl that only hints at the pleasures to come. I had occasion to make a left turn across two lanes of rush hour traffic. Seizing an opening, yet mindful of the rev limitation of 4500 rpm, I pulled away quickly and was completely blown away by the shriek of the supercharger in second and third gears. I put more than 76,000 kms. on my previous Cooper 'S' and never had I heard anything like it. Awesome, awe-inspiring, the stuff that legends are made of. The dealer rep told me to keep the revs below 4500 rpm and not take her above 140km/h. No problem I thought. Until I got onto the highway and glanced at the speedometer and noticed 140kmh without even trying. It should be illegal to sell this car without cruise control. Perhaps we should lobby the gobvernment to raise highway speed limits or keep all the old punters off the roads when we are out and about. Worth waiting for? Oh yes, and then some! Pure pleasure in a pack of performance! Oh, and by the way, she has a name. I am going to call her Banshee. Attached Thumbnails

Oct 11th, 2006, 07:10 AM	#36 (permalink)
MRC2K6 drive drive drive ... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 351 Offline	Just as a change of subject ... has anyone seen "Hard Candy"? It is a really gruesome thriller about a pedophile. Guess what awesome car he is driving? (Awesome is what the girl in the movie calls it.) Yup, same as all of us ... MINI ... sick eh ........ Driving is Everything ... Anything else is just waiting around ...

Oct 11th, 2006, 05:11 PM	#38 (permalink)
mark-o MINI2 4 ME Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, AB Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 295 Offline	Also known as the "Holys hit" handle... Last edited by mark-o : Oct 11th, 2006 at 05:13 PM. Reason: creative spacing...

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MRC2K6 drive drive drive ... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 351 Offline	I guy I work with actually takes his family on tours of where his co-workers live ... creepy eh? Driving is Everything ... Anything else is just waiting around ...

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Oct 2nd, 2006, 12:04 AM	#21
mr.abulia MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 241 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by I Am Canadian (original) Hi Guys, We are home with our new CR/W Comp Car after a spirited drive up the QE2 last night. My advice to Mr. Abulia, don't be fiscally prudent...take the trade-in from MINI Crowfoot and get your Hyper Blue #9. My wife (non-car enthusiast but growing) is totally in love with this car after only 400kms. Goes without saying where my feelings are. This vehicle just rocks in every way. All my past minor speculation is out the window (driver comfort, road noise, etc). The dealership (MINI Crowfoot) was also excellent. No surprises, games or challenge. Finally got to meet up with Craig and see his stunning JCW. Found out that someone has backed out of the Astro Black at MINI Crowfoot. Not sure the number, but I know they were getting an Astro with #64 of 64. So Mr A go stare at them both back to back and do the unthinkable and trade in the C4S. Best of luck on the interview. Hopefully I'll be off to stare and discuss financing options tomorrow after my interview I'm glad you picked up the car in good order! Now you just have to add proper pictures to your JCW Comp owners thread!

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Oct 4th, 2006, 12:30 AM	#22 (permalink)
stickman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pickering, Ontario, Local Time: 04:43 PM Posts: 90 Offline	I finally got the call. My car has arrived. Don't even know the number yet but will find out tomorrow. Now we have to work out all the other numbers.

Oct 4th, 2006, 01:07 AM	#23 (permalink)
I Am Canadian MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Alberta's Capital Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 148 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by stickman (original) I finally got the call. My car has arrived. Don't even know the number yet but will find out tomorrow. Now we have to work out all the other numbers. Holy Cr@p! That took forever for you to get your car. Glad it is finally in. I'll await the details. You are going to soon be wearing the same grin that I have once you get behind the wheel.

Oct 4th, 2006, 03:40 AM	#24 (permalink)
mr.abulia MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 241 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by stickman (original) I finally got the call. My car has arrived. Don't even know the number yet but will find out tomorrow. Now we have to work out all the other numbers. Wow... that's just ridiculous, Stickman! You'd better have #64/64 at this point... :P When do you pick up the car? BTW, I know that number 48/64 is an astro black that is currently available at Mini Crowfoot.

Oct 6th, 2006, 03:09 AM	#25 (permalink)
stickman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pickering, Ontario, Local Time: 04:43 PM Posts: 90 Offline	Patience is a virtue...or so I have to keep telling myself. She is beautiful, CR/W, #29/64, and she is ready to come home from the dealer. But the saga continues. Monday afternoon while driving my son home from school we passed a road crew cutting grass. One of their weed whackers kicked up a stone which cracked the windshield. The city is going to rectify the situation but these things take time; the works department confers with the finance department which confers with the legal department which confers with the insurance company who will eventually confer with me. Understandably, the dealer cannot accept a cracked windshield at the same trade-in value as they originally offered. So she needs to get fixed and I need to be patient. Now, I have a couple of questions. Does anybody know if there is a specific winter wheel/tire combination required for use with the Works brakes? I am assuming 16" runflats but recall reading somewhere that the R90 wheel was the only one that was recommended. Also, my car has 54 km. registered on the odometer. I thought that was a bit high. What were your odometer readings when you took ownership? And for those of you who are already breaking in your CE's, a moment's silence if you please for those of us still waiting.

Oct 6th, 2006, 05:52 AM	#26 (permalink)
mr.abulia MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 241 Offline	Hey Stickman... if it's not one thing its another! Keep after the city and hopefully they'll get it sorted soon. The squeaky wheel gets the grease and all. 54km is a bit high, but not unreasonably so. It looks like someone took a drive in it, but if there is a distance between the detailing area / main showroom / storage facility for your dealership, that can explain it. However, given that your car arrived quite late compared to most and has that number on the odometer, I would start being a bit suspicious You may want to talk to your salesman and sales manager and ask them to find out EXACTLY where that car has been and why it took so long. And then ask for a further discount due to the inconvenience of having to wait so long As for the wheels, any 16" wheels that will fit over the JCW brakes will do, but those that obviouslyu provide ventillation for the brakes are better for performance driving, particularly since the calipers will be very close to the rim and not have as much space for heat dissipation. Realistically, this is only a problem if you are driving the car hard with the winters on. One fellow in Calgary bought some really cheap (and good-looking!) 16" aftermarket rims. See pic below (the checkmate car on the far left... you can see the front wheel). http://www.mini2.com/forum/attachmen...7&d=1159736741 I'm going to try to pick up the same combination: I believe the gentleman said he paid less than $1k for the wheels and tyres. Meanwhile, I got a good bite on my car yesterday... I could be in Mini heaven soon!!!!!!!

Oct 6th, 2006, 04:40 PM	#27 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 1,165 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by stickman (original) Does anybody know if there is a specific winter wheel/tire combination required for use with the Works brakes? I am assuming 16" runflats but recall reading somewhere that the R90 wheel was the only one that was recommended. Also, my car has 54 km. registered on the odometer. I thought that was a bit high. What were your odometer readings when you took ownership? And for those of you who are already breaking in your CE's, a moment's silence if you please for those of us still waiting. Sorry to hear of your misfortune, and extended delay. That's a bugger!! Re. the odometer - typically all the MINI's I deliver have around 20km on them. #12 and #22 CE's had 38 and 42KM on the clock at delivery - I think because some equipment was added in Halifax, which results in the need to road test.

Oct 6th, 2006, 06:31 PM	#28 (permalink)
mr.abulia MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 241 Offline	That seems to make sense, Faster. I'm willing to bet that's all it is: they must have had to road test the new suspension, or possibly drive the car someplace to get it an alignment after installing it.

Oct 8th, 2006, 06:12 PM	#29 (permalink)
stickman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pickering, Ontario, Local Time: 04:43 PM Posts: 90 Offline	I am getting really good at waiting. Not only am I waitng for my car but I am waiting for a detailed road test report from those lucky buggers that have already taken delivery. Come on guys, help a poor fellow out. Or would that just make the waiting more difficult?

Oct 8th, 2006, 06:19 PM	#30 (permalink)
mr.abulia MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 241 Offline	Stickman, I think they are just trying to spare our feelings At least Canadian posted some of his thoughts on his car

Oct 10th, 2006, 10:58 PM	#31 (permalink)
mr.abulia MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 241 Offline	Ok, this thread has been way to quiet. Heck, this board has been way too quiet!!!! Any news, Stickman?

Oct 10th, 2006, 11:55 PM	#32 (permalink)
I Am Canadian MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Alberta's Capital Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 148 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mr.abulia (original) Ok, this thread has been way to quiet. Heck, this board has been way too quiet!!!! Any news, Stickman? I agree about the silence of late. Those of us in possession of our JCW CPs (or possibly possessed by our cars) are too busy driving. We have had off and on weather in E-town, that coupled with work travel have left me out of the car more than I wanted. A good stretch of nice fall weather and I will take some new pictures. I have been very nice and let a few friends drive the car. All three of them have owned various performance oriented vehicles. All of them were KNOCKED OUT by this little car's pull. For me, I am going ot be in trouble soon as I am driving an arrest me red, endless powered car sans cruise control. As law abiding as I am, I find myself doing 20 km over the limit all the time. I don't think, "it's the cars fault" will work after getting pulled over by Edmonton's finest. Likes Even without the cruise and stereo controls, I wouldn't give up the alcantara wheel. It has grown on me just like the tailor made shift knob. The power and look of the car are also massive likes for me. I wish I could park it inside my house just so I can stare at it. Dislikes The often discussed "back-fire" noise. Both my wife and I are coming to grips with MINI's "normal" exhaust burble. To us, the inconistency of it occuring and the actual noise are the problem. It doesn't sound like performance it is more of a mechanical undercarriage clunk which to us = bad...even though it isn't. We also didn't expect the goldfish bowl attention this car draws from surrounding traffic and pedestrians. I new it was an eye catcher but didn't think this many people would confront us with questions and/or gawk. Take it easy guys... and get that C4S sold Abulia.

Oct 11th, 2006, 03:05 AM	#34 (permalink)
mr.abulia MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 241 Offline	Congrats, Stickman! That is fantastic news, and I'm glad Banshee was worth waiting for!!!! I take it that the power over the regular 'S' is quite noticeable, then? I'm continuing to be frustrated in my attempts to get into my CP car. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that soon I too will have a delivery story!

Oct 11th, 2006, 03:52 AM	#35 (permalink)
stickman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pickering, Ontario, Local Time: 04:43 PM Posts: 90 Offline	The difference between the two cars is palpable, even while limiting the revs to break-in limits. She is solid, from the thunk of the closing doors to the sure footed feeling of confidence that she delivers going into the corners. It is a completely different animal. And the supercharger whine literally caught me completely by surprise. I read Paul Mullet's review of the new MINI today and will eventually test drive one but I think I am going to get addicted to that supercharger sound and may end up as one of the people that prefer the former to the latter. This car reminds me more of the insane characteristics of my 1969 mini cooper 'S' than the 2003 version did. And they have added a side shade for the driver and a handle to assist the handicapped in extricating themselves from the passenger seat. There may be other neat improvemnets that I have not discovered yet but for now I am completely content with that whine. Reminds me of my ex-wife.

Oct 11th, 2006, 03:54 PM	#37 (permalink)
faster,Tobias! Fanatically Enthiusiastic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 1,165 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by stickman (original) ........and a handle to assist the handicapped in extricating themselves from the passenger seat...... No,no,no. That's the 'OH CRAP!!' handle

Oct 11th, 2006, 07:06 PM	#39 (permalink)
xtremepsionic Vroom! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 1,036 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MRC2K6 (original) Just as a change of subject ... has anyone seen "Hard Candy"? It is a really gruesome thriller about a pedophile. Guess what awesome car he is driving? (Awesome is what the girl in the movie calls it.) Yup, same as all of us ... MINI ... sick eh ........ Hmmm, a MINI, photographer... hmmmmmmmm Man, a friend of mine told me to watch "One Hour Lab" to see what a phycho photolab operator is like, then you come along and say "Hey what about this pedophile photographer movie?" (for those who don't know, I am currently working in a photolab and am also a phtographer)

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