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paulmon · Apr 7th, 2003, 09:55 PM

hehe. Ya, good point Gordon, I think the car is a little more expensive than a whole chasis.

Couldn't agree more, slicks/750bhp,no electronics.

(Gordon, check out the thread on SOMC about brake fluid again)

Paul

Humourl3ss · Apr 8th, 2003, 09:03 AM

I'll go one further: slicks, a 1.0 litre turbo mill with as much boost as one dares, and no electronics other than the a common ECU for all teams.

Oh, and manual gear changes.... with a proper stick.

-CW

paulmon · Apr 8th, 2003, 12:21 PM

I think some things like sequential gearboxes are fine. One must keep in perspective that this is suppose to be the top is technology. I don't like traction control, dynamic suspension, fully automatic gear boxes and two-way telemetry.

Anyone want me to add an F1 forum over at SOMC?

Paul

Humourl3ss · Apr 8th, 2003, 08:31 PM

Now there's a thought.... or better yet, just make it a catch-all "Motorsports" forum.

-CW

paulmon · Apr 8th, 2003, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Humourl3ss
Now there's a thought.... or better yet, just make it a catch-all "Motorsports" forum.

-CW

Done. Now promise me that no one will mention the O word.
pssst. o is for oval

Paul

HarryHBMCC · Apr 8th, 2003, 10:44 PM

Oval, oval, oval.

GordonD · Apr 8th, 2003, 10:51 PM

feels like time to close this thread - folks are getting giddy

paulmon · Apr 8th, 2003, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue
Oval, oval, oval.

Hasn't anyone told you that to a MINI driver o is a four letter word? Your MINI has just disowned you.

Paul

HarryHBMCC · Apr 8th, 2003, 11:08 PM

Sorry guys. Did not mean to get so silly. Just happy to have my MINI back! And no, I don't plan on taking it to any ovals.

Harry

paulmon · Apr 9th, 2003, 03:03 AM

Woohoo, welcome back Harry. I was starting to think that Taurus was getting to your head.

Paul

HarryHBMCC · Apr 9th, 2003, 03:27 AM

It was getting to me but I think I got my MINI back just in time... I was starting to like the exhaust note of the 3.0L V6

It was ready early Monday morning -- too bad they couldn't squeeze it into Friday afternoon but I guess the parts truck just arrived too late.

I have an appointment to put my summer tires on Monday but now I don't know if that's a good idea. The weather forecast keeps dropping the temperatures down and down -- Friday's high was to be 15, now down to 8 with a cooler Saturday. Could be more white stuff in store for us yet and I don't want to be blamed for it on Monday

I would like summer tires on the car before the next meet though.

Harry

GordonD · Apr 9th, 2003, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue
It was getting to me but I think I got my MINI back just in time... I was starting to like the exhaust note of the 3.0L V6 Harry

One of my buddies had an SHO Taurus for a while and it was a complete blast to drive. real sleeper too so it was easy to blow people away and, if you didn't point out the marking on the bumper, your wife need never know.

HarryHBMCC · Apr 9th, 2003, 05:25 AM

Too bad they made the later SHOs automatic only. V8 instead of V6 but slower with the slushbox and not as much fun.

The suspension on the regular Taurus is pretty squishy, hope it was better on the SHO. Dodging wind-blown branches showed the wallowing body roll of the SE.

Harry

GordonD · Apr 9th, 2003, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue
Too bad they made the later SHOs automatic only. V8 instead of V6
Harry

agreed - his was a Yokahama (is that right?) engined version

HarryHBMCC · Apr 9th, 2003, 06:19 AM

Yamaha, I think.

Harry

GordonD · Apr 9th, 2003, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue
Yamaha, I think.

Harry

you are probably right - I know it was japanese and started with a Y bu the old neurons are not what they used to be

HarryHBMCC · Apr 10th, 2003, 11:13 PM

My car won't lock and they gave me a Ford Windstar rental today -- what next, an F350 Econoline van? I apologize in advance if I am even goofier now.

Alex, we may be driving your car for the rally this weekend...

Harry

scollins · Apr 10th, 2003, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue
My car won't lock and they gave me a Ford Windstar rental today -- what next, an F350 Econoline van?

Maybe a Lincoln Exterminator, Erradicator, whatever...

"There are those who drive, and those who drive well"

Oh puke.

paulmon · Apr 10th, 2003, 11:44 PM

MINI Woodbridge has MINI Cooper loaner cars! Granted they are yellow with large "MINIWOODBRIDGE" stickers all over it.

Paul

HarryHBMCC · Apr 10th, 2003, 11:56 PM

I got a MINI loaner that I didn't even need last year (drove it 4km to work, then 4km back, didn't even go out to lunch). But either they don't have any left or they don't do that now. I'd take an advertising mobile over this Windstar Sport any day (there's a good one, a sport minivan).

Harry

Apr 7th, 2003, 09:55 PM	#41
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 04:54 PM Posts: 774 Offline	hehe. Ya, good point Gordon, I think the car is a little more expensive than a whole chasis. Couldn't agree more, slicks/750bhp,no electronics. (Gordon, check out the thread on SOMC about brake fluid again) Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

Apr 8th, 2003, 09:03 AM	#42 (permalink)
Humourl3ss Now With More Cowbell Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada City Local Time: 04:54 PM Posts: 1,695 Offline	I'll go one further: slicks, a 1.0 litre turbo mill with as much boost as one dares, and no electronics other than the a common ECU for all teams. Oh, and manual gear changes.... with a proper stick. -CW Global Moderator

Apr 8th, 2003, 12:21 PM	#43 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 04:54 PM Posts: 774 Offline	I think some things like sequential gearboxes are fine. One must keep in perspective that this is suppose to be the top is technology. I don't like traction control, dynamic suspension, fully automatic gear boxes and two-way telemetry. Anyone want me to add an F1 forum over at SOMC? Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

Apr 8th, 2003, 08:31 PM	#44 (permalink)
Humourl3ss Now With More Cowbell Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada City Local Time: 04:54 PM Posts: 1,695 Offline	Now there's a thought.... or better yet, just make it a catch-all "Motorsports" forum. -CW Global Moderator

Apr 8th, 2003, 10:10 PM	#45 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 04:54 PM Posts: 774 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Humourl3ss Now there's a thought.... or better yet, just make it a catch-all "Motorsports" forum. -CW Done. Now promise me that no one will mention the O word. pssst. o is for oval Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

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Apr 8th, 2003, 10:44 PM	#46 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 03:54 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	Oval, oval, oval. MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Apr 8th, 2003, 10:51 PM	#47 (permalink)
GordonD MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ont, Ca Local Time: 04:54 PM Posts: 781 Offline	feels like time to close this thread - folks are getting giddy aka KWKSLVR Member: Southern Ontario MINI Club BMW Club of Canada - Trillium Chapter

Apr 8th, 2003, 11:01 PM	#48 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 04:54 PM Posts: 774 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue Oval, oval, oval. Hasn't anyone told you that to a MINI driver o is a four letter word? Your MINI has just disowned you. Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

Apr 8th, 2003, 11:08 PM	#49 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 03:54 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	Sorry guys. Did not mean to get so silly. Just happy to have my MINI back! And no, I don't plan on taking it to any ovals. Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Apr 9th, 2003, 03:03 AM	#50 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 04:54 PM Posts: 774 Offline	Woohoo, welcome back Harry. I was starting to think that Taurus was getting to your head. Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

Apr 9th, 2003, 03:27 AM	#51 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 03:54 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	It was getting to me but I think I got my MINI back just in time... I was starting to like the exhaust note of the 3.0L V6 It was ready early Monday morning -- too bad they couldn't squeeze it into Friday afternoon but I guess the parts truck just arrived too late. I have an appointment to put my summer tires on Monday but now I don't know if that's a good idea. The weather forecast keeps dropping the temperatures down and down -- Friday's high was to be 15, now down to 8 with a cooler Saturday. Could be more white stuff in store for us yet and I don't want to be blamed for it on Monday I would like summer tires on the car before the next meet though. Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Apr 9th, 2003, 03:58 AM	#52 (permalink)
GordonD MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ont, Ca Local Time: 04:54 PM Posts: 781 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue It was getting to me but I think I got my MINI back just in time... I was starting to like the exhaust note of the 3.0L V6 Harry One of my buddies had an SHO Taurus for a while and it was a complete blast to drive. real sleeper too so it was easy to blow people away and, if you didn't point out the marking on the bumper, your wife need never know. aka KWKSLVR Member: Southern Ontario MINI Club BMW Club of Canada - Trillium Chapter

Apr 9th, 2003, 05:25 AM	#53 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 03:54 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	Too bad they made the later SHOs automatic only. V8 instead of V6 but slower with the slushbox and not as much fun. The suspension on the regular Taurus is pretty squishy, hope it was better on the SHO. Dodging wind-blown branches showed the wallowing body roll of the SE. Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Apr 9th, 2003, 05:35 AM	#54 (permalink)
GordonD MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ont, Ca Local Time: 04:54 PM Posts: 781 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue Too bad they made the later SHOs automatic only. V8 instead of V6 Harry agreed - his was a Yokahama (is that right?) engined version aka KWKSLVR Member: Southern Ontario MINI Club BMW Club of Canada - Trillium Chapter

Apr 9th, 2003, 06:19 AM	#55 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 03:54 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	Yamaha, I think. Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Apr 9th, 2003, 09:22 PM	#56 (permalink)
GordonD MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ont, Ca Local Time: 04:54 PM Posts: 781 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue Yamaha, I think. Harry you are probably right - I know it was japanese and started with a Y bu the old neurons are not what they used to be aka KWKSLVR Member: Southern Ontario MINI Club BMW Club of Canada - Trillium Chapter

Apr 10th, 2003, 11:13 PM	#57 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 03:54 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	My car won't lock and they gave me a Ford Windstar rental today -- what next, an F350 Econoline van? I apologize in advance if I am even goofier now. Alex, we may be driving your car for the rally this weekend... Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Apr 10th, 2003, 11:17 PM	#58 (permalink)
scollins MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Local Time: 03:54 PM Posts: 147 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue My car won't lock and they gave me a Ford Windstar rental today -- what next, an F350 Econoline van? Maybe a Lincoln Exterminator, Erradicator, whatever... "There are those who drive, and those who drive well" Oh puke. '03 MCS -IB/W/Stripes/LapisBlue '02 MC -IB/W Launch #467/500 -gone to new home

Apr 10th, 2003, 11:44 PM	#59 (permalink)
paulmon MINI2 Senior Derelict Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mississauga(Toronto) Local Time: 04:54 PM Posts: 774 Offline	MINI Woodbridge has MINI Cooper loaner cars! Granted they are yellow with large "MINIWOODBRIDGE" stickers all over it. Paul Southern Ontario MINI Club

Apr 10th, 2003, 11:56 PM	#60 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 03:54 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	I got a MINI loaner that I didn't even need last year (drove it 4km to work, then 4km back, didn't even go out to lunch). But either they don't have any left or they don't do that now. I'd take an advertising mobile over this Windstar Sport any day (there's a good one, a sport minivan). Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

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