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cleverzippy · Nov 13th, 2002, 08:37 AM

I have a test drive in the GGR/Superchips S on Friday with 18" alloys and big brake conversion fiited. Will report back asap if anyone is interested.

Bonnie Scotland · Nov 13th, 2002, 08:37 AM

Phil,
Just dawned on me where your workshop is, i've calculated about 515 miles to get there, wow, no problems though, well worth it and hence the exhaust being ready in time would be great!

Hopefully there is a train station nearby where i can catch a train to Luton???

Alan fae bonnie scotland

PhilClarke · Nov 13th, 2002, 08:45 AM

You'll enjoy the drive back more than the drive down! I'll get our driver to take you to Luton, no problem.

Phil

Bonnie Scotland · Nov 13th, 2002, 09:02 AM

Phil,
Now that's what i call service, now i don't suppose you can deliver as well!!(to scotland)

Only joking, i intend to drive down early on 27th (wednesday) and drop car off for you to start on 28th.
I need to get to junction 11 on the M1 and then it's 5 mins from there.

Many thanks
Alan fae bonnie wet scotland

Grinder · Nov 13th, 2002, 01:15 PM

Phil, thanks for all the info, and well...it's just such a nice change from my MINI dealer to have someone offer information voulentarily, and actually have that information be accurate! I am very interested in any possible conversions for the United States so if/when any info on that becomes available, will you let us know? Thanks!

PhilClarke · Nov 13th, 2002, 01:18 PM

Hi

US availability is a good question and I hope to have an answer this week. Issues are fuel - 97/98RON required, plus technical capacity to read ODB software and email it to us.

There are a few other things, but if you can email me direct on marketing@birds.uk.com I'll make sure you are included in my repsonse to other US customers as soon as I have it!

Chrs

Phil

rasp · Nov 13th, 2002, 01:28 PM

Now we seem to be getting somewhere
Thanks Phil for clearing things up and welcome to Mini2.
See you on the 25th.

Dave.

rasp · Nov 13th, 2002, 01:44 PM

Alan.

If your going to be at Birds early 27th perhaps we can meet as I will be picking mine up ( FINGERS CROSSED ).

Dave.

Bonnie Scotland · Nov 13th, 2002, 01:52 PM

Dave,
I'm planning on dropping the car off sometime on the 26th as i'll be driving down from Scotland, that gives them 2 full days to do my car.
Phil has kindly offered to drive me to Luton (thats where my sister lives) so i'll probably see your car in millions of bits lying about the workshop floor!!!!

Pity we won't meet as i'd like to thank you personally for advising of Birds.

Do you know roughly how far Luton is from their place by any chance??

Speak later

Alan fae bonnie scotland

Bonnie Scotland · Nov 13th, 2002, 01:54 PM

Sorry Dave, got my dates mixed up, i will be travelling on the 27th, leave bonnie scotland around about 3am, hoping to be at Birds by about 1pm.

Alan fae bonnie scotland

rasp · Nov 13th, 2002, 02:01 PM

Alan

Not far enough in the S. Id rather be driving to Bonnie Scotland. Joking apart Im not quiet sure from there as I got lost myself on my visit.

Dave.

Bonnie Scotland · Nov 14th, 2002, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Not far enough in the S. Id rather be driving to Bonnie Scotland

Rasp, come on up, some nice people are organising some events, most notably zoooooom's cullen run next year.

I have a spare room you could lodge in for free, did i just say that and i'm scottish, LOL, you'd be more than welcome.

I'm looking forward to attending some meets down south after the new year.

Alan fae bonnie scotland

QQQ · Nov 14th, 2002, 09:27 AM

For continental S owners interested in the Hartge kit, see this e-mail I received today from Hartge:

Thank you for your e-mail.

We charge 1,450.00 EUR for the Mini Cooper S tuning kit
(excluding fitting, running in engine and dyno test, TÜV approval
and transport if applicable).

The fitting takes approx. 4-5 hours (approx. 400.00 EUR).

To make an appointment we kindly request you to contact George
on +49 6835 50611.

In your first e-mail, I believe you mentioned our dealer Birds in the
UK. We have HARTGE dealers in most countries, therefore you do
not have to travel to Germany to have this conversion done.

Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to
contact us.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely,
Heike

Kind regards
HERBERT HARTGE GmbH & Co. KG

Volker Schu

Bonnie Scotland · Nov 15th, 2002, 03:15 PM

I had a very good discussion at my dealer today, i wanted to find out for sure about my warranty and TLC packages if i went ahead with the upgrade and i was told that there would be no problems.

I Guess the real test will be if and i do mean if a problem arises.

Anway, i'm well happy.

Alan fae bonnie scotland

Grinder · Nov 15th, 2002, 03:28 PM

See if they'll put it in writing for you. That way *if* something happens you'll have a little extra assurance that they'll fix it...

Bonnie Scotland · Nov 15th, 2002, 05:01 PM

Quote:

See if they'll put it in writing for you. That way *if* something happens you'll have a little extra assurance that they'll fix it...

I aint ever gonna get that in writing, thats why i said if, i feel quite comfortable having spoken to the service manager.
I understand your concern and i have it also, i guess after a year i should post to say how it's all going.
Life's too short to worry, especially when your a millionaire!! lol, i wish.

Alan fae bonnie scotland

rasp · Nov 22nd, 2002, 03:11 PM

Come on V12 dont keep us waiting, tell us about your Hartge conversion.

Shamster · Nov 23rd, 2002, 03:43 AM

I used them for my BMW 7 series. They gave the car a checkover, advised me what definitely needed to be done and what I could get away with. Always had the time to talk to me to discuss any questions.

Kevin Bird the MD came out with me on the initial roadtest to analyse the car - suggested a solution and was spot on.

Lucky for me they are only 1/2 hour away but I too will be paying them another visit when my MINI comes.

I am sure that anyone who leaves their car with them for ANY work can be confident knowing that it's in the hands of experts. Just look at some of the kit that's sat there when you go for the first time - these guys are serious!

Bonnie Scotland · Nov 23rd, 2002, 05:37 AM

The suspense is almost killing me, calling on V12 to post back with the results of his recent hartge upgrade.

Alan fae bonnie scotland

rasp · Nov 24th, 2002, 07:31 PM

Still no response V12.

Nov 13th, 2002, 08:37 AM	#22 (permalink)
Bonnie Scotland Gadget Man Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montrose, Scotland Local Time: 08:18 PM Posts: 1,869 Offline	Your Location!!!!! Phil, Just dawned on me where your workshop is, i've calculated about 515 miles to get there, wow, no problems though, well worth it and hence the exhaust being ready in time would be great! Hopefully there is a train station nearby where i can catch a train to Luton??? Alan fae bonnie scotland

Nov 13th, 2002, 08:45 AM	#23 (permalink)
PhilClarke MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chiswick Local Time: 09:18 PM Posts: 15 Offline	Hatrge Performance Kit You'll enjoy the drive back more than the drive down! I'll get our driver to take you to Luton, no problem. Phil Phil Clarke Birds (UK) Ltd +44 (0) 1895 810850

Nov 13th, 2002, 09:02 AM	#24 (permalink)
Bonnie Scotland Gadget Man Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montrose, Scotland Local Time: 08:18 PM Posts: 1,869 Offline	Talk About Service Phil, Now that's what i call service, now i don't suppose you can deliver as well!!(to scotland) Only joking, i intend to drive down early on 27th (wednesday) and drop car off for you to start on 28th. I need to get to junction 11 on the M1 and then it's 5 mins from there. Many thanks Alan fae bonnie wet scotland

Nov 13th, 2002, 01:15 PM	#25 (permalink)
Grinder Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northern VA. Local Time: 04:18 PM Posts: 1,118 Offline	Phil, thanks for all the info, and well...it's just such a nice change from my MINI dealer to have someone offer information voulentarily, and actually have that information be accurate! I am very interested in any possible conversions for the United States so if/when any info on that becomes available, will you let us know? Thanks! Whatever.

Nov 13th, 2002, 01:18 PM	#26 (permalink)
PhilClarke MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chiswick Local Time: 09:18 PM Posts: 15 Offline	Hartge Mini Package Hi US availability is a good question and I hope to have an answer this week. Issues are fuel - 97/98RON required, plus technical capacity to read ODB software and email it to us. There are a few other things, but if you can email me direct on marketing@birds.uk.com I'll make sure you are included in my repsonse to other US customers as soon as I have it! Chrs Phil Phil Clarke Birds (UK) Ltd +44 (0) 1895 810850

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Nov 13th, 2002, 01:28 PM	#27 (permalink)
rasp The Mini Family Sponsers Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Harlow Local Time: 10:18 PM Posts: 1,629 Offline	Hi all! Now we seem to be getting somewhere Thanks Phil for clearing things up and welcome to Mini2. See you on the 25th. Dave.

Nov 13th, 2002, 01:44 PM	#28 (permalink)
rasp The Mini Family Sponsers Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Harlow Local Time: 10:18 PM Posts: 1,629 Offline	Early 27th Nov Alan. If your going to be at Birds early 27th perhaps we can meet as I will be picking mine up ( FINGERS CROSSED ). Dave.

Nov 13th, 2002, 01:52 PM	#29 (permalink)
Bonnie Scotland Gadget Man Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montrose, Scotland Local Time: 08:18 PM Posts: 1,869 Offline	Meet Up Dave, I'm planning on dropping the car off sometime on the 26th as i'll be driving down from Scotland, that gives them 2 full days to do my car. Phil has kindly offered to drive me to Luton (thats where my sister lives) so i'll probably see your car in millions of bits lying about the workshop floor!!!! Pity we won't meet as i'd like to thank you personally for advising of Birds. Do you know roughly how far Luton is from their place by any chance?? Speak later Alan fae bonnie scotland

Nov 13th, 2002, 01:54 PM	#30 (permalink)
Bonnie Scotland Gadget Man Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montrose, Scotland Local Time: 08:18 PM Posts: 1,869 Offline	Oops Sorry Dave, got my dates mixed up, i will be travelling on the 27th, leave bonnie scotland around about 3am, hoping to be at Birds by about 1pm. Alan fae bonnie scotland

Nov 13th, 2002, 02:01 PM	#31 (permalink)
rasp The Mini Family Sponsers Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Harlow Local Time: 10:18 PM Posts: 1,629 Offline	How far Alan Not far enough in the S. Id rather be driving to Bonnie Scotland. Joking apart Im not quiet sure from there as I got lost myself on my visit. Dave.

Nov 14th, 2002, 08:12 AM	#32 (permalink)
Bonnie Scotland Gadget Man Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montrose, Scotland Local Time: 08:18 PM Posts: 1,869 Offline	Come On Up Quote: Not far enough in the S. Id rather be driving to Bonnie Scotland Rasp, come on up, some nice people are organising some events, most notably zoooooom's cullen run next year. I have a spare room you could lodge in for free, did i just say that and i'm scottish, LOL, you'd be more than welcome. I'm looking forward to attending some meets down south after the new year. Alan fae bonnie scotland

Nov 14th, 2002, 09:27 AM	#33 (permalink)
QQQ MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: rotterdam Local Time: 10:18 PM Posts: 2,421 Offline	For continental S owners interested in the Hartge kit, see this e-mail I received today from Hartge: Thank you for your e-mail. We charge 1,450.00 EUR for the Mini Cooper S tuning kit (excluding fitting, running in engine and dyno test, TÜV approval and transport if applicable). The fitting takes approx. 4-5 hours (approx. 400.00 EUR). To make an appointment we kindly request you to contact George on +49 6835 50611. In your first e-mail, I believe you mentioned our dealer Birds in the UK. We have HARTGE dealers in most countries, therefore you do not have to travel to Germany to have this conversion done. Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours sincerely, Heike Kind regards HERBERT HARTGE GmbH & Co. KG Volker Schu

Nov 15th, 2002, 03:15 PM	#34 (permalink)
Bonnie Scotland Gadget Man Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montrose, Scotland Local Time: 08:18 PM Posts: 1,869 Offline	Approved I had a very good discussion at my dealer today, i wanted to find out for sure about my warranty and TLC packages if i went ahead with the upgrade and i was told that there would be no problems. I Guess the real test will be if and i do mean if a problem arises. Anway, i'm well happy. Alan fae bonnie scotland

Nov 15th, 2002, 03:28 PM	#35 (permalink)
Grinder Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northern VA. Local Time: 04:18 PM Posts: 1,118 Offline	See if they'll put it in writing for you. That way if something happens you'll have a little extra assurance that they'll fix it... Whatever.

Nov 15th, 2002, 05:01 PM	#36 (permalink)
Bonnie Scotland Gadget Man Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montrose, Scotland Local Time: 08:18 PM Posts: 1,869 Offline	If Quote: See if they'll put it in writing for you. That way if something happens you'll have a little extra assurance that they'll fix it... I aint ever gonna get that in writing, thats why i said if, i feel quite comfortable having spoken to the service manager. I understand your concern and i have it also, i guess after a year i should post to say how it's all going. Life's too short to worry, especially when your a millionaire!! lol, i wish. Alan fae bonnie scotland

Nov 22nd, 2002, 03:11 PM	#37 (permalink)
rasp The Mini Family Sponsers Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Harlow Local Time: 10:18 PM Posts: 1,629 Offline	Waiting Come on V12 dont keep us waiting, tell us about your Hartge conversion.

Nov 23rd, 2002, 03:43 AM	#38 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 09:18 PM Posts: 10,745 Offline	Birds are a top outfit I used them for my BMW 7 series. They gave the car a checkover, advised me what definitely needed to be done and what I could get away with. Always had the time to talk to me to discuss any questions. Kevin Bird the MD came out with me on the initial roadtest to analyse the car - suggested a solution and was spot on. Lucky for me they are only 1/2 hour away but I too will be paying them another visit when my MINI comes. I am sure that anyone who leaves their car with them for ANY work can be confident knowing that it's in the hands of experts. Just look at some of the kit that's sat there when you go for the first time - these guys are serious! 260909

Nov 23rd, 2002, 05:37 AM	#39 (permalink)
Bonnie Scotland Gadget Man Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montrose, Scotland Local Time: 08:18 PM Posts: 1,869 Offline	Calling V12 The suspense is almost killing me, calling on V12 to post back with the results of his recent hartge upgrade. Alan fae bonnie scotland

Nov 24th, 2002, 07:31 PM	#40 (permalink)
rasp The Mini Family Sponsers Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Harlow Local Time: 10:18 PM Posts: 1,629 Offline	Response! Still no response V12.

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