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Minnie Mouse · Feb 10th, 2008, 10:08 PM

You dark horse!!!

Many congrats on the checkmate......enjoy it!

Hugo · Feb 10th, 2008, 10:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original)

No, I left the Works suspension and the Works exhaust on the DS. Ryan gave me a good price for it, precisely because it had so much done to it, so I didn't think it was fair to strip the thing before I handed it over

The only things I brought over with me are my R105s, my Whalen, the stubby aerial and my chrome speedo/heater rings.

i was the 1st person in Bavarian to bring their own tool kit with them and swap parts over in the car park as their guys wouldn't. Plus I was in my work clothes (suit without a tie) and it was in the dark just before Xmas week.

Hugo · Feb 10th, 2008, 10:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original)

Nah, I'm around for a little longer yet

Have to say I was seriously considering a TT for a while, but I had to see the dealer about something else, and when I was there, the Checkmate was sitting at the door, winking at me, dammit

And the rest, as they say, is history

Don't tell me you where going to jump on the trendie band wagon and go for a TT.

nylo · Feb 10th, 2008, 10:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by vickietots (original)

Oh a TT!! I must admit I have looked at the new ones! They are nice, but I can't quite tear myself away from the MCS!! I can see why you were attracted to the Checkmate!!

That sounds familiar...

Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse (original)

You dark horse!!!

Many congrats on the checkmate......enjoy it!

Thanks very much, Minn, still can't quite believe it's sitting on my driveway

Quote: Originally Posted by Hugo (original)

Don't tell me you where going to jump on the treadie band wagon and go for a TT.

Having seen Aiden's before Christmas, I was tempted, yes, but this wee one was sitting at DP shouting "Me! Me! Oh pick ME!", so I had to help it out

Hugo · Feb 10th, 2008, 10:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original)

but this wee one was sitting at DP shouting "Me! Me! Oh pick ME!", so I had to help it out

It happened to me twice last year, but I'm keeping mine for few years.

ShaunSheep · Feb 10th, 2008, 10:30 PM

Congrats Carolyn... been saying this all week but it really is a gorgeous MINI

Looking fantastic with the aero kit fitted now too!! Health to enjoy

And thank you for regularly forwarding me Checkie pics to drool over, you're a star

Rather pleased the insomnia is now cured and we can both look forward to getting some sleep, at least until the mod list starts growing again anyway

Now go put some miles on that baby!

nylo · Feb 10th, 2008, 10:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ShaunSheep (original)

Congrats Carolyn... been saying this all week but it really is a gorgeous MINI

Looking fantastic with the aero kit fitted now too!! Health to enjoy

And thank you for regularly forwarding me Checkie pics to drool over, you're a star

Rather pleased the insomnia is now cured and we can both look forward to getting some sleep, at least until the mod list starts growing again anyway

Now go put some miles on that baby!

You can start getting on with your life again, more like?!

And there will be no mods

Apart from the ones I did today...

ShaunSheep · Feb 10th, 2008, 10:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original)

And there will be no mods

Apart from the ones I did today...

yeah yeah yeah

Step_7 · Feb 10th, 2008, 10:47 PM

Brilliant!

I guess my trip to DP tomorrow morning to have the passenger airbag deactivated will now involve a looksie over the new stock in the Cherished section!

nylo · Feb 10th, 2008, 10:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Step_7 (original)

Brilliant!

I guess my trip to DP tomorrow morning to have the passenger airbag deactivated will now involve a looksie over the new stock in the Cherished section!

Can't believe you are 36 hours too late

But yes, just you make sure they're looking after it

Tracie · Feb 11th, 2008, 07:22 AM

Congratulations on your new car

KPKalle · Feb 11th, 2008, 07:29 AM

Very nice that looks lovely

Congrats

Shamster · Feb 11th, 2008, 07:45 AM

Congrats Carolyn - it's a beaut

118 · Feb 11th, 2008, 08:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original)

Nah, I'm around for a little longer yet

Have to say I was seriously considering a TT for a while, but I had to see the dealer about something else, and when I was there, the Checkmate was sitting at the door, winking at me, dammit

And the rest, as they say, is history

nah, you don't want one of those

looks fab, can't wait to see it in the flesh so to speak

I hope you still get that barra too!

nylo · Feb 11th, 2008, 08:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 118 (original)

nah, you don't want one of those

looks fab, can't wait to see it in the flesh so to speak

I hope you still get that barra too!

Thanks Ian, it will definitely be over (probably with me in it

) at some stage

The barra speccing continues (sure it's become a wee project for ShaunJules to find me the best CF frame for it...

)

118 · Feb 11th, 2008, 09:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original)

Thanks Ian, it will definitely be over (probably with me in it

) at some stage

The barra speccing continues (sure it's become a wee project for ShaunJules to find me the best CF frame for it...

)

I had visions of you owning MINI's version of 'Kit' there!

wahooo you gotta carry on speccing, and then once it's done, you can even pimp ya barra!

I love MINI, Laura · Feb 11th, 2008, 09:30 AM

Here are the Checkmate Photos I promised you. Found these on Galleries and filed in my fav MINI section! I hope the owners don't mind me posting these, I think these MINIs looks amazing.

Sportspack Mark · Feb 11th, 2008, 11:31 AM

woooo carolyn its lovely

health to enjoy it me dear!

Step_7 · Feb 11th, 2008, 12:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original)

But yes, just you make sure they're looking after it

Well they haven't cleaned it yet...

Or did you leave it with them spotless and they took it for a run up a muddy track.....

JpMcC · Feb 11th, 2008, 01:27 PM

Hows things stranger... havnt seen ya about in a while. Congrats on the new car looks fantastic with the aero kit

Feb 10th, 2008, 10:08 PM	#21
Minnie Mouse It's nice out..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Londinium Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 24,446 Offline	You dark horse!!! Many congrats on the checkmate......enjoy it! ~~Global Moderator~~

Feb 10th, 2008, 10:47 PM	#29 (permalink)
Step_7 Whining.... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ire Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 1,518 Offline	Brilliant! I guess my trip to DP tomorrow morning to have the passenger airbag deactivated will now involve a looksie over the new stock in the Cherished section! www.mlni.co.uk

Feb 11th, 2008, 07:22 AM	#31 (permalink)
Tracie MINI less. My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Poole, Dorset.UK Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 2,441 Offline	Congratulations on your new car I'm being tempted back to a MINI....

Feb 11th, 2008, 07:29 AM	#32 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 21,177 Offline	Very nice that looks lovely Congrats Global Moderator

Feb 11th, 2008, 07:45 AM	#33 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 10,474 Offline	Congrats Carolyn - it's a beaut 170508

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Feb 10th, 2008, 10:09 PM	#22 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 2,456 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original) No, I left the Works suspension and the Works exhaust on the DS. Ryan gave me a good price for it, precisely because it had so much done to it, so I didn't think it was fair to strip the thing before I handed it over The only things I brought over with me are my R105s, my Whalen, the stubby aerial and my chrome speedo/heater rings. i was the 1st person in Bavarian to bring their own tool kit with them and swap parts over in the car park as their guys wouldn't. Plus I was in my work clothes (suit without a tie) and it was in the dark just before Xmas week.

Feb 10th, 2008, 10:10 PM	#23 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 2,456 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original) Nah, I'm around for a little longer yet Have to say I was seriously considering a TT for a while, but I had to see the dealer about something else, and when I was there, the Checkmate was sitting at the door, winking at me, dammit And the rest, as they say, is history Don't tell me you where going to jump on the trendie band wagon and go for a TT.

Feb 10th, 2008, 10:17 PM	#24 (permalink)
nylo Horse 'er on, Cynthia! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 17,145 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by vickietots (original) Oh a TT!! I must admit I have looked at the new ones! They are nice, but I can't quite tear myself away from the MCS!! I can see why you were attracted to the Checkmate!! That sounds familiar... Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse (original) You dark horse!!! Many congrats on the checkmate......enjoy it! Thanks very much, Minn, still can't quite believe it's sitting on my driveway Quote: Originally Posted by Hugo (original) Don't tell me you where going to jump on the treadie band wagon and go for a TT. Having seen Aiden's before Christmas, I was tempted, yes, but this wee one was sitting at DP shouting "Me! Me! Oh pick ME!", so I had to help it out

Feb 10th, 2008, 10:26 PM	#25 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 2,456 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original) but this wee one was sitting at DP shouting "Me! Me! Oh pick ME!", so I had to help it out It happened to me twice last year, but I'm keeping mine for few years.

Feb 10th, 2008, 10:30 PM	#26 (permalink)
ShaunSheep SLOW!!! Sheep!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 2,789 Offline	Congrats Carolyn... been saying this all week but it really is a gorgeous MINI Looking fantastic with the aero kit fitted now too!! Health to enjoy And thank you for regularly forwarding me Checkie pics to drool over, you're a star Rather pleased the insomnia is now cured and we can both look forward to getting some sleep, at least until the mod list starts growing again anyway Now go put some miles on that baby!

Feb 10th, 2008, 10:34 PM	#27 (permalink)
nylo Horse 'er on, Cynthia! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 17,145 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ShaunSheep (original) Congrats Carolyn... been saying this all week but it really is a gorgeous MINI Looking fantastic with the aero kit fitted now too!! Health to enjoy And thank you for regularly forwarding me Checkie pics to drool over, you're a star Rather pleased the insomnia is now cured and we can both look forward to getting some sleep, at least until the mod list starts growing again anyway Now go put some miles on that baby! You can start getting on with your life again, more like?! And there will be no mods Apart from the ones I did today...

Feb 10th, 2008, 10:39 PM	#28 (permalink)
ShaunSheep SLOW!!! Sheep!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 2,789 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original) And there will be no mods Apart from the ones I did today... yeah yeah yeah

Feb 10th, 2008, 10:49 PM	#30 (permalink)
nylo Horse 'er on, Cynthia! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 17,145 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Step_7 (original) Brilliant! I guess my trip to DP tomorrow morning to have the passenger airbag deactivated will now involve a looksie over the new stock in the Cherished section! Can't believe you are 36 hours too late But yes, just you make sure they're looking after it

Feb 11th, 2008, 08:55 AM	#34 (permalink)
118 KitKat Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 19,306 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original) Nah, I'm around for a little longer yet Have to say I was seriously considering a TT for a while, but I had to see the dealer about something else, and when I was there, the Checkmate was sitting at the door, winking at me, dammit And the rest, as they say, is history nah, you don't want one of those looks fab, can't wait to see it in the flesh so to speak I hope you still get that barra too! * The Italian Job 2008...... Team 50 - please sponsor us by clicking on my sig! * clicky here to visit the UJ Owners Club thread

Feb 11th, 2008, 08:58 AM	#35 (permalink)
nylo Horse 'er on, Cynthia! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 17,145 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 118 (original) nah, you don't want one of those looks fab, can't wait to see it in the flesh so to speak I hope you still get that barra too! Thanks Ian, it will definitely be over (probably with me in it ) at some stage The barra speccing continues (sure it's become a wee project for ShaunJules to find me the best CF frame for it...)

Feb 11th, 2008, 09:02 AM	#36 (permalink)
118 KitKat Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 19,306 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original) Thanks Ian, it will definitely be over (probably with me in it ) at some stage The barra speccing continues (sure it's become a wee project for ShaunJules to find me the best CF frame for it...) I had visions of you owning MINI's version of 'Kit' there! wahooo you gotta carry on speccing, and then once it's done, you can even pimp ya barra! * The Italian Job 2008...... Team 50 - please sponsor us by clicking on my sig! * clicky here to visit the UJ Owners Club thread

Feb 11th, 2008, 09:30 AM	#37 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 3,198 Offline	Here are the Checkmate Photos I promised you. Found these on Galleries and filed in my fav MINI section! I hope the owners don't mind me posting these, I think these MINIs looks amazing. Attached Thumbnails

Feb 11th, 2008, 11:31 AM	#38 (permalink)
Sportspack Mark I smell a Works clutch... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: County Down Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 2,638 Offline	woooo carolyn its lovely health to enjoy it me dear! www.mlni.co.uk My Classic Mini Resto

Feb 11th, 2008, 12:26 PM	#39 (permalink)
Step_7 Whining.... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ire Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 1,518 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original) But yes, just you make sure they're looking after it Well they haven't cleaned it yet... Or did you leave it with them spotless and they took it for a run up a muddy track..... www.mlni.co.uk

Feb 11th, 2008, 01:27 PM	#40 (permalink)
JpMcC JP :-) My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 1,775 Offline	Hows things stranger... havnt seen ya about in a while. Congrats on the new car looks fantastic with the aero kit