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chilipack · Mar 29th, 2008, 07:08 PM

Hi folks!

Well the cars now almost a month old and I am loving it!

My previous car was an 06 1.4 polo 75bhp and as I’m sure you can agree the transition iv made to the mcs is an immense one in all aspects but most noticeably the increase in power.

When ordering the car in the latter stages of 07' I spent many nights thinking if it was the right move or should i go for a GTI? I was never content with my spec either. From the original order I since added a sunroof, Bluetooth/usb, sound upgrade (which imo is great) and aero kit in numerous conversations with the dealership. Nonetheless im delighted with the car and spec I have chosen!

The dealers were great and were very helpful. They offered me a cracking deal with over a grand off list. Nothing ever seemed too much either. So I would be extremely happy in ordering another car from there in the future.

As mentioned above I love the car in almost every aspect, however I have a few concerns with it. Firstly I'm not blown away by this run flat technology lark and am thinking of changing over to standard performance tyres (currently have 17" flame spokes). Secondly I find that unless the aircon is on full during wet weather the car mists up very quickly and thirdly im still unsure of the start/stop feature but appreciate its the future and am pleased to do my bit for the environment haha.

As far as the modding is concerned I am aware that alot of you folk love modding but I think that ill be leaving it alone! the only mods I have done are putting clear bulbs in the front signal lights to get rid of that orange tinge and am contemplating get the windows tinted as I didn’t get the factory fit option.

Please enjoy the attached photos and until the next time take care!

chilipack · Mar 29th, 2008, 07:10 PM

and some more!

minisoopercooper · Mar 29th, 2008, 07:14 PM

Lovely looking S - congrats

Ditching the run flats is a personal thing - just check with your insurance co 1st as there can be issues there.

Sportspack Mark · Mar 29th, 2008, 07:17 PM

That looks lovely

Health to enjoy your new car

Darthbladerni · Mar 29th, 2008, 07:20 PM

Very nice!!! Enjoy it

Fin · Mar 29th, 2008, 07:27 PM

Top notch

super c00per · Mar 29th, 2008, 07:27 PM

Beauty!!

supa-dupa-cooper · Mar 29th, 2008, 07:41 PM

Very nice indeed

Joolsmini · Mar 29th, 2008, 08:15 PM

got yourself a stunner there, congrats

topbox · Mar 29th, 2008, 08:37 PM

Thats beautiful, i bet you turn some heads?

SeldomSeen · Mar 29th, 2008, 09:18 PM

Fantastic looking, enjoy!

Speedd · Mar 29th, 2008, 09:25 PM

Congrats and nice colour choice

All the best

Mejy Poo · Mar 29th, 2008, 10:20 PM

Car looks lush!!!

Nice one

S8RAH · Mar 30th, 2008, 12:17 AM

That's gorgeous! ( note to self, must change the grille trim to black, quickly)

picard · Mar 30th, 2008, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Secondly I find that unless the aircon is on full during wet weather the car mists up very quickly

mine did that but stopped after a few months which is strange

skat · Mar 30th, 2008, 07:40 AM

Really nice motor you've got yourself ~ picked up my new mini on Friday. It was one of the showroom models and as such wasn't specced by me, but am happy enough. Looking at your interior, I wish mine had the MFSW coz I think that looks lush and I would have loved to have the Bluetooth function (ah well, maybe next time).

airbusA346 · Mar 30th, 2008, 09:39 AM

Very Nice!!!

chilipack · Apr 2nd, 2008, 10:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minisoopercooper (original)

Lovely looking S - congrats

Ditching the run flats is a personal thing - just check with your insurance co 1st as there can be issues there.

yes i will before i make a change! thanks for your advice. is it likely to make the ride smoother and softer yet keep the handling the same? and also do all four tyres need to be changed i.e. if i happen to have one blow out then could i change just that indivudal one for a non run flat or do they all have to be the same?

thanks in advance

chilipack · Apr 2nd, 2008, 10:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by picard (original)

mine did that but stopped after a few months which is strange

thats wierd i hope that happens to be sooner than later!

CooperS56 · Apr 2nd, 2008, 06:10 PM

Great looking MINI, hope to see you out and about in it. Keep waving to every MINI its will soon come back.

Mar 29th, 2008, 07:08 PM	#1
chilipack MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 54 Offline	My New Car !!!!! :):) Hi folks! Well the cars now almost a month old and I am loving it! My previous car was an 06 1.4 polo 75bhp and as I’m sure you can agree the transition iv made to the mcs is an immense one in all aspects but most noticeably the increase in power. When ordering the car in the latter stages of 07' I spent many nights thinking if it was the right move or should i go for a GTI? I was never content with my spec either. From the original order I since added a sunroof, Bluetooth/usb, sound upgrade (which imo is great) and aero kit in numerous conversations with the dealership. Nonetheless im delighted with the car and spec I have chosen! The dealers were great and were very helpful. They offered me a cracking deal with over a grand off list. Nothing ever seemed too much either. So I would be extremely happy in ordering another car from there in the future. As mentioned above I love the car in almost every aspect, however I have a few concerns with it. Firstly I'm not blown away by this run flat technology lark and am thinking of changing over to standard performance tyres (currently have 17" flame spokes). Secondly I find that unless the aircon is on full during wet weather the car mists up very quickly and thirdly im still unsure of the start/stop feature but appreciate its the future and am pleased to do my bit for the environment haha. As far as the modding is concerned I am aware that alot of you folk love modding but I think that ill be leaving it alone! the only mods I have done are putting clear bulbs in the front signal lights to get rid of that orange tinge and am contemplating get the windows tinted as I didn’t get the factory fit option. Please enjoy the attached photos and until the next time take care! Attached Thumbnails

Mar 29th, 2008, 07:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
chilipack MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 54 Offline	and some more! Attached Thumbnails

Mar 29th, 2008, 07:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
minisoopercooper Some have THICK skins!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bristol Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 20,679 Offline	Lovely looking S - congrats Ditching the run flats is a personal thing - just check with your insurance co 1st as there can be issues there. ↑↑↑ - Click me for the event of the year. - ↑↑↑

Mar 29th, 2008, 07:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sportspack Mark "Squeezie Squeezie Lemon" My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: County Down Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 4,211 Offline	That looks lovely Health to enjoy your new car 118s Rubber Ducky

Mar 29th, 2008, 07:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 20,444 Offline	Very nice indeed * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Website Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

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Mar 29th, 2008, 07:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Darthbladerni Mini Youngster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 2,183 Offline	Very nice!!! Enjoy it

Mar 29th, 2008, 07:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fin Giggity-goo! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dangling by a thread Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 2,613 Offline	Top notch

Mar 29th, 2008, 07:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
super c00per MiNi2 dEmOn Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Shire Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 692 Offline	Beauty!!

Mar 29th, 2008, 08:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Joolsmini MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2008 Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 100 Offline	got yourself a stunner there, congrats

Mar 29th, 2008, 08:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
topbox MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangor N.Ireland Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 13 Offline	Thats beautiful, i bet you turn some heads?

Mar 29th, 2008, 09:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
SeldomSeen just one mod to go now Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 89 Offline	Fantastic looking, enjoy!

Mar 29th, 2008, 09:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
Speedd Don Vito Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 16,456 Offline	Congrats and nice colour choice All the best Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

Mar 29th, 2008, 10:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mejy Poo MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 372 Offline	Car looks lush!!! Nice one

Mar 30th, 2008, 12:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
S8RAH Away with the Fairies Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Blackburn Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 266 Offline	That's gorgeous! ( note to self, must change the grille trim to black, quickly)

Mar 30th, 2008, 01:10 AM	#15 (permalink)
picard MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 394 Offline	Quote: Secondly I find that unless the aircon is on full during wet weather the car mists up very quickly mine did that but stopped after a few months which is strange MINI Photos
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Mar 30th, 2008, 07:40 AM	#16 (permalink)
skat MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 27 Offline	Really nice motor you've got yourself ~ picked up my new mini on Friday. It was one of the showroom models and as such wasn't specced by me, but am happy enough. Looking at your interior, I wish mine had the MFSW coz I think that looks lush and I would have loved to have the Bluetooth function (ah well, maybe next time).

Mar 30th, 2008, 09:39 AM	#17 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 8,549 Offline	Very Nice!!! Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

Apr 2nd, 2008, 10:24 AM	#18 (permalink)
chilipack MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 54 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minisoopercooper (original) Lovely looking S - congrats Ditching the run flats is a personal thing - just check with your insurance co 1st as there can be issues there. yes i will before i make a change! thanks for your advice. is it likely to make the ride smoother and softer yet keep the handling the same? and also do all four tyres need to be changed i.e. if i happen to have one blow out then could i change just that indivudal one for a non run flat or do they all have to be the same? thanks in advance

Apr 2nd, 2008, 10:25 AM	#19 (permalink)
chilipack MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 54 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by picard (original) mine did that but stopped after a few months which is strange thats wierd i hope that happens to be sooner than later!

Apr 2nd, 2008, 06:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
CooperS56 MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 05:18 AM Posts: 29 Offline	Great looking MINI, hope to see you out and about in it. Keep waving to every MINI its will soon come back.

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