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xxxemma6xxx · Jun 25th, 2008, 02:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by murtz (original)

Ive got that secret shelf aswell.. Its got the mini wallet thing in it at the moment!

Its funny because.. all those people that thought Minis were small etc.. changed their perception when they actually sat in it!.. I've had so many 'damn.. its much more spacious than I thought!'.

same my pals thought they would be squashed in it! my mum was fairly suprised aswell!

the no glove box cover deffo makes it look more open inside though, and the light handles and facings inside apposed to the dark grey!

murtz · Jun 26th, 2008, 06:40 PM

Ok now Im depressed.

I feel like the boy who cried wolf.. At first.. I thought there was a problem with the whinning sound when I turn my wheel.. only to find out its the electric motor.

Then I think the front lights are not working.. only to find out you need to pull the indicator shift towards you! (amateur I know.. The previous car had a special button for it!)

And now.. I have a frigging puncture!!!.. tried to put air in it but it didnt make a difference

I think I know what caused it aswell.. I tried to be a hero and park into a tight space.. and my rear right wheel went on the curb and was there for a while whilst I tried to move myself around etc!.. Can something like that cause a puncture!??

Also.. would a puncture or tyre replacement be covered in my warranty with the dealer? (I cant call them now because they'll be closed... but need peace of mind here!)

Oh but apart from that.. I just love it!! Did about 40 miles within Leicester.. lovely!

xxxemma6xxx · Jun 26th, 2008, 07:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by murtz (original)

Ok now Im depressed.

I feel like the boy who cried wolf.. At first.. I thought there was a problem with the whinning sound when I turn my wheel.. only to find out its the electric motor.

Then I think the front lights are not working.. only to find out you need to pull the indicator shift towards you! (amateur I know.. The previous car had a special button for it!)

And now.. I have a frigging puncture!!!.. tried to put air in it but it didnt make a difference

I think I know what caused it aswell.. I tried to be a hero and park into a tight space.. and my rear right wheel went on the curb and was there for a while whilst I tried to move myself around etc!.. Can something like that cause a puncture!??

Also.. would a puncture or tyre replacement be covered in my warranty with the dealer? (I cant call them now because they'll be closed... but need peace of mind here!)

Oh but apart from that.. I just love it!! Did about 40 miles within Leicester.. lovely!

hahaha! Classic!

i don't think you can get a replacement tyre or get a puncture fixed through your warranty. however if their able to fix the puncture without having to get a new tyre it wont cost much....new tyre? unlucky!

They are amazing cars!

murtz · Jun 26th, 2008, 07:24 PM

How much damage will a new 17" tyre do to my wallet...?

Surely a dumb parking over a curb move shouldnt mess up the whole tyre!??

xxxemma6xxx · Jun 26th, 2008, 09:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by murtz (original)

How much damage will a new 17" tyre do to my wallet...?

Surely a dumb parking over a curb move shouldnt mess up the whole tyre!??

i couldn't tell you, it would depend on what make of tyre you go for, some are more expensive than others! you'd prob go for the same make that the other 3 tyre's are as it would look a bit odd if not as the make is normally around the side of it. they might be able to fix it as is! i wouldn't of thought that would mess up your tyre, you might of went over a bit glass or a nail or something. who know's it'sjust one of those things i suppose!

Jdmullan · Jun 26th, 2008, 09:12 PM

hey all im picking up my mini cooper in the morning and i cant wait. i went on the lakes tour a couple of weeks ago and decided when i got back i had to have a mini now i do yay!

murtz · Jun 27th, 2008, 06:50 PM

Its confirmed.. the tyre is knackered!

I found out the size.. 195 55r16 87V.

Best price I've been quoted is a Hankook new tyre, £78 including fitting... In the first frigging week!!!!

xxxemma6xxx · Jun 27th, 2008, 08:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by murtz (original)

Its confirmed.. the tyre is knackered!

I found out the size.. 195 55r16 87V.

Best price I've been quoted is a Hankook new tyre, £78 including fitting... In the first frigging week!!!!

just think it could of been worse!....

although anything worse probably could of been fixed under warranty haha sorry to rub it in....it'll probably happen to me tomorrow or something....then i'll be in the same boat!

murtz · Jun 27th, 2008, 09:34 PM

Hah.. and if the same thing does happen to you.. I'll say something like this...

Quote: Originally Posted by xxxemma6xxx (original)

new tyre? unlucky!

xxxemma6xxx · Jun 30th, 2008, 12:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by murtz (original)

Hah.. and if the same thing does happen to you.. I'll say something like this...

Haha! well, it's not happened yet! and i was being slighty sympathetic lol! im nice you know!

coombezie · Jun 30th, 2008, 12:35 AM

itsa good start mate, but its YOUR mini so do what you want to it. thats whats so good about it, no ones ever the same

murtz · Jun 30th, 2008, 02:58 PM

Had a pretty constructive day today.

I took the 'checks' off the middle of the car.. so now its just 2 black stripes going all the way through. Looks SO much better in my opinion! There was hardly any residue left.. so polishing it all off was easy.

Ill post some pics up soon.. No american number plate... no Herbie patterns!

While Im here.. I might aswell ask two questions that have been bugging me!

My boot door doesnt stay open automatically! I have to hold the thing up! Surely theres a way to keep it up without me holding it?

Also... I've got a pure silver cooper.. Its got a few chips and scruffs here and there.. has anyone covered them up using spray or paint etc?.. Any tips would be most welcome!

Darthbladerni · Jun 30th, 2008, 03:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by murtz (original)

Had a pretty constructive day today.

I took the 'checks' off the middle of the car.. so now its just 2 black stripes going all the way through. Looks SO much better in my opinion! There was hardly any residue left.. so polishing it all off was easy.

Ill post some pics up soon.. No american number plate... no Herbie patterns!

While Im here.. I might aswell ask two questions that have been bugging me!

My boot door doesnt stay open automatically! I have to hold the thing up! Surely theres a way to keep it up without me holding it?

Also... I've got a pure silver cooper.. Its got a few chips and scruffs here and there.. has anyone covered them up using spray or paint etc?.. Any tips would be most welcome!

Good stuff, definately post pictures of the new look.

The boot door is strange, sure it is on the hydraulic arms and should stay up by itself

For the chips I would recommend getting it done properly, they can touch it up with the proper paint code, sand it down and buff it and it will be as good as new.

I would never have the guts to do it though lol I would get it done professionally

murtz · Jun 30th, 2008, 11:22 PM

Yeah I would have thought the boot would stay up too!.. But it doesnt! Really irritating!!

KillerByte · Jun 30th, 2008, 11:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by murtz (original)

Yeah I would have thought the boot would stay up too!.. But it doesnt! Really irritating!!

I'd get that checked out! Seems strange that this is failing on your MINI.

murtz · Jul 1st, 2008, 05:19 PM

Another question!.. You know the button for the aircon.. (i think its the one thats got a snowflake on it).. i pressed it the other day and the lil green light that comes on was flashing.. and now its not coming on at all... whats up with that??

Deano · Oct 1st, 2008, 12:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by murtz (original)

Had a pretty constructive day today.

I took the 'checks' off the middle of the car.. so now its just 2 black stripes going all the way through. Looks SO much better in my opinion! There was hardly any residue left.. so polishing it all off was easy.

Ill post some pics up soon.. No american number plate... no Herbie patterns!

While Im here.. I might aswell ask two questions that have been bugging me!

My boot door doesnt stay open automatically! I have to hold the thing up! Surely theres a way to keep it up without me holding it?

Also... I've got a pure silver cooper.. Its got a few chips and scruffs here and there.. has anyone covered them up using spray or paint etc?.. Any tips would be most welcome!

hey!

my dad has had this same problem on his car, you need new hydraulic arms for the bootlid! i dont think they are expesive but ts worth going to the dealer about if it has been like that since you got it?

Quote: Originally Posted by murtz (original)

Another question!.. You know the button for the aircon.. (i think its the one thats got a snowflake on it).. i pressed it the other day and the lil green light that comes on was flashing.. and now its not coming on at all... whats up with that??

sounds like the aircon needs serviced, prob worth mentioning to the dealer too, again if you still have a warranty woth them?

oh and ive sent you a PM in reply to the PM you sent me lol

murtz · Oct 1st, 2008, 11:23 PM

Thanks for that mate! but since my last post (in july!).. I've actually got it all fixed... under warranty!!

!

You know I used to take the mick out of people that wanted to constantly mod their car before I got mine.. and now Im just the same!

minionefun · Oct 2nd, 2008, 01:21 PM

Its your car, if you like it KEEP IT.

I actually like what's been done

and get yourself a flashing minis sticker

Jun 25th, 2008, 02:08 PM	#41
xxxemma6xxx Mini_Me_Emma Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth , Scotland Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 47 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by murtz (original) Ive got that secret shelf aswell.. Its got the mini wallet thing in it at the moment! Its funny because.. all those people that thought Minis were small etc.. changed their perception when they actually sat in it!.. I've had so many 'damn.. its much more spacious than I thought!'. same my pals thought they would be squashed in it! my mum was fairly suprised aswell! the no glove box cover deffo makes it look more open inside though, and the light handles and facings inside apposed to the dark grey! Mini_Me_Emma

Jun 26th, 2008, 07:06 PM	#43 (permalink)
xxxemma6xxx Mini_Me_Emma Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth , Scotland Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 47 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by murtz (original) Ok now Im depressed. I feel like the boy who cried wolf.. At first.. I thought there was a problem with the whinning sound when I turn my wheel.. only to find out its the electric motor. Then I think the front lights are not working.. only to find out you need to pull the indicator shift towards you! (amateur I know.. The previous car had a special button for it!) And now.. I have a frigging puncture!!!.. tried to put air in it but it didnt make a difference I think I know what caused it aswell.. I tried to be a hero and park into a tight space.. and my rear right wheel went on the curb and was there for a while whilst I tried to move myself around etc!.. Can something like that cause a puncture!?? Also.. would a puncture or tyre replacement be covered in my warranty with the dealer? (I cant call them now because they'll be closed... but need peace of mind here!) Oh but apart from that.. I just love it!! Did about 40 miles within Leicester.. lovely! hahaha! Classic! i don't think you can get a replacement tyre or get a puncture fixed through your warranty. however if their able to fix the puncture without having to get a new tyre it wont cost much....new tyre? unlucky! They are amazing cars! Mini_Me_Emma

Jun 26th, 2008, 09:07 PM	#45 (permalink)
xxxemma6xxx Mini_Me_Emma Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth , Scotland Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 47 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by murtz (original) How much damage will a new 17" tyre do to my wallet...? Surely a dumb parking over a curb move shouldnt mess up the whole tyre!?? i couldn't tell you, it would depend on what make of tyre you go for, some are more expensive than others! you'd prob go for the same make that the other 3 tyre's are as it would look a bit odd if not as the make is normally around the side of it. they might be able to fix it as is! i wouldn't of thought that would mess up your tyre, you might of went over a bit glass or a nail or something. who know's it'sjust one of those things i suppose! Mini_Me_Emma

Jun 26th, 2008, 09:12 PM	#46 (permalink)
Jdmullan MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Local Time: 02:33 AM Posts: 3 Offline	my mini hey all im picking up my mini cooper in the morning and i cant wait. i went on the lakes tour a couple of weeks ago and decided when i got back i had to have a mini now i do yay!

Jun 27th, 2008, 08:16 PM	#48 (permalink)
xxxemma6xxx Mini_Me_Emma Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth , Scotland Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 47 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by murtz (original) Its confirmed.. the tyre is knackered! I found out the size.. 195 55r16 87V. Best price I've been quoted is a Hankook new tyre, £78 including fitting... In the first frigging week!!!! just think it could of been worse!.... although anything worse probably could of been fixed under warranty haha sorry to rub it in....it'll probably happen to me tomorrow or something....then i'll be in the same boat! Mini_Me_Emma

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Jun 26th, 2008, 06:40 PM	#42 (permalink)
murtz MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2008 Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 65 Offline	Ok now Im depressed. I feel like the boy who cried wolf.. At first.. I thought there was a problem with the whinning sound when I turn my wheel.. only to find out its the electric motor. Then I think the front lights are not working.. only to find out you need to pull the indicator shift towards you! (amateur I know.. The previous car had a special button for it!) And now.. I have a frigging puncture!!!.. tried to put air in it but it didnt make a difference I think I know what caused it aswell.. I tried to be a hero and park into a tight space.. and my rear right wheel went on the curb and was there for a while whilst I tried to move myself around etc!.. Can something like that cause a puncture!?? Also.. would a puncture or tyre replacement be covered in my warranty with the dealer? (I cant call them now because they'll be closed... but need peace of mind here!) Oh but apart from that.. I just love it!! Did about 40 miles within Leicester.. lovely!

Jun 26th, 2008, 07:24 PM	#44 (permalink)
murtz MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2008 Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 65 Offline	How much damage will a new 17" tyre do to my wallet...? Surely a dumb parking over a curb move shouldnt mess up the whole tyre!??

Jun 27th, 2008, 06:50 PM	#47 (permalink)
murtz MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2008 Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 65 Offline	Its confirmed.. the tyre is knackered! I found out the size.. 195 55r16 87V. Best price I've been quoted is a Hankook new tyre, £78 including fitting... In the first frigging week!!!!

Jun 27th, 2008, 09:34 PM	#49 (permalink)
murtz MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2008 Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 65 Offline	Hah.. and if the same thing does happen to you.. I'll say something like this... Quote: Originally Posted by xxxemma6xxx (original) new tyre? unlucky!

Jun 30th, 2008, 12:06 AM	#50 (permalink)
xxxemma6xxx Mini_Me_Emma Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth , Scotland Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 47 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by murtz (original) Hah.. and if the same thing does happen to you.. I'll say something like this... Haha! well, it's not happened yet! and i was being slighty sympathetic lol! im nice you know! Mini_Me_Emma

Jun 30th, 2008, 12:35 AM	#51 (permalink)
coombezie MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 9 Offline	itsa good start mate, but its YOUR mini so do what you want to it. thats whats so good about it, no ones ever the same

Jun 30th, 2008, 02:58 PM	#52 (permalink)
murtz MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2008 Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 65 Offline	Had a pretty constructive day today. I took the 'checks' off the middle of the car.. so now its just 2 black stripes going all the way through. Looks SO much better in my opinion! There was hardly any residue left.. so polishing it all off was easy. Ill post some pics up soon.. No american number plate... no Herbie patterns! While Im here.. I might aswell ask two questions that have been bugging me! My boot door doesnt stay open automatically! I have to hold the thing up! Surely theres a way to keep it up without me holding it? Also... I've got a pure silver cooper.. Its got a few chips and scruffs here and there.. has anyone covered them up using spray or paint etc?.. Any tips would be most welcome!

Jun 30th, 2008, 03:11 PM	#53 (permalink)
Darthbladerni Mini Youngster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 2,268 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by murtz (original) Had a pretty constructive day today. I took the 'checks' off the middle of the car.. so now its just 2 black stripes going all the way through. Looks SO much better in my opinion! There was hardly any residue left.. so polishing it all off was easy. Ill post some pics up soon.. No american number plate... no Herbie patterns! While Im here.. I might aswell ask two questions that have been bugging me! My boot door doesnt stay open automatically! I have to hold the thing up! Surely theres a way to keep it up without me holding it? Also... I've got a pure silver cooper.. Its got a few chips and scruffs here and there.. has anyone covered them up using spray or paint etc?.. Any tips would be most welcome! Good stuff, definately post pictures of the new look. The boot door is strange, sure it is on the hydraulic arms and should stay up by itself For the chips I would recommend getting it done properly, they can touch it up with the proper paint code, sand it down and buff it and it will be as good as new. I would never have the guts to do it though lol I would get it done professionally

Jun 30th, 2008, 11:22 PM	#54 (permalink)
murtz MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2008 Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 65 Offline	Yeah I would have thought the boot would stay up too!.. But it doesnt! Really irritating!!

Jun 30th, 2008, 11:51 PM	#55 (permalink)
KillerByte Kerb Magnet Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 11,367 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by murtz (original) Yeah I would have thought the boot would stay up too!.. But it doesnt! Really irritating!! I'd get that checked out! Seems strange that this is failing on your MINI. * * * Supporting Teams 50 & 51 on The Italian Job 2008 * * * www.hangonlads.com

Jul 1st, 2008, 05:19 PM	#56 (permalink)
murtz MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2008 Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 65 Offline	Another question!.. You know the button for the aircon.. (i think its the one thats got a snowflake on it).. i pressed it the other day and the lil green light that comes on was flashing.. and now its not coming on at all... whats up with that??

Oct 1st, 2008, 12:22 AM	#57 (permalink)
Deano 11 weeks!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 'Ards' Norn Iron Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 1,905 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by murtz (original) Had a pretty constructive day today. I took the 'checks' off the middle of the car.. so now its just 2 black stripes going all the way through. Looks SO much better in my opinion! There was hardly any residue left.. so polishing it all off was easy. Ill post some pics up soon.. No american number plate... no Herbie patterns! While Im here.. I might aswell ask two questions that have been bugging me! My boot door doesnt stay open automatically! I have to hold the thing up! Surely theres a way to keep it up without me holding it? Also... I've got a pure silver cooper.. Its got a few chips and scruffs here and there.. has anyone covered them up using spray or paint etc?.. Any tips would be most welcome! hey! my dad has had this same problem on his car, you need new hydraulic arms for the bootlid! i dont think they are expesive but ts worth going to the dealer about if it has been like that since you got it? Quote: Originally Posted by murtz (original) Another question!.. You know the button for the aircon.. (i think its the one thats got a snowflake on it).. i pressed it the other day and the lil green light that comes on was flashing.. and now its not coming on at all... whats up with that?? sounds like the aircon needs serviced, prob worth mentioning to the dealer too, again if you still have a warranty woth them? oh and ive sent you a PM in reply to the PM you sent me lol

Oct 1st, 2008, 11:23 PM	#58 (permalink)
murtz MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2008 Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 65 Offline	Thanks for that mate! but since my last post (in july!).. I've actually got it all fixed... under warranty!! ! You know I used to take the mick out of people that wanted to constantly mod their car before I got mine.. and now Im just the same!

Oct 2nd, 2008, 01:21 PM	#59 (permalink)
minionefun flashingMINI's My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wokingham Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 473 Offline	Its your car, if you like it KEEP IT. I actually like what's been done and get yourself a flashing minis sticker www.flashingminis.com

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