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Martin L · Sep 2nd, 2003, 09:06 PM

I collected my beautiful MCS up yesterday and today I forgot the dealer left a spare set of number plates in the boot. So when taking them out (he put them under the floor mat in the boot) I also found this nut.
I can't think where it comes from other then it was used to attach one of the number plates on. The markings on my original number plate exactly match the washer. Should I be worried. There's no squeeks, creaks or rattles from my car at all

I wonder if anybody out there can confirm where this might have come from ??????

mikeythemini · Sep 2nd, 2003, 09:11 PM

Looks like the one that holds the rear lights in.
Have they fitted clear lamps?

Ratty · Sep 2nd, 2003, 09:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini

Looks like the one that holds the rear lights in.
Have they fitted clear lamps?

Agree with Mikeythemini this is one the nuts used to secure the rear light cluster. Probably left over from the production process.

dinger · Sep 2nd, 2003, 10:05 PM

I agree on what mikethemini, said its the rear light retaining nut.

however it could be the nut that improves the sound quality on the HK head unit.

Martin L · Sep 2nd, 2003, 10:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dinger

I agree on what mikethemini, said its the rear light retaining nut.

however it could be the nut that improves the sound quality on the HK head unit.

PMSL

I should be so lucky

I'll check the rear lenses in the morning. Thanks guys

EBMCS03 · Sep 2nd, 2003, 10:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dinger

Ihowever it could be the nut that improves the sound quality on the HK head unit.

OMG!! GIVE ME!!!!!!!!!!!! Let me have it, I want it, I need it, its a muuuuuuuust...

Shaun · Sep 2nd, 2003, 10:44 PM

I thought you meant like some kind of mentalist hiding in the boot at first yes if he becomes violent worry very much.

BartMack · Sep 2nd, 2003, 11:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Shaun

I thought you meant like some kind of mentalist hiding in the boot at first yes if he becomes violent worry very much.

I hear that Bulgarian Yogurt works wonders for this problem...

Big Al · Sep 2nd, 2003, 11:59 PM

Is this the nut that goes behind the steering wheel !

LMB · Sep 3rd, 2003, 12:49 AM

I'd reject the car......that just won't do.

dcfkan · Sep 3rd, 2003, 01:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB

I'd reject the car......that just won't do.

I know you would

>--- runs and hides

DK

:apple:

Pritch · Sep 3rd, 2003, 06:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ratty

Agree with Mikeythemini this is one the nuts used to secure the rear light cluster. Probably left over from the production process.

...As in the fitter had a handful of nuts and dropped one - not necessarily meaning one is missing

jimskater · Sep 3rd, 2003, 08:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BartMack

I hear that Bulgarian Yogurt works wonders for this problem...

Bulgarian yogurt is a cure all for most anything that ails you, including M1WS (Mini One Withdrawal Syndrome), and its more deadly relatives MCWS (Mini Cooper), MCSWS (Mini Cooper S). MDWS (Mini Diesel) is treatable by lesser forms of yogurt, M1WS is occasionally treatable by regular yogurt, but Bulgarian is a stronger treatment.

Ultimately, however, all variants of WS are best treated by a healthy dose of motoring.

However, if you've got a nut loose, you're out of luck.

dr remulac · Sep 3rd, 2003, 10:17 AM

you have found the MINIs left nut. Keep looking, and you should find the right nut.

jimskater · Sep 3rd, 2003, 11:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dr remulac

you have found the MINIs left nut. Keep looking, and you should find the right nut.

It's a new car, the nuts may be un-descended.

ABG · Sep 3rd, 2003, 01:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dr remulac

you have found the MINIs left nut. Keep looking, and you should find the right nut.

LOL

SoggyCornFlakes · Sep 3rd, 2003, 02:11 PM

I found a bolt in mine, perhaps we could get together

Martin L · Sep 3rd, 2003, 02:16 PM

Ha bloody ha

We're all comedians today

SoggyCornFlakes · Sep 3rd, 2003, 02:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Martin L

Ha bloody ha

We're all comedians today

Yeah, Soggy Cooper

Martin L · Sep 3rd, 2003, 02:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by soggycornflakes

I found a bolt in mine, perhaps we could get together

Are you sure it didn't fall out of your neck

You are a bit of a Frankensteins Monster

Sep 2nd, 2003, 09:06 PM	#1
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 12:28 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	Should I worry - I found this nut I collected my beautiful MCS up yesterday and today I forgot the dealer left a spare set of number plates in the boot. So when taking them out (he put them under the floor mat in the boot) I also found this nut. I can't think where it comes from other then it was used to attach one of the number plates on. The markings on my original number plate exactly match the washer. Should I be worried. There's no squeeks, creaks or rattles from my car at all I wonder if anybody out there can confirm where this might have come from ?????? Attached Thumbnails MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Sep 2nd, 2003, 09:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:28 AM Posts: 9,438 Offline	Looks like the one that holds the rear lights in. Have they fitted clear lamps? Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Sep 2nd, 2003, 10:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 12:28 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dinger I agree on what mikethemini, said its the rear light retaining nut. however it could be the nut that improves the sound quality on the HK head unit. PMSL I should be so lucky I'll check the rear lenses in the morning. Thanks guys MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Sep 2nd, 2003, 10:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 05:28 PM Posts: 6,768 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dinger Ihowever it could be the nut that improves the sound quality on the HK head unit. OMG!! GIVE ME!!!!!!!!!!!! Let me have it, I want it, I need it, its a muuuuuuuust... EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Sep 2nd, 2003, 10:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Shaun Mr Big Stuff Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oldham Local Time: 12:28 AM Posts: 3,310 Offline	I thought you meant like some kind of mentalist hiding in the boot at first yes if he becomes violent worry very much. http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaun-g/

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Sep 2nd, 2003, 09:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ratty MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hampshire, UK Local Time: 12:28 AM Posts: 250 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini Looks like the one that holds the rear lights in. Have they fitted clear lamps? Agree with Mikeythemini this is one the nuts used to secure the rear light cluster. Probably left over from the production process.

Sep 2nd, 2003, 10:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 12:28 AM Posts: 3,075 Offline	I agree on what mikethemini, said its the rear light retaining nut. however it could be the nut that improves the sound quality on the HK head unit.

Sep 2nd, 2003, 11:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
BartMack #1647 of 1960 Join Date: May 2003 Location: RS60ville Local Time: 08:28 PM Posts: 3,373 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Shaun I thought you meant like some kind of mentalist hiding in the boot at first yes if he becomes violent worry very much. I hear that Bulgarian Yogurt works wonders for this problem...

Sep 2nd, 2003, 11:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
Big Al MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hemel Hempstead UK Local Time: 12:28 AM Posts: 81 Offline	Is this the nut that goes behind the steering wheel ! Big Al

Sep 3rd, 2003, 12:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 12:28 AM Posts: 23,727 Offline	I'd reject the car......that just won't do. Global Moderator

Sep 3rd, 2003, 01:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 01:28 AM Posts: 13,213 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LMB I'd reject the car......that just won't do. I know you would >--- runs and hides DK :apple:

Sep 3rd, 2003, 06:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
Pritch MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: England Local Time: 01:28 AM Posts: 282 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ratty Agree with Mikeythemini this is one the nuts used to secure the rear light cluster. Probably left over from the production process. ...As in the fitter had a handful of nuts and dropped one - not necessarily meaning one is missing David 2003 Mini Cooper S - DS/B

Sep 3rd, 2003, 08:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
jimskater 'til death do us part Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 04:28 PM Posts: 6,534 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BartMack I hear that Bulgarian Yogurt works wonders for this problem... Bulgarian yogurt is a cure all for most anything that ails you, including M1WS (Mini One Withdrawal Syndrome), and its more deadly relatives MCWS (Mini Cooper), MCSWS (Mini Cooper S). MDWS (Mini Diesel) is treatable by lesser forms of yogurt, M1WS is occasionally treatable by regular yogurt, but Bulgarian is a stronger treatment. Ultimately, however, all variants of WS are best treated by a healthy dose of motoring. However, if you've got a nut loose, you're out of luck. www.scmm.org GP 0101

Sep 3rd, 2003, 10:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
dr remulac MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: massachusetts Local Time: 08:28 PM Posts: 159 Offline	you have found the MINIs left nut. Keep looking, and you should find the right nut. dr remulac

Sep 3rd, 2003, 11:44 AM	#15 (permalink)
jimskater 'til death do us part Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 04:28 PM Posts: 6,534 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dr remulac you have found the MINIs left nut. Keep looking, and you should find the right nut. It's a new car, the nuts may be un-descended. www.scmm.org GP 0101

Sep 3rd, 2003, 01:50 PM	#16 (permalink)
ABG Yatta!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 12:28 AM Posts: 8,387 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dr remulac you have found the MINIs left nut. Keep looking, and you should find the right nut. LOL

Sep 3rd, 2003, 02:11 PM	#17 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 12:28 AM Posts: 33,225 Offline	I found a bolt in mine, perhaps we could get together Click here to Welease Woss and Bwand MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Sep 3rd, 2003, 02:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 12:28 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	Ha bloody ha We're all comedians today MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Sep 3rd, 2003, 02:22 PM	#19 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 12:28 AM Posts: 33,225 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Martin L Ha bloody ha We're all comedians today Yeah, Soggy Cooper Click here to Welease Woss and Bwand MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Sep 3rd, 2003, 02:24 PM	#20 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 12:28 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by soggycornflakes I found a bolt in mine, perhaps we could get together Are you sure it didn't fall out of your neck You are a bit of a Frankensteins Monster MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

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