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Root Ginger · Feb 28th, 2002, 04:08 AM

I saw a Cooper S on the roads in Slough today. Reg OV51 ORY I think it was.

The car was all black and had parking distance control on it. It also had the American corner markers fitted. He tried to gun away up the Farnham Road but a quick snik down on the gearbox saw me keeping up with him over the railway bridge which was surprising. Maybe it was a Cooper dressed up like an S. Who knows?

Unfortunatly I had to turn off to go to work so I didn't see where it went.

I believe it had Holloway Autoparts on the number plate as well.

Anyone know this car or seen it before?

Varse · Feb 28th, 2002, 05:00 AM

Strange you should mention this, I've just seen a red/white with white x-lites Cooper S this morning, on the A322 going into Bracknell, Berks.

What do think is going on? The only thing I can think of is that maybe they are doing some sort of testing or press thing at the TRL (transport research lab) in Crowthorne!

Looked very nice, although very dirty. Still prefer the Cooper though due to the chrome.

Root Ginger · Feb 28th, 2002, 05:49 AM

This one was very dirty too but going in totally the wrong direction for Crowthorne. I agree the S needs chrome. It looks too understated. The exhaust looks sh... rubbish as well

Either a large single round or an oval would look much nicer. Those twin pipes are too small.

Basil · Feb 28th, 2002, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ginge
This one was very dirty too but going in totally the wrong direction for Crowthorne. I agree the S needs chrome. It looks too understated. The exhaust looks sh... rubbish as well

Either a large single round or an oval would look much nicer. Those twin pipes are too small.

I LOVE it..........

Redhotmini · Feb 28th, 2002, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ginge
This one was very dirty too but going in totally the wrong direction for Crowthorne. I agree the S needs chrome. It looks too understated. The exhaust looks sh... rubbish as well

hi ginge

im not sure but i might have seen that exact car before- but it was in milton keynes shopping centre, it was all black and the exhausts weren't chrome- they were like normal steel... does that ring any bells oh it was left hand drive as well

mike

JV · Feb 28th, 2002, 08:10 AM

Careful Ginge - last time I suggested I had indulged in a little street racing on here, the whole forum came down on me like a ton of bricks!
Has to be said...I didn't just keep up either - I won! Mind you, it wasn't an S I was racing...
So - Grow up Ginge and drive at the speed limit ALL the time

Redhotmini · Feb 28th, 2002, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JV
Careful Ginge - last time I suggested I had indulged in a little street racing on here, the whole forum came down on me like a ton of bricks!
Has to be said...I didn't just keep up either - I won! Mind you, it wasn't an S I was racing...
So - Grow up Ginge and drive at the speed limit ALL the time

yeh and stop jumping the lights JV!

JV · Feb 28th, 2002, 10:49 AM

Who??? ME???!!!???
I NEVER do that...well...not much, but you have to admit, in a street race with no marshalls it pretty much guarantees you a win if you go when the lights are still red. Not to be advised on busy junctions mind you...
Last time I was in a car which jumped a red was when my Dad was rushing off to A&E with me two weeks ago when I was suddenly taken ill....hmmm...off topic.....me??? With my reputation?

Root Ginger · Feb 28th, 2002, 10:50 AM

Hey JV who said I broke the speed limit??? Yes they were kinda steely looking exhausts and I did think it was a left hooker but I couldn't really tell. Although I think it's only LHD's that come with the corner markers.

baldie · Feb 28th, 2002, 03:30 PM

Isnt BMW HQ in Bracknell?

Dave

smiffy · Feb 28th, 2002, 03:50 PM

Did the driver have a huge grin on his face like this

Paul · Feb 28th, 2002, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by baldie
Isnt BMW HQ in Bracknell?

Dave

Yup.

That's where that S video and photo's I took came from.

Varse · Mar 1st, 2002, 04:37 AM

Dohhh, oh yeh forgot about that. Just up the road from my house, you should have told me Paul and I'd have popped along for a looksey!!

AER · Mar 1st, 2002, 10:23 AM

Was he running it in still i.e. can't exceed 4500rpm?
Maybe the 'S' should look a little understated, a bit like the first 'S', looks very much like the std offering until you put your foot down. Won't be long before you can get a single centre exhaust to replace those 2 outlets.

Root Ginger · Mar 1st, 2002, 10:28 AM

I wasn't going too far past 5K anyway. I reckon had we decided to really boot it he would have beaten me it was more of a quick blast up the road before I had to turn off for work.

If I see it again I will follow it

Feb 28th, 2002, 04:08 AM	#1
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 12:44 AM Posts: 4,634 Offline	I've just raced an S and kept up! I saw a Cooper S on the roads in Slough today. Reg OV51 ORY I think it was. The car was all black and had parking distance control on it. It also had the American corner markers fitted. He tried to gun away up the Farnham Road but a quick snik down on the gearbox saw me keeping up with him over the railway bridge which was surprising. Maybe it was a Cooper dressed up like an S. Who knows? Unfortunatly I had to turn off to go to work so I didn't see where it went. I believe it had Holloway Autoparts on the number plate as well. Anyone know this car or seen it before? It was acceptable in the 80's

Feb 28th, 2002, 05:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Varse MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Bracknell, Berks Local Time: 01:44 AM Posts: 247 Offline	Strange you should mention this, I've just seen a red/white with white x-lites Cooper S this morning, on the A322 going into Bracknell, Berks. What do think is going on? The only thing I can think of is that maybe they are doing some sort of testing or press thing at the TRL (transport research lab) in Crowthorne! Looked very nice, although very dirty. Still prefer the Cooper though due to the chrome. Varse's Velvet Beauty Mk11 is no longer, sold back to my dealer.

Feb 28th, 2002, 05:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 12:44 AM Posts: 4,634 Offline	This one was very dirty too but going in totally the wrong direction for Crowthorne. I agree the S needs chrome. It looks too understated. The exhaust looks sh... rubbish as well Either a large single round or an oval would look much nicer. Those twin pipes are too small. It was acceptable in the 80's

Feb 28th, 2002, 07:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
Redhotmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: In a house Local Time: 12:44 AM Posts: 121 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Ginge This one was very dirty too but going in totally the wrong direction for Crowthorne. I agree the S needs chrome. It looks too understated. The exhaust looks sh... rubbish as well hi ginge im not sure but i might have seen that exact car before- but it was in milton keynes shopping centre, it was all black and the exhausts weren't chrome- they were like normal steel... does that ring any bells oh it was left hand drive as well mike The silver beast from the east...

Feb 28th, 2002, 08:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Redhotmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: In a house Local Time: 12:44 AM Posts: 121 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by JV Careful Ginge - last time I suggested I had indulged in a little street racing on here, the whole forum came down on me like a ton of bricks! Has to be said...I didn't just keep up either - I won! Mind you, it wasn't an S I was racing... So - Grow up Ginge and drive at the speed limit ALL the time yeh and stop jumping the lights JV! The silver beast from the east...

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Feb 28th, 2002, 07:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 10:44 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Ginge This one was very dirty too but going in totally the wrong direction for Crowthorne. I agree the S needs chrome. It looks too understated. The exhaust looks sh... rubbish as well Either a large single round or an oval would look much nicer. Those twin pipes are too small. I LOVE it..........

Feb 28th, 2002, 08:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
JV MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 01:44 AM Posts: 168 Offline	Careful Ginge - last time I suggested I had indulged in a little street racing on here, the whole forum came down on me like a ton of bricks! Has to be said...I didn't just keep up either - I won! Mind you, it wasn't an S I was racing... So - Grow up Ginge and drive at the speed limit ALL the time

Feb 28th, 2002, 10:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
JV MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 01:44 AM Posts: 168 Offline	Who??? ME???!!!??? I NEVER do that...well...not much, but you have to admit, in a street race with no marshalls it pretty much guarantees you a win if you go when the lights are still red. Not to be advised on busy junctions mind you... Last time I was in a car which jumped a red was when my Dad was rushing off to A&E with me two weeks ago when I was suddenly taken ill....hmmm...off topic.....me??? With my reputation?

Feb 28th, 2002, 10:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 12:44 AM Posts: 4,634 Offline	Hey JV who said I broke the speed limit??? Yes they were kinda steely looking exhausts and I did think it was a left hooker but I couldn't really tell. Although I think it's only LHD's that come with the corner markers. It was acceptable in the 80's

Feb 28th, 2002, 03:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
baldie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Scotland Local Time: 12:44 AM Posts: 113 Offline	Isnt BMW HQ in Bracknell? Dave First Cooper REJECTED on 29th Jan Solid black with all the white bits. Chili, sunroof, MFSW, ASC&T, heater washers, ISOFIX, Computer, MiniDisc BOOST, CD changer prep - arrived 1st March. www.dave.mcrae.btinternet.co.uk

Feb 28th, 2002, 03:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 12:44 AM Posts: 5,718 Offline	Did the driver have a huge grin on his face like this S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Feb 28th, 2002, 05:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:44 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by baldie Isnt BMW HQ in Bracknell? Dave Yup. That's where that S video and photo's I took came from. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Mar 1st, 2002, 04:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
Varse MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Bracknell, Berks Local Time: 01:44 AM Posts: 247 Offline	Dohhh, oh yeh forgot about that. Just up the road from my house, you should have told me Paul and I'd have popped along for a looksey!! Varse's Velvet Beauty Mk11 is no longer, sold back to my dealer.

Mar 1st, 2002, 10:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
AER MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Herts, UK Local Time: 12:44 AM Posts: 105 Offline	Was he running it in still i.e. can't exceed 4500rpm? Maybe the 'S' should look a little understated, a bit like the first 'S', looks very much like the std offering until you put your foot down. Won't be long before you can get a single centre exhaust to replace those 2 outlets.

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Mar 1st, 2002, 10:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 12:44 AM Posts: 4,634 Offline	I wasn't going too far past 5K anyway. I reckon had we decided to really boot it he would have beaten me it was more of a quick blast up the road before I had to turn off for work. If I see it again I will follow it It was acceptable in the 80's

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