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GAM · Mar 10th, 2004, 04:46 PM

Hello

I placed the order for my cooper yesterday - would have gone for the mcs but insurance wouldn't allow, it was going to be £1000 and a £1500 excess. Now the grand i can cope with but the excess.... Guess i will just have to wait until i'm a bit older.

Anyway, i have 6 days to confirm my spec and just wanted to know if there was anything else i should go for...

Mini cooper (indie blue, white roof/mirrors/alloys/bonnet stripes)

Chillie pack.
17" whell upgrade.
Harmon Kardon high-fi
interior trim = alloy patina (s)
single cd with changer prep (tempted with changer also)
ASC+T
Mini spot lights...

mini TLC

I'm also tempted with the areo kit but that can be added at a later date.

Originally had the supaguard on the list but took that off this morning.

Any advice is welcome - also pics with and without aero kit..

roll on delivery date...

(may)
cheers

GAM

mikeythemini · Mar 10th, 2004, 05:21 PM

Well done on the new car
just remember - you won't be able to modify the stereo if you go for HK

Fizzle · Mar 10th, 2004, 05:21 PM

congrats gam

the wait will be a killer!! i've been waiting 2 months for mine. spec sounds really good, there's one i see daily with the same spec (exterior anyway) and it look great. if i were you i would give the aero kit a miss as i like the look on the indi blue with the chrome on the bumpers - just my opinion though. you could always fit it later if you get bored.

Grumbler · Mar 10th, 2004, 05:22 PM

<royal clap>

congrats, hope all goes well.

Olly. · Mar 10th, 2004, 05:30 PM

congrats GAM, nice spec you've got there.

IMO The Aero Kit looks really good on the Indi Blue, if you've seen the new italian job the indi blue MINI looks stunning

As you said though can be added after, although I think

it costs a lot more to do it that way

andrewcfm · Mar 10th, 2004, 08:48 PM

Picked up my Cooper yesterday and believe it, it's a sweet moment when you getcha keys!

It makes the wait worthwhile

Mar 11th, 2004, 09:39 AM

Hi, Mini spec sounds good. I have a Mini Cooper that matches what you have specified, without the aero kit, check out the pictures in my gallary. I decided to hold back on getting the aero kit because 1) It looks pretty good without 2) I thought I might see what else is on the market after the warranty runs out.

As for the Harman Hi-Fi kit, I also have that and it sounds amazing! Well worth it if you're happy to stick with the Mini head unit.

NED · Mar 11th, 2004, 10:27 AM

White 17" alloys -good choice GAM!

minisoopercooper · Mar 11th, 2004, 11:11 AM

would definatly get the multi function steering wheel!

Stereo buttons very usefull and cruise control is great - you can even use it in town for doing 30 if there are speed traps around! So it's not just for the motorway.

Paul

GAM · Mar 11th, 2004, 12:14 PM

Thanks for all your comments.

How much is the multi function steering wheel?

The car does look good without the aero kit but i think i would rather have the bottom of the side skirts indie blue instead of the standard black. But it would definatly be at a later date i would put the kit on.

Counting the days already

.....

GAM

KenL · Mar 11th, 2004, 12:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GAM

Thanks for all your comments.

How much is the multi function steering wheel?

The car does look good without the aero kit but i think i would rather have the bottom of the side skirts indie blue instead of the standard black. But it would definatly be at a later date i would put the kit on.

Counting the days already

.....

GAM

Hi GAM.

MFSW is £160 I think.

You can just add the aero side skirts rather than buying the whole kit.

Come & say hello at www.newminiscotland.co.uk

Cheers, KenL

GAM · Mar 11th, 2004, 12:25 PM

I didn't know you could just add the skirts?

Do you buy that from the dealer? And how much do they cost?

KenL · Mar 11th, 2004, 12:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GAM

I didn't know you could just add the skirts?

Do you buy that from the dealer? And how much do they cost?

Not sure how much they cost but I'm certain people have done it

Had a quick search & found these:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ero+side+skirt
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ero+side+skirt

DarkMiniCooperS · Mar 11th, 2004, 12:33 PM

Sorry to ask, might sound stupid for those who know but what means TLC?

You could get the aero skirt from the dealer but I think they will be much more expensive than getting them from the whole aero kit. I remember asking my dealer for those and the were half the price of the complete kit... (at least here in Canada)

I would also get the MFSW as it's not too expensive and it's great to have both the radio buttons and the cruise control on the steering wheel for the long road trips...

Have fun with your upcoming MINI!

GAM · Mar 11th, 2004, 12:38 PM

TLC - is the 5 years servicing pack that you get in Britain, Costs £100 and to my knoledge is well worth it.

When you mention cruise control, do you have to pay extra for that or does it come with the steering wheel?

Thanks for the link about the side skirts, I will look into that

KenL · Mar 11th, 2004, 12:54 PM

MFSW include controls for the radio & cruise control

Mar 10th, 2004, 04:46 PM	#1
GAM MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Aberdeen Local Time: 02:15 AM Posts: 61 Offline	Just ordered my mini cooper Hello I placed the order for my cooper yesterday - would have gone for the mcs but insurance wouldn't allow, it was going to be £1000 and a £1500 excess. Now the grand i can cope with but the excess.... Guess i will just have to wait until i'm a bit older. Anyway, i have 6 days to confirm my spec and just wanted to know if there was anything else i should go for... Mini cooper (indie blue, white roof/mirrors/alloys/bonnet stripes) Chillie pack. 17" whell upgrade. Harmon Kardon high-fi interior trim = alloy patina (s) single cd with changer prep (tempted with changer also) ASC+T Mini spot lights... mini TLC I'm also tempted with the areo kit but that can be added at a later date. Originally had the supaguard on the list but took that off this morning. Any advice is welcome - also pics with and without aero kit.. roll on delivery date... (may) cheers GAM

Mar 10th, 2004, 05:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 03:15 AM Posts: 9,078 Offline	Well done on the new car just remember - you won't be able to modify the stereo if you go for HK Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Grumbler MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kent Island Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 310 Offline	<royal clap> congrats, hope all goes well. .......hey you kids, get off the road..............

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andrewcfm Soon to be one Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London, UK Local Time: 03:15 AM Posts: 42 Offline	Picked up my Cooper yesterday and believe it, it's a sweet moment when you getcha keys! It makes the wait worthwhile http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/...osts_mini2.jpg

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minisoopercooper Some have THICK skins!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bristol Local Time: 03:15 AM Posts: 20,089 Offline	would definatly get the multi function steering wheel! Stereo buttons very usefull and cruise control is great - you can even use it in town for doing 30 if there are speed traps around! So it's not just for the motorway. Paul ↑↑↑ - Click me for the event of the year. - ↑↑↑

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Mar 10th, 2004, 05:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fizzle Maxin' and Relaxin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 03:15 AM Posts: 494 Offline	congrats gam the wait will be a killer!! i've been waiting 2 months for mine. spec sounds really good, there's one i see daily with the same spec (exterior anyway) and it look great. if i were you i would give the aero kit a miss as i like the look on the indi blue with the chrome on the bumpers - just my opinion though. you could always fit it later if you get bored.

Mar 10th, 2004, 05:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 03:15 AM Posts: 3,492 Offline	congrats GAM, nice spec you've got there. IMO The Aero Kit looks really good on the Indi Blue, if you've seen the new italian job the indi blue MINI looks stunning As you said though can be added after, although I think it costs a lot more to do it that way

Mar 11th, 2004, 09:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
maddis_uk Posts: n/a	Hi, Mini spec sounds good. I have a Mini Cooper that matches what you have specified, without the aero kit, check out the pictures in my gallary. I decided to hold back on getting the aero kit because 1) It looks pretty good without 2) I thought I might see what else is on the market after the warranty runs out. As for the Harman Hi-Fi kit, I also have that and it sounds amazing! Well worth it if you're happy to stick with the Mini head unit.

Mar 11th, 2004, 10:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
NED Fried Gold Join Date: Dec 2002 Local Time: 02:15 AM Posts: 768 Offline	White 17" alloys -good choice GAM!

Mar 11th, 2004, 12:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
GAM MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Aberdeen Local Time: 02:15 AM Posts: 61 Offline	Thanks for all your comments. How much is the multi function steering wheel? The car does look good without the aero kit but i think i would rather have the bottom of the side skirts indie blue instead of the standard black. But it would definatly be at a later date i would put the kit on. Counting the days already ..... GAM

Mar 11th, 2004, 12:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 03:15 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GAM Thanks for all your comments. How much is the multi function steering wheel? The car does look good without the aero kit but i think i would rather have the bottom of the side skirts indie blue instead of the standard black. But it would definatly be at a later date i would put the kit on. Counting the days already ..... GAM Hi GAM. MFSW is £160 I think. You can just add the aero side skirts rather than buying the whole kit. Come & say hello at www.newminiscotland.co.uk Cheers, KenL Red/Black R56 Cooper

Mar 11th, 2004, 12:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
GAM MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Aberdeen Local Time: 02:15 AM Posts: 61 Offline	I didn't know you could just add the skirts? Do you buy that from the dealer? And how much do they cost?

Mar 11th, 2004, 12:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 03:15 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GAM I didn't know you could just add the skirts? Do you buy that from the dealer? And how much do they cost? Not sure how much they cost but I'm certain people have done it Had a quick search & found these: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ero+side+skirt http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ero+side+skirt Red/Black R56 Cooper

Mar 11th, 2004, 12:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
DarkMiniCooperS MINI crazy! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Miami, FL Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 302 Offline	Sorry to ask, might sound stupid for those who know but what means TLC? You could get the aero skirt from the dealer but I think they will be much more expensive than getting them from the whole aero kit. I remember asking my dealer for those and the were half the price of the complete kit... (at least here in Canada) I would also get the MFSW as it's not too expensive and it's great to have both the radio buttons and the cruise control on the steering wheel for the long road trips... Have fun with your upcoming MINI! My MINI Cooper S My boost gauge "how-to" thread

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Mar 11th, 2004, 12:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
GAM MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Aberdeen Local Time: 02:15 AM Posts: 61 Offline	TLC - is the 5 years servicing pack that you get in Britain, Costs £100 and to my knoledge is well worth it. When you mention cruise control, do you have to pay extra for that or does it come with the steering wheel? Thanks for the link about the side skirts, I will look into that

Mar 11th, 2004, 12:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 03:15 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	MFSW include controls for the radio & cruise control Red/Black R56 Cooper

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