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nylo · May 1st, 2008, 09:51 PM

Bring on the weekend for a few more drives

-deano- · May 1st, 2008, 11:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original)

Bring on the weekend for a few more drives

i couldnt agree more with that statement!

super c00per · May 2nd, 2008, 07:51 AM

Ive just got to wait 24 hours now!!!! YAY!!!

baskers · May 2nd, 2008, 08:44 AM

They'll be a long 24 hours. Hehehe. Going to clean my girlfriends Clio (trading it in for a Suzuki Swift Sport!), and then will go and drive my Cooper S... hehe.

Should take my mind off of the Play Off final tomorrow... Ooo!

NeuroBeaker · May 2nd, 2008, 10:06 AM

Just curious... has everyone else had their exhaust arrive already? I'm thinking because I'm quite a bit further away (Scotland), it's taking a little longer for it to get here...?

Many thanks,
Andrew.

nylo · May 2nd, 2008, 11:25 AM

I reckon you should give them a ring A, wouldn't do any harm

NeuroBeaker · May 2nd, 2008, 11:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original)

I reckon you should give them a ring A, wouldn't do any harm

I was doing my best to try not to appear too impatient.

That said, I only needed a slight nudge to go to the phones - will give them a call later this afternoon if I can grab a few minutes.

nylo · May 2nd, 2008, 11:43 AM

Consider yourself nudged

Morri7 · May 2nd, 2008, 12:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by NeuroBeaker (original)

Just curious... has everyone else had their exhaust arrive already? I'm thinking because I'm quite a bit further away (Scotland), it's taking a little longer for it to get here...?

Many thanks,
Andrew.

I'm in Clarkston, Glasgow and I got mine on Tuesday. Give them a phone!

NeuroBeaker · May 2nd, 2008, 12:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Morri7 (original)

I'm in Clarkston, Glasgow and I got mine on Tuesday. Give them a phone!

Ooooh - I need to talk to you!

Where'd you get your Milltek fitted?!

Morri7 · May 2nd, 2008, 12:27 PM

Fitting it myself tomorrow I hope! Not done anything like this before but it looks like it shouldn't be too difficult................
Where are you?

NeuroBeaker · May 2nd, 2008, 12:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Morri7 (original)

Fitting it myself tomorrow I hope! Not done anything like this before but it looks like it shouldn't be too difficult................
Where are you?

I'm in the Bishopbriggs area - not too far from the train station.

Unfortunately, I have a bit of a poor history when it comes to automotive DIY - I inadvertently set fire to a SmartCar in the past (while I was in it) and I'm subsequently a bit nervous of doing things myself.

Looking at this from the perspective of having to climb under the jacked up car and the potential for my clumsy nature to have fatal consequences quickly becomes frighteningly large.

I did speak to Drivers Ltd on St. George Street (while they were helping to clean/oil some sticky callipers for me) - but they said "we supply and fit parts - we don't fit mail-order." I pointed out that they would be earning from the fitting and they said "It's not enough. We've been tuning cars for 35 years and..." etc. So that's not really an option. It seems they're unwilling to work on cars that have parts not bought through them, so I'm not going to be able to go back - since all my performance parts are ordered through MINI2 sponsors. I understand that's their business model, so no ill-will, but I won't be able to go back to them.

So, on the lookout for options up here - alternatively, I'm trying to get to GTT when I'm down south for a remap (during a family visit for the girlfriend at the end of the month) and might have a word with Roland to see if he'd fit it while the car's in with him.

What do you reckon?

beej · May 2nd, 2008, 12:49 PM

Fitted this morning, took my local 90mins - and after all the fuss the brackets on the silencers weren't used after all

At the back its just about touching the trim of the rear bumper, so I may do a sliver of trimming of the black plastic.

Only done 25 miles so far, but sounds deeper in tone and not chavvy at all

Power delivery seems slightly smoother, hope I'm not imagining things!

Best group buy I've seen in five years on these forums

Thanks to those that made it happen.

super c00per · May 2nd, 2008, 01:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by NeuroBeaker (original)

I'm in the Bishopbriggs area - not too far from the train station.

Unfortunately, I have a bit of a poor history when it comes to automotive DIY - I inadvertently set fire to a SmartCar in the past (while I was in it) and I'm subsequently a bit nervous of doing things myself.

Looking at this from the perspective of having to climb under the jacked up car and the potential for my clumsy nature to have fatal consequences quickly becomes frighteningly large.

I did speak to Drivers Ltd on St. George Street (while they were helping to clean/oil some sticky callipers for me) - but they said "we supply and fit parts - we don't fit mail-order." I pointed out that they would be earning from the fitting and they said "It's not enough. We've been tuning cars for 35 years and..." etc. So that's not really an option. It seems they're unwilling to work on cars that have parts not bought through them, so I'm not going to be able to go back - since all my performance parts are ordered through MINI2 sponsors. I understand that's their business model, so no ill-will, but I won't be able to go back to them.

So, on the lookout for options up here - alternatively, I'm trying to get to GTT when I'm down south for a remap (during a family visit for the girlfriend at the end of the month) and might have a word with Roland to see if he'd fit it while the car's in with him.

What do you reckon?

Ive spoken to Rolland about this and unless your going for a 260+ upgrade package they wont fir the exhaust system!!!

vickietots · May 2nd, 2008, 02:47 PM

Just went out in mine again!! Sounds even better than it did yesterday!!!

Aberdeen Al · May 2nd, 2008, 02:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by NeuroBeaker (original)

Unfortunately, I have a bit of a poor history when it comes to automotive DIY - I inadvertently set fire to a SmartCar in the past (while I was in it) and I'm subsequently a bit nervous of doing things myself.

Magic! Someone worse than me..........................only just though

Morri7 · May 2nd, 2008, 03:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by NeuroBeaker (original)

I'm in the Bishopbriggs area - not too far from the train station.

Unfortunately, I have a bit of a poor history when it comes to automotive DIY - I inadvertently set fire to a SmartCar in the past (while I was in it) and I'm subsequently a bit nervous of doing things myself.

Looking at this from the perspective of having to climb under the jacked up car and the potential for my clumsy nature to have fatal consequences quickly becomes frighteningly large.

I did speak to Drivers Ltd on St. George Street (while they were helping to clean/oil some sticky callipers for me) - but they said "we supply and fit parts - we don't fit mail-order." I pointed out that they would be earning from the fitting and they said "It's not enough. We've been tuning cars for 35 years and..." etc. So that's not really an option. It seems they're unwilling to work on cars that have parts not bought through them, so I'm not going to be able to go back - since all my performance parts are ordered through MINI2 sponsors. I understand that's their business model, so no ill-will, but I won't be able to go back to them.

So, on the lookout for options up here - alternatively, I'm trying to get to GTT when I'm down south for a remap (during a family visit for the girlfriend at the end of the month) and might have a word with Roland to see if he'd fit it while the car's in with him.

What do you reckon?

Ha! Its a small world - my wife is from Bishie - Elm Bank.
If Roland won't do it then I would get a locla garage to do it for you before you go then you will be able to go down with the Miltek on and enjoy its dulsit tones on the way down.

I do know a mobile mechanic who would probably fit it for you he is a friend of the in laws. I could PM his details if you want?
I got in touch with Drivers too but just to see what a great deal I was getting

NeuroBeaker · May 2nd, 2008, 03:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Morri7 (original)

Ha! Its a small world - my wife is from Bishie - Elm Bank.
If Roland won't do it then I would get a local garage to do it for you before you go then you will be able to go down with the Miltek on and enjoy its dulsit tones on the way down.

I do know a mobile mechanic who would probably fit it for you he is a friend of the in laws. I could PM his details if you want?
I got in touch with Drivers too but just to see what a great deal I was getting

Wow, it really is a small world!

A mobile mechanic? So does he do fittings at people's houses/workplaces? That'd be excellent.

baskers · May 2nd, 2008, 05:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by vickietots (original)

Just went out in mine again!! Sounds even better than it did yesterday!!!

Ditto - getting closer to stock now, but really deep! Hehe. When I first got it on, I couldn't hear the 'charger

All change now!

MINXYMOO · May 2nd, 2008, 05:32 PM

My Milltek is fitted.

Really really really pleased with it. Sounds daft but I had a restless night last night, after reading some posts about quite a few people having probs fitting etc. and it needing washers here, there and everywhere....nothing ever goes smoothly for me, but, ...... I needn't have worried, it's gone on a treat and looks fab.

It sounds great, not too in yu face, but enough to make me grin

Thanks to Nylo for arranging this, I'm especially grateful such a newbie could join in too.

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May 1st, 2008, 09:51 PM	#421
nylo Not half wise! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 16,815 Offline	Bring on the weekend for a few more drives Lohen Suspension Group Buy LINK

May 2nd, 2008, 07:51 AM	#423 (permalink)
super c00per MiNi2 dEmOn My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Shire Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 499 Online	Ive just got to wait 24 hours now!!!! YAY!!! Electrifing Blue

May 2nd, 2008, 10:06 AM	#425 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker PowerSteeringPumpActivist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 5,692 Offline	Just curious... has everyone else had their exhaust arrive already? I'm thinking because I'm quite a bit further away (Scotland), it's taking a little longer for it to get here...? Many thanks, Andrew. * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

May 2nd, 2008, 11:25 AM	#426 (permalink)
nylo Not half wise! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 16,815 Offline	I reckon you should give them a ring A, wouldn't do any harm Lohen Suspension Group Buy LINK

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May 1st, 2008, 11:36 PM	#422 (permalink)
-deano- Just press and go! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Town Of Ards Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 1,051 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original) Bring on the weekend for a few more drives i couldnt agree more with that statement!

May 2nd, 2008, 08:44 AM	#424 (permalink)
baskers MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 885 Offline	They'll be a long 24 hours. Hehehe. Going to clean my girlfriends Clio (trading it in for a Suzuki Swift Sport!), and then will go and drive my Cooper S... hehe. Should take my mind off of the Play Off final tomorrow... Ooo!

May 2nd, 2008, 11:43 AM	#427 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker PowerSteeringPumpActivist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 5,692 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nylo (original) I reckon you should give them a ring A, wouldn't do any harm I was doing my best to try not to appear too impatient. That said, I only needed a slight nudge to go to the phones - will give them a call later this afternoon if I can grab a few minutes. * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

May 2nd, 2008, 11:43 AM	#428 (permalink)
nylo Not half wise! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 16,815 Offline	Consider yourself nudged Lohen Suspension Group Buy LINK

May 2nd, 2008, 12:03 PM	#429 (permalink)
Morri7 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 146 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by NeuroBeaker (original) Just curious... has everyone else had their exhaust arrive already? I'm thinking because I'm quite a bit further away (Scotland), it's taking a little longer for it to get here...? Many thanks, Andrew. I'm in Clarkston, Glasgow and I got mine on Tuesday. Give them a phone!

May 2nd, 2008, 12:06 PM	#430 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker PowerSteeringPumpActivist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 5,692 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Morri7 (original) I'm in Clarkston, Glasgow and I got mine on Tuesday. Give them a phone! Ooooh - I need to talk to you! Where'd you get your Milltek fitted?! * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

May 2nd, 2008, 12:27 PM	#431 (permalink)
Morri7 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 146 Offline	Fitting it myself tomorrow I hope! Not done anything like this before but it looks like it shouldn't be too difficult................ Where are you?

May 2nd, 2008, 12:37 PM	#432 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker PowerSteeringPumpActivist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 5,692 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Morri7 (original) Fitting it myself tomorrow I hope! Not done anything like this before but it looks like it shouldn't be too difficult................ Where are you? I'm in the Bishopbriggs area - not too far from the train station. Unfortunately, I have a bit of a poor history when it comes to automotive DIY - I inadvertently set fire to a SmartCar in the past (while I was in it) and I'm subsequently a bit nervous of doing things myself. Looking at this from the perspective of having to climb under the jacked up car and the potential for my clumsy nature to have fatal consequences quickly becomes frighteningly large. I did speak to Drivers Ltd on St. George Street (while they were helping to clean/oil some sticky callipers for me) - but they said "we supply and fit parts - we don't fit mail-order." I pointed out that they would be earning from the fitting and they said "It's not enough. We've been tuning cars for 35 years and..." etc. So that's not really an option. It seems they're unwilling to work on cars that have parts not bought through them, so I'm not going to be able to go back - since all my performance parts are ordered through MINI2 sponsors. I understand that's their business model, so no ill-will, but I won't be able to go back to them. So, on the lookout for options up here - alternatively, I'm trying to get to GTT when I'm down south for a remap (during a family visit for the girlfriend at the end of the month) and might have a word with Roland to see if he'd fit it while the car's in with him. What do you reckon? * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

May 2nd, 2008, 12:49 PM	#433 (permalink)
beej MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cirencester, UK Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 668 Offline	Fitted this morning, took my local 90mins - and after all the fuss the brackets on the silencers weren't used after all At the back its just about touching the trim of the rear bumper, so I may do a sliver of trimming of the black plastic. Only done 25 miles so far, but sounds deeper in tone and not chavvy at all Power delivery seems slightly smoother, hope I'm not imagining things! Best group buy I've seen in five years on these forums Thanks to those that made it happen. GTT220 / GTT brakes / Milltek / Bluetooth / aero bits / IceLink+Nano

May 2nd, 2008, 01:57 PM	#434 (permalink)
super c00per MiNi2 dEmOn My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Shire Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 499 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by NeuroBeaker (original) I'm in the Bishopbriggs area - not too far from the train station. Unfortunately, I have a bit of a poor history when it comes to automotive DIY - I inadvertently set fire to a SmartCar in the past (while I was in it) and I'm subsequently a bit nervous of doing things myself. Looking at this from the perspective of having to climb under the jacked up car and the potential for my clumsy nature to have fatal consequences quickly becomes frighteningly large. I did speak to Drivers Ltd on St. George Street (while they were helping to clean/oil some sticky callipers for me) - but they said "we supply and fit parts - we don't fit mail-order." I pointed out that they would be earning from the fitting and they said "It's not enough. We've been tuning cars for 35 years and..." etc. So that's not really an option. It seems they're unwilling to work on cars that have parts not bought through them, so I'm not going to be able to go back - since all my performance parts are ordered through MINI2 sponsors. I understand that's their business model, so no ill-will, but I won't be able to go back to them. So, on the lookout for options up here - alternatively, I'm trying to get to GTT when I'm down south for a remap (during a family visit for the girlfriend at the end of the month) and might have a word with Roland to see if he'd fit it while the car's in with him. What do you reckon? Ive spoken to Rolland about this and unless your going for a 260+ upgrade package they wont fir the exhaust system!!! Electrifing Blue

May 2nd, 2008, 02:47 PM	#435 (permalink)
vickietots 4 sleeps!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Not sure!! Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 3,553 Online	Just went out in mine again!! Sounds even better than it did yesterday!!! Signature Wanted!! Eagle Eye Vick

May 2nd, 2008, 02:50 PM	#436 (permalink)
Aberdeen Al MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Aberdeen Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 606 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by NeuroBeaker (original) Unfortunately, I have a bit of a poor history when it comes to automotive DIY - I inadvertently set fire to a SmartCar in the past (while I was in it) and I'm subsequently a bit nervous of doing things myself. Magic! Someone worse than me..........................only just though Vroooom Vroooom

May 2nd, 2008, 03:08 PM	#437 (permalink)
Morri7 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 146 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by NeuroBeaker (original) I'm in the Bishopbriggs area - not too far from the train station. Unfortunately, I have a bit of a poor history when it comes to automotive DIY - I inadvertently set fire to a SmartCar in the past (while I was in it) and I'm subsequently a bit nervous of doing things myself. Looking at this from the perspective of having to climb under the jacked up car and the potential for my clumsy nature to have fatal consequences quickly becomes frighteningly large. I did speak to Drivers Ltd on St. George Street (while they were helping to clean/oil some sticky callipers for me) - but they said "we supply and fit parts - we don't fit mail-order." I pointed out that they would be earning from the fitting and they said "It's not enough. We've been tuning cars for 35 years and..." etc. So that's not really an option. It seems they're unwilling to work on cars that have parts not bought through them, so I'm not going to be able to go back - since all my performance parts are ordered through MINI2 sponsors. I understand that's their business model, so no ill-will, but I won't be able to go back to them. So, on the lookout for options up here - alternatively, I'm trying to get to GTT when I'm down south for a remap (during a family visit for the girlfriend at the end of the month) and might have a word with Roland to see if he'd fit it while the car's in with him. What do you reckon? Ha! Its a small world - my wife is from Bishie - Elm Bank. If Roland won't do it then I would get a locla garage to do it for you before you go then you will be able to go down with the Miltek on and enjoy its dulsit tones on the way down. I do know a mobile mechanic who would probably fit it for you he is a friend of the in laws. I could PM his details if you want? I got in touch with Drivers too but just to see what a great deal I was getting

May 2nd, 2008, 03:31 PM	#438 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker PowerSteeringPumpActivist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 5,692 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Morri7 (original) Ha! Its a small world - my wife is from Bishie - Elm Bank. If Roland won't do it then I would get a local garage to do it for you before you go then you will be able to go down with the Miltek on and enjoy its dulsit tones on the way down. I do know a mobile mechanic who would probably fit it for you he is a friend of the in laws. I could PM his details if you want? I got in touch with Drivers too but just to see what a great deal I was getting Wow, it really is a small world! A mobile mechanic? So does he do fittings at people's houses/workplaces? That'd be excellent. * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

May 2nd, 2008, 05:24 PM	#439 (permalink)
baskers MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 885 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by vickietots (original) Just went out in mine again!! Sounds even better than it did yesterday!!! Ditto - getting closer to stock now, but really deep! Hehe. When I first got it on, I couldn't hear the 'charger All change now!

May 2nd, 2008, 05:32 PM	#440 (permalink)
MINXYMOO MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 10:05 AM Posts: 21 Offline	Fitted! My Milltek is fitted. Really really really pleased with it. Sounds daft but I had a restless night last night, after reading some posts about quite a few people having probs fitting etc. and it needing washers here, there and everywhere....nothing ever goes smoothly for me, but, ...... I needn't have worried, it's gone on a treat and looks fab. It sounds great, not too in yu face, but enough to make me grin Thanks to Nylo for arranging this, I'm especially grateful such a newbie could join in too.

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