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banana · Jul 4th, 2002, 04:49 PM

Has anyone test driven a Cooper Works conversion? Is the John Cooper garage worth a visit?

AndyW · Jul 4th, 2002, 05:24 PM

Hi banana

It's worth checking out - the conversion gives it a little more poke and makes it sound a lot better! Costs a bit though...

A few of us went to the Works in April - some piccies availablehere; although there's not agreat deal to see there, we had a good time inc a talk from Mike Cooper.

If it's not too far from where you are, it's quite a nice drive and there are some good roads down that way.

Cheers

Andy

gazzaman28 · Jul 5th, 2002, 07:55 AM

Martyn organised a Cooper Works test drive at the MINI dealer in Northampton. Twas very nice, a bit more pokey, lovely exhaust note, but I wasn't a fan of the bodykit, far too wideboy nova for my liking!

Can't wait for the S Works

MichaelK · Jul 5th, 2002, 08:11 AM

I drove it a few months ago, lovely, makes quite a bit of difference over the standard Cooper. Give them a ring and take it for a spin.

Cheers

Michael

monsta · Jul 5th, 2002, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MichaelK
Give them a ring and take it for a spin.

Catchy

MichaelK · Jul 5th, 2002, 08:56 AM

did realise till it was to late

Infact, its the only garage i've been too where they just gave me the keys to take it out for a spin by myself !

dcfkan · Jul 5th, 2002, 08:59 AM

Test drove a Works Cooper at the meet organised by Martyn. It does give the Cooper a bit more umph around 70mph to 80mph range, and sounded a bit more throaty too.

Since I do not like the S, I hope to get Works on my Cooper in 2-3 years time - assuming I can get this approved by Mr DK, or I may have to break my own piggy bank!

DK

ELISEBOY · Jul 6th, 2002, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AndyW
Hi banana
If it's not too far from where you are, it's quite a nice drive and there are some good roads down that way.

Cheers

Andy

Isnt he in Scotland!!!!!!!!!!

AndyW · Jul 6th, 2002, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ELISEBOY

Isnt he in Scotland!!!!!!!!!!

Oh yeah, you're right, SHE is!

(see http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...601#post104601)

banana, it's still a nice drive though (albeit a long one for you

), if you're still reading...!

See you tomorrow maybe, EB?

ELISEBOY · Jul 6th, 2002, 04:38 AM

yep
deffoo going now
also confirmed hotel for silverstone

fancy a go at that autotest thing?

AndyW · Jul 6th, 2002, 04:42 AM

Got to be done I reckon!

Think you need to get some competitive practice in for next year too!

ELISEBOY · Jul 6th, 2002, 04:50 AM

lol

cheeky

you spoke to glen at all?

not seen him on here, thought he might fancy it?

AndyW · Jul 6th, 2002, 04:54 AM

No - I emailed him a few days back about some other stuff, but no reply

Normally means he's in Peterborough from what I can gather

ELISEBOY · Jul 6th, 2002, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AndyW
No - I emailed him a few days back about some other stuff, but no reply Normally means he's in Peterborough from what I can gather

Peterborough???

offices there then?>

AndyW · Jul 6th, 2002, 05:07 AM

Client I think. I'll email him again, might even phone him.

Jul 4th, 2002, 04:49 PM	#1
banana MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Scotland Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 22 Offline	Has anyone test driven a Works conversion? Has anyone test driven a Cooper Works conversion? Is the John Cooper garage worth a visit? keep smilin\'

Jul 5th, 2002, 08:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
MichaelK MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 342 Offline	I drove it a few months ago, lovely, makes quite a bit of difference over the standard Cooper. Give them a ring and take it for a spin. Cheers Michael JCW Works S, DS/DS, Chilli, DSC, HAB, HK, panther black/lapis blue (Cloth) S0007

Jul 5th, 2002, 08:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 10:26 AM Posts: 4,669 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MichaelK Give them a ring and take it for a spin. Catchy the MINI has gone...

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MichaelK MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 342 Offline	did realise till it was to late Infact, its the only garage i've been too where they just gave me the keys to take it out for a spin by myself ! JCW Works S, DS/DS, Chilli, DSC, HAB, HK, panther black/lapis blue (Cloth) S0007

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Jul 4th, 2002, 05:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
AndyW Ex-Mini2 Racer & Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Surrey Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 568 Offline	Hi banana It's worth checking out - the conversion gives it a little more poke and makes it sound a lot better! Costs a bit though... A few of us went to the Works in April - some piccies availablehere; although there's not agreat deal to see there, we had a good time inc a talk from Mike Cooper. If it's not too far from where you are, it's quite a nice drive and there are some good roads down that way. Cheers Andy

Jul 5th, 2002, 07:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
gazzaman28 Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Coventry, UK Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 173 Offline	Martyn organised a Cooper Works test drive at the MINI dealer in Northampton. Twas very nice, a bit more pokey, lovely exhaust note, but I wasn't a fan of the bodykit, far too wideboy nova for my liking! Can't wait for the S Works

Jul 5th, 2002, 08:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 10:26 AM Posts: 13,580 Offline	Test drove a Works Cooper at the meet organised by Martyn. It does give the Cooper a bit more umph around 70mph to 80mph range, and sounded a bit more throaty too. Since I do not like the S, I hope to get Works on my Cooper in 2-3 years time - assuming I can get this approved by Mr DK, or I may have to break my own piggy bank! DK

Jul 6th, 2002, 04:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 10:26 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AndyW Hi banana If it's not too far from where you are, it's quite a nice drive and there are some good roads down that way. Cheers Andy Isnt he in Scotland!!!!!!!!!!

Jul 6th, 2002, 04:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
AndyW Ex-Mini2 Racer & Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Surrey Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 568 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ELISEBOY Isnt he in Scotland!!!!!!!!!! Oh yeah, you're right, SHE is! (see http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...601#post104601) banana, it's still a nice drive though (albeit a long one for you ), if you're still reading...! See you tomorrow maybe, EB?

Jul 6th, 2002, 04:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 10:26 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	yep deffoo going now also confirmed hotel for silverstone fancy a go at that autotest thing?

Jul 6th, 2002, 04:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
AndyW Ex-Mini2 Racer & Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Surrey Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 568 Offline	Got to be done I reckon! Think you need to get some competitive practice in for next year too!

Jul 6th, 2002, 04:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 10:26 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	lol cheeky you spoke to glen at all? not seen him on here, thought he might fancy it?

Jul 6th, 2002, 04:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
AndyW Ex-Mini2 Racer & Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Surrey Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 568 Offline	No - I emailed him a few days back about some other stuff, but no reply Normally means he's in Peterborough from what I can gather

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Jul 6th, 2002, 04:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 10:26 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AndyW No - I emailed him a few days back about some other stuff, but no reply Normally means he's in Peterborough from what I can gather Peterborough??? offices there then?>

Jul 6th, 2002, 05:07 AM	#15 (permalink)
AndyW Ex-Mini2 Racer & Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Surrey Local Time: 09:26 AM Posts: 568 Offline	Client I think. I'll email him again, might even phone him.

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