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bgower · Dec 15th, 2007, 08:33 PM

I haven't had a Mini for a while - this is just great.

ALD0 · Dec 15th, 2007, 08:48 PM

Very nice

bgower · Dec 15th, 2007, 09:25 PM

Thank you. I went in to the dealer to buy a 2005 MCS, which proves you should never walk into a showroom! Great car though. Rubbish stereo sound is the only disappointment.

Mini_Flower · Dec 17th, 2007, 10:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bgower (original)

Thank you. I went in to the dealer to buy a 2005 MCS, which proves you should never walk into a showroom! Great car though. Rubbish stereo sound is the only disappointment.

Was this the standard speakers or the upgrade?

I love MINI, Laura · Dec 17th, 2007, 10:44 AM

LOVELY! Love the colour combo but I guess I'm slightly biased to that!

Congrats!

bgower · Dec 17th, 2007, 12:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini_Flower (original)

Was this the standard speakers or the upgrade?

The upgraded system, it really is a shame becuase it would make the car complete. It is so bad I took it back to the dealer the very next morning as I was convinced the speakers were blown but apparently not - although I'm not sure I believe them. £320 is a bit of a joke for something which is so poor.

I did a quick search round the forums and this system doesn't exactly get universal thumbs up - shame.

85NIXMIN · Dec 17th, 2007, 01:29 PM

Wowieee lovely!

I'm sure your over the moon with your Clubman!

Mini_Flower · Dec 17th, 2007, 01:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bgower (original)

The upgraded system, it really is a shame becuase it would make the car complete. It is so bad I took it back to the dealer the very next morning as I was convinced the speakers were blown but apparently not - although I'm not sure I believe them. £320 is a bit of a joke for something which is so poor.

I did a quick search round the forums and this system doesn't exactly get universal thumbs up - shame.

Ah boo! I ordered the upgrade too

. I get mine on Wednesday so will definitely look out (or rather listen out) for that, or rather get my OH to do this as he has a better ear than I do.

JustACooperClubman · Dec 17th, 2007, 04:07 PM

We ordered the standard CD Boost stereo. Probably the sound sucks too.

Shaun · Dec 17th, 2007, 05:09 PM

I find the standard audio setup in the Clubman perfectly acceptable its got good clarity and so long as you dont want to listen to ASBO music it does the job. Its a sight better then the 05 models standard offering that wouldnt play anything that wasnt brand new.

dangerman · Dec 17th, 2007, 05:21 PM

WOW super nice and very cool. congrats!

I'm pleased it looks so good as it's the same colour and spec combo as my order which has left the factory today!!!
Now I really can't wait

... just too excited now. thanks for the pics.

Lolance · Dec 17th, 2007, 05:26 PM

I'm saving for the audio upgrade (amongst other things

) from Mikey at NewMINIStuff.com for my Dooper...the standard setup is fine and does the job I suppose, but I fancy myself as a bit of a audiophile and so wanna upgrade. Plus my Dooper's starting to squeak and rattle again and I've heard only good things about Mikey are his magic hands... :P

Nice Clubman btw...loving the colour scheme!!

femstar · Dec 17th, 2007, 06:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lolance (original)

I'm saving for the audio upgrade (amongst other things

) from Mikey at NewMINIStuff.com for my Dooper...the standard setup is fine and does the job I suppose, but I fancy myself as a bit of a audiophile and so wanna upgrade. Plus my Dooper's starting to squeak and rattle again and I've heard only good things about Mikey are his magic hands... :P

Nice Clubman btw...loving the colour scheme!!

see if you can get an old Levinson car kit from the U.S if you really wanna her a car stero at it's best. LOL (HIFI is my other love)

Anyway back to the topic what a fantasic Clubman, we specced - with same colour and split rims at Park Lane a couple of weeks ago, yours looks great in the flesh,, we are playing the game now though as dealer wants us to buy one from existing stock, so is phoning daily with some great trade in offers for my 04 JCWS. Hope he's doesn't view this site

Shaun · Dec 17th, 2007, 07:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lolance (original)

I'm saving for the audio upgrade (amongst other things

) from Mikey at NewMINIStuff.com for my Dooper...the standard setup is fine and does the job I suppose, but I fancy myself as a bit of a audiophile and so wanna upgrade. Plus my Dooper's starting to squeak and rattle again and I've heard only good things about Mikey are his magic hands... :P

Nice Clubman btw...loving the colour scheme!!

Yeah thats understandable I have never been able to justify spending so much on car audio.
Guess its a legacy of the old Mini Classic tape decks, anythings better attitude

Mikeys upgrade does look awesome though.
I do have a rather excellent home separates system though big ol floor standing speakers and all that

I forgot to say I was all set for colour and saw a DS Clubman I was so glad its S only or mine would have cost even more.

KenL · Dec 17th, 2007, 08:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bgower (original)

The upgraded system, it really is a shame becuase it would make the car complete. It is so bad I took it back to the dealer the very next morning as I was convinced the speakers were blown but apparently not - although I'm not sure I believe them. £320 is a bit of a joke for something which is so poor.

How are your settings?

Try turning the bass down to 0 and moving the fader to the rear by about 5.

I have the hifi upgrade in my Cooper and think it is great. It seems it does not get on well with really bass heavy music, but then that is not hifi either

femstar · Dec 17th, 2007, 08:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Shaun (original)

Yeah thats understandable I have never been able to justify spending so much on car audio.
Guess its a legacy of the old Mini Classic tape decks, anythings better attitude

Mikeys upgrade does look awesome though.
I do have a rather excellent home separates system though big ol floor standing speakers and all that

I forgot to say I was all set for colour and saw a DS Clubman I was so glad its S only or mine would have cost even more.

What ya got Shaun?

Shaun · Dec 18th, 2007, 07:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by femstar (original)

What ya got Shaun?

Cooper Clubman White Black Black .
Pepper Pack,
Hetaed Seats,
Chrome Mirrors,
Sport Button,
Tinted Windows,
White Indicators.

I have Had two very basic S's over the last 4 years so I love all the knick Knacks that come with the Pepper Pack. I priced up to what an S would have cost me R53 price as the R56 is too expensive and added a few "touches" to make it even more special. Its cost me nothing extra in repayments but is saving me heaps on Tax, Insurance and Fuel.

Mini_Flower · Dec 18th, 2007, 12:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Shaun (original)

so long as you dont want to listen to ASBO music

LOL - loving that phrase!

femstar · Dec 18th, 2007, 01:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Shaun (original)

Cooper Clubman White Black Black .
Pepper Pack,
Hetaed Seats,
Chrome Mirrors,
Sport Button,
Tinted Windows,
White Indicators.

I have Had two very basic S's over the last 4 years so I love all the knick Knacks that come with the Pepper Pack. I priced up to what an S would have cost me R53 price as the R56 is too expensive and added a few "touches" to make it even more special. Its cost me nothing extra in repayments but is saving me heaps on Tax, Insurance and Fuel.

HA HA I meant hifi wise. LOL

Shaun · Dec 18th, 2007, 02:55 PM

Well I had not formally declared my Clubman before.

Bog standard setup in the car and...
Cambridge Audio Amp, Marantz CD and Eltax Liberty 5 Floor Standing Speakers at home.
All from good old RIcher Sounds.
Oh and an old School Anologue tuner for the football hate digital stuff much prefer knob twidling

Dec 15th, 2007, 08:33 PM	#1
bgower MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Harpenden Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 9 Offline	Some Photies of my new Clubman I haven't had a Mini for a while - this is just great. Attached Thumbnails

Dec 17th, 2007, 01:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 1,062 Offline	Wowieee lovely! I'm sure your over the moon with your Clubman! If the world didn't suck we'd all fall off! www.myspace.com/85nix

Dec 17th, 2007, 05:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Shaun Mr Big Stuff Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oldham Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 3,258 Offline	I find the standard audio setup in the Clubman perfectly acceptable its got good clarity and so long as you dont want to listen to ASBO music it does the job. Its a sight better then the 05 models standard offering that wouldnt play anything that wasnt brand new. http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaun-g/

Dec 17th, 2007, 07:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
Shaun Mr Big Stuff Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oldham Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 3,258 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lolance (original) I'm saving for the audio upgrade (amongst other things ) from Mikey at NewMINIStuff.com for my Dooper...the standard setup is fine and does the job I suppose, but I fancy myself as a bit of a audiophile and so wanna upgrade. Plus my Dooper's starting to squeak and rattle again and I've heard only good things about Mikey are his magic hands... :P Nice Clubman btw...loving the colour scheme!! Yeah thats understandable I have never been able to justify spending so much on car audio. Guess its a legacy of the old Mini Classic tape decks, anythings better attitude Mikeys upgrade does look awesome though. I do have a rather excellent home separates system though big ol floor standing speakers and all that I forgot to say I was all set for colour and saw a DS Clubman I was so glad its S only or mine would have cost even more. http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaun-g/

Dec 17th, 2007, 08:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 5,146 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bgower (original) The upgraded system, it really is a shame becuase it would make the car complete. It is so bad I took it back to the dealer the very next morning as I was convinced the speakers were blown but apparently not - although I'm not sure I believe them. £320 is a bit of a joke for something which is so poor. How are your settings? Try turning the bass down to 0 and moving the fader to the rear by about 5. I have the hifi upgrade in my Cooper and think it is great. It seems it does not get on well with really bass heavy music, but then that is not hifi either Red/Black R56 Cooper

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Dec 15th, 2007, 08:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
ALD0 Hacking the IBUS Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 8,968 Offline	Very nice

Dec 15th, 2007, 09:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
bgower MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Harpenden Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 9 Offline	Thank you. I went in to the dealer to buy a 2005 MCS, which proves you should never walk into a showroom! Great car though. Rubbish stereo sound is the only disappointment.

Dec 17th, 2007, 10:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mini_Flower MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Herts Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bgower (original) Thank you. I went in to the dealer to buy a 2005 MCS, which proves you should never walk into a showroom! Great car though. Rubbish stereo sound is the only disappointment. Was this the standard speakers or the upgrade?

Dec 17th, 2007, 10:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 3,307 Offline	LOVELY! Love the colour combo but I guess I'm slightly biased to that! Congrats!

Dec 17th, 2007, 12:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
bgower MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Harpenden Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 9 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini_Flower (original) Was this the standard speakers or the upgrade? The upgraded system, it really is a shame becuase it would make the car complete. It is so bad I took it back to the dealer the very next morning as I was convinced the speakers were blown but apparently not - although I'm not sure I believe them. £320 is a bit of a joke for something which is so poor. I did a quick search round the forums and this system doesn't exactly get universal thumbs up - shame.

Dec 17th, 2007, 01:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mini_Flower MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Herts Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bgower (original) The upgraded system, it really is a shame becuase it would make the car complete. It is so bad I took it back to the dealer the very next morning as I was convinced the speakers were blown but apparently not - although I'm not sure I believe them. £320 is a bit of a joke for something which is so poor. I did a quick search round the forums and this system doesn't exactly get universal thumbs up - shame. Ah boo! I ordered the upgrade too . I get mine on Wednesday so will definitely look out (or rather listen out) for that, or rather get my OH to do this as he has a better ear than I do.

Dec 17th, 2007, 04:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
JustACooperClubman Clubbing in Miami Join Date: Nov 2007 Local Time: 08:56 AM Posts: 65 Offline	We ordered the standard CD Boost stereo. Probably the sound sucks too.

Dec 17th, 2007, 05:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
dangerman Cooper S Clubman Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hayling Island Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 6 Offline	WOW super nice and very cool. congrats! I'm pleased it looks so good as it's the same colour and spec combo as my order which has left the factory today!!! Now I really can't wait ... just too excited now. thanks for the pics.

Dec 17th, 2007, 05:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
Lolance Dooper Scooper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sleazeford Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 463 Offline	I'm saving for the audio upgrade (amongst other things ) from Mikey at NewMINIStuff.com for my Dooper...the standard setup is fine and does the job I suppose, but I fancy myself as a bit of a audiophile and so wanna upgrade. Plus my Dooper's starting to squeak and rattle again and I've heard only good things about Mikey are his magic hands... :P Nice Clubman btw...loving the colour scheme!!

Dec 17th, 2007, 06:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
femstar MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 153 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lolance (original) I'm saving for the audio upgrade (amongst other things ) from Mikey at NewMINIStuff.com for my Dooper...the standard setup is fine and does the job I suppose, but I fancy myself as a bit of a audiophile and so wanna upgrade. Plus my Dooper's starting to squeak and rattle again and I've heard only good things about Mikey are his magic hands... :P Nice Clubman btw...loving the colour scheme!! see if you can get an old Levinson car kit from the U.S if you really wanna her a car stero at it's best. LOL (HIFI is my other love) Anyway back to the topic what a fantasic Clubman, we specced - with same colour and split rims at Park Lane a couple of weeks ago, yours looks great in the flesh,, we are playing the game now though as dealer wants us to buy one from existing stock, so is phoning daily with some great trade in offers for my 04 JCWS. Hope he's doesn't view this site

Dec 17th, 2007, 08:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
femstar MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 153 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Shaun (original) Yeah thats understandable I have never been able to justify spending so much on car audio. Guess its a legacy of the old Mini Classic tape decks, anythings better attitude Mikeys upgrade does look awesome though. I do have a rather excellent home separates system though big ol floor standing speakers and all that I forgot to say I was all set for colour and saw a DS Clubman I was so glad its S only or mine would have cost even more. What ya got Shaun?

Dec 18th, 2007, 07:51 AM	#17 (permalink)
Shaun Mr Big Stuff Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oldham Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 3,258 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by femstar (original) What ya got Shaun? Cooper Clubman White Black Black . Pepper Pack, Hetaed Seats, Chrome Mirrors, Sport Button, Tinted Windows, White Indicators. I have Had two very basic S's over the last 4 years so I love all the knick Knacks that come with the Pepper Pack. I priced up to what an S would have cost me R53 price as the R56 is too expensive and added a few "touches" to make it even more special. Its cost me nothing extra in repayments but is saving me heaps on Tax, Insurance and Fuel. http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaun-g/

Dec 18th, 2007, 12:08 PM	#18 (permalink)
Mini_Flower MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Herts Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Shaun (original) so long as you dont want to listen to ASBO music LOL - loving that phrase!

Dec 18th, 2007, 01:59 PM	#19 (permalink)
femstar MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 153 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Shaun (original) Cooper Clubman White Black Black . Pepper Pack, Hetaed Seats, Chrome Mirrors, Sport Button, Tinted Windows, White Indicators. I have Had two very basic S's over the last 4 years so I love all the knick Knacks that come with the Pepper Pack. I priced up to what an S would have cost me R53 price as the R56 is too expensive and added a few "touches" to make it even more special. Its cost me nothing extra in repayments but is saving me heaps on Tax, Insurance and Fuel. HA HA I meant hifi wise. LOL

Dec 18th, 2007, 02:55 PM	#20 (permalink)
Shaun Mr Big Stuff Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oldham Local Time: 09:56 AM Posts: 3,258 Offline	Well I had not formally declared my Clubman before. Bog standard setup in the car and... Cambridge Audio Amp, Marantz CD and Eltax Liberty 5 Floor Standing Speakers at home. All from good old RIcher Sounds. Oh and an old School Anologue tuner for the football hate digital stuff much prefer knob twidling http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaun-g/

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