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Paul · Sep 29th, 2004, 01:08 PM

Especially with a bright full moon, driving through the wilderness or woodlands.... That has to be one of the most enjoyable things you can do in a Convertible MINI, wouldn't you agree?

If you haven't tried it yet, you should. People might think you're mad, but it's worth it.

nuttystar · Sep 29th, 2004, 01:16 PM

ooooohhhhwww I really shouldn't read these forums... I just read this post and it makes me want my car even more!! Its less than 10 days away now but it still feels like an eternity.. I feel like I have been waiting for 10x an eternity...

If only I could get a definate date out of my dealer as to when I can collect it...

Paul · Sep 29th, 2004, 01:51 PM

Sorry about that.

Hat · Sep 29th, 2004, 01:57 PM

watch out for conkers this time of year - one hit my windscreen the other day with a right bang. wouldn't want you to end up with one stuck in your head

Meg · Sep 29th, 2004, 02:44 PM

Ohhhh, I can't wait to do this. Only 8 more days till the ship docks in NY...

ChicagoGator · Sep 29th, 2004, 04:33 PM

FYI: for those of you wondering... a conker is like a chestnut. I guess the key to not getting hit by one in the head is to not stop.

Rooster · Sep 29th, 2004, 05:40 PM

We've got Country roads round where I live and it's brill driving at night with the roof down

especially on a warm night. Getting colder now. Had roof down last FridayHavn't had roof down since,been too cold,enyone that saw me must have thought I was barmy(no air con-allergic to too much air con) or its been raining.With the orange glow illuminating the cockpit it feels like your flying

(exaggeration,but you get the drift). WHAT A BUZZ

Only thing with driving at night is WHEN YOU GET TO A VILLAGE/TRAFFIC LIGHTS PEOPLE LOOK AT YOU AS THOUGH YOUR MAD.

Paul · Sep 29th, 2004, 06:39 PM

If you can keep above about 40mph you should stay dry in the rain.

pappillon · Sep 29th, 2004, 06:42 PM

Paul, that sounds really

Do you reckon the heating in the car is powerful enough to be able to have the top down in winter (never had a convertible so no clue at all)?

AidenL · Sep 29th, 2004, 06:44 PM

Sounds like fun................

Paul · Sep 29th, 2004, 06:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by pappillon

Paul, that sounds really

Do you reckon the heating in the car is powerful enough to be able to have the top down in winter (never had a convertible so no clue at all)?

I would, but I've been told I'm slightly bonkers (don't believe it).

You're hands will freeze if it's that cold, as will your neck and back of your head. Protect those (really quite important) body parts and you should be fine.

AMJ · Sep 29th, 2004, 08:08 PM

There ain't nothing like drivin with yer roof down when the sky's clear and the stars are out...

I live in the City Centre, and when i'm driving in for my night shift, i always try and have the roof down......

People may stare, but stuff em, there only dreamin of owing a black and sliver dream machine like mine !!!!!!

Paul · Sep 29th, 2004, 09:53 PM

Glad I'm not the only one who enjoys the experience.

Plus, in summer, no sunburnt head from driving at night either!

BartMack · Sep 29th, 2004, 10:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

Especially with a bright full moon, driving through the wilderness or woodlands.... That has to be one of the most enjoyable things you can do in a Convertible MINI, wouldn't you agree?

If you haven't tried it yet, you should. People might think you're mad, but it's worth it.

I love driving the conv at night!! (mine's not a MINI tho) it's so soothing, cool breeze, not much traffic about... I think it's more enjoyable even than on a sunny day

Goonery · Sep 29th, 2004, 10:58 PM

I've done it lots of times with the roof down

hunkey dorey · Sep 30th, 2004, 08:54 AM

the best night time experience we've had was on Tuesday ... we went to the Blackpool illuminations... tacky as anything, but the feeling was out of this world. It was absolutely freezing, but i had 6 (yes 6!) layers of clothes on.... my hands were like ice, but we had the hot air 'blowers' blasting out so had toastie toes!

(and you get so many looks... probably from peeps thinking we were crazy!)

the experience was great! took a couple of photos of the car in the lights so will post them when i can!

would highly recommend it tho!!

scooperman_uk · Sep 30th, 2004, 10:13 AM

conkers is the least of your worry.

i was chatting to a SCNM convertible owner who was unlucky enough to have a deliver incar from a not so friendly feathered creature. full valet required to removed the mess...

Goonery · Sep 30th, 2004, 10:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

Glad I'm not the only one who enjoys the experience.

Plus, in summer, no sunburnt head from driving at night either!

If you want to get ahead get a hat

Paul · Sep 30th, 2004, 10:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by goonery

If you want to get ahead get a hat

What about the hair, man....

Goonery · Sep 30th, 2004, 11:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

What about the hair, man....

Last time I saw you there was little to speak of, but I guess It grows quicker when you are not using up energy
Are you better now btw, Hope so

For the drakness awaits and I have an interesting example to use in it/on it .

Sep 29th, 2004, 01:08 PM	#1
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 40,710 Online	Driving at night with the roof down.... Especially with a bright full moon, driving through the wilderness or woodlands.... That has to be one of the most enjoyable things you can do in a Convertible MINI, wouldn't you agree? If you haven't tried it yet, you should. People might think you're mad, but it's worth it.

Sep 29th, 2004, 02:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Meg I can't spell Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Long Island NY Local Time: 05:39 AM Posts: 2,862 Offline	Ohhhh, I can't wait to do this. Only 8 more days till the ship docks in NY... RIP Boo

Sep 29th, 2004, 04:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
ChicagoGator MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago, IL - USA Local Time: 04:39 AM Posts: 83 Offline	Translation... in case you were wondering... FYI: for those of you wondering... a conker is like a chestnut. I guess the key to not getting hit by one in the head is to not stop. MCSC Dark Silver, Black Top/Stripes Picked up on 10/15, 8000 Miles

Sep 29th, 2004, 06:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Sounds like fun................ *Global Moderator*

Sep 29th, 2004, 08:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
AMJ MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 09:39 AM Posts: 12 Offline	Driving at night with yer roof down There ain't nothing like drivin with yer roof down when the sky's clear and the stars are out... I live in the City Centre, and when i'm driving in for my night shift, i always try and have the roof down...... People may stare, but stuff em, there only dreamin of owing a black and sliver dream machine like mine !!!!!!

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Sep 29th, 2004, 01:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
nuttystar MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 8 Offline	ooooohhhhwww I really shouldn't read these forums... I just read this post and it makes me want my car even more!! Its less than 10 days away now but it still feels like an eternity.. I feel like I have been waiting for 10x an eternity... If only I could get a definate date out of my dealer as to when I can collect it...

Sep 29th, 2004, 01:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 40,710 Online	Sorry about that.

Sep 29th, 2004, 01:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 15,866 Offline	watch out for conkers this time of year - one hit my windscreen the other day with a right bang. wouldn't want you to end up with one stuck in your head

Sep 29th, 2004, 05:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rooster Powered by VPower Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Leicestershire Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 151 Offline	We've got Country roads round where I live and it's brill driving at night with the roof down especially on a warm night. Getting colder now. Had roof down last FridayHavn't had roof down since,been too cold,enyone that saw me must have thought I was barmy(no air con-allergic to too much air con) or its been raining.With the orange glow illuminating the cockpit it feels like your flying (exaggeration,but you get the drift). WHAT A BUZZ Only thing with driving at night is WHEN YOU GET TO A VILLAGE/TRAFFIC LIGHTS PEOPLE LOOK AT YOU AS THOUGH YOUR MAD.

Sep 29th, 2004, 06:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 40,710 Online	If you can keep above about 40mph you should stay dry in the rain.

Sep 29th, 2004, 06:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
pappillon Can't Keep Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 8,188 Offline	Paul, that sounds really Do you reckon the heating in the car is powerful enough to be able to have the top down in winter (never had a convertible so no clue at all)?

Sep 29th, 2004, 06:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 40,710 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by pappillon Paul, that sounds really Do you reckon the heating in the car is powerful enough to be able to have the top down in winter (never had a convertible so no clue at all)? I would, but I've been told I'm slightly bonkers (don't believe it). You're hands will freeze if it's that cold, as will your neck and back of your head. Protect those (really quite important) body parts and you should be fine.

Sep 29th, 2004, 09:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 40,710 Online	Glad I'm not the only one who enjoys the experience. Plus, in summer, no sunburnt head from driving at night either!

Sep 29th, 2004, 10:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
BartMack #1647 of 1960 Join Date: May 2003 Location: RS60ville Local Time: 05:39 AM Posts: 3,383 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett Especially with a bright full moon, driving through the wilderness or woodlands.... That has to be one of the most enjoyable things you can do in a Convertible MINI, wouldn't you agree? If you haven't tried it yet, you should. People might think you're mad, but it's worth it. I love driving the conv at night!! (mine's not a MINI tho) it's so soothing, cool breeze, not much traffic about... I think it's more enjoyable even than on a sunny day

Sep 29th, 2004, 10:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 13,608 Offline	I've done it lots of times with the roof down

Sep 30th, 2004, 08:54 AM	#16 (permalink)
hunkey dorey 'MINI' or 'MAXI'??! Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 397 Offline	the best night time experience we've had was on Tuesday ... we went to the Blackpool illuminations... tacky as anything, but the feeling was out of this world. It was absolutely freezing, but i had 6 (yes 6!) layers of clothes on.... my hands were like ice, but we had the hot air 'blowers' blasting out so had toastie toes! (and you get so many looks... probably from peeps thinking we were crazy!) the experience was great! took a couple of photos of the car in the lights so will post them when i can! would highly recommend it tho!!

Sep 30th, 2004, 10:13 AM	#17 (permalink)
scooperman_uk almost 59k Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reading / Berks / Uk Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 5,242 Offline	conkers is the least of your worry. i was chatting to a SCNM convertible owner who was unlucky enough to have a deliver incar from a not so friendly feathered creature. full valet required to removed the mess...

Sep 30th, 2004, 10:46 AM	#18 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 13,608 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett Glad I'm not the only one who enjoys the experience. Plus, in summer, no sunburnt head from driving at night either! If you want to get ahead get a hat

Sep 30th, 2004, 10:50 AM	#19 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 40,710 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by goonery If you want to get ahead get a hat What about the hair, man....

Sep 30th, 2004, 11:53 AM	#20 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 10:39 AM Posts: 13,608 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett What about the hair, man.... Last time I saw you there was little to speak of, but I guess It grows quicker when you are not using up energy Are you better now btw, Hope so For the drakness awaits and I have an interesting example to use in it/on it .

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