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ben__allen · May 21st, 2007, 08:02 PM

Had a call from the dealers today - my car is with them and is having the aero kit fitted on Wednesday, ready for me to collect on Fri, but am working so it will be Sat before I can get across to get it! Also, got my reg so can sort the insurance out in the morning

Can't wait now!!! YAY!

ALD0 · May 22nd, 2007, 12:47 PM

Will look forward to the pics!

Harpo · May 22nd, 2007, 06:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ben__allen (original)

...Can't wait now!!! YAY!

Yes, but did you eventually get the xenons?

ben__allen · May 22nd, 2007, 06:44 PM

Nah, decided against xenon's in the end

Am feeling slightly nervous now as the MINI shortfall cheque has not yet arrived, and sorted insurance today, but they need to post the cover note to the garage....

*crosses fingers everything will arrive in time for Sat*

popey · May 22nd, 2007, 09:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ollie Tebbutt (original)

Congratulations

Yet to drive the diesel yet - Must do soon

I thought you was 16

ben__allen · May 22nd, 2007, 09:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original)

I thought you was 16

Me too!!

svendekoster · May 24th, 2007, 07:37 AM

Just got the message form my dealer that my Dooper is born and waiting to get shipped to Belgium.
Just a few days more...
Can't wait!!

ben__allen · May 24th, 2007, 06:05 PM

Car there. Aero kit should have been fitted today. Still waiting on the insurance...

And wheels, 17 KEI Racing Force 10s in hyper black ordered - should arrive on Tues/Wed and then will have them fitted on Thurs/Fri, so will have to drive around looking stoopid for a few days!?

Harpo · May 24th, 2007, 09:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ollie Tebbutt (original)

Congratulations

Yet to drive the diesel yet - Must do soon

I think you ought Ollie.

I also think you'll find it performs a bit better than your PW Cooper Ollie!

paul.w · May 24th, 2007, 09:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ben__allen (original)

Car there. Aero kit should have been fitted today. Still waiting on the insurance...

And wheels, 17 KEI Racing Force 10s in hyper black ordered - should arrive on Tues/Wed and then will have them fitted on Thurs/Fri, so will have to drive around looking stoopid for a few days!?

Hi ben if they are standard 15" wheels you are taking off the car i may buy them off you. please pm me i live up the road from you in burnley.

Paul.

ben__allen · May 26th, 2007, 08:46 PM

And it's here!! :-D

Went over and collected Dooper from Harrogate this afternoon, and it looks awesome (even with the piddly little 16 inch Blaster alloys on it!) Drives brilliantly too - took a slight detour home, via Leeds and the M62 and the pull is immense - even in 6th there is still the urge to go faster, and this is with only 0.7 miles on the clock when I collected it

Is it so good to be back behind the MINI wheel again

Here are some pics, and will post some more when I have done a bit more driving, but first impressions of it are BRILL!!!!

#

Service from Adam Pringle at Stratstone Harrogate was also really good - kept me well in the loop with regular phone calls to update me on progress, and they delivered the car ahead of schedule to me (only hitch is that they have fitted the wrong number plates

, but can sort that tomorrow - I only realised when I got home, and was checking all the paperwork!!)

laura f · May 26th, 2007, 10:11 PM

Looks ace

Can't wait to see it with all the rest of the bits on!

Harpo · May 27th, 2007, 12:03 AM

Your co-ordination is terrible Ben - you should have worn white shorts.

The car is very nice though. Brill is indeed a perfect description.

Psst. Don't foget to update your profile.

GR33NIE · May 27th, 2007, 12:15 AM

Looks great mate, the aero kit looks awesome too

R99 · May 27th, 2007, 12:22 AM

Looks brilliant! The aero kit works really well with the car, looking forward to seeing it with the new wheels too!

James.

ALD0 · May 27th, 2007, 09:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ben__allen (original)

And it's here!! :-D

Went over and collected Dooper from Harrogate this afternoon, and it looks awesome (even with the piddly little 16 inch Blaster alloys on it!) Drives brilliantly too - took a slight detour home, via Leeds and the M62 and the pull is immense - even in 6th there is still the urge to go faster, and this is with only 0.7 miles on the clock when I collected it

Is it so good to be back behind the MINI wheel again

Here are some pics, and will post some more when I have done a bit more driving, but first impressions of it are BRILL!!!!

#

Service from Adam Pringle at Stratstone Harrogate was also really good - kept me well in the loop with regular phone calls to update me on progress, and they delivered the car ahead of schedule to me (only hitch is that they have fitted the wrong number plates

, but can sort that tomorrow - I only realised when I got home, and was checking all the paperwork!!)

Car looks great Ben!

mister.t · May 27th, 2007, 10:11 AM

Looks top!!! Great colour choice

And you need a change of sig

David King · May 27th, 2007, 10:37 AM

Looks really nice! Aero kit looks cool. Are you going to be selling your 16"s?

ben__allen · May 27th, 2007, 11:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by davidking (original)

Looks really nice! Aero kit looks cool. Are you going to be selling your 16"s?

Sure am!

ben__allen · May 27th, 2007, 02:42 PM

Have been reading the handbook this morning, and then spent the last hour or so sat in the car, on the drive, trying to fathom all the settings out: you can set each key to different settings. For example, whether both, or only drivers door unlocks with plipper, how long the lights stay on in ;get you to the front door' mode, whether the indicators flash, or not when you lock and unlock the car. All very exciting!!!

My fave surprise and delight feature, so far, as am sure there will be more surprises as I get to know the car, is the hidden compartment in the dashboard, above the normal glovebox - very ingenious! I like it mucho!!

As for driving it, the torque is immense - I am driving way faster than I should be, and have to concentrate to keep the speed down! Steering isn't as different as I thought it was going to be, and from what I remember fromt he test drives, to my old R53 - unless the CD has a different set up?

One of the neighbours who had a PW/B One D has been round to check it out too; and she is tempted to get a Cooper D now, having seen mine!!

All good!

I just wanna drive - LOTS!!! hehe

May 22nd, 2007, 06:34 PM	#23 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 02:08 PM Posts: 4,607 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by ben__allen (original) ...Can't wait now!!! YAY! Yes, but did you eventually get the xenons? The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

May 22nd, 2007, 09:06 PM	#25 (permalink)
popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 02:08 PM Posts: 1,429 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ollie Tebbutt (original) Congratulations Yet to drive the diesel yet - Must do soon I thought you was 16 Now With Toyo Rubber!!

May 24th, 2007, 09:09 PM	#29 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 02:08 PM Posts: 4,607 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Ollie Tebbutt (original) Congratulations Yet to drive the diesel yet - Must do soon I think you ought Ollie. I also think you'll find it performs a bit better than your PW Cooper Ollie! The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

May 26th, 2007, 08:46 PM	#31 (permalink)
ben__allen Dooper is the dogz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lancaster Local Time: 02:08 PM Posts: 1,430 Offline	And it's here!! :-D Went over and collected Dooper from Harrogate this afternoon, and it looks awesome (even with the piddly little 16 inch Blaster alloys on it!) Drives brilliantly too - took a slight detour home, via Leeds and the M62 and the pull is immense - even in 6th there is still the urge to go faster, and this is with only 0.7 miles on the clock when I collected it Is it so good to be back behind the MINI wheel again Here are some pics, and will post some more when I have done a bit more driving, but first impressions of it are BRILL!!!! # Service from Adam Pringle at Stratstone Harrogate was also really good - kept me well in the loop with regular phone calls to update me on progress, and they delivered the car ahead of schedule to me (only hitch is that they have fitted the wrong number plates , but can sort that tomorrow - I only realised when I got home, and was checking all the paperwork!!) Attached Thumbnails

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May 21st, 2007, 08:02 PM	#21
ben__allen Dooper is the dogz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lancaster Local Time: 02:08 PM Posts: 1,430 Offline	Had a call from the dealers today - my car is with them and is having the aero kit fitted on Wednesday, ready for me to collect on Fri, but am working so it will be Sat before I can get across to get it! Also, got my reg so can sort the insurance out in the morning Can't wait now!!! YAY!

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May 22nd, 2007, 12:47 PM	#22 (permalink)
ALD0 Hacking the IBUS Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 02:08 PM Posts: 9,510 Online	Will look forward to the pics!

May 22nd, 2007, 06:44 PM	#24 (permalink)
ben__allen Dooper is the dogz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lancaster Local Time: 02:08 PM Posts: 1,430 Offline	Nah, decided against xenon's in the end Am feeling slightly nervous now as the MINI shortfall cheque has not yet arrived, and sorted insurance today, but they need to post the cover note to the garage.... crosses fingers everything will arrive in time for Sat

May 22nd, 2007, 09:50 PM	#26 (permalink)
ben__allen Dooper is the dogz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lancaster Local Time: 02:08 PM Posts: 1,430 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original) I thought you was 16 Me too!!

May 24th, 2007, 07:37 AM	#27 (permalink)
svendekoster Let the Cooper D come... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Brussels - Belgium Local Time: 03:08 PM Posts: 14 Offline	Just got the message form my dealer that my Dooper is born and waiting to get shipped to Belgium. Just a few days more... Can't wait!!

May 24th, 2007, 06:05 PM	#28 (permalink)
ben__allen Dooper is the dogz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lancaster Local Time: 02:08 PM Posts: 1,430 Offline	Car there. Aero kit should have been fitted today. Still waiting on the insurance... And wheels, 17 KEI Racing Force 10s in hyper black ordered - should arrive on Tues/Wed and then will have them fitted on Thurs/Fri, so will have to drive around looking stoopid for a few days!?

May 24th, 2007, 09:21 PM	#30 (permalink)
paul.w MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Burnley Local Time: 02:08 PM Posts: 20 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ben__allen (original) Car there. Aero kit should have been fitted today. Still waiting on the insurance... And wheels, 17 KEI Racing Force 10s in hyper black ordered - should arrive on Tues/Wed and then will have them fitted on Thurs/Fri, so will have to drive around looking stoopid for a few days!? Hi ben if they are standard 15" wheels you are taking off the car i may buy them off you. please pm me i live up the road from you in burnley. Paul.

May 27th, 2007, 12:03 AM	#33 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 02:08 PM Posts: 4,607 Online	Your co-ordination is terrible Ben - you should have worn white shorts. The car is very nice though. Brill is indeed a perfect description. Psst. Don't foget to update your profile. The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

May 27th, 2007, 12:15 AM	#34 (permalink)
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MacRumours Local Time: 02:08 PM Posts: 3,849 Offline	Looks great mate, the aero kit looks awesome too ::MINI Sold! Polo GT Owner::

May 27th, 2007, 12:22 AM	#35 (permalink)
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 02:08 PM Posts: 1,464 Offline	Looks brilliant! The aero kit works really well with the car, looking forward to seeing it with the new wheels too! James. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- MT ---

May 27th, 2007, 09:31 AM	#36 (permalink)
ALD0 Hacking the IBUS Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 02:08 PM Posts: 9,510 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by ben__allen (original) And it's here!! :-D Went over and collected Dooper from Harrogate this afternoon, and it looks awesome (even with the piddly little 16 inch Blaster alloys on it!) Drives brilliantly too - took a slight detour home, via Leeds and the M62 and the pull is immense - even in 6th there is still the urge to go faster, and this is with only 0.7 miles on the clock when I collected it Is it so good to be back behind the MINI wheel again Here are some pics, and will post some more when I have done a bit more driving, but first impressions of it are BRILL!!!! # Service from Adam Pringle at Stratstone Harrogate was also really good - kept me well in the loop with regular phone calls to update me on progress, and they delivered the car ahead of schedule to me (only hitch is that they have fitted the wrong number plates , but can sort that tomorrow - I only realised when I got home, and was checking all the paperwork!!) Car looks great Ben!

May 27th, 2007, 10:11 AM	#37 (permalink)
mister.t Not the best Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 02:08 PM Posts: 5,702 Offline	Looks top!!! Great colour choice And you need a change of sig A dream can only become a reality if you chase it...

May 27th, 2007, 10:37 AM	#38 (permalink)
David King Please MTV My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Beds Local Time: 02:08 PM Posts: 773 Offline	Looks really nice! Aero kit looks cool. Are you going to be selling your 16"s?

May 27th, 2007, 11:49 AM	#39 (permalink)
ben__allen Dooper is the dogz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lancaster Local Time: 02:08 PM Posts: 1,430 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by davidking (original) Looks really nice! Aero kit looks cool. Are you going to be selling your 16"s? Sure am!

May 27th, 2007, 02:42 PM	#40 (permalink)
ben__allen Dooper is the dogz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lancaster Local Time: 02:08 PM Posts: 1,430 Offline	Have been reading the handbook this morning, and then spent the last hour or so sat in the car, on the drive, trying to fathom all the settings out: you can set each key to different settings. For example, whether both, or only drivers door unlocks with plipper, how long the lights stay on in ;get you to the front door' mode, whether the indicators flash, or not when you lock and unlock the car. All very exciting!!! My fave surprise and delight feature, so far, as am sure there will be more surprises as I get to know the car, is the hidden compartment in the dashboard, above the normal glovebox - very ingenious! I like it mucho!! As for driving it, the torque is immense - I am driving way faster than I should be, and have to concentrate to keep the speed down! Steering isn't as different as I thought it was going to be, and from what I remember fromt he test drives, to my old R53 - unless the CD has a different set up? One of the neighbours who had a PW/B One D has been round to check it out too; and she is tempted to get a Cooper D now, having seen mine!! All good! I just wanna drive - LOTS!!! hehe

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