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ALD0 · Mar 27th, 2008, 09:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RyanK (original)

As aldo said, does it have front tints? If it does (as you probably know) you will have to watch yourself.

I got pulled last year for front tints and was told i was going to be given 3 points. Around 8 months fighting the case, my solicitor got me off with it. Sorry for off topic'ness*

3 points

That is harsh, surely a smack on the wrist and an order to remove them would suffice?

85NIXMIN · Mar 28th, 2008, 05:07 AM

Very nice "S" i'm sure your over the moon with it

Sportspack Mark · Mar 28th, 2008, 01:37 PM

Your car looks really well, and you dont see many all PS ones around

Many happy miles in it!

MattL · Apr 8th, 2008, 09:22 PM

Looks good with your wheels on mate

Serby · Apr 8th, 2008, 09:45 PM

Cheers people

I think it already has the heavily modded look, despite the fact the only major thing I've done is fit my wheels... they do suit it well though imo.

I took the car in to Sytners this evening, as the air bypass valve broke the other week. It was pretty scary as the car died and had to be restarted etc.. since then its been feeling really low on power.

It was quickly diagnosed by the guys at Lohen this weekend, I just hope Sytners have got the part in stock!!

I'm apparantly going to get a progress report phonecall tomorrow.. hopefully to say that its fixed.. fingers crossed!!

Here are some more pics, which show the black rear 'S' and my pinstriping of the vipers..

cooperSMark · Apr 9th, 2008, 09:52 AM

looks great.. i really like the aero side skirts and the black wheels. Somehow black wheels seem suited to minis. They can look a bit boy racerish on novas and civics!

Good choice of colour too although i've heard that a black roof makes it go quicker

Serby · Apr 9th, 2008, 10:20 AM

Cheers mate

Loving your motor.. I think it is actually stripes that give the biggest increase in bhp

Doh, wait, you've got bonnet stripes and a black roof..... yours must be quick!

Do you have any mods planned?

cooperSMark · Apr 9th, 2008, 02:10 PM

ha ha

no performance mods planned up to now although i'm hoping to get the zipper roof decal done by mini pirate sometime soon

mister.t · Apr 9th, 2008, 04:30 PM

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This looks familiar

Hope your S gets sorted ASAP

Get some mileage under those wheels before you probably change it for something else

ALD0 · Apr 9th, 2008, 08:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mister.t (original)

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This looks familiar

Hope your S gets sorted ASAP

Get some mileage under those wheels before you probably change it for something else

Lol-They left the trimmed plates on it!!!

Serby · Apr 9th, 2008, 09:29 PM

lol - Ayeee had to laugh when I saw it.. especially that front shot.. a full length number plate mount with chopped number plate really is a killer look

......

tyrerc · Apr 13th, 2008, 09:48 AM

NICE!,

not sure if its been asked but what size are the wheels? - look really good

Fan of the pin striping subtle and nice

can you smoke the rear reflectors??????? just a thought to go with the overall look of the car.

me also thinks some carbon is in order..... just a wee bit

congrats mate

Chris

Serby · Apr 13th, 2008, 06:06 PM

Cheers mate

My wheels are 17 inch BSA Warriors, in my opinion they suit the MINI really well.. and weren't toooo expensive either.

Smoking the rear reflectors sounds like a possibility! I'm reallllly not a fan of them, everything else on the exterior is either black or silver, I feel they let it down.... They do give my car an amusement factor I think though lol... EEwwww look at them etc..

If funds allowed it, I would love to go the carbon fibre route. I think the next mod on my list is a strut brace though, for both the handling gains and the cool looks under the bonnet

CurlyGirly · Apr 13th, 2008, 06:20 PM

Looks very smart, nicely done.

JHorwitz · Apr 19th, 2008, 01:04 PM

isnt it an r50 mate?

KillerByte · Apr 19th, 2008, 01:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JHorwitz (original)

isnt it an r50 mate?

It's a Cooper S so it's an R53.

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Fen · Apr 24th, 2008, 06:53 AM

Does look good. Again not a fan of the reflectors, nor the clear rears that make them necessary TBH.

I think it would look more aggressive with the black stickers in the front fog surrounds; ludicrously expensive for what they are, but they make a big difference to the aero front.

Serby · Apr 24th, 2008, 08:45 AM

Cheers Fen

Yeah, the rear lights aren't to everyones taste.. my dad for one doesn't like them. Whenever he says anything though I just take the mick about the 'Lexus' lights he's fitted to his car

I wish the reflectors had just been stuck on, as then I could have taken them off no problem

I know what you mean about the fog light surround stickers! I can't really understand why they were never fitted as standard from new, as they do finish the bumper off.

Saying that though, since taking the stickers off the rear aero bumper (pic below) I might leave the front as it is and keep a 'clean' look.

Other than that, if all goes to plan, I shall have a new under bonnet mod tonight

I might not get it fitted 'till the weekend though

BrianDromey · Apr 24th, 2008, 11:52 PM

Dude,

well impressed with your S. Looks fantastic, the wheels really suit it. Wish my wallet stretched to the insurance for the S. I've test driven the R56S, its huge fun! Hopefully this one will last a bit longer than the ONE! Still, Im Very jealous!

Brian.

Fen · Apr 26th, 2008, 01:29 AM

I hear what you're saying on the sticker removal, but I think it makes the bumper look unfinished.

I've posted these pics here before, but this is what mine looks like with the black fog light foils and some black/grey Mini Pirate stickers in the rear bumper - I think yours would look superb with similar treatment.

I need to get it out in this lovely Kiwi sunshine now I have it here and take some more pics. It's amazing the difference a white rear plate has made over the yellow UK one.

Mar 28th, 2008, 05:07 AM	#22 (permalink)
85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 02:38 AM Posts: 964 Offline	Very nice "S" i'm sure your over the moon with it If the world didn't suck we'd all fall off! www.myspace.com/85nix

Mar 28th, 2008, 01:37 PM	#23 (permalink)
Sportspack Mark 90 333 333 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: Near yer wuman!! Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 1,672 Offline	Your car looks really well, and you dont see many all PS ones around Many happy miles in it! www.mlni.co.uk My Classic Mini Resto

Apr 8th, 2008, 09:45 PM	#25 (permalink)
Serby :: S Lovin :: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 1,209 Offline	Cheers people I think it already has the heavily modded look, despite the fact the only major thing I've done is fit my wheels... they do suit it well though imo. I took the car in to Sytners this evening, as the air bypass valve broke the other week. It was pretty scary as the car died and had to be restarted etc.. since then its been feeling really low on power. It was quickly diagnosed by the guys at Lohen this weekend, I just hope Sytners have got the part in stock!! I'm apparantly going to get a progress report phonecall tomorrow.. hopefully to say that its fixed.. fingers crossed!! Here are some more pics, which show the black rear 'S' and my pinstriping of the vipers.. :: Click for my YouTube MINI videos ::

Apr 9th, 2008, 10:20 AM	#27 (permalink)
Serby :: S Lovin :: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 1,209 Offline	Cheers mate Loving your motor.. I think it is actually stripes that give the biggest increase in bhp Doh, wait, you've got bonnet stripes and a black roof..... yours must be quick! Do you have any mods planned? :: Click for my YouTube MINI videos ::

Apr 9th, 2008, 04:30 PM	#29 (permalink)
mister.t Ambitious, but useless Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 1,977 Offline	MINI Cherished - MINI details This looks familiar Hope your S gets sorted ASAP Get some mileage under those wheels before you probably change it for something else 2007 R56 Cooper

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Mar 27th, 2008, 09:53 PM	#21
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 9,400 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RyanK (original) As aldo said, does it have front tints? If it does (as you probably know) you will have to watch yourself. I got pulled last year for front tints and was told i was going to be given 3 points. Around 8 months fighting the case, my solicitor got me off with it. Sorry for off topic'ness* 3 points That is harsh, surely a smack on the wrist and an order to remove them would suffice?

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Apr 8th, 2008, 09:22 PM	#24 (permalink)
MattL MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: N.Yorks/Loughborough Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 71 Offline	Looks good with your wheels on mate

Apr 9th, 2008, 09:52 AM	#26 (permalink)
cooperSMark MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 120 Offline	looks great.. i really like the aero side skirts and the black wheels. Somehow black wheels seem suited to minis. They can look a bit boy racerish on novas and civics! Good choice of colour too although i've heard that a black roof makes it go quicker

Apr 9th, 2008, 02:10 PM	#28 (permalink)
cooperSMark MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 120 Offline	ha ha no performance mods planned up to now although i'm hoping to get the zipper roof decal done by mini pirate sometime soon

Apr 9th, 2008, 08:16 PM	#30 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 9,400 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mister.t (original) MINI Cherished - MINI details This looks familiar Hope your S gets sorted ASAP Get some mileage under those wheels before you probably change it for something else Lol-They left the trimmed plates on it!!!

Apr 9th, 2008, 09:29 PM	#31 (permalink)
Serby :: S Lovin :: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 1,209 Offline	lol - Ayeee had to laugh when I saw it.. especially that front shot.. a full length number plate mount with chopped number plate really is a killer look ...... :: Click for my YouTube MINI videos ::

Apr 13th, 2008, 09:48 AM	#32 (permalink)
tyrerc reclaim the supercharger Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Merseyside Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 299 Offline	NICE!, not sure if its been asked but what size are the wheels? - look really good Fan of the pin striping subtle and nice can you smoke the rear reflectors??????? just a thought to go with the overall look of the car. me also thinks some carbon is in order..... just a wee bit congrats mate Chris

Apr 13th, 2008, 06:06 PM	#33 (permalink)
Serby :: S Lovin :: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 1,209 Offline	Cheers mate My wheels are 17 inch BSA Warriors, in my opinion they suit the MINI really well.. and weren't toooo expensive either. Smoking the rear reflectors sounds like a possibility! I'm reallllly not a fan of them, everything else on the exterior is either black or silver, I feel they let it down.... They do give my car an amusement factor I think though lol... EEwwww look at them etc.. If funds allowed it, I would love to go the carbon fibre route. I think the next mod on my list is a strut brace though, for both the handling gains and the cool looks under the bonnet :: Click for my YouTube MINI videos ::

Apr 13th, 2008, 06:20 PM	#34 (permalink)
CurlyGirly Grey '52 Vs Black '88 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Derby, UK Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 15 Offline	Looks very smart, nicely done.

Apr 19th, 2008, 01:04 PM	#35 (permalink)
JHorwitz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 256 Offline	isnt it an r50 mate? ITS HERE!!!!........R56 S, Sparkling Silver, Sat Nav, Redwood Red Lounge Leather, Sun Roof, web spokes, Colour coded arches click here...

Apr 19th, 2008, 01:22 PM	#36 (permalink)
KillerByte Same ****, different day! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 8,751 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JHorwitz (original) isnt it an r50 mate? It's a Cooper S so it's an R53. The New MINI - A Brief Pictorial History (The Blagger’s Guide to MINI)

Apr 24th, 2008, 06:53 AM	#37 (permalink)
Fen MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The other down-under Local Time: 04:38 AM Posts: 79 Offline	Does look good. Again not a fan of the reflectors, nor the clear rears that make them necessary TBH. I think it would look more aggressive with the black stickers in the front fog surrounds; ludicrously expensive for what they are, but they make a big difference to the aero front.

Apr 24th, 2008, 08:45 AM	#38 (permalink)
Serby :: S Lovin :: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 1,209 Offline	Cheers Fen Yeah, the rear lights aren't to everyones taste.. my dad for one doesn't like them. Whenever he says anything though I just take the mick about the 'Lexus' lights he's fitted to his car I wish the reflectors had just been stuck on, as then I could have taken them off no problem I know what you mean about the fog light surround stickers! I can't really understand why they were never fitted as standard from new, as they do finish the bumper off. Saying that though, since taking the stickers off the rear aero bumper (pic below) I might leave the front as it is and keep a 'clean' look. Other than that, if all goes to plan, I shall have a new under bonnet mod tonight I might not get it fitted 'till the weekend though :: Click for my YouTube MINI videos ::

Apr 24th, 2008, 11:52 PM	#39 (permalink)
BrianDromey any day now.... Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Exiled Corkman. Local Time: 05:38 PM Posts: 33 Offline	Dude, well impressed with your S. Looks fantastic, the wheels really suit it. Wish my wallet stretched to the insurance for the S. I've test driven the R56S, its huge fun! Hopefully this one will last a bit longer than the ONE! Still, Im Very jealous! Brian.

Apr 26th, 2008, 01:29 AM	#40 (permalink)
Fen MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The other down-under Local Time: 04:38 AM Posts: 79 Offline	I hear what you're saying on the sticker removal, but I think it makes the bumper look unfinished. I've posted these pics here before, but this is what mine looks like with the black fog light foils and some black/grey Mini Pirate stickers in the rear bumper - I think yours would look superb with similar treatment. I need to get it out in this lovely Kiwi sunshine now I have it here and take some more pics. It's amazing the difference a white rear plate has made over the yellow UK one.

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