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kshapiro · Oct 8th, 2002, 07:07 PM

Yes...I traded my beloved "S" for a Chevy Cavalier at 4:30 this afternoon. I'll dump this shi**y loaner back in the same time tomorrow after my baby has had her cold start problem fixed (fingers crossed). I'll let you know how she's running. Also having the squeaky seats and tailgate addressed...the run flat warning malfunction looked at, etc.

Cape Cod MINI · Oct 8th, 2002, 07:19 PM

You SOB! You had me

Bilbo Baggins · Oct 8th, 2002, 07:44 PM

You should be happy with the 'fix'. My MCS is an August 15 build and had the 'fix' done at the factory. It drives much different than the dealer test car I drove in April. So far there are NO signs of 'cold start' or low speed throttle response problems.

It drives like a totally different car. It is SOOOOO much fun. Can't wait for the break-in to be over so I can start to use all the revs.

mini-is-4-me · Oct 8th, 2002, 07:57 PM

Oh, this is a sucker thread...

another one to reel in I guess.

CUTiger3 · Oct 8th, 2002, 08:11 PM

Yep, I've been had

This post really scared me. I remember how big a

my Z28 was, and I couldn't imagine a Cavalier

pabs911 · Oct 8th, 2002, 08:22 PM

Just one thing. What do I do with the cow in my living room and the pain in my butt! Dangitt, that hurt!!!

Jayomatic · Oct 8th, 2002, 08:30 PM

haha. Being a cavalier owner I can totally understand the humour in that one!!!!

When I first saw the thread I thought to myself that you might as well rip up your license and retreat to the arctic where you will no longer know what a car is.

EBMCS03 · Oct 8th, 2002, 08:44 PM

Hahaha U had me too... I had to read it twice... I was like WHAT... Dude this fool is nuts doenst he know they have a fix for the cold start...

Glad to hear that u are still sane.

COOPERation · Oct 9th, 2002, 08:23 AM

Ken,
Is the Cavalier a loaner car from Towson? If so, I was wondering if I could borrow your MCS when I bring mine to Towson for service...I promise I won't change the seat position...really...

sjbartnik · Oct 9th, 2002, 11:44 AM

LOL
just about got me!

I was about to post that if you trade your MINI for a Cavalier, it's not MINI who suffers, it's just you inflicting suffering on yourself

Kinster · Oct 9th, 2002, 11:51 AM

My Cooper is in at the dealers to swap the squeaky seats and other fixes. My courtesy car is a crappy silver ONE

kshapiro · Oct 9th, 2002, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by COOPERation
Ken,
Is the Cavalier a loaner car from Towson? If so, I was wondering if I could borrow your MCS when I bring mine to Towson for service...I promise I won't change the seat position...really...

Yeah..it's a Towson loaner becuase they screwed up and gave out the two Cooper loaners. Hey...the Cavalier has seats that do not squeak and none of the doors (four) rattle the way my third door does. Well, maybe it's fixed...I pick the car up in two hours.And no, you can not have my MCS, you can have my military green Cavalier. Besides, my MCS is MUCH smaller than your custom built one...remember?

COOPERation · Oct 9th, 2002, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kshapiro
And no, you can not have my MCS, you can have my military green Cavalier. Besides, my MCS is MUCH smaller than your custom built one...remember?

Gotcha!

kshapiro · Oct 9th, 2002, 07:19 PM

Well, just got "Hammer" back. Won't know whether the cold start "fix" works until tomorrow morning, so hang in there. They fixed the rattling hatch, did nothing about the squeaky seats, saying there'e no bulletin on what to do yet. The ECU upgrade doesn't seem to do anything for the overall power band or low end ummmph. Like I said, I'll write again after tomorrow morning's start up.

RickB · Oct 10th, 2002, 12:19 PM

I had the cold start/surge/stumble fix done yesterday (along with the won't-latch hatch and should-have-been-done-before-delivery light and lock programming). I didn't have a cold start problem, and hadn't realized I had a low-RPM hesitation, but did have a part-throttle surge between 2500-3500 rpm. After the fix, the surge is gone, and the car launches much more smoothly. Now, let's see if it starts . . .

kshapiro · Oct 10th, 2002, 12:34 PM

Well...went out this morning and she would NOT start on the first try...took two. So much for the cold start "fix". Maybe tomorrow?

Apex · Oct 10th, 2002, 01:08 PM

Ken, you mentioned that the dealer was going to look at your hatch/boot rattle problem. Did they fix that? What did they do?

I had read previously that a parts kit and TSB was to be issued soon by MINI.

kshapiro · Oct 10th, 2002, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Apex
Ken, you mentioned that the dealer was going to look at your hatch/boot rattle problem. Did they fix that? What did they do?

I had read previously that a parts kit and TSB was to be issued soon by MINI.

Hatch rattle is fixed...all it said was "readjusted". They would not do anything about the squeaky seats.

Apex · Oct 10th, 2002, 05:01 PM

I have had mine adjusted twice. Didn't last
I do not feel that electrical tape or wrapping sponge rubber around the striker is dignified fix

Oct 8th, 2002, 07:07 PM	#1
kshapiro MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Local Time: 08:58 AM Posts: 938 Offline	Cold Start problem Causes Me To Trade My "S" For A Chevy Cavalier!!! Yes...I traded my beloved "S" for a Chevy Cavalier at 4:30 this afternoon. I'll dump this shi**y loaner back in the same time tomorrow after my baby has had her cold start problem fixed (fingers crossed). I'll let you know how she's running. Also having the squeaky seats and tailgate addressed...the run flat warning malfunction looked at, etc. Ken Shapiro Electric Blue w/ Sport Package...first "S" delivered in Maryland (5/10/02) I've been everywhere but the electric chair...I've seen everything but the wind.

Oct 8th, 2002, 07:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 04:58 AM Posts: 5,354 Offline	You SOB! You had me Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Oct 8th, 2002, 07:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 04:58 AM Posts: 8,854 Offline	You should be happy with the 'fix'. My MCS is an August 15 build and had the 'fix' done at the factory. It drives much different than the dealer test car I drove in April. So far there are NO signs of 'cold start' or low speed throttle response problems. It drives like a totally different car. It is SOOOOO much fun. Can't wait for the break-in to be over so I can start to use all the revs. Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

Oct 8th, 2002, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
mini-is-4-me MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CA Local Time: 08:58 AM Posts: 518 Offline	Re: Cold Start problem Causes Me To Trade My "S" For A Chevy Cavalier!!! Oh, this is a sucker thread... another one to reel in I guess. Ok, I've decided: My Car Aimee: Mini "S", Pure Silver/B, Premium (A/C and sun roof), DSC, Fog, and Heated seats. (Why? 'cause I can't wait a year)

Oct 8th, 2002, 08:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
CUTiger3 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Upstate South Caroli Local Time: 04:58 AM Posts: 345 Offline	Yep, I've been had This post really scared me. I remember how big a my Z28 was, and I couldn't imagine a Cavalier Coop 2 (Speedy) - '07 DS/DS MCS

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Oct 8th, 2002, 08:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
pabs911 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: FT. WORTH, TX Local Time: 03:58 AM Posts: 136 Offline	YEAH, YOU GOT ME TOO! Just one thing. What do I do with the cow in my living room and the pain in my butt! Dangitt, that hurt!!! PABS911

Oct 8th, 2002, 08:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jayomatic MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Local Time: 03:58 AM Posts: 179 Offline	haha. Being a cavalier owner I can totally understand the humour in that one!!!! When I first saw the thread I thought to myself that you might as well rip up your license and retreat to the arctic where you will no longer know what a car is. Holy Monkey! Indy Blue Cooper / White roof,wheels / Sport Package / Sunroof

Oct 8th, 2002, 08:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 01:58 AM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Hahaha U had me too... I had to read it twice... I was like WHAT... Dude this fool is nuts doenst he know they have a fix for the cold start... Glad to hear that u are still sane.

Oct 9th, 2002, 08:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
COOPERation MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 04:58 AM Posts: 1,401 Offline	Ken, Is the Cavalier a loaner car from Towson? If so, I was wondering if I could borrow your MCS when I bring mine to Towson for service...I promise I won't change the seat position...really...

Oct 9th, 2002, 11:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
sjbartnik MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Local Time: 04:58 AM Posts: 629 Offline	LOL just about got me! I was about to post that if you trade your MINI for a Cavalier, it's not MINI who suffers, it's just you inflicting suffering on yourself Sean Bartnik 2003 MINI Cooper S

Oct 9th, 2002, 11:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
Kinster BarWeetGarNarWeetNinnyBon Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 09:58 AM Posts: 2,709 Offline	My Cooper is in at the dealers to swap the squeaky seats and other fixes. My courtesy car is a crappy silver ONE Hyper Blue/Blue MCSC with Chilli 'No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself' A. Carnegie

Oct 9th, 2002, 01:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
kshapiro MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Local Time: 08:58 AM Posts: 938 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by COOPERation Ken, Is the Cavalier a loaner car from Towson? If so, I was wondering if I could borrow your MCS when I bring mine to Towson for service...I promise I won't change the seat position...really... Yeah..it's a Towson loaner becuase they screwed up and gave out the two Cooper loaners. Hey...the Cavalier has seats that do not squeak and none of the doors (four) rattle the way my third door does. Well, maybe it's fixed...I pick the car up in two hours.And no, you can not have my MCS, you can have my military green Cavalier. Besides, my MCS is MUCH smaller than your custom built one...remember? Ken Shapiro Electric Blue w/ Sport Package...first "S" delivered in Maryland (5/10/02) I've been everywhere but the electric chair...I've seen everything but the wind.

Oct 9th, 2002, 02:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
COOPERation MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 04:58 AM Posts: 1,401 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by kshapiro And no, you can not have my MCS, you can have my military green Cavalier. Besides, my MCS is MUCH smaller than your custom built one...remember? Gotcha!

Oct 9th, 2002, 07:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
kshapiro MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Local Time: 08:58 AM Posts: 938 Offline	Well, just got "Hammer" back. Won't know whether the cold start "fix" works until tomorrow morning, so hang in there. They fixed the rattling hatch, did nothing about the squeaky seats, saying there'e no bulletin on what to do yet. The ECU upgrade doesn't seem to do anything for the overall power band or low end ummmph. Like I said, I'll write again after tomorrow morning's start up. Ken Shapiro Electric Blue w/ Sport Package...first "S" delivered in Maryland (5/10/02) I've been everywhere but the electric chair...I've seen everything but the wind.

Oct 10th, 2002, 12:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
RickB MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 08:58 AM Posts: 777 Offline	I had the cold start/surge/stumble fix done yesterday (along with the won't-latch hatch and should-have-been-done-before-delivery light and lock programming). I didn't have a cold start problem, and hadn't realized I had a low-RPM hesitation, but did have a part-throttle surge between 2500-3500 rpm. After the fix, the surge is gone, and the car launches much more smoothly. Now, let's see if it starts . . .

Oct 10th, 2002, 12:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
kshapiro MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Local Time: 08:58 AM Posts: 938 Offline	Well...went out this morning and she would NOT start on the first try...took two. So much for the cold start "fix". Maybe tomorrow? Ken Shapiro Electric Blue w/ Sport Package...first "S" delivered in Maryland (5/10/02) I've been everywhere but the electric chair...I've seen everything but the wind.

Oct 10th, 2002, 01:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
Apex MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Connecticut, USA Local Time: 04:58 AM Posts: 101 Offline	Did they fix hatch rattle? Ken, you mentioned that the dealer was going to look at your hatch/boot rattle problem. Did they fix that? What did they do? I had read previously that a parts kit and TSB was to be issued soon by MINI. '02 Cooper, BRG/white, Premium pkg., Sport pkg., chrome bumpers.

Oct 10th, 2002, 01:22 PM	#18 (permalink)
kshapiro MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Local Time: 08:58 AM Posts: 938 Offline	Re: Did they fix hatch rattle? Quote: Originally posted by Apex Ken, you mentioned that the dealer was going to look at your hatch/boot rattle problem. Did they fix that? What did they do? I had read previously that a parts kit and TSB was to be issued soon by MINI. Hatch rattle is fixed...all it said was "readjusted". They would not do anything about the squeaky seats. Ken Shapiro Electric Blue w/ Sport Package...first "S" delivered in Maryland (5/10/02) I've been everywhere but the electric chair...I've seen everything but the wind.

Oct 10th, 2002, 05:01 PM	#19 (permalink)
Apex MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Connecticut, USA Local Time: 04:58 AM Posts: 101 Offline	Hatch rattle is fixed...all it said was "readjusted". I have had mine adjusted twice. Didn't last I do not feel that electrical tape or wrapping sponge rubber around the striker is dignified fix '02 Cooper, BRG/white, Premium pkg., Sport pkg., chrome bumpers.

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