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dinger · Aug 22nd, 2002, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ELISEBOY
btw, just noticed Aiden has overtaken me onpostings!

damn i knew i have been quiet but need to get back into the groove!! lol

ELISEBOY,you know what the real reason for your lack of postings is dont YOU.

The forces of the DARK side

PS,You still can be saved.

ELISEBOY · Aug 22nd, 2002, 02:20 AM

Dinger, LOL!!

i think it was more to do with me and the g/f spliting up and me being very down for a while

Hopefully getting back to normal service now though

Martin L · Aug 22nd, 2002, 04:27 AM

Aiden, so where are piccies of your Cooper then

...or are you still trying to work out how to work your new toy

Remember black is so cool

ELISEBOY · Aug 22nd, 2002, 04:50 AM

great looking car Martin

AidenL · Aug 23rd, 2002, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L
Aiden, so where are piccies of your Cooper then
...or are you still trying to work out how to work your new toy

Remember black is so cool

Black is cool.....not on a roof though !!

AidenL · Aug 23rd, 2002, 03:24 PM

Another......

AidenL · Aug 23rd, 2002, 03:25 PM

And another.......

smiffy · Aug 23rd, 2002, 03:31 PM

Ohhhhhh you got those nasty mud flaps

AidenL · Aug 23rd, 2002, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smiffy
Ohhhhhh you got those nasty mud flaps

I know smiffy, it was a moment of weakness......

I will get around to taking them off some day soon....

LMB · Aug 23rd, 2002, 04:05 PM

Looking good Aiden

Martin L · Aug 25th, 2002, 11:15 AM

Nice piccies Aiden

Better late then never I guess

AidenL · Aug 25th, 2002, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L
Nice piccies Aiden
Better late then never I guess

Late starter !!

But there will be no stopping me now !!

OnlyS4me · Aug 26th, 2002, 09:13 AM

Lookin' good Aiden (the car, that is

).

But it won't be easy to keep it that way constantly with the black paint.
I should know, I have a black one (not ONE ofcourse

). Never black again

dinger · Aug 26th, 2002, 09:23 AM

Aiden.about bloody time mate.

Nice pics though.

smiffy · Aug 26th, 2002, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by OnlyS4me
I should know, I have a black one (not ONE ofcourse ). Never black again

yeah, it must be hard keepin a black bus clean

OnlyS4me · Aug 26th, 2002, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by smiffy
yeah, it must be hard keepin a black bus clean

AidenL · Aug 26th, 2002, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by OnlyS4me
Lookin' good Aiden (the car, that is ).

But it won't be easy to keep it that way constantly with the black paint.
I should know, I have a black one (not ONE ofcourse ). Never black again

Thanks guys !

Yeah, black is a ***** to keep clean, it looks great when clean, then you take it for a blast, rise some dust, or you get a shower of rain, or a bird craps on it, then back to square one !!

Its a fulltime job, keeping a black car looking good, living in the country like I do, with muck on the roads in the winter, even worse !!

Silver is a great colour for the dust, dark silver should be great too, less maintenance, = a very good thing, and a life outside cleaning !!

My wifes got involved in speccing the S now, seeing as its her car !

Shes thinking of dumping the sunroof and leather, just going for Chilli, Climate Upgrade, Head Bags, Boost/CD, Alarm, (which isnt standard here, €440.00 extra), and maybe DSC......shes kinda attracted to Red/White, especially if the red / black interior becomes available.....

So, Im thrown into total indecision again !!

smiffy · Aug 27th, 2002, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL

Shes thinking of dumping the sunroof and leather, just going for Chilli, Climate Upgrade, Head Bags, Boost/CD, Alarm, (which isnt standard here, €440.00 extra), and maybe DSC......shes kinda attracted to Red/White, especially if the red / black interior becomes available.....

So, Im thrown into total indecision again !!

Typical women

bonix · Aug 27th, 2002, 11:00 AM

I got my S 4 weeks ago, Darksilver, white roof, lapis blue/black interior (combination of leather and textile fabric), 17" S-Spokes, Xenon lights, head-bags, DSC, PDC, car-computer, automatic A.C.

My recomendation:

1.) Testdrive one with 16" wheels and one with 17" wheels, you will feel the difference, the 17" seem to make the car more stable especially in long curves.

2.) Take the Xenon lights, it's brilliant especially when it's raining.

3.) Don't take the sun roof (when taking a white roof), it looks terrible.

4.) DSC, think about it howver I didn't need it so far. The mechanic grip is great, I can't imagine what speed it needs to activate the DSC. This morning I drove a curve that I was used to take with about 60 km/h with my old car. The S made it with 90 km/h, without the yellow DSC light appearing on my dashboard.

5.) Take the head-bags. It's my opinion to buy as much safety into a small car as you can get.

You can find some pictures of my car here:
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...?gallery=bonix

I would recomend the automatic A.C. if it would work. Mine is freezing my hands to the steering wheel while heating my sneakers to fluid, they are unable to locate the error. I think there is a direct conection between the intercooler and my legroom.

I think a SMG as they offer for the BMW M3 (shifting the same way Ralf Schumacher does) would increase fun significantly, however you don't find it on the list up to now :-((

I hope this helps.

Regards, Sven

View Poll Results: Forget what colour - Who's the maddest? Vote Now
Sham the car ho, who is lurking in the far north	183	3.65%
Washy who's still on course to set a record for most MINIs owned !	231	4.61%
Soggy who shacked up with Rakey, then thought better of it	242	4.83%
Aiden, who's got litres & litres in the drive,	174	3.48%
Cat Eating Rakey - he who spec's best at the pub	187	3.73%
ABG , who has Mod Mania ! and Porsche fever	149	2.98%
MartinL, back in a MINI, still the official beanie-type	136	2.72%
Mo who's binning his Works and going even more elitist with a Cooper S LE	108	2.16%
jimskater, who had to make a choice between a GP & MTI.... so he's doing both.	32	0.64%
puck, who's pullied, painted, and wants a new job !	185	3.69%
Shane, who's years too late.... and gone far, far away	2	0.04%
mad brummie, who ate all of his alphabet soup and was left with a Zed	2014	40.22%
ONED, the diesel loving, Annie beating handyman !	198	3.95%
lavs, who needs to start Speccin' something soon	178	3.56%
pappillon , who looks very good in all black	232	4.63%
CooperID who wants some big stoppers !	139	2.78%
Wobert, who needs to do some last-minute Speccin.....	146	2.92%
Goonery, who is busy with very complicated recipies...	204	4.07%
Ruthie, who is constantly smiling whilst driving her Lippy Red S !	267	5.33%
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Aug 22nd, 2002, 04:27 AM	#303 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 05:34 AM Posts: 13,600 Offline	Aiden, so where are piccies of your Cooper then ...or are you still trying to work out how to work your new toy Remember black is so cool MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Aug 23rd, 2002, 03:22 PM	#305 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 05:34 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L Aiden, so where are piccies of your Cooper then ...or are you still trying to work out how to work your new toy Remember black is so cool Black is cool.....not on a roof though !! *Global Moderator*

Aug 23rd, 2002, 03:24 PM	#306 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 05:34 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Another...... *Global Moderator*

Aug 23rd, 2002, 03:25 PM	#307 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 05:34 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	And another....... *Global Moderator*

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Aug 22nd, 2002, 12:29 AM	#301
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ELISEBOY btw, just noticed Aiden has overtaken me onpostings! damn i knew i have been quiet but need to get back into the groove!! lol ELISEBOY,you know what the real reason for your lack of postings is dont YOU. The forces of the DARK side PS,You still can be saved.

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Aug 22nd, 2002, 02:20 AM	#302 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 05:34 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	Dinger, LOL!! i think it was more to do with me and the g/f spliting up and me being very down for a while Hopefully getting back to normal service now though

Aug 22nd, 2002, 04:50 AM	#304 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 05:34 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	great looking car Martin

Aug 23rd, 2002, 03:31 PM	#308 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Ohhhhhh you got those nasty mud flaps S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Aug 23rd, 2002, 03:36 PM	#309 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 05:34 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by smiffy Ohhhhhh you got those nasty mud flaps I know smiffy, it was a moment of weakness...... I will get around to taking them off some day soon.... *Global Moderator*

Aug 23rd, 2002, 04:05 PM	#310 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 05:34 AM Posts: 24,895 Offline	Looking good Aiden Global Moderator

Aug 25th, 2002, 11:15 AM	#311 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 05:34 AM Posts: 13,600 Offline	Nice piccies Aiden Better late then never I guess MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Aug 25th, 2002, 12:47 PM	#312 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 05:34 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L Nice piccies Aiden Better late then never I guess Late starter !! But there will be no stopping me now !! *Global Moderator*

Aug 26th, 2002, 09:13 AM	#313 (permalink)
OnlyS4me Loves Leecey Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Broads Local Time: 05:34 AM Posts: 4,759 Offline	Lookin' good Aiden (the car, that is ). But it won't be easy to keep it that way constantly with the black paint. I should know, I have a black one (not ONE ofcourse ). Never black again

Aug 26th, 2002, 09:23 AM	#314 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Aiden.about bloody time mate. Nice pics though.

Aug 26th, 2002, 10:55 AM	#315 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by OnlyS4me I should know, I have a black one (not ONE ofcourse ). Never black again yeah, it must be hard keepin a black bus clean S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Aug 26th, 2002, 10:59 AM	#316 (permalink)
OnlyS4me Loves Leecey Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Broads Local Time: 05:34 AM Posts: 4,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by smiffy yeah, it must be hard keepin a black bus clean

Aug 26th, 2002, 03:18 PM	#317 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 05:34 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by OnlyS4me Lookin' good Aiden (the car, that is ). But it won't be easy to keep it that way constantly with the black paint. I should know, I have a black one (not ONE ofcourse ). Never black again Thanks guys ! Yeah, black is a *** to keep clean, it looks great when clean, then you take it for a blast, rise some dust, or you get a shower of rain, or a bird craps on it, then back to square one !! Its a fulltime job, keeping a black car looking good, living in the country like I do, with muck on the roads in the winter, even worse !! Silver is a great colour for the dust, dark silver should be great too, less maintenance, = a very good thing, and a life outside cleaning !! My wifes got involved in speccing the S now, seeing as its her car ! Shes thinking of dumping the sunroof and leather, just going for Chilli, Climate Upgrade, Head Bags, Boost/CD, Alarm, (which isnt standard here, €440.00 extra), and maybe DSC......shes kinda attracted to Red/White, especially if the red / black interior becomes available..... So, Im thrown into total indecision again !! Global Moderator**

Aug 27th, 2002, 02:37 AM	#318 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL Shes thinking of dumping the sunroof and leather, just going for Chilli, Climate Upgrade, Head Bags, Boost/CD, Alarm, (which isnt standard here, €440.00 extra), and maybe DSC......shes kinda attracted to Red/White, especially if the red / black interior becomes available..... So, Im thrown into total indecision again !! Typical women S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Aug 27th, 2002, 11:00 AM	#319 (permalink)
bonix MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Munich Local Time: 04:34 AM Posts: 12 Offline	Options to choose, things to leave out I got my S 4 weeks ago, Darksilver, white roof, lapis blue/black interior (combination of leather and textile fabric), 17" S-Spokes, Xenon lights, head-bags, DSC, PDC, car-computer, automatic A.C. My recomendation: 1.) Testdrive one with 16" wheels and one with 17" wheels, you will feel the difference, the 17" seem to make the car more stable especially in long curves. 2.) Take the Xenon lights, it's brilliant especially when it's raining. 3.) Don't take the sun roof (when taking a white roof), it looks terrible. 4.) DSC, think about it howver I didn't need it so far. The mechanic grip is great, I can't imagine what speed it needs to activate the DSC. This morning I drove a curve that I was used to take with about 60 km/h with my old car. The S made it with 90 km/h, without the yellow DSC light appearing on my dashboard. 5.) Take the head-bags. It's my opinion to buy as much safety into a small car as you can get. You can find some pictures of my car here: http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...?gallery=bonix I would recomend the automatic A.C. if it would work. Mine is freezing my hands to the steering wheel while heating my sneakers to fluid, they are unable to locate the error. I think there is a direct conection between the intercooler and my legroom. I think a SMG as they offer for the BMW M3 (shifting the same way Ralf Schumacher does) would increase fun significantly, however you don't find it on the list up to now :-(( I hope this helps. Regards, Sven Last edited by bonix : Aug 27th, 2002 at 11:23 AM.