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laura f · Apr 25th, 2008, 05:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by northandy (original)

I have a complication in the the lintel is shot, so its a slightly more difficult job, but hopefully should get something sorted soon... were going fully tiled, ppurely as the bathroom is so small condensation can be an issue (although we are adding venting).

Were also going for a concealed cistern and losing the leccy shower for a proper Grohe system... theres a fair chance we'll be selling up early next year

I've got some stone victorian lintels if you need them

We took 2 out of 3 out of the fireplace in the kitchen, quite heavy but nice looking

Paul · Apr 25th, 2008, 07:06 PM

The new Works looks good, but I think it's a bad move to delay the Clubman because of the aero kit. Why not just repeat their "Pepperoni Pack" they did with the S when they ran out of wheels (it was the 17" wheels wasn't it?!) and just offer it at a reduced price until they get the body kits.

Washy · Apr 25th, 2008, 07:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul (original)

The new Works looks good, but I think it's a bad move to delay the Clubman because of the aero kit. Why not just repeat their "Pepperoni Pack" they did with the S when they ran out of wheels (it was the 17" wheels wasn't it?!) and just offer it at a reduced price until they get the body kits.

that would be a fantastic idea...there are some who would prefer it without the aerokit anyway...

CooperID · Apr 25th, 2008, 07:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

i think it seems a reasonable deal TBH

USB and bluetooth in the chili pack and no compulsory hi fi so I can get Mikey to do his thing with it...

I think I'll be stuck with the mini hi-fi upgrade

still can't quite decide about Satnav though... without it my spec will come out at around £24.5k which is quite good tbh

Washy · Apr 25th, 2008, 07:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID (original)

I think I'll be stuck with the mini hi-fi upgrade

still can't quite decide about Satnav though... without it my spec will come out at around £24.5k which is quite good tbh

I truely dont like the interior without nav so it is an expensive must have for me...

mad brummie · Apr 25th, 2008, 07:56 PM

same here too

immediately adds a fortune to the cars

CooperID · Apr 25th, 2008, 07:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

I truely dont like the interior without nav so it is an expensive must have for me...

Stop it!!... I'm trying to convince myself that I don't need it

although tbh I don't mind the large speedo

btw... do you get the track info from the ipod on the display... or the album artwork??

Washy · Apr 25th, 2008, 08:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID (original)

Stop it!!... I'm trying to convince myself that I don't need it

although tbh I don't mind the large speedo

btw... do you get the track info from the ipod on the display... or the album artwork??

just the track info...

Not so much the speedo but the layout of the radio controls and the centre stack if the nav is not specced.

Paul · Apr 25th, 2008, 08:02 PM

If you don't mind fiddly, non-sensical controls then you don't need it.

CooperID · Apr 25th, 2008, 08:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original)

just the track info...

Not bad... art work would be nice though

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul (original)

If you don't mind fiddly, non-sensical controls then you don't need it.

might have to put up with them

Washy · Apr 25th, 2008, 08:08 PM

Also bear in mind the latest ipods dont work with the BMW USB cable properly...... dont seem to charge them...

Paul · Apr 26th, 2008, 11:37 AM

House speccin' stuff again I'm afraid.

Anyone here have experience of using (or someone else who has used) interior wall decals/stickers?

I'm having lots of silly ideas for our new place (assuming we get a damned mortgage!!) and these could figure heavily!

minicabrio · Apr 26th, 2008, 06:30 PM

Janey (poppets other half) has some cool Ikea ones in her flat Paul - I'm just off for a beer with him so I'll grab a pic for you

3.5 days till the new motor

Paul · Apr 26th, 2008, 06:31 PM

Aaah, cool. Didn't even know Ikea did them, I was looking all over then I though "I could do that..." always a dangerous thought.

Pics would be nice, and some opinions on peeling and such if they'd be so kind. Just don't have too many fizzy pops or you'll forget all about it.

Paul · Apr 26th, 2008, 06:34 PM

Quick Cooper S related post (shock, horror), we've had a Cooper S Clubman living with us for a week since last Tuesday. So far it's been a mixed experience, one thing that threw me completely was how to get intermittent wipers! It's pretty decent though, will post up more thoughts and photos later obviously.

Next week it's a Clubman Cooper D.

Which will be nice, as I'm averaging just over 31 mpg in this S.

Washy · Apr 26th, 2008, 06:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul (original)

Which will be nice, as I'm averaging just over 31 mpg in this S.

you have been enjoying it then

Paul · Apr 26th, 2008, 06:50 PM

Actually I've not been too aggressive with it, thought I'd average better than this.

It is fun though.

When the kids aren't strapped in anyway.

Washy · Apr 26th, 2008, 06:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul (original)

Actually I've not been too aggressive with it, thought I'd average better than this.

It is fun though.

When the kids aren't strapped in anyway.

to be honest my daily drive round MK averages about 24mpg...

Paul · Apr 26th, 2008, 06:58 PM

That's the trouble with MK if you don't want to drive around at a snails pace it's a lot of fast slow fast slow. It's what makes it amusing and fast to get around, but not good for the MPG.

The stop-start also seems to kick in very early, I thought it would take a while to get the car up to speed (and temp), but it seems to be ready for my first stop on just about every journey.

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Apr 25th, 2008, 05:59 PM	#76701
laura f lucky number 7? My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Mini Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 19,946 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by northandy (original) I have a complication in the the lintel is shot, so its a slightly more difficult job, but hopefully should get something sorted soon... were going fully tiled, ppurely as the bathroom is so small condensation can be an issue (although we are adding venting). Were also going for a concealed cistern and losing the leccy shower for a proper Grohe system... theres a fair chance we'll be selling up early next year I've got some stone victorian lintels if you need them We took 2 out of 3 out of the fireplace in the kitchen, quite heavy but nice looking \| My Gallery \| My Flickr \|

Apr 25th, 2008, 07:08 PM	#76703 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 18,341 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul (original) The new Works looks good, but I think it's a bad move to delay the Clubman because of the aero kit. Why not just repeat their "Pepperoni Pack" they did with the S when they ran out of wheels (it was the 17" wheels wasn't it?!) and just offer it at a reduced price until they get the body kits. that would be a fantastic idea...there are some who would prefer it without the aerokit anyway... Black to the future....

Apr 25th, 2008, 07:27 PM	#76705 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 18,341 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID (original) I think I'll be stuck with the mini hi-fi upgrade still can't quite decide about Satnav though... without it my spec will come out at around £24.5k which is quite good tbh I truely dont like the interior without nav so it is an expensive must have for me... Black to the future....

Apr 25th, 2008, 08:02 PM	#76708 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 18,341 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID (original) Stop it!!... I'm trying to convince myself that I don't need it although tbh I don't mind the large speedo btw... do you get the track info from the ipod on the display... or the album artwork?? just the track info... Not so much the speedo but the layout of the radio controls and the centre stack if the nav is not specced. Black to the future....

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Apr 25th, 2008, 07:06 PM	#76702 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 40,861 Offline	The new Works looks good, but I think it's a bad move to delay the Clubman because of the aero kit. Why not just repeat their "Pepperoni Pack" they did with the S when they ran out of wheels (it was the 17" wheels wasn't it?!) and just offer it at a reduced price until they get the body kits.

Apr 25th, 2008, 07:24 PM	#76704 (permalink)
CooperID JCW GP Join Date: May 2004 Location: on the move.... Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 5,080 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) i think it seems a reasonable deal TBH USB and bluetooth in the chili pack and no compulsory hi fi so I can get Mikey to do his thing with it... I think I'll be stuck with the mini hi-fi upgrade still can't quite decide about Satnav though... without it my spec will come out at around £24.5k which is quite good tbh

Apr 25th, 2008, 07:56 PM	#76706 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 48,534 Offline	same here too immediately adds a fortune to the cars

Apr 25th, 2008, 07:57 PM	#76707 (permalink)
CooperID JCW GP Join Date: May 2004 Location: on the move.... Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 5,080 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) I truely dont like the interior without nav so it is an expensive must have for me... Stop it!!... I'm trying to convince myself that I don't need it although tbh I don't mind the large speedo btw... do you get the track info from the ipod on the display... or the album artwork??

Apr 25th, 2008, 08:02 PM	#76709 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 40,861 Offline	If you don't mind fiddly, non-sensical controls then you don't need it.

Apr 25th, 2008, 08:05 PM	#76710 (permalink)
CooperID JCW GP Join Date: May 2004 Location: on the move.... Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 5,080 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Washy (original) just the track info... Not bad... art work would be nice though Quote: Originally Posted by Paul (original) If you don't mind fiddly, non-sensical controls then you don't need it. might have to put up with them

Apr 25th, 2008, 08:08 PM	#76711 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 18,341 Offline	Also bear in mind the latest ipods dont work with the BMW USB cable properly...... dont seem to charge them... Black to the future....

Apr 26th, 2008, 11:37 AM	#76712 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 40,861 Offline	House speccin' stuff again I'm afraid. Anyone here have experience of using (or someone else who has used) interior wall decals/stickers? I'm having lots of silly ideas for our new place (assuming we get a damned mortgage!!) and these could figure heavily!

Apr 26th, 2008, 06:30 PM	#76713 (permalink)
minicabrio Clubman Convert Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 15,388 Offline	Janey (poppets other half) has some cool Ikea ones in her flat Paul - I'm just off for a beer with him so I'll grab a pic for you 3.5 days till the new motor

Apr 26th, 2008, 06:31 PM	#76714 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 40,861 Offline	Aaah, cool. Didn't even know Ikea did them, I was looking all over then I though "I could do that..." always a dangerous thought. Pics would be nice, and some opinions on peeling and such if they'd be so kind. Just don't have too many fizzy pops or you'll forget all about it.

Apr 26th, 2008, 06:34 PM	#76715 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 40,861 Offline	Quick Cooper S related post (shock, horror), we've had a Cooper S Clubman living with us for a week since last Tuesday. So far it's been a mixed experience, one thing that threw me completely was how to get intermittent wipers! It's pretty decent though, will post up more thoughts and photos later obviously. Next week it's a Clubman Cooper D. Which will be nice, as I'm averaging just over 31 mpg in this S.

Apr 26th, 2008, 06:46 PM	#76716 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 18,341 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul (original) Which will be nice, as I'm averaging just over 31 mpg in this S. you have been enjoying it then Black to the future....

Apr 26th, 2008, 06:50 PM	#76717 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 40,861 Offline	Actually I've not been too aggressive with it, thought I'd average better than this. It is fun though. When the kids aren't strapped in anyway.

Apr 26th, 2008, 06:55 PM	#76718 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 18,341 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul (original) Actually I've not been too aggressive with it, thought I'd average better than this. It is fun though. When the kids aren't strapped in anyway. to be honest my daily drive round MK averages about 24mpg... Black to the future....

Apr 26th, 2008, 06:58 PM	#76719 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:34 AM Posts: 40,861 Offline	That's the trouble with MK if you don't want to drive around at a snails pace it's a lot of fast slow fast slow. It's what makes it amusing and fast to get around, but not good for the MPG. The stop-start also seems to kick in very early, I thought it would take a while to get the car up to speed (and temp), but it seems to be ready for my first stop on just about every journey.