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> MINI Cooper S
> S Speccin' by Aiden,Jim,Mo,Martin,Rakey,Sham,Washy and others !
| Tags: cooper s, s speccin, spec |
| 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% |
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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% |
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ONED, the diesel loving, Annie beating handyman ! | | 198 | 3.95% |
| lavs, who needs to start Speccin' something soon | | 178 | 3.56% |
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pappillon , who looks very good in all black | | 232 | 4.63% |
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CooperID who wants some big stoppers ! | | 139 | 2.78% |
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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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May 4th, 2008, 06:13 PM
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 1151bhp/tonne  Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 11:08 PM
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Offline  | nice one  Black to the future.... |
  
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May 4th, 2008, 10:23 PM
| #76862 (permalink) |
| In my Classic Mk 1 :)  Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 11:08 PM
Posts: 6,547
Offline | They are good ain't they, had mine for a couple of years now and still love the sound | MINIaddiction | | For MIDLANDS Folk in their MINI's | |
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May 5th, 2008, 06:20 PM
| #76864 (permalink) |
 MINI defector  Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 11:08 PM
Posts: 13,597
Offline | TT full review Right guys had my TT almost a month now, it's run in and after a great days blast in the countryside yesterdays I think I've now got a more detailed opinion of the car  Engine: What a peach - this is the smoothest, most accomplished turbo I've experienced. Torque is there right from 1200rpm and despite that there is still a surge of "turbo" boost when it cranks up more at around 3500rpm There's a nice thrumb to the engine, almost like a five-pot and this engine cackles and pops like the MINI. It's one loud MFer....  Tunnels or built up areas are a joy Only slight problem I've experienced is I feel it could do with more power for the motorway. The instantaneous acceleration isn't there, so you need to drop a few cogs before blasting off. I guess because it cruises at 70mph at around 2500rpm, which is low... Gearbox: Audi have got this spot on. It thinks like I think, it's uncanny. The most impressive part is as you approach corners, most autos will change up as you lift off. Not the TT, it drops a gear ready for you to punch out of the corner. It even does this in normal mode, not just sport. Sport mode is harsher then normal with changes even faster then you could imagine, but this does lead to jerkyness if kept in sport at slow speeds. A small price to pay as it blips the throttle on dwonshifts All this talent and yet it's concious enough to keep revs low and help maintain an incredible mpg. Ride/suspension/handling: This is the BEST attribute of the car. All car manufacturers need to have this period. It'll be very difficult for me to own another car without it. It is a huge step in car technology. The ride is soft and supple when not pushing hard, and then when corners come it transforms into a sharp handling sports car. Admittedly the "feel" of the MINI isn't there, which I wish they could improve upon, but there's enough there to give confidence so you can place the car correctly for corners. There is little hint of understeer with this car, better then the MINI I would say, however, it doesn't feel as nimble. It's a heavier and bigger car, so I wouldn't expect it to. You do have a feeling of waiting for the rear to come around, but I think it could be my driving style, as I'm still used to RWD so I haven't explored what the rear end can really do. I need to get into the mindset of point the front wheels in the right direction and plant the loud pedal and the rear will follow. Next time I'm out for a spirited drive I'll try and take that attitude Interior/build quality: Legendary Audi. Everything works as it should do with Germanic efficiency. No problems of sagging leather as I steered clear of that minefield by going for the alcantara which adds that sporty/tactile feel to the interior. Not to sure about the flat bottomed steering wheel though  Hard to get used to as hand placement is trickier in tight corners... jury is still out on it's true usefulness. Still looks dead cool though Roof: I think Audi stole this from Mazda. The Z fold roof is perfection, only now it's motorised in the Audi Noise levels are surpressed very well with the interior lining, but it is still louder then the MINI. Could be down to the noisier exhaust though  Conculsion: Postivies: Great engine, good fuel economy, fantastic suspension set up Downsides: Looks far better roof down then up (sorry lads for disputing this before) Looks a bit anonymous with the roof up, especially from the rear... Do I miss my mazda?? A definate no. The TT is now the best car I've owned Money well spent..... so far..... MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime  Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter |
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May 6th, 2008, 07:47 AM
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| MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 11:08 PM
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Offline | You're right there is a lot of technology there... but it is impressive Nothing however beat mechanical grip which the MINI has in bucket fulls. Shame it's such a harsh ride though. I guess it's me getting old that needs that softer ride I'm still going to keep a MINI I reckon, next on the agenda will be a droptop in two years time. Will have to go for at least an S. The Cooper just doesn't have the power I crave  You guys were all right when you said I should've gone for the turbo to start with MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter |
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May 7th, 2008, 07:26 AM
| #76871 (permalink) |
| 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 11:08 PM
Posts: 18,289
Offline | Morning all Apparently I am at first fix part 2 whatever that means....and the garage has nearly got a roof. W's are starting to hassle us regarding a spec for the 1 series too.... July build apparently.Black to the future.... |
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May 7th, 2008, 09:29 PM
| #76873 (permalink) |
| The de Chromed MINI  Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 11:08 PM
Posts: 3,150
Offline  | Smashed the windscreen on the 1er yesterday, a bolt hit me on the M6  , new screen fitted tomorrow, saves me trying to get the dead bugs off it at the weekend  |
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May 8th, 2008, 08:21 AM
| #76876 (permalink) |
| MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 11:08 PM
Posts: 13,597
Offline | I don't think that's due for a while... Got to see out the current RS6, then it's the TTRS and then you "might" get an RS5. I'm not liking Audis take on performance cars. They bring out mediocre S models and then make you wait ages for a full on RS model TBH Audi are getting up their own a$$e$ on this, like BMW they're way too expensive. An RS6 is a similar price to an R8.... come on I'd know which I'd have.... MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter |
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