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dietcokeplease · Feb 17th, 2004, 04:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Martin L

That's what I tried to figure out when looking at mine last night

I think the little ridgy bits which I guess trap the oil better is the gauge.
Somebody please go look at the manual and report back

On most cars the amount of oil required to top-up from the bottom mark of the dipstick to the top is one litre.

And Washy the colour off the oil isn't too much cause for concern. Oil, aprt from lubrication is supposed to hold particules in suspension. Some cars will use as much as 1 litre of oil per 1000km (600 miles) in the first 10,000 miles.

Shamster · Feb 17th, 2004, 04:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dietcokeplease

On most cars the amount of oil required to top-up from the bottom mark of the dipstick to the top is one litre.

And Washy the colour off the oil isn't too much cause for concern. Oil, aprt from lubrication is supposed to hold particules in suspension. Some cars will use as much as 1 litre of oil per 1000km (600 miles) in the first 10,000 miles.

funny enough my Galaxy needs topping up every 600-800 miles - but then it is a diesel too.

Shamster · Feb 17th, 2004, 04:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie

yeah i've been told about that, but all you have to do if they stop you is remove the front tint, is it worth the risk??? very tempting.

a lot of forces throughout the country now use light meters. If your front windows don't let thru enough light they can now prosecute you.

Shamster · Feb 17th, 2004, 04:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

Normally I wouldn't be, but seeing that back shot of the MCS in red, just thought that the white lights would look cool on there, carrying on the white from the roof, and just helping to break up the red.

maybe its the drink talking?

not the drink talking at all - they look great!

I also did it on the basis of white roof and white rears! cool:

mad brummie · Feb 17th, 2004, 04:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by shamster

a lot of forces throughout the country now use light meters. If your front windows don't let thru enough light they can now prosecute you.

all they can do is serve you with an enforcement order to removed them

as far as I know, I will check with my police contacts

Shamster · Feb 17th, 2004, 04:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie

all they can do is serve you with an enforcement order to removed them

as far as I know, I will check with my police contacts

I think there was a case of a Chrysler dealer being prosecuted for selling a brand new car with illegal tints on it. The customer had bought it assuming it was legal - the police traced it back to the dealer - I'm assuming its not an urban myth.

mad brummie · Feb 17th, 2004, 05:44 PM

I have placed a call to my police officer friend and she's gonna look into it for me tomorrow evening when she's on duty again and i'll post the outcome

AidenL · Feb 17th, 2004, 05:55 PM

A woman in uniform ?

mad brummie · Feb 17th, 2004, 06:01 PM

yes indeedy

and a soon to be MINI driver too

ONED · Feb 17th, 2004, 07:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie

all they can do is serve you with an enforcement order to removed them

as far as I know, I will check with my police contacts

Don't U mean: "next time I'm pulled, I'll ask the Copper"

mad brummie · Feb 17th, 2004, 07:58 PM

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ONED · Feb 17th, 2004, 08:23 PM

Have you seen BRG MC since?

mad brummie · Feb 17th, 2004, 08:34 PM

ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssh

LMB · Feb 17th, 2004, 10:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie

I have some new piccies I thought i'd share

Looking good brum

LMB · Feb 17th, 2004, 11:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

can picture a Blackeyed Purple MCS with black Vipers

who's gonna order, go on

I have had my eye on a Purple Works S funnily enough.

I was going to get Viper Stripes at one point but I checked a car with them up closely they looked pretty cheap. Plus your windows would have to be tinted, which is a bit of a problem now.

Rakey · Feb 17th, 2004, 11:38 PM

anyone investigated how much to get a glass with a colour in it for the fronts? as the film tints are illegal, not tinted glass

jimskater · Feb 18th, 2004, 03:06 AM

jimskater · Feb 18th, 2004, 03:30 AM

That's Lake Mead in the background, picture taken at Hoover Dam. Due to the kindness of a mate, Ollie will be wearing the rims seen on LY/B Cooper S in the center of the picture! 17" Ace Allures on Yokohama AVS 100's!!!

Rakey · Feb 18th, 2004, 03:57 AM

nice looking wheels Jim, will have to let me know about how the tyres perform

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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	3.47%
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	2015	40.24%
ONED, the diesel loving, Annie beating handyman !	198	3.95%
lavs, who needs to start Speccin' something soon	178	3.55%
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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Feb 17th, 2004, 04:08 PM	#11081
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 09:16 AM Posts: 5,234 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Martin L That's what I tried to figure out when looking at mine last night I think the little ridgy bits which I guess trap the oil better is the gauge. Somebody please go look at the manual and report back On most cars the amount of oil required to top-up from the bottom mark of the dipstick to the top is one litre. And Washy the colour off the oil isn't too much cause for concern. Oil, aprt from lubrication is supposed to hold particules in suspension. Some cars will use as much as 1 litre of oil per 1000km (600 miles) in the first 10,000 miles. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

Feb 17th, 2004, 04:21 PM	#11082 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 10,480 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dietcokeplease On most cars the amount of oil required to top-up from the bottom mark of the dipstick to the top is one litre. And Washy the colour off the oil isn't too much cause for concern. Oil, aprt from lubrication is supposed to hold particules in suspension. Some cars will use as much as 1 litre of oil per 1000km (600 miles) in the first 10,000 miles. funny enough my Galaxy needs topping up every 600-800 miles - but then it is a diesel too. 260909

Feb 17th, 2004, 04:22 PM	#11083 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 10,480 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie yeah i've been told about that, but all you have to do if they stop you is remove the front tint, is it worth the risk??? very tempting. a lot of forces throughout the country now use light meters. If your front windows don't let thru enough light they can now prosecute you. 260909

Feb 17th, 2004, 04:30 PM	#11084 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 10,480 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey Normally I wouldn't be, but seeing that back shot of the MCS in red, just thought that the white lights would look cool on there, carrying on the white from the roof, and just helping to break up the red. maybe its the drink talking? not the drink talking at all - they look great! I also did it on the basis of white roof and white rears! cool: 260909

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Feb 17th, 2004, 04:33 PM	#11085 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 48,672 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by shamster a lot of forces throughout the country now use light meters. If your front windows don't let thru enough light they can now prosecute you. all they can do is serve you with an enforcement order to removed them as far as I know, I will check with my police contacts

Feb 17th, 2004, 04:44 PM	#11086 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 10,480 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie all they can do is serve you with an enforcement order to removed them as far as I know, I will check with my police contacts I think there was a case of a Chrysler dealer being prosecuted for selling a brand new car with illegal tints on it. The customer had bought it assuming it was legal - the police traced it back to the dealer - I'm assuming its not an urban myth. 260909

Feb 17th, 2004, 05:44 PM	#11087 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 48,672 Offline	I have placed a call to my police officer friend and she's gonna look into it for me tomorrow evening when she's on duty again and i'll post the outcome

Feb 17th, 2004, 05:55 PM	#11088 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 40,007 Offline	A woman in uniform ? *Global Moderator*

Feb 17th, 2004, 06:01 PM	#11089 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 48,672 Offline	yes indeedy and a soon to be MINI driver too

Feb 17th, 2004, 07:56 PM	#11090 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shopping at Lidl Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 7,508 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie all they can do is serve you with an enforcement order to removed them as far as I know, I will check with my police contacts Don't U mean: "next time I'm pulled, I'll ask the Copper"

Feb 17th, 2004, 07:58 PM	#11091 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 48,672 Offline	sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssh

Feb 17th, 2004, 08:23 PM	#11092 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shopping at Lidl Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 7,508 Offline	Have you seen BRG MC since?

Feb 17th, 2004, 08:34 PM	#11093 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 48,672 Offline	ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssh

Feb 18th, 2004, 03:06 AM	#11097 (permalink)
jimskater Heading down the aisle Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 02:16 AM Posts: 6,323 Offline	www.scmm.org GP 0101

Feb 17th, 2004, 10:57 PM	#11094 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 22,993 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie I have some new piccies I thought i'd share Looking good brum Global Moderator

Feb 17th, 2004, 11:04 PM	#11095 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 22,993 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey can picture a Blackeyed Purple MCS with black Vipers who's gonna order, go on I have had my eye on a Purple Works S funnily enough. I was going to get Viper Stripes at one point but I checked a car with them up closely they looked pretty cheap. Plus your windows would have to be tinted, which is a bit of a problem now. Global Moderator

Feb 17th, 2004, 11:38 PM	#11096 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 47,780 Offline	anyone investigated how much to get a glass with a colour in it for the fronts? as the film tints are illegal, not tinted glass The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?
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Feb 18th, 2004, 03:30 AM	#11098 (permalink)
jimskater Heading down the aisle Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 02:16 AM Posts: 6,323 Offline	That's Lake Mead in the background, picture taken at Hoover Dam. Due to the kindness of a mate, Ollie will be wearing the rims seen on LY/B Cooper S in the center of the picture! 17" Ace Allures on Yokohama AVS 100's!!! www.scmm.org GP 0101

Feb 18th, 2004, 03:57 AM	#11099 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 10:16 AM Posts: 47,780 Offline	nice looking wheels Jim, will have to let me know about how the tyres perform The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?