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smiffy · Jul 22nd, 2002, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L

Dark Silver
Black Roof/Mirrors (will probably get the chrome jobbies later)
Heated washers/mirrors
Chilli Pack
Sunroof
Trip Computer
CD/Boost
DSC
Full Black Leather
Heated seats
Climate control
DSC
1st aid/Triangle
MFSW

63 days still to go

Wheels might help

ELISEBOY · Jul 22nd, 2002, 01:05 PM

Martin,

you are missing TLC as well!!!

AidenL · Jul 22nd, 2002, 03:41 PM

OK, so you know I’ve been driving an S today for the first time ever, a lot later than most of the rest of you guys, but better late than never !!

Here are my impressions…….as I stated earlier, I was blown away!

The car was Electric Blue, White Roof, with White S Spokes, Sunroof, Chilli Pack, DSC, and Lapis Blue Full Leather. The car didn’t have the grille in the rear parcel shelf, or the revised seat mechanisms.

I like EB, but wont be going for it……….my loyalties lie elsewhere…..! The Lapis Blue Leather and Carpets, Im very partial to…the leather, IMO, seemed high quality, soft and even felt nicer than the leather in my 3 Series, not grainy, a lot smoother, but as a consequence may not be as hard wearing ?

When I first started the car up, I was instantly smitten…..the exhaust note is intoxicating, and I was happy to sit there blipping it all day long. I see others point about the clutch being sharp, but I got used to it fairly quickly – same for the six speed box – it felt very natural to me to change up into sixth as the revs ran out, and the box was nice and snickable…….

Best of all though IMO, is the wail of the Supercharger, egging you on to go faster and faster……..with the exhaust note at low revs, and the scream of the supercharger at high revs, the S is a veritable cacophony of the best sounds a car enthusiast could ever want!

What a noise as you put your foot down, and blast through the gears, the charger shrieking, and your smile getting bigger all the time. I believe in the Silly Grin Club now ! You really don’t need a sound system in an S.

The car was tight, only 10 miles on the clock, and didn’t seem incredibly fast, yet it was, deceptively so, as others have reported. It’s quite quick enough for all intents and purposes, and can deal with any overtaking requirements quickly and decisively.

I found the S Spokes and the SS+ to be quite acceptable, no worse than my Cooper on 15”s and Standard SS….maybe even slightly comfier. The brakes were a little soggy, but I’m sure that’s because the pads weren’t properly bedded in.

Overall, I’m highly impressed, it was well worth the wait, and I simply have to have one !!

I even bought my wife a MINI jacket as a sweetner…..got to keep her onside…….its her car after all !!

On with the speccing, no other car can keep me happy after today……

(Sorry for the delay in posting my impressions, I had to do some work when I got back to the office - as recommended by Martin and QQQ – and based on my preferred spec, much like Martins, a lot of work will have to be done to afford the thing!!!)

QQQ, it was a slightly “orgasmic” test drive, especially when we went up a country road, off the main road to test the handling and suspension – I started to think I was on a rally stage, much to the bemusement of the salesman , who went just a little bit white on more than one occasion !………..I think he may have left some grip marks in those lovely leather seats!

AidenL · Jul 22nd, 2002, 04:13 PM

Thats a great spec Martin......apart from the roof colour of course.........!!

dinger · Jul 22nd, 2002, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L
Dark Silver
Black Roof/Mirrors (will probably get the chrome jobbies later)
Heated washers/mirrors
Chilli Pack
Sunroof
Trip Computer
CD/Boost
DSC
Full Black Leather
Heated seats
Climate control
DSC
1st aid/Triangle
MFSW

63 days still to go

Martin,you must of made a typing error "Black roof and Mirrors"you meant to type WHITE did'nt you.

PS,So your having your roof chromed as well.

jtalarico · Jul 22nd, 2002, 04:28 PM

Heck, chrome the whole thing - interior and all. Then you can clean it with a garden hose.

QQQ · Jul 22nd, 2002, 04:59 PM

Thanks for that report Aiden

You sure know how to put your enthusiasm into words. You just described exactly my feelings after my test drives

AidenL · Jul 22nd, 2002, 06:44 PM

Thanks QQQ.....I was totally on a high........still am !!

Ill be dreaming of an S tonight !!

LMB · Jul 22nd, 2002, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
Im very partial to…the leather, IMO, seemed high quality, soft and even felt nicer than the leather in my 3 Series

No!!!!!!!

What ye on about man?

I think those rose tinted glasses are to blame.

AidenL · Jul 22nd, 2002, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LMB

No!!!!!!!

What ye on about man?

I think those rose tinted glasses are to blame.

Maybe I was a little biased..........

But its well deserved........

Ill say it again, fantastic car !!!

Lovely leather too !!

LMB · Jul 22nd, 2002, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
Ill say it again, fantastic car !!!

It sure is.

Martin L · Jul 23rd, 2002, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
Lovely leather too !!

Nice report Aiden

I guess it's just me and you who really like the leather then. I'm glad someone else has agreed it's even better then the BMW stock stuff

...and yes I did forget to put TLC but then that's a given isn't it

OnlyS4me · Jul 23rd, 2002, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by QQQ
IMO the black roof is the way to go in combination with a sunroof. Here are some pics of your future S

Where have they gone

?

QQQ · Jul 23rd, 2002, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by OnlyS4me

Where have they gone ?

Hmmm, didn't work on my pc at home. Did at my work though. Try the following link M.

http://www.mini-power.ch/mp.html

Martin L · Jul 23rd, 2002, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by QQQ

Hmmm, didn't work on my pc at home. Did at my work though. Try the following link M.

http://www.mini-power.ch/mp.html

They've disappeared from my computer too. I saw them yesterday and now they're gone

Maybe they've been "removed" by a moderator so not to upset the white roofies

OnlyS4me · Jul 23rd, 2002, 09:47 AM

They are back, for now that is

!

Looks good

(did I say that again, I must be overworked

).

Still no regrets for changing to the white roof, triple Q

?

QQQ · Jul 23rd, 2002, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L

They've disappeared from my computer too. I saw them yesterday and now they're gone
Maybe they've been "removed" by a moderator so not to upset the white roofies

Nah, a white roofie would never do such a thing Martin. In The Netherlands we have a saying: "Such as the host (read black roofie) is, as such he trusts his guests (read white roofie)"

I'm very disappointed in you Martin

And that is not the first time either

BTW it would take a darn good picture of a black roof to upset a white roofie.

QQQ · Jul 23rd, 2002, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by OnlyS4me
They are back, for now that is !

Looks good (did I say that again, I must be overworked ).

Still no regrets for changing to the white roof, triple Q ?

Not till now, so would you please stop asking.....

OnlyS4me · Jul 23rd, 2002, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by QQQ
BTW it would take a darn good picture of a black roof to upset a white roofie.

Such as this one

(oops, sorry, you've asked me NOT to mention the black roof again

):

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%
Voters: 5007. You may not vote on this poll

Jul 22nd, 2002, 12:46 PM	#121
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 11:03 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Re: Time to change is almost over Quote: Originally posted by Martin L Dark Silver Black Roof/Mirrors (will probably get the chrome jobbies later) Heated washers/mirrors Chilli Pack Sunroof Trip Computer CD/Boost DSC Full Black Leather Heated seats Climate control DSC 1st aid/Triangle MFSW 63 days still to go Wheels might help S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Jul 22nd, 2002, 03:41 PM	#123 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 42,147 Offline	OK, so you know I’ve been driving an S today for the first time ever, a lot later than most of the rest of you guys, but better late than never !! Here are my impressions…….as I stated earlier, I was blown away! The car was Electric Blue, White Roof, with White S Spokes, Sunroof, Chilli Pack, DSC, and Lapis Blue Full Leather. The car didn’t have the grille in the rear parcel shelf, or the revised seat mechanisms. I like EB, but wont be going for it……….my loyalties lie elsewhere…..! The Lapis Blue Leather and Carpets, Im very partial to…the leather, IMO, seemed high quality, soft and even felt nicer than the leather in my 3 Series, not grainy, a lot smoother, but as a consequence may not be as hard wearing ? When I first started the car up, I was instantly smitten…..the exhaust note is intoxicating, and I was happy to sit there blipping it all day long. I see others point about the clutch being sharp, but I got used to it fairly quickly – same for the six speed box – it felt very natural to me to change up into sixth as the revs ran out, and the box was nice and snickable……. Best of all though IMO, is the wail of the Supercharger, egging you on to go faster and faster……..with the exhaust note at low revs, and the scream of the supercharger at high revs, the S is a veritable cacophony of the best sounds a car enthusiast could ever want! What a noise as you put your foot down, and blast through the gears, the charger shrieking, and your smile getting bigger all the time. I believe in the Silly Grin Club now ! You really don’t need a sound system in an S. The car was tight, only 10 miles on the clock, and didn’t seem incredibly fast, yet it was, deceptively so, as others have reported. It’s quite quick enough for all intents and purposes, and can deal with any overtaking requirements quickly and decisively. I found the S Spokes and the SS+ to be quite acceptable, no worse than my Cooper on 15”s and Standard SS….maybe even slightly comfier. The brakes were a little soggy, but I’m sure that’s because the pads weren’t properly bedded in. Overall, I’m highly impressed, it was well worth the wait, and I simply have to have one !! I even bought my wife a MINI jacket as a sweetner…..got to keep her onside…….its her car after all !! On with the speccing, no other car can keep me happy after today…… (Sorry for the delay in posting my impressions, I had to do some work when I got back to the office - as recommended by Martin and QQQ – and based on my preferred spec, much like Martins, a lot of work will have to be done to afford the thing!!!) QQQ, it was a slightly “orgasmic” test drive, especially when we went up a country road, off the main road to test the handling and suspension – I started to think I was on a rally stage, much to the bemusement of the salesman , who went just a little bit white on more than one occasion !………..I think he may have left some grip marks in those lovely leather seats! *Global Moderator*

Jul 22nd, 2002, 04:13 PM	#124 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Thats a great spec Martin......apart from the roof colour of course.........!! *Global Moderator*

Jul 22nd, 2002, 04:24 PM	#125 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 11:03 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Re: Time to change is almost over Quote: Originally posted by Martin L Dark Silver Black Roof/Mirrors (will probably get the chrome jobbies later) Heated washers/mirrors Chilli Pack Sunroof Trip Computer CD/Boost DSC Full Black Leather Heated seats Climate control DSC 1st aid/Triangle MFSW 63 days still to go Martin,you must of made a typing error "Black roof and Mirrors"you meant to type WHITE did'nt you. PS,So your having your roof chromed as well.

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Jul 22nd, 2002, 01:05 PM	#122 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 2,163 Offline	Martin, you are missing TLC as well!!!

Jul 22nd, 2002, 04:28 PM	#126 (permalink)
jtalarico MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Frozen Tundra Local Time: 06:03 AM Posts: 225 Offline	Heck, chrome the whole thing - interior and all. Then you can clean it with a garden hose. PS/B MCS, bonnet stripes, everything but the satnav, 17" S-Lites

Jul 22nd, 2002, 04:59 PM	#127 (permalink)
QQQ MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: rotterdam Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 2,422 Offline	Thanks for that report Aiden You sure know how to put your enthusiasm into words. You just described exactly my feelings after my test drives

Jul 22nd, 2002, 06:44 PM	#128 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Thanks QQQ.....I was totally on a high........still am !! Ill be dreaming of an S tonight !! *Global Moderator*

Jul 22nd, 2002, 06:47 PM	#129 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 24,859 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL Im very partial to…the leather, IMO, seemed high quality, soft and even felt nicer than the leather in my 3 Series No!!!!!!! What ye on about man? I think those rose tinted glasses are to blame. Global Moderator

Jul 22nd, 2002, 06:50 PM	#130 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by LMB No!!!!!!! What ye on about man? I think those rose tinted glasses are to blame. Maybe I was a little biased.......... But its well deserved........ Ill say it again, fantastic car !!! Lovely leather too !! *Global Moderator*

Jul 22nd, 2002, 06:53 PM	#131 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 24,859 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL Ill say it again, fantastic car !!! It sure is. Global Moderator

Jul 23rd, 2002, 03:20 AM	#132 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 13,595 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL Lovely leather too !! Nice report Aiden I guess it's just me and you who really like the leather then. I'm glad someone else has agreed it's even better then the BMW stock stuff ...and yes I did forget to put TLC but then that's a given isn't it MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jul 23rd, 2002, 04:23 AM	#133 (permalink)
OnlyS4me Loves Leecey Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Broads Local Time: 11:03 AM Posts: 4,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by QQQ IMO the black roof is the way to go in combination with a sunroof. Here are some pics of your future S Where have they gone ?

Jul 23rd, 2002, 09:15 AM	#134 (permalink)
QQQ MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: rotterdam Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 2,422 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by OnlyS4me Where have they gone ? Hmmm, didn't work on my pc at home. Did at my work though. Try the following link M. http://www.mini-power.ch/mp.html

Jul 23rd, 2002, 09:40 AM	#135 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 13,595 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by QQQ Hmmm, didn't work on my pc at home. Did at my work though. Try the following link M. http://www.mini-power.ch/mp.html They've disappeared from my computer too. I saw them yesterday and now they're gone Maybe they've been "removed" by a moderator so not to upset the white roofies MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jul 23rd, 2002, 09:47 AM	#136 (permalink)
OnlyS4me Loves Leecey Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Broads Local Time: 11:03 AM Posts: 4,759 Offline	They are back, for now that is ! Looks good (did I say that again, I must be overworked ). Still no regrets for changing to the white roof, triple Q ?

Jul 23rd, 2002, 09:52 AM	#137 (permalink)
QQQ MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: rotterdam Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 2,422 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L They've disappeared from my computer too. I saw them yesterday and now they're gone Maybe they've been "removed" by a moderator so not to upset the white roofies Nah, a white roofie would never do such a thing Martin. In The Netherlands we have a saying: "Such as the host (read black roofie) is, as such he trusts his guests (read white roofie)" I'm very disappointed in you Martin And that is not the first time either BTW it would take a darn good picture of a black roof to upset a white roofie.

Jul 23rd, 2002, 09:55 AM	#138 (permalink)
QQQ MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: rotterdam Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 2,422 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by OnlyS4me They are back, for now that is ! Looks good (did I say that again, I must be overworked ). Still no regrets for changing to the white roof, triple Q ? Not till now, so would you please stop asking.....

Jul 23rd, 2002, 10:59 AM	#139 (permalink)
OnlyS4me Loves Leecey Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The Broads Local Time: 11:03 AM Posts: 4,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by QQQ BTW it would take a darn good picture of a black roof to upset a white roofie. Such as this one (oops, sorry, you've asked me NOT to mention the black roof again ):