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Michael Caine · Sep 15th, 2003, 08:09 PM

Whilst washing my cooper s for the first time at the weekend i noticed a small dent in the bonnet just above the scoop!

I rang my dealer this a.m. and they said drop it round and when they saw it they agreed to have it repaired and have arranged for a specialist dent repairer to come to my work and fix it in the car park.

I thought that this was pretty good service as i was worried that now i have the car they would be dismissive of my problem but far from it!

The Whitehouse Group, Bromley come with my recomendations

BTW the car is everything i expected and more!!

ABG · Sep 15th, 2003, 08:12 PM

Bad news about the dent.

Good news it's being sorted so quickly!

How's the running in going?

ABG · Sep 15th, 2003, 08:13 PM

Not many photos in the gallery

(Too busy driving?

)

Michael Caine · Sep 15th, 2003, 08:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ABG

Bad news about the dent.

Good news it's being sorted so quickly!

How's the running in going?

A Nightmare! Dealer told me 4000rpm for 100miles which is a real chore! Then i read the handbook and it says 4500rpm - u will be surprised at how much difference that makes!

Picked it up last wednesday and i am on 400 miles and will be going out in a mo as well

Michael Caine · Sep 15th, 2003, 08:16 PM

Only got the nokia pictures at the moment. Going to kidknap the office camera at first opportunity

elongman · Sep 15th, 2003, 08:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Michael Caine

A Nightmare! Dealer told me 4000rpm for 100miles which is a real chore! Then i read the handbook and it says 4500rpm

Hate to drag out the nightmare, but I think it's 4,500rpm for 1,250 miles, not 100!!

My MCS is due to be delivered on Friday...I'm going bananas!!!

Michael Caine · Sep 15th, 2003, 08:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by elongman

Hate to drag out the nightmare, but I think it's 4,500rpm for 1,250 miles, not 100!!

My MCS is due to be delivered on Friday...I'm going bananas!!!

Everyone says different things - i will check the handbook and come back and quote what it says to put us all out of our misery! lol

MarkW19 · Sep 15th, 2003, 08:34 PM

It's 4500rpm for 1250 miles. Then GRADUALLY increase from there!

Main thing is the first few hundred miles, for tyres, brakes, clutch etc. Then, just vary rpms and speeds, ie. don't stay at 70mph in 5th on the motorway for the whole of the 1250 miles! Going over 4500 now and again won't do it any harm either

ABG · Sep 15th, 2003, 08:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19

It's 4500rpm for 1250 miles. Then GRADUALLY increase from there!

Main thing is the first few hundred miles, for tyres, brakes, clutch etc. Then, just vary rpms and speeds, ie. don't stay at 70mph in 5th on the motorway for the whole of the 1250 miles! Going over 4500 now and again won't do it any harm either

Yup that's my understanding. (750 miles and counting!)

ABG · Sep 15th, 2003, 08:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by elongman

My MCS is due to be delivered on Friday...I'm going bananas!!!

Congrats - the last few days are the worst.

Hope it all goes well and the car arrives as per your spec

Look forward to plenty of photos

Michael Caine · Sep 15th, 2003, 10:01 PM

Back & 50 more miles on the clock!

550 to go

I had a little tussel with a TT and neck and neck all the way and i was changing at 4500rpm

ABG · Sep 16th, 2003, 07:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Michael Caine

Back & 50 more miles on the clock!

550 to go

I had a little tussel with a TT and neck and neck all the way and i was changing at 4500rpm

I know what you mean - I had one go past me at a junction and I worried the hell out of him but joining his tail a few moments later.

(It was only the 180bhp model so it's a bit mean but fun!)

Can only guess what having the extra 4500-7000 rpm range will add to the enjoyment!

Michael Caine · Sep 16th, 2003, 10:11 AM

Dent gone

The guy came round earlier than expected and it took him 15 mins to remove the small dent with his special magnetic gadget!

Dont know how much it cost as the dealer is footing the bill but im very happy with the result.

Paul · Sep 16th, 2003, 10:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Michael Caine

Dent gone

The guy came round earlier than expected and it took him 15 mins to remove the small dent with his special magnetic gadget!

Dont know how much it cost as the dealer is footing the bill but im very happy with the result.

Good result.

bascule · Sep 16th, 2003, 10:22 AM

I met a TT at 1243 Miles. Decided to risk it. Bye Bye TT, and didn't take too long either.
Oh but the downside is Bye Bye petrol!

Phantom · Sep 16th, 2003, 08:31 PM

Sorry about the dent

glad is has been fixed

. I like all this talk about trashing TT's

I have just come to 600miles myself , can't wait for it to be run in so I can play. We are both so impressed with my MCS it is the best car ever I can't keep out of it

ABG · Sep 17th, 2003, 08:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by phantom

Sorry about the dent

glad is has been fixed

. I like all this talk about trashing TT's

I have just come to 600miles myself , can't wait for it to be run in so I can play. We are both so impressed with my MCS it is the best car ever I can't keep out of it

LOL - that's exactly the problem I have.

My kind wife helps me out during the day by taking it to work, so I can get everything else done (such as post on MINI2!)

. There really is something addictive about MINIs - I've never even considered modding any of my previous cars. My 330 Convertible got a wash every few months if it was lucky. Now I'm spending time on car cleaning websites spending money on all sorts of Meguiars stuff and planning add-ons for the car!

Mad.

But fun - esp when you belt past a "too cool for school" TT

Andyb-NW · Sep 18th, 2003, 10:21 AM

does the ECU change at 1250 or 2000 ? i seem to be getting a new car everyday !

and its so annoying that the build up to 1250 miles goes soooo slow then suddenly im at 2000 :-)

Kinster · Sep 18th, 2003, 12:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bascule

I met a TT at 1243 Miles. Decided to risk it. Bye Bye TT, and didn't take too long either.
Oh but the downside is Bye Bye petrol!

That is way cool...

Sep 15th, 2003, 08:09 PM	#1
Michael Caine MINI2 O.A.P. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Not alot of people now that Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 180 Offline	I Found a Dent Whilst washing my cooper s for the first time at the weekend i noticed a small dent in the bonnet just above the scoop! I rang my dealer this a.m. and they said drop it round and when they saw it they agreed to have it repaired and have arranged for a specialist dent repairer to come to my work and fix it in the car park. I thought that this was pretty good service as i was worried that now i have the car they would be dismissive of my problem but far from it! The Whitehouse Group, Bromley come with my recomendations BTW the car is everything i expected and more!! DS/B MCS Black/blue interior, Patina, Full Chilli pack, sat nav, PDC, Climate, Visability pack, CD boost [color=lime] Get the wheels in line, Get the wheels in line! - The Italian Job (original)

Sep 15th, 2003, 08:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Michael Caine MINI2 O.A.P. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Not alot of people now that Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 180 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ABG Bad news about the dent. Good news it's being sorted so quickly! How's the running in going? A Nightmare! Dealer told me 4000rpm for 100miles which is a real chore! Then i read the handbook and it says 4500rpm - u will be surprised at how much difference that makes! Picked it up last wednesday and i am on 400 miles and will be going out in a mo as well DS/B MCS Black/blue interior, Patina, Full Chilli pack, sat nav, PDC, Climate, Visability pack, CD boost [color=lime] Get the wheels in line, Get the wheels in line! - The Italian Job (original)

Sep 15th, 2003, 08:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Michael Caine MINI2 O.A.P. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Not alot of people now that Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 180 Offline	Only got the nokia pictures at the moment. Going to kidknap the office camera at first opportunity DS/B MCS Black/blue interior, Patina, Full Chilli pack, sat nav, PDC, Climate, Visability pack, CD boost [color=lime] Get the wheels in line, Get the wheels in line! - The Italian Job (original)

Sep 15th, 2003, 08:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
elongman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Marietta, GA Local Time: 05:15 PM Posts: 93 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Michael Caine A Nightmare! Dealer told me 4000rpm for 100miles which is a real chore! Then i read the handbook and it says 4500rpm Hate to drag out the nightmare, but I think it's 4,500rpm for 1,250 miles, not 100!! My MCS is due to be delivered on Friday...I'm going bananas!!! Regards, Eric Longman 2003 EB/W MCS

Sep 15th, 2003, 08:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Michael Caine MINI2 O.A.P. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Not alot of people now that Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 180 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by elongman Hate to drag out the nightmare, but I think it's 4,500rpm for 1,250 miles, not 100!! My MCS is due to be delivered on Friday...I'm going bananas!!! Everyone says different things - i will check the handbook and come back and quote what it says to put us all out of our misery! lol DS/B MCS Black/blue interior, Patina, Full Chilli pack, sat nav, PDC, Climate, Visability pack, CD boost [color=lime] Get the wheels in line, Get the wheels in line! - The Italian Job (original)

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Sep 15th, 2003, 08:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
ABG Yatta!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 8,434 Offline	Bad news about the dent. Good news it's being sorted so quickly! How's the running in going?

Sep 15th, 2003, 08:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
ABG Yatta!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 8,434 Offline	Not many photos in the gallery (Too busy driving? )

Sep 15th, 2003, 08:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
MarkW19 Grinning Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leeds Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 3,831 Offline	It's 4500rpm for 1250 miles. Then GRADUALLY increase from there! Main thing is the first few hundred miles, for tyres, brakes, clutch etc. Then, just vary rpms and speeds, ie. don't stay at 70mph in 5th on the motorway for the whole of the 1250 miles! Going over 4500 now and again won't do it any harm either

Sep 15th, 2003, 08:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
ABG Yatta!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 8,434 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MarkW19 It's 4500rpm for 1250 miles. Then GRADUALLY increase from there! Main thing is the first few hundred miles, for tyres, brakes, clutch etc. Then, just vary rpms and speeds, ie. don't stay at 70mph in 5th on the motorway for the whole of the 1250 miles! Going over 4500 now and again won't do it any harm either Yup that's my understanding. (750 miles and counting!)

Sep 15th, 2003, 08:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
ABG Yatta!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 8,434 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by elongman My MCS is due to be delivered on Friday...I'm going bananas!!! Congrats - the last few days are the worst. Hope it all goes well and the car arrives as per your spec Look forward to plenty of photos

Sep 15th, 2003, 10:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
Michael Caine MINI2 O.A.P. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Not alot of people now that Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 180 Offline	Back & 50 more miles on the clock! 550 to go I had a little tussel with a TT and neck and neck all the way and i was changing at 4500rpm DS/B MCS Black/blue interior, Patina, Full Chilli pack, sat nav, PDC, Climate, Visability pack, CD boost [color=lime] Get the wheels in line, Get the wheels in line! - The Italian Job (original)

Sep 16th, 2003, 07:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
ABG Yatta!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 8,434 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Michael Caine Back & 50 more miles on the clock! 550 to go I had a little tussel with a TT and neck and neck all the way and i was changing at 4500rpm I know what you mean - I had one go past me at a junction and I worried the hell out of him but joining his tail a few moments later. (It was only the 180bhp model so it's a bit mean but fun!) Can only guess what having the extra 4500-7000 rpm range will add to the enjoyment!

Sep 16th, 2003, 10:11 AM	#13 (permalink)
Michael Caine MINI2 O.A.P. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Not alot of people now that Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 180 Offline	Dent gone The guy came round earlier than expected and it took him 15 mins to remove the small dent with his special magnetic gadget! Dont know how much it cost as the dealer is footing the bill but im very happy with the result. DS/B MCS Black/blue interior, Patina, Full Chilli pack, sat nav, PDC, Climate, Visability pack, CD boost [color=lime] Get the wheels in line, Get the wheels in line! - The Italian Job (original)

Sep 16th, 2003, 10:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 40,709 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Michael Caine Dent gone The guy came round earlier than expected and it took him 15 mins to remove the small dent with his special magnetic gadget! Dont know how much it cost as the dealer is footing the bill but im very happy with the result. Good result.

Sep 16th, 2003, 10:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
bascule Thi Rascule Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wiltshire Local Time: 09:15 PM Posts: 185 Offline	I met a TT at 1243 Miles. Decided to risk it. Bye Bye TT, and didn't take too long either. Oh but the downside is Bye Bye petrol!

Sep 16th, 2003, 08:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
Phantom Hugs not drugs! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bromsgrove UK Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 56,776 Offline	Sorry about the dent glad is has been fixed . I like all this talk about trashing TT's I have just come to 600miles myself , can't wait for it to be run in so I can play. We are both so impressed with my MCS it is the best car ever I can't keep out of it

Sep 17th, 2003, 08:30 AM	#17 (permalink)
ABG Yatta!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 8,434 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by phantom Sorry about the dent glad is has been fixed . I like all this talk about trashing TT's I have just come to 600miles myself , can't wait for it to be run in so I can play. We are both so impressed with my MCS it is the best car ever I can't keep out of it LOL - that's exactly the problem I have. My kind wife helps me out during the day by taking it to work, so I can get everything else done (such as post on MINI2!) . There really is something addictive about MINIs - I've never even considered modding any of my previous cars. My 330 Convertible got a wash every few months if it was lucky. Now I'm spending time on car cleaning websites spending money on all sorts of Meguiars stuff and planning add-ons for the car! Mad. But fun - esp when you belt past a "too cool for school" TT

Sep 18th, 2003, 10:21 AM	#18 (permalink)
Andyb-NW MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Manchester Local Time: 09:15 PM Posts: 34 Offline	does the ECU change at 1250 or 2000 ? i seem to be getting a new car everyday ! and its so annoying that the build up to 1250 miles goes soooo slow then suddenly im at 2000 :-) Astro Black MCS Works

Sep 18th, 2003, 12:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
Kinster BarWeetGarNarWeetNinnyBon Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 10:15 PM Posts: 2,709 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bascule I met a TT at 1243 Miles. Decided to risk it. Bye Bye TT, and didn't take too long either. Oh but the downside is Bye Bye petrol! That is way cool... Hyper Blue/Blue MCSC with Chilli 'No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself' A. Carnegie

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