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RichTea · Apr 11th, 2008, 05:14 PM

Hi all,

My first post and opportunity to introduce my Cooper

Had it a couple of weeks, and only just had time to post. It's pretty much as I bought it although I have added the Union jack roof decal and personal plate. It's an '03 plate, on 60k miles.

Look forward to contributing in the future !

Cheers
Rich.

supa-dupa-cooper · Apr 11th, 2008, 05:36 PM

Looks great

Welcome to MINI2

mister.t · Apr 11th, 2008, 05:57 PM

That's a lovely looking Mini you've got yourself

That is one of my all time fave combos on the R50/52/53 Mini - Any Black with the Tartan red 1/2 Leather - Beautiful

Many congratulations

Gotta love the John Cooper stickers on the A Panel too

Also, welcome to MINI2

RichTea · Apr 11th, 2008, 08:17 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome

I love the colour combo also, but probably one of the worst to keep clean (especially those white alloys

). But this is the first car I've actually enjoyed washing !!

Next on the to do list is to get clear indicator lenses as I feel they will look better with the colour scheme rather than the stock amber ones.

Rich.

Sportspack Mark · Apr 12th, 2008, 11:36 AM

Looks great, welcome to mini2 by the way

White and black really does look the bizzo

aussie11 · Apr 16th, 2008, 02:36 PM

Hi and welcome, looks great

jamski · Apr 16th, 2008, 02:42 PM

Looks great, I have the black and white combo too! Looks the muts when clean, but is a b****h to keep it that way!

Have to change those side repeaters to clear ones, it makes a massive difference. Make sure you get the silver bulbs that flash orange though.

Congrats and enjoy!!

Streeters · Apr 16th, 2008, 04:34 PM

Nice Car, enjoy your adventures

RichTea · Apr 16th, 2008, 10:01 PM

Thanks for all the comments, appreciated .

Any recommended suppliers for the clear lenses/bulbs ? And are they straight forward to fit

?

Thanks in advance,

Rich.

RyanK · Apr 16th, 2008, 10:14 PM

Very Nice Cooper you've got yourself there! One of the better colour combos! Loving the way you have painted the wheen bolts white to match the wheels...a small unique touch imo. The first Mini I looked at/wanted was Astro Black/White with white S spokes and an Aerokit. I wanted it badly but simply couldn't afford it

Head over to NewMINIStuff.com for the clear side repeaters, they offer a host of different styles from clear to frosted etc...I also believe that if you are a Mini2 priveledge member you get 10% off!

Any plans forthcoming?

Cheers

RichTea · Apr 17th, 2008, 08:17 AM

Thanks for the pointer, I'll be ordering shortly.

If I had the money I'd defiantely get the Aero kit, but funds are a bit limited at the moment so I've stuck with the 'cheaper' cosmetic updates

.

So far I added the Union jack roof and the John cooper signatures. The white caps on the alloys are not actually painted, I bought some white plastic nut covers off ebay and put them over the existing wheel nuts. Only cost a couple of quid and I'm quite please with the result.

The only other mod is the Harmon Kardon ipod system I added, which again was fairly cheap (less than £30) but is well worth the money.

Only had the car about 4 weeks now, but customising is so addictive on it !!

Thanks again for the comments,
Rich.

Joiner · Apr 24th, 2008, 08:23 AM

Really smart. Great combination on the colours. Good luck keeping it clean.

RichTea · Apr 24th, 2008, 12:48 PM

The clear indicator lenses have arrived this morning and so they have now been added.

Still thinking about the aero kit though !!

daveyc2k8 · Apr 24th, 2008, 03:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RichTea (original)

The clear indicator lenses have arrived this morning and so they have now been added.

Still thinking about the aero kit though !!

Go for it RichTea they look so good!! Here is a couple of pics of my cooper before and after i got the aero kit!!

RichTea · Apr 25th, 2008, 09:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by daveyc2k8 (original)

Go for it RichTea they look so good!! Here is a couple of pics of my cooper before and after i got the aero kit!!

I love your car, that was the colour I originally wanted! The kit does look the business.

Could I ask, did you fit it yourself, if so is it easy to do? Alternatively how much would I be looking at to get it bought and fitted

Haven't raised the issue with the Mrs yet, but your pictures will help to sway her I'm sure

thanks,
Rich.

Posts001 · Apr 25th, 2008, 10:15 AM

Looks really nice, the kit has really improved the looks!!!!

daveyc2k8 · Apr 25th, 2008, 10:34 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by RichTea (original)

I love your car, that was the colour I originally wanted! The kit does look the business.

Could I ask, did you fit it yourself, if so is it easy to do? Alternatively how much would I be looking at to get it bought and fitted

Haven't raised the issue with the Mrs yet, but your pictures will help to sway her I'm sure

thanks,
Rich.

I had it fitted at a dealers!! The club I am a member of are sponsored by a local dealer and got everything trade price, It cost £990 fully fitted although normally you're looking at around £1400 I think!! Hope that helps.

I really makes so much difference!!

RichTea · Apr 25th, 2008, 12:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by daveyc2k8 (original)

I had it fitted at a dealers!! The club I am a member of are sponsored by a local dealer and got everything trade price, It cost £990 fully fitted although normally you're looking at around £1400 I think!! Hope that helps.

I really makes so much difference!!

£1400

!!! Maybe I might have to wait until Xmas!!

MightyM1ke · May 22nd, 2008, 10:09 AM

Looks really nice

Apr 11th, 2008, 05:14 PM	#1
RichTea MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 29 Offline	My Cooper Hi all, My first post and opportunity to introduce my Cooper Had it a couple of weeks, and only just had time to post. It's pretty much as I bought it although I have added the Union jack roof decal and personal plate. It's an '03 plate, on 60k miles. Look forward to contributing in the future ! Cheers Rich. Attached Thumbnails

Apr 11th, 2008, 05:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper In S Club Heaven!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 18,588 Offline	Looks great Welcome to MINI2 * The Italian Job 2008......Team 50 - Sponsor Us Here!* UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002

Apr 11th, 2008, 05:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
mister.t Dales run passenger! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 3,449 Offline	That's a lovely looking Mini you've got yourself That is one of my all time fave combos on the R50/52/53 Mini - Any Black with the Tartan red 1/2 Leather - Beautiful Many congratulations Gotta love the John Cooper stickers on the A Panel too Also, welcome to MINI2 A dream can only become a reality if you chase it... MINI2 Karting

Apr 11th, 2008, 08:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
RichTea MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 29 Offline	Thanks for the warm welcome I love the colour combo also, but probably one of the worst to keep clean (especially those white alloys). But this is the first car I've actually enjoyed washing !! Next on the to do list is to get clear indicator lenses as I feel they will look better with the colour scheme rather than the stock amber ones. Rich.

Apr 12th, 2008, 11:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sportspack Mark Not as short as some! :P My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: Never you mind! Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 2,324 Offline	Looks great, welcome to mini2 by the way White and black really does look the bizzo www.mlni.co.uk My Classic Mini Resto

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Apr 16th, 2008, 02:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
aussie11 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rochester Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 317 Offline	Hi and welcome, looks great

Apr 16th, 2008, 02:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
jamski 'Jack the Black' Cooper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Guildford Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 345 Offline	Looks great, I have the black and white combo too! Looks the muts when clean, but is a b****h to keep it that way! Have to change those side repeaters to clear ones, it makes a massive difference. Make sure you get the silver bulbs that flash orange though. Congrats and enjoy!!

Apr 16th, 2008, 04:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Streeters ECMC Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Essex Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 460 Offline	Nice Car, enjoy your adventures Now with added JCW Sound

Apr 16th, 2008, 10:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
RichTea MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 29 Offline	Thanks for all the comments, appreciated . Any recommended suppliers for the clear lenses/bulbs ? And are they straight forward to fit ? Thanks in advance, Rich.

Apr 16th, 2008, 10:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
RyanK Pure Silver Batman Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 551 Offline	Very Nice Cooper you've got yourself there! One of the better colour combos! Loving the way you have painted the wheen bolts white to match the wheels...a small unique touch imo. The first Mini I looked at/wanted was Astro Black/White with white S spokes and an Aerokit. I wanted it badly but simply couldn't afford it Head over to NewMINIStuff.com for the clear side repeaters, they offer a host of different styles from clear to frosted etc...I also believe that if you are a Mini2 priveledge member you get 10% off! Any plans forthcoming? Cheers

Apr 17th, 2008, 08:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
RichTea MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 29 Offline	Thanks for the pointer, I'll be ordering shortly. If I had the money I'd defiantely get the Aero kit, but funds are a bit limited at the moment so I've stuck with the 'cheaper' cosmetic updates . So far I added the Union jack roof and the John cooper signatures. The white caps on the alloys are not actually painted, I bought some white plastic nut covers off ebay and put them over the existing wheel nuts. Only cost a couple of quid and I'm quite please with the result. The only other mod is the Harmon Kardon ipod system I added, which again was fairly cheap (less than £30) but is well worth the money. Only had the car about 4 weeks now, but customising is so addictive on it !! Thanks again for the comments, Rich. Attached Thumbnails

Apr 24th, 2008, 08:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
Joiner MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 35 Offline	Really smart. Great combination on the colours. Good luck keeping it clean. LOOKING FOR COOPER S ALLOYS-ALL STYLES CONSIDERED. MESSAGE ME IF YOUR SELLING.

Apr 24th, 2008, 12:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
RichTea MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 29 Offline	The clear indicator lenses have arrived this morning and so they have now been added. Still thinking about the aero kit though !!

Apr 24th, 2008, 03:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
daveyc2k8 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 84 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RichTea (original) The clear indicator lenses have arrived this morning and so they have now been added. Still thinking about the aero kit though !! Go for it RichTea they look so good!! Here is a couple of pics of my cooper before and after i got the aero kit!! Attached Thumbnails

Apr 25th, 2008, 09:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
RichTea MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 29 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by daveyc2k8 (original) Go for it RichTea they look so good!! Here is a couple of pics of my cooper before and after i got the aero kit!! I love your car, that was the colour I originally wanted! The kit does look the business. Could I ask, did you fit it yourself, if so is it easy to do? Alternatively how much would I be looking at to get it bought and fitted Haven't raised the issue with the Mrs yet, but your pictures will help to sway her I'm sure thanks, Rich.

Apr 25th, 2008, 10:15 AM	#16 (permalink)
Posts001 Me new car keeps Whining! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Somewhere Exciting!! Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 763 Offline	Looks really nice, the kit has really improved the looks!!!!

Apr 25th, 2008, 10:34 AM	#17 (permalink)
daveyc2k8 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 84 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RichTea (original) I love your car, that was the colour I originally wanted! The kit does look the business. Could I ask, did you fit it yourself, if so is it easy to do? Alternatively how much would I be looking at to get it bought and fitted Haven't raised the issue with the Mrs yet, but your pictures will help to sway her I'm sure thanks, Rich. I had it fitted at a dealers!! The club I am a member of are sponsored by a local dealer and got everything trade price, It cost £990 fully fitted although normally you're looking at around £1400 I think!! Hope that helps. I really makes so much difference!!

Apr 25th, 2008, 12:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
RichTea MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 29 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by daveyc2k8 (original) I had it fitted at a dealers!! The club I am a member of are sponsored by a local dealer and got everything trade price, It cost £990 fully fitted although normally you're looking at around £1400 I think!! Hope that helps. I really makes so much difference!! £1400 !!! Maybe I might have to wait until Xmas!!

May 22nd, 2008, 10:09 AM	#19 (permalink)
MightyM1ke MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Local Time: 08:32 AM Posts: 30 Offline	Looks really nice

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