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Black_mini_one · Aug 2nd, 2006, 08:43 PM

this is where all my money has gone!!!!!!!!

Scrogg · Aug 2nd, 2006, 08:48 PM

Nice Rims!

What are they?

Black_mini_one · Aug 2nd, 2006, 08:50 PM

i've just spent 3k on it! i know it doesnt look like it but its got:-

18" wolfrace bushido alloys
215/35 R18 falken FK452 tyres
spax coilovers
OMP upper and lower front strut braces
Blurflame stainless cat back exhaust
pipercross induction kit
Bluefin
drilled discs all round
EBC redstuff pads in the front
EBC greenstuff pads in the back
in dash dvd player
colour coding of arches and cooper s skirts on the way
and short shifter to fit.
i think thats about it!!!

Black_mini_one · Aug 2nd, 2006, 08:51 PM

its a bit low on the back at the moment!!

wo53 rks · Aug 2nd, 2006, 08:52 PM

Nice looking Mini!!!!

That is low on the back-had any problems!

Scrogg · Aug 2nd, 2006, 08:55 PM

How much difference does the Bluefin antually make?

I've always been told it's hardly noticeable without a Turbo?

A stunning looking One!!

Black_mini_one · Aug 2nd, 2006, 08:56 PM

not really, coilovers are set to the hardest setting so its a bit bumpy but doesnt really scrub, only when driving a bit agressively! im gonna raise it up a bit though, it skips a bit with it being so hard n low!!

Black_mini_one · Aug 2nd, 2006, 08:58 PM

just get a bluefin, makes a massive difference! took a c class 2ltr to 120 before he overtook me! only just though!

Scrogg · Aug 2nd, 2006, 08:58 PM

I know colour is a personal thing, but I've just had my Checkmate fully colour-coded and, to be honest, I think it was a waste of money. I actually preferred the look of the car before!

Just my opinion though!!

Black_mini_one · Aug 2nd, 2006, 09:02 PM

it makes it easier to clean if its colour coded! seen a couple of black mini's with colour coded arches and skirts, looks good!

wo53 rks · Aug 2nd, 2006, 09:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Black_mini_one

it makes it easier to clean if its colour coded! seen a couple of black mini's with colour coded arches and skirts, looks good!

agree!! coded arches really finishit off!!

GCoopS · Aug 2nd, 2006, 09:47 PM

Looking good, must feel all the bumps though.

R1 · Aug 2nd, 2006, 10:50 PM

Those are some cool wheels!

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Now paint those callipers, or get the JCW brake kit!

Black_mini_one · Aug 3rd, 2006, 08:44 AM

i want the big brake kit with the porsche calipers!! looks awesome!! cant remember who does it though??

deggles · Aug 3rd, 2006, 09:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg

How much difference does the Bluefin antually make?

I've always been told it's hardly noticeable without a Turbo?

In many cases that may be true, but the MINI One is possibly unique in the gains that can be achieved on a normally aspirated 1.6. This is simply due to the amount by which the power/torque output is artificially restricted by the ECU on the standard car. See my post here. The best £300 you can spend on a One, IMHO

Nice car BTW Black_mini_one, looks mean

minicore · Aug 3rd, 2006, 09:22 AM

Looking good - I'd get rid of the orange side repeaters though, clear ones look much better! The colour coding will really finish it off.

Scrogg - where are you from? I saw a nice colour coded Checkmate in Burnley the other day.

nylo · Aug 3rd, 2006, 09:23 AM

One of the cheapest but most effective mods you can do to a MINI is to get rid of the awful orange repeaters!

Scrogg · Aug 3rd, 2006, 09:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minicore

Looking good - I'd get rid of the orange side repeaters though, clear ones look much better! The colour coding will really finish it off.

Scrogg - where are you from? I saw a nice colour coded Checkmate in Burnley the other day.

Bit further south than you mate, so not me you saw, but it's good to know you appreciate real beauty!

Agree with you totally on the side repeaters - orange ones look SO cheap!!

crimond · Aug 3rd, 2006, 09:51 AM

I have a one and would be tempted to get a Bluefin, a few questions though.

I looked on the website and it also showed a superchip, is the bluefin better?
How will it affect my warranty, going for services etc?
does insurance increase quite a bit?

Cheers

Scrogg · Aug 3rd, 2006, 09:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by crimond

I have a one and would be tempted to get a Bluefin, a few questions though.

I looked on the website and it also showed a superchip, is the bluefin better?
How will it affect my warranty, going for services etc?
does insurance increase quite a bit?

Cheers

Bluefin is made by Superchips, so they are the same thing. Basically a plug 'n' go software update for your ECU that you can install/uninstall at will with the handset they send you. The car's original settings are stored on the handset if/when you want to reinstall them.

Superchips warranty anything that can be proven to have been affected by their software, so don't worry too much about the MINI warranty.

As for servicing etc, just uninstall the software before taking the car in to the dealership.

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Black_mini_one MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cumbria Local Time: 05:38 AM Posts: 99 Offline	my pride and joy this is where all my money has gone!!!!!!!! Last edited by MINIAC : Aug 2nd, 2006 at 11:22 PM. Reason: Make image clickable thumbnail

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Scrogg Extra 3 Inches Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 05:38 AM Posts: 16,109 Offline	Nice! Nice Rims! What are they? 30

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Black_mini_one MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cumbria Local Time: 05:38 AM Posts: 99 Offline	its a bit low on the back at the moment!! Last edited by MINIAC : Aug 2nd, 2006 at 11:20 PM. Reason: Make image clickable thumbnail

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Scrogg Extra 3 Inches Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 05:38 AM Posts: 16,109 Offline	Respect!! How much difference does the Bluefin antually make? I've always been told it's hardly noticeable without a Turbo? A stunning looking One!! 30

Aug 2nd, 2006, 08:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Scrogg Extra 3 Inches Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 05:38 AM Posts: 16,109 Offline	Colour_coding I know colour is a personal thing, but I've just had my Checkmate fully colour-coded and, to be honest, I think it was a waste of money. I actually preferred the look of the car before! Just my opinion though!! 30

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Aug 2nd, 2006, 08:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Black_mini_one MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cumbria Local Time: 05:38 AM Posts: 99 Offline	i've just spent 3k on it! i know it doesnt look like it but its got:- 18" wolfrace bushido alloys 215/35 R18 falken FK452 tyres spax coilovers OMP upper and lower front strut braces Blurflame stainless cat back exhaust pipercross induction kit Bluefin drilled discs all round EBC redstuff pads in the front EBC greenstuff pads in the back in dash dvd player colour coding of arches and cooper s skirts on the way and short shifter to fit. i think thats about it!!!

Aug 2nd, 2006, 08:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
wo53 rks MINIMAD My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: south wales Local Time: 04:38 AM Posts: 253 Offline	Nice looking Mini!!!! That is low on the back-had any problems!

Aug 2nd, 2006, 08:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Black_mini_one MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cumbria Local Time: 05:38 AM Posts: 99 Offline	not really, coilovers are set to the hardest setting so its a bit bumpy but doesnt really scrub, only when driving a bit agressively! im gonna raise it up a bit though, it skips a bit with it being so hard n low!!

Aug 2nd, 2006, 08:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Black_mini_one MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cumbria Local Time: 05:38 AM Posts: 99 Offline	just get a bluefin, makes a massive difference! took a c class 2ltr to 120 before he overtook me! only just though!

Aug 2nd, 2006, 09:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Black_mini_one MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cumbria Local Time: 05:38 AM Posts: 99 Offline	it makes it easier to clean if its colour coded! seen a couple of black mini's with colour coded arches and skirts, looks good!

Aug 2nd, 2006, 09:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
wo53 rks MINIMAD My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: south wales Local Time: 04:38 AM Posts: 253 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Black_mini_one it makes it easier to clean if its colour coded! seen a couple of black mini's with colour coded arches and skirts, looks good! agree!! coded arches really finishit off!!

Aug 2nd, 2006, 09:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
GCoopS Happy Cooper S Owner :-) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ormskirk Local Time: 04:38 AM Posts: 187 Offline	Looking good, must feel all the bumps though.

Aug 2nd, 2006, 10:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 05:38 AM Posts: 4,915 Offline	Those are some cool wheels! e Now paint those callipers, or get the JCW brake kit!

Aug 3rd, 2006, 08:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
Black_mini_one MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cumbria Local Time: 05:38 AM Posts: 99 Offline	i want the big brake kit with the porsche calipers!! looks awesome!! cant remember who does it though??

Aug 3rd, 2006, 09:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
deggles MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds Local Time: 05:38 AM Posts: 208 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg How much difference does the Bluefin antually make? I've always been told it's hardly noticeable without a Turbo? In many cases that may be true, but the MINI One is possibly unique in the gains that can be achieved on a normally aspirated 1.6. This is simply due to the amount by which the power/torque output is artificially restricted by the ECU on the standard car. See my post here. The best £300 you can spend on a One, IMHO Nice car BTW Black_mini_one, looks mean 2005 MINI ONE CONVERTIBLE \| [click for spec]

Aug 3rd, 2006, 09:22 AM	#16 (permalink)
minicore Eat my dust. My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lancashire Local Time: 05:38 AM Posts: 2,186 Offline	Looking good - I'd get rid of the orange side repeaters though, clear ones look much better! The colour coding will really finish it off. Scrogg - where are you from? I saw a nice colour coded Checkmate in Burnley the other day. Now driving a 2006 Brabus Roadster Coupe PW/B Cooper S Works has gone to its new home!

Aug 3rd, 2006, 09:23 AM	#17 (permalink)
nylo Shar! I'm coming darling! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 05:38 AM Posts: 18,715 Offline	One of the cheapest but most effective mods you can do to a MINI is to get rid of the awful orange repeaters! photobucket with lots more pics of runs clicky clicky!

Aug 3rd, 2006, 09:36 AM	#18 (permalink)
Scrogg Extra 3 Inches Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 05:38 AM Posts: 16,109 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minicore Looking good - I'd get rid of the orange side repeaters though, clear ones look much better! The colour coding will really finish it off. Scrogg - where are you from? I saw a nice colour coded Checkmate in Burnley the other day. Bit further south than you mate, so not me you saw, but it's good to know you appreciate real beauty! Agree with you totally on the side repeaters - orange ones look SO cheap!! 30

Aug 3rd, 2006, 09:51 AM	#19 (permalink)
crimond MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 05:38 AM Posts: 18 Offline	I have a one and would be tempted to get a Bluefin, a few questions though. I looked on the website and it also showed a superchip, is the bluefin better? How will it affect my warranty, going for services etc? does insurance increase quite a bit? Cheers

Aug 3rd, 2006, 09:59 AM	#20 (permalink)
Scrogg Extra 3 Inches Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 05:38 AM Posts: 16,109 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by crimond I have a one and would be tempted to get a Bluefin, a few questions though. I looked on the website and it also showed a superchip, is the bluefin better? How will it affect my warranty, going for services etc? does insurance increase quite a bit? Cheers Bluefin is made by Superchips, so they are the same thing. Basically a plug 'n' go software update for your ECU that you can install/uninstall at will with the handset they send you. The car's original settings are stored on the handset if/when you want to reinstall them. Superchips warranty anything that can be proven to have been affected by their software, so don't worry too much about the MINI warranty. As for servicing etc, just uninstall the software before taking the car in to the dealership. 30

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