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David King · Jan 11th, 2008, 05:48 PM

Glad you got it sorted Sam.

Sportspack Mark · Jan 11th, 2008, 08:26 PM

Well thats a good result to that!

glad its all sorted

MiniOneSam · Jan 14th, 2008, 04:55 PM

So here's the latest. Basically they've ordered the parts today for me, and hopefully they'll be at the dealers tomorrow. If not then the day after, and my Mini will be back on the road by the end of the week

Anyone know how long you gotta run it in for? As I imagine I'll have to do that

MiniOneSam · Jan 16th, 2008, 04:25 PM

Got the car back today, feels a bit ropey but I guess that's just the start of the running in process. Hopefully I'll do 1000 or so good miles before Top Gear Run

Sportspack Mark · Jan 17th, 2008, 09:39 AM

go easy!!!!

N20 · Jan 17th, 2008, 10:05 AM

Glad to hear that it's all sorted and it's back on the road

MiniOneSam · Feb 20th, 2008, 05:33 PM

So here's the latest from my car. It's Sunday and my already loose exhaust bracket just snaps leaving the exhaust being held by only the pipe

So I grabbed some cable ties and my tow hitch and strapped it up, perfect bodge job.

I had a trip to Watford on Monday so it had to last me all day - as I was about to set off to Watford with an already dodgy exhaust, my Brake Disc Warning Light comes on. Joy.

So basically new exhaust bracket was fitted today at something like 41,500 miles, and rear breakes being sorted Friday

David King · Feb 20th, 2008, 05:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniOneSam (original)

and rear breakes being sorted Friday

Too many handbrake turns?

MiniOneSam · Feb 20th, 2008, 07:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by David King (original)

Too many handbrake turns?

Not recently!

King James · Feb 20th, 2008, 08:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniOneSam (original)

So here's the latest from my car. It's Sunday and my already loose exhaust bracket just snaps leaving the exhaust being held by only the pipe

So I grabbed some cable ties and my tow hitch and strapped it up, perfect bodge job.

I had a trip to Watford on Monday so it had to last me all day - as I was about to set off to Watford with an already dodgy exhaust, my Brake Disc Warning Light comes on. Joy.

So basically new exhaust bracket was fitted today at something like 41,500 miles, and rear breakes being sorted Friday

sounds like the perfect excuse for a playmini exhaust. also when/if you get the aero kit you are hankering after you should paint your s-spokes black!!!

MiniOneSam · Feb 20th, 2008, 09:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by King James (original)

sounds like the perfect excuse for a playmini exhaust

Haha

I considered a Playmini but then realised the sound was much too 'in your face' for my liking - I'm going for either Milltek or Larini, you don't see many Larini's so probably that.

Quote: Originally Posted by King James (original)

also when/if you get the aero kit you are hankering after you should paint your s-spokes black!!!

Was considering that, but I was originally gonna buy some Team Dynamics 1.2's before I realised Lohen had them

So I'll probs leave as it is, good ideas though and thanks

Matts Mini Adventure · Mar 1st, 2008, 11:35 PM

looks good Sam!!!

i can beat the pick of your car tho mate!!

see you at Toddington services on sat m8!!

MiniOneSam · Apr 14th, 2008, 03:28 PM

Thought I'd add a picture I was really happy with after the car had a long deserved clean a couple of days ago

MiniOneSam · Apr 14th, 2008, 03:54 PM

Also along with the picture I thought I'd add a list of updates to the car; I've decided to do some de-stickering and go for the more subtle look, and so my BBMC topper stickers, lohen.co.uk wing mirror stickers, John Cooper rear signature sticker and MiniOneSam rear window stickers for the Top Gear Run have all vanished, and the above picture is the result

Will get some more up soon. What does everyone think?

118 · Apr 14th, 2008, 04:15 PM

looks great Sam

sometimes simple is best

MiniOneSam · Apr 14th, 2008, 05:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 118 (original)

looks great Sam

sometimes simple is best

Thanks Ian, I'm really proud of the new look

Just went out and took some pictures - hope everyone likes them

mister.t · Apr 14th, 2008, 05:50 PM

Looking like a cracking car Sam

I've recently been offered a cheap Cooper on the quiet, and your gearbox problems and my low mileage problems on my Fiesta (this is a 51 Plate 31k mile Cooper on its original gearbox) have begun to put me off

Any more plans a few months on?

MiniOneSam · Apr 14th, 2008, 05:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mister.t (original)

Looking like a cracking car Sam

Thanks mate

Really chuffed with the look a the moment, cleaning it was something I hadn't done in a while, it deserved one!!

Quote: Originally Posted by mister.t (original)

I've recently been offered a cheap Cooper on the quiet, and your gearbox problems and my low mileage problems on my Fiesta (this is a 51 Plate 31k mile Cooper on its original gearbox) have begun to put me off

That's a real shame because I'm sure it's a nice car, but the problem is the darned Midland gearboxes, being an '01 car you'd stand next to no chance of getting any good will from BMW, my car was 10 days out of warranty when it went bang, so in a sense I was extremely lucky, as a couple of months on and I may have had to take the brunt of it and probably let the car go for less than £4000 I estimated

How much have you been offered the Cooper for?

Quote: Originally Posted by mister.t (original)

Any more plans a few months on?

I really want the Aero Kit, but I'm starting University in Septemeber and so it seems silly if (hopefully not!!) I have to let the car go. Two front spots would be nice, and possibly even some JCW Alloys - but might be looking at an S for the end of the year - so fingers crossed!!

mister.t · Apr 14th, 2008, 07:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniOneSam (original)

Thanks mate

Really chuffed with the look a the moment, cleaning it was something I hadn't done in a while, it deserved one!!

That's a real shame because I'm sure it's a nice car, but the problem is the darned Midland gearboxes, being an '01 car you'd stand next to no chance of getting any good will from BMW, my car was 10 days out of warranty when it went bang, so in a sense I was extremely lucky, as a couple of months on and I may have had to take the brunt of it and probably let the car go for less than £4000 I estimated

How much have you been offered the Cooper for?

I really want the Aero Kit, but I'm starting University in Septemeber and so it seems silly if (hopefully not!!) I have to let the car go. Two front spots would be nice, and possibly even some JCW Alloys - but might be looking at an S for the end of the year - so fingers crossed!!

Its been offered to me for £5195 - If I say no, they keep the car for another between 2-6 months - Then the future of the car is un-certain.

wow an S before the end of the year! What a goal to achieve & aim for!!

David King · Apr 14th, 2008, 07:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniOneSam (original)

but I'm starting University in Septemeber and so it seems silly if (hopefully not!!) I have to let the car go.

Where you heading for uni?

Jan 11th, 2008, 08:26 PM	#62 (permalink)
Sportspack Mark Mr Tickles My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: County Down Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 3,164 Online	Well thats a good result to that! glad its all sorted www.mlni.co.uk My Classic Mini Resto

Jan 14th, 2008, 04:55 PM	#63 (permalink)
MiniOneSam BBMC 003 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 863 Offline	Update So here's the latest. Basically they've ordered the parts today for me, and hopefully they'll be at the dealers tomorrow. If not then the day after, and my Mini will be back on the road by the end of the week Anyone know how long you gotta run it in for? As I imagine I'll have to do that

Jan 17th, 2008, 09:39 AM	#65 (permalink)
Sportspack Mark Mr Tickles My Classifieds Join Date: May 2006 Location: County Down Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 3,164 Online	go easy!!!! www.mlni.co.uk My Classic Mini Resto

Jan 17th, 2008, 10:05 AM	#66 (permalink)
N20 Coop the Cooper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stockholm Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 337 Offline	Glad to hear that it's all sorted and it's back on the road http://www.bbmmc.co.uk

Feb 20th, 2008, 09:38 PM	#71 (permalink)
MiniOneSam BBMC 003 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 863 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by King James (original) sounds like the perfect excuse for a playmini exhaust Haha I considered a Playmini but then realised the sound was much too 'in your face' for my liking - I'm going for either Milltek or Larini, you don't see many Larini's so probably that. Quote: Originally Posted by King James (original) also when/if you get the aero kit you are hankering after you should paint your s-spokes black!!! Was considering that, but I was originally gonna buy some Team Dynamics 1.2's before I realised Lohen had them So I'll probs leave as it is, good ideas though and thanks Last edited by MiniOneSam : Feb 27th, 2008 at 10:35 PM.

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Jan 11th, 2008, 05:48 PM	#61
David King Home Owner My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Beds Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 763 Offline	Glad you got it sorted Sam.

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Jan 16th, 2008, 04:25 PM	#64 (permalink)
MiniOneSam BBMC 003 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 863 Offline	Got the car back today, feels a bit ropey but I guess that's just the start of the running in process. Hopefully I'll do 1000 or so good miles before Top Gear Run

Feb 20th, 2008, 05:33 PM	#67 (permalink)
MiniOneSam BBMC 003 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 863 Offline	So here's the latest from my car. It's Sunday and my already loose exhaust bracket just snaps leaving the exhaust being held by only the pipe So I grabbed some cable ties and my tow hitch and strapped it up, perfect bodge job. I had a trip to Watford on Monday so it had to last me all day - as I was about to set off to Watford with an already dodgy exhaust, my Brake Disc Warning Light comes on. Joy. So basically new exhaust bracket was fitted today at something like 41,500 miles, and rear breakes being sorted Friday

Feb 20th, 2008, 05:49 PM	#68 (permalink)
David King Home Owner My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Beds Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 763 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniOneSam (original) and rear breakes being sorted Friday Too many handbrake turns?

Feb 20th, 2008, 07:06 PM	#69 (permalink)
MiniOneSam BBMC 003 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 863 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by David King (original) Too many handbrake turns? Not recently!

Feb 20th, 2008, 08:58 PM	#70 (permalink)
King James heavy foot = light wallet My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ipswich Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 287 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniOneSam (original) So here's the latest from my car. It's Sunday and my already loose exhaust bracket just snaps leaving the exhaust being held by only the pipe So I grabbed some cable ties and my tow hitch and strapped it up, perfect bodge job. I had a trip to Watford on Monday so it had to last me all day - as I was about to set off to Watford with an already dodgy exhaust, my Brake Disc Warning Light comes on. Joy. So basically new exhaust bracket was fitted today at something like 41,500 miles, and rear breakes being sorted Friday sounds like the perfect excuse for a playmini exhaust. also when/if you get the aero kit you are hankering after you should paint your s-spokes black!!!

Mar 1st, 2008, 11:35 PM	#72 (permalink)
Matts Mini Adventure LMC001 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lincoln Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 850 Offline	looks good Sam!!! i can beat the pick of your car tho mate!! see you at Toddington services on sat m8!! Click For Lincolnshire MINI Club Website

Apr 14th, 2008, 03:28 PM	#73 (permalink)
MiniOneSam BBMC 003 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 863 Offline	Thought I'd add a picture I was really happy with after the car had a long deserved clean a couple of days ago

Apr 14th, 2008, 03:54 PM	#74 (permalink)
MiniOneSam BBMC 003 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 863 Offline	Also along with the picture I thought I'd add a list of updates to the car; I've decided to do some de-stickering and go for the more subtle look, and so my BBMC topper stickers, lohen.co.uk wing mirror stickers, John Cooper rear signature sticker and MiniOneSam rear window stickers for the Top Gear Run have all vanished, and the above picture is the result Will get some more up soon. What does everyone think?

Apr 14th, 2008, 04:15 PM	#75 (permalink)
118 salmon feet..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 19,788 Offline	looks great Sam sometimes simple is best * The Italian Job 2008...... Team 50 - please sponsor us by clicking on my sig! * clicky here to visit the UJ Owners Club thread

Apr 14th, 2008, 05:37 PM	#76 (permalink)
MiniOneSam BBMC 003 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 863 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 118 (original) looks great Sam sometimes simple is best Thanks Ian, I'm really proud of the new look Just went out and took some pictures - hope everyone likes them

Apr 14th, 2008, 05:50 PM	#77 (permalink)
mister.t Useless... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 4,577 Offline	Looking like a cracking car Sam I've recently been offered a cheap Cooper on the quiet, and your gearbox problems and my low mileage problems on my Fiesta (this is a 51 Plate 31k mile Cooper on its original gearbox) have begun to put me off Any more plans a few months on? A dream can only become a reality if you chase it... MINI2 Karting

Apr 14th, 2008, 05:56 PM	#78 (permalink)
MiniOneSam BBMC 003 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 863 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mister.t (original) Looking like a cracking car Sam Thanks mate Really chuffed with the look a the moment, cleaning it was something I hadn't done in a while, it deserved one!! Quote: Originally Posted by mister.t (original) I've recently been offered a cheap Cooper on the quiet, and your gearbox problems and my low mileage problems on my Fiesta (this is a 51 Plate 31k mile Cooper on its original gearbox) have begun to put me off That's a real shame because I'm sure it's a nice car, but the problem is the darned Midland gearboxes, being an '01 car you'd stand next to no chance of getting any good will from BMW, my car was 10 days out of warranty when it went bang, so in a sense I was extremely lucky, as a couple of months on and I may have had to take the brunt of it and probably let the car go for less than £4000 I estimated How much have you been offered the Cooper for? Quote: Originally Posted by mister.t (original) Any more plans a few months on? I really want the Aero Kit, but I'm starting University in Septemeber and so it seems silly if (hopefully not!!) I have to let the car go. Two front spots would be nice, and possibly even some JCW Alloys - but might be looking at an S for the end of the year - so fingers crossed!!

Apr 14th, 2008, 07:29 PM	#79 (permalink)
mister.t Useless... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 4,577 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniOneSam (original) Thanks mate Really chuffed with the look a the moment, cleaning it was something I hadn't done in a while, it deserved one!! That's a real shame because I'm sure it's a nice car, but the problem is the darned Midland gearboxes, being an '01 car you'd stand next to no chance of getting any good will from BMW, my car was 10 days out of warranty when it went bang, so in a sense I was extremely lucky, as a couple of months on and I may have had to take the brunt of it and probably let the car go for less than £4000 I estimated How much have you been offered the Cooper for? I really want the Aero Kit, but I'm starting University in Septemeber and so it seems silly if (hopefully not!!) I have to let the car go. Two front spots would be nice, and possibly even some JCW Alloys - but might be looking at an S for the end of the year - so fingers crossed!! Its been offered to me for £5195 - If I say no, they keep the car for another between 2-6 months - Then the future of the car is un-certain. wow an S before the end of the year! What a goal to achieve & aim for!! A dream can only become a reality if you chase it... MINI2 Karting

Apr 14th, 2008, 07:35 PM	#80 (permalink)
David King Home Owner My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Beds Local Time: 02:53 PM Posts: 763 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniOneSam (original) but I'm starting University in Septemeber and so it seems silly if (hopefully not!!) I have to let the car go. Where you heading for uni?