My new Dark Silver MCS

[moycie]

Well, I've had the car a few weeks now, and finally managed to take a few quick pictures.
At the weekend I tried out the Sport button, and I have to say, it really does turn the car into a different beast. The steering firms up to stop the torque steer you get when it's off, and you can absolutely floor the car. Although I'm trying to be careful and let it run in a bit - only done 150miles so far - this little motor begs to be thrown around corners and revved through all six gears at every opportunity! It's great fun to drive. I came from an E36 328i Sport (Auto) - just fancied a change - and so far I'm very pleased with my Mini BMW!

[Paul]

Very nice. I think DS suits the new car very nicely.

[envy]

Nice

Only ever saw two DS R56s around (one in car park, and another drove past me).

So very elite

[Dainewb]

Welcome to the R56 DS/B club! (not sure if there actually is one, but nice choice - same as mine!) Yours is bit more specced up though! looks good

http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showg...0/ppuser/41516

[MaTTy_P]

Congrats - Very nice.

[MINISHEL]

Very nice!

[FergusM]

Love the body / roof colour....



...just happens to be same combination that I ordered, and nice to see it looking so good in the pics

[Richard Korby]

I think that color combo is great , very sophisticated,you need to take up pipe smoking.Really it was my # 2 choice!

[Lil_Mini]

You've only done 150miles in a few weeks? hehehe, just kidding

Congrats on your new S though, I think that dark silver looks totally sexy on the r56. Very good color choice.

[hey_psycho]

very nice.

[moycie]

Thanks all.
Managed to stick another 300+ miles over the weekend with a blast up to Birmingham to see some friends at the weekend. I'm glad I went for the dark silver, as it's not showing the dirt yet......just on the wheels....with all the late braking!

I was impressed with the pull from the engine in 6th....from on or around the legal limit . Wasn't quite a match for the Ferrari Enzo that appeared rather quickly in my rear view mirror though.... The roar from his engine was crazy.

I ticked the Sports Suspension from the options list, and although a firm ride, it was pretty forgiving on the motorway but even better on the country lanes. Pressing the Sport button is a must though - wish it would stay on all the time now!

[smartbomb]

Very cool indeed.
Agreed that DS/B on the R56 looks superb.

[realevil]

That is exactly the colour combo/wheels I went for! I went for the piped black leather (lounge) - looks like you went for the other leather option (sorry I cant remember name).

Have you had any issues? Any rattles?

Looks fantasic, cant wait to get my hands on mine.

[85NIXMIN]

thats hot!

[mister.t]

You didn't get the Enzo!!! Not trying hard enough Well, we've had a 360 Spyder in our Cooper - Almost by accident though