No Intro/new member forums? I'll start

[Hari]

Hi, I'm Hari. New here of course :D

I drive a 2004 pure silver cooper with black top. Nice to meet you all.

[Jason]

Welcome to the site Hari! Maybe as more members start introducing themselves we'll have a new member intro forum.

[Sacha]

I drive a '08 MCS Sidewalk Convertible, and LSD is my only option. New to the Mini world, and really enjoying the car a lot, a total blast to drive. But inside me, i'm always gonna be a VW enthousiast.

I'm an Armament Tech in the Canadian Air Forces F-18 Jet fighter(we almost call it a flying club:rolleyes: ), rank is Corporal for life, lol :D

[pilotart]

Hi, I'm Art from Southwest Florida, a Corporate Pilot and have just finished six wonderful months (2115 miles) in my '08 Cooper Automatic. :)

Have Premium, MFSW, 15" Rotator Six-Spoke and have added the European Center Armrest, XM-Radio and ScanGauge II.

Only modification has been Wet Okole Seat Kit over heavy Memory Foam for comfort.

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/gallery/data/500/medium/Large_Web_view.jpg

[Jared]

looks great man, welcome aboard

[ryansweet]

New guy here. My name is Ryan from Gainesville, Florida(Go Gators!). I have a bit older Mini, 2002 S. Love her to death. If anyone is in my area and wants to get together for a drive some time just set a time and date. My fiance and I love to get some miles under our rubber!

[Allan]

Hi guys, I am Allan from Caithness in Scotland. I stumbled in here by accident. I have a 1990 "Rover Special Product" Cooper. Not what I expect you are particularly interested in here, but I thought I should say hi, and good luck with what seems to be a shiny new forum. :cool:

[zippeegear]

I just recently joined this forum, and wanted to show some love.

[ScottinBend]

Nice site.......

I am Scott and I own an '04 MCS. Bought new with the Sport Package, and currently has a lot of mods.......lol

[svmasker45]

I just joined up today. I have an 06 Mini S with a Dinan package. I just bought it three weeks ago. Can anyone tell me what is normal oil pressure at idle 850rpms, thanks

[Mischievous M]

Hi Guys,

I'm Aaron from Brunei and I drive a JET BLACK (R53) 2004 JCW MCS that I brought home from Australia after my completing my university studies.

I currently still have my JCW of which is now my daily commuter, and recently purchased an E92 M3 that i drive on the weekends only. Its a pleasure meeting you guys.

Brunei Local Car Scene:

The Guvnor: http://brunei-carzine.blogspot.com/2008/05/special-rides-guvnor.html

Double Trouble: Guvnor & Doctor ( http://brunei-carzine.blogspot.com/2008/09/special-rides-double-trouble.html )

[lisa]

hi im lisa just got a mini cooper i lov my car it`s on a 51reg ,
i live in yorkshire .

[dieselcooperman]

Hiya all, a UK midlands-based owner here with a first posting so no profile added yet!

I own a 2004 One Diesel in pure silver fully loaded to the hills with spec & I put millions of miles on cars so I will be advising when things go wrong & at what mileages I am sure!

Good to see fellow other newbies here...shall report for duty again soon :-)

Oh & Gary by the way

[rossii]

Just wanted to say "Hi" A little about myself.....I bought my first DS/DS Mini Cooper S back in 2003 taking delivery the day "Italian Job" came out so that was very cool. I sold it and took delivery of a 2005 DS/DS MCS and did some mods to it (15% pulley JCW software, JCW intake.)

A friend drove the car and loved it and wanted to buy making me an offer I couldnt refuse.......sold it a year later for more than I paid and ordered a 2006 SB/SB MCS which has 16% pulley, Webb Motorsport Intake and 18" ASA R1's. Attached some pix.

[P&M]

Good evening all. My wife and I will be new MINI owners very soon. It will be our first MINI's. We are both getting new ones. We are week 49 builds and hope to have our hands on our cars by the first of Jan. At least I sure hope so. We made the mistake of taking a few test drives a couple of weeks ago and that was all she wrote.

We placed our order a few weeks ago and they cars should be completed on Monday Dec. 1.

My wife and I have been married 26 years the 20th of this month and that is the justification we're using to buy 2 new MINI's. (It will also be our Christmas gift to each other.)

Anyway, I hope I can learn a few more things on this forum. Take care all. Once we take delivery I will strive to post a few pictures of the new additions.

Regards,

P&M

[Clarence]

I also just joined but in a sadder vein as my mini was stolen from outside my house (Wallington, Surrey) on Sunday night and I am desparate to get it back.... :mad:

It had a factory alarm / immobiliser so probably wasn't joy riders.

It is a late model cooper (silver roof, silver leather silver dash and door mirrors, silver stripes on bonnet) with a full length webasto sunroof and a dent in the top right hand corner of the boot lid.

Please post this wherever you can...

If you see it please get in contact with me and the police.

Many thanks

[ohmegahi]

Hello everyone ! New to the Mini World and love the car. The "Go-Cart" my dad didn't buy me when I was a kid. My mini is a 2007S. It has 6000mi on it so far. It has a few built quality issues but still a great car.. e.g. Moonroof track replaced, cruise control reprogrammed, some rattles in the dash and door, loose grill chrome pieces. I hope that is it and no more issues.

[combatc]

Hello everyone, I am a recent owner of a 2006 MCS and I Love It!! Got her home this past Sat. only has 13000 miles on her looks like new. I have no pics yet since it has been raining in Norht Carolina since I bought her. No mods yet but I see a bunch of stuff I would like to do to it. Just gotta convince the wife that it is necesary first(ha ha)
Well anyway I am glad to meet all of you and look forward to keeping up the chats.
David

[Hari]

BUMP! I'm back after seeing some new posts here. It was dead for a while heh.

[grambles423]

I'm new. From the GTI camp. Test drive a Cooper S recently and fell in love! Especially a Mini JCW World Championship 50 Edition they had sitting on the showroom floor for $41k :) Going to try to get a drive in a JCW soon and see if that sways me fully to switch from a GTI.

[alecbaldwin]

HI another newbie. Dont have any photos on me, I should get a crappy iphone pic of my car up here

[Jefe]

HI another newbie. Dont have any photos on me, I should get a crappy iphone pic of my car up here

New here too. Wandered over from 1addicts.

What's your car look like?

[alecbaldwin]

New here too. Wandered over from 1addicts.

What's your car look like?


MCS Camden :) :)

[Jefe]

MCS Camden :) :)

What's that exactly? Sorry I'm not familiar with particular editions or models I just started looking into MINIs to trade in my 128 for.

[SickRick]

Just registered after seeing the Countryman ads and video. Been following the crossover Mini since it popped up on blogs. Would love to upgrade from my Fit to the countryman when it comes out so hopefully price is reasonabel. Hope to join you owners soon

[MiamiTuning]

VW R32 owner. Found the site through bimmerpost.

Been thinking of picking up a used Cooper S to make a project car. Happy to join yall!

[butterfrombk]

hello good folk my name is jose and i own two mini cooper convertibles one red and one blue..... just looking to sell them to buy new ones lol any suggestions

[Sun Devil Steve]

hello good folk my name is jose and i own two mini cooper convertibles one red and one blue..... just looking to sell them to buy new ones lol any suggestions

What's up Jose, welcome to our ranks. You drive both of them or one of them owned by family? You should wait until the coupe and roadster come out and trade for both of them, just to change it up a little. :thumbsup:

[YamadaSan]

New guy here too. :party0048: Have had a EB/W MCS since 2008 with 17,670 miles now.

[CaptChris]

Hi Hari, hi everybody.

My name is Chris, also I am new here:happyanim:

My car is a Mini Cooper S Convertible, black color

Chris.

[KLOIN]

I picked up a sweet Chili Red 2010 S demo with lot's of
comfort features in May . Dryer & Reinbold threw in some JCW 17in Challenge
spoke wheels & Dunlop Run Flat tires_ride rough but great on
ramps & curves.
Dropped in a KN air filter & changed oil this weekend_different way to hold the oil filter but quick & easy.
Just hardwired Passport x50 to the moon roof control panel_looks clean &
used the parts from Escort.
Putting some brighter Fog light bulbs in before Oct gets here.
Looking forward to meeting the other Southwestern Mini Club members for a weekend tour & exchanging ideas.
Push da pedal, feel the breeze, Life is good !!!

[YamadaSan]

I picked up a sweet Chili Red 2010 S demo with lot's of
comfort features in May . Dryer & Reinbold threw in some JCW 17in Challenge
spoke wheels & Dunlop Run Flat tires_ride rough but great on
ramps & curves.
Dropped in a KN air filter & changed oil this weekend_different way to hold the oil filter but quick & easy.
Just hardwired Passport x50 to the moon roof control panel_looks clean &
used the parts from Escort.
Putting some brighter Fog light bulbs in before Oct gets here.
Looking forward to meeting the other Southwestern Mini Club members for a weekend tour & exchanging ideas.
Push da pedal, feel the breeze, Life is good !!!

Welcome on board sounds like you've got some modding bug in your blood :) :thumbsup:
Feel any difference with the K&N filter?

Push da pedal, feel the breeze, Life is good !!!

AMEN!!

[road doggie]

Hi I am a newly signed up member just bought a mini sooper s w/ 6 speed I wanted to find out the ins and outs on this car from experienced owners I am alos interested in the performance upgrades for this car it is really fun to drive but it is all brand new to me:thanks::thanks:

[Mess11]

Hi I am a newly signed up member just bought a mini sooper s w/ 6 speed I wanted to find out the ins and outs on this car from experienced owners I am alos interested in the performance upgrades for this car it is really fun to drive but it is all brand new to me:thanks::thanks:


Welcome to you and all the new members! And congrats on your new car. What color Cooper S?

[MikeyV]

Hi, I have a 2007 Clubman Cooper D, from NZ but live in Norway, came over from Bimmerpost. This is my third MINI, my first was a 1973 Clubman 1100, my second was a 1981 Mini 1000, my forth will be either a Countryman or the next generation Clubman if the rumors of it having two suicide doors are correct.

http://www.pbase.com/kiwirob/image/119700760.jpg

[Hokie]

Welcome new guys!!

[RllyDrvrIX]

Greetings MINI world!

I proudly take delivery of my 2010 MINI Cooper S Hardtop Laurel Sport Edition this afteroon. Much of the 120 miles on the odometer were my 2 test drives and I can't wait to fill the garage with MINI-goodness! :happyanim:

My wife and I are in Elma, NY... a suburb of Buffalo.

Hope to meet and greet many of you soon at any of the many 2011 MINI events!

Cheers! :happy0180:

Dale

PS. Photos to come...

[Rafa]

Greetings MINI world!

I proudly take delivery of my 2010 MINI Cooper S Hardtop Laurel Sport Edition this afteroon. Much of the 120 miles on the odometer were my 2 test drives and I can't wait to fill the garage with MINI-goodness! :happyanim:

My wife and I are in Elma, NY... a suburb of Buffalo.

Hope to meet and greet many of you soon at any of the many 2011 MINI events!

Cheers! :happy0180:

Dale

PS. Photos to come...

Congrats and welcome! I love the Laurel Sport Edition its absolutely beautiful. I actually have it as one of my wallpapers. Make sure to share some pics in the photo forum or here!

100+ mile test drive? That's the longest test drives I've ever heard, I bet you were sure you wanted the car by the end of it :D

[RllyDrvrIX]

I've added some photos from right after the test drive to my profile. Not 100% sure how to provide access so if you know how, please share!!!

Cheers!

[zhpfan4life]

Just picked up a mini cooper convertible this weekend,

2010 Chili Red 'Vert
Silver hood stripes

Probably gonna try and pick up the r99 gray wheels, any opinions on those wheels?

Definitely looking into getting rid of the run flats as soon as they are done.

What other mods are good to start with on the regular cooper and not the s for a little extra go in the go cart?

-Drew

[Sun Devil Steve]

Just picked up a mini cooper convertible this weekend,

2010 Chili Red 'Vert
Silver hood stripes

Probably gonna try and pick up the r99 gray wheels, any opinions on those wheels?

Definitely looking into getting rid of the run flats as soon as they are done.

What other mods are good to start with on the regular cooper and not the s for a little extra go in the go cart?

-Drew

Very nice to see influx or members lately. R99 wheels in gray are nice but they usually look better on darker colored cars. Have you considered silver finish? Might look better with your red color and silver hood stripes.

Intake is usually a common first mod and could give you some added 'pep' :) Look into K&N.

[Thirdraildesignlab]

Hi there
Once and future MINI owner.
once: 2006 MCS with aero, CAI and a few other things
Future: 2011 clubman s in production
Great to find another MINI forum!

[zhpfan4life]

Very nice to see influx or members lately. R99 wheels in gray are nice but they usually look better on darker colored cars. Have you considered silver finish? Might look better with your red color and silver hood stripes.

Intake is usually a common first mod and could give you some added 'pep' :) Look into K&N.

Ahh good idea with the silver wheels.

This is actually my moms new car I drive a imola red BMW 330ci and I put silver wheels on that so the silver on this would probably be a good choice.

She opted to not get the s but I think she still wants a little more go in the cooper.

Where is the best place to buy mini parts?

Thanks again,
Drew

[TheSpaz13]

Hey, I don't have a mini quite yet, keeping my eye out for a good one but I deffinitly need to get some info before i go jumping into anything, so I'm here to see learn and see your experiences

[henry74]

Hi

I just wanted to see hello as I've just joined as I'm in the process of buying my first MINI Cooper (put down a deposit today on an 03' beauty in blue - hopefully collect within 7 days - can't wait!). I was wondering if anybody could confirm that Model Variant RC32 = R50? Any assistance would be much appreciated.

Many thanks

Richard :thumbup:

[Crazy]

Hello Mini Forum,
Just joining and trying to find my way around. Most pressing issue is the rims, looking to buy black rims and want a wider stance. Any suggestions would be great. On a tight budget. Thanks for all the help. Pics coming soon.
2006 Mini Cooper S Cabrio
Crazy

[ScottinBend]

I personally love the Konig Feathers. Very sharp looking wheel and very nicely priced.

You want to be careful and not go with to big an offset as it will adversely effect the handling of the MINI. The front end is kinda finicky about offset.

Link to a nice article on wheel basics.

http://www.hondatuningmagazine.com/tech/htup_0807_honda_wheel_offset_guide_faq_tips_bigges t_lip_wheel/index.html

[#2 of 64]

Hi Im Matt - oddly enough I chose my sign on based on a 2006 MCS JCW Competition Edition I was going to buy from a friend (via work) but ended up with a 2010 JCW instead....

Though i'd like it to end up looking like the second pic ;)

[IROK]

Hi Guys, I'm new to the forum, just wanna say Hello

[jonan]

what's up all...

just bought a fully loaded red 2007 mini cooper s w/ 17500 miles!

[Aldona]

Hello, I am new here. Nice to meet You.
Does anybody knows if here is a forum theme for engine's face lift?
And also I am very interested in all possible MINI's accessories (with codes). Maybe some of You have it all in .pdf, etc?
Thank You :)

[amysexyamy]

Hi peops, im new to this. Hello, I hav a Mini Cooper. Any1 kno anywhere reasonably priced in West Mids 2 get run flat tyres?

[rodeechi55]

Hello Everybody,

I am Rohan, just brought a 2007 Mini Cooper Hardtop Last week. New to forum.

[geckoact]

Hello! I'm new to these boards. Buying myself a 2011 Mini Cooper Classic Sport Edition this friday! Can't wait.

[skyrocket]

Hello everyone! I don't drive a MINI (yet) but I have always loved them. My neighbour never drove her 2005 Cooper S so I got to drive the little beast a lot. Sadly they sold it for a newer "more comfortable" car.

I am looking for a R53 Cooper S in any colour with the manual transmission. It is nice to be here. :D

[ragspeed]

Hello, congrats on a great forum!

I own a 2008 Cooper S (all options ticked...) from new with 43k on the clock, still enjoying the 45+ mpg economy and power. I also own a 1968 Morris Cooper S, so I've got 2 x Mk2 models! See below.

Cheers!

[Broken1]

Hi There

Also new to these boards.

On my second Mini now, had a 2010 R56 Cooper (Pepper White) and recently upgraded to a 2011 R56 Cooper S in Eclipse Grey!

Love the car...

[fayezss]

My JCW

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/8544/img0512qz.jpg

http://img813.imageshack.us/img813/8295/img0518z.jpg

[fayezss]

My Brother cooper HAMANN

http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/2466/50521051.jpg

http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/422/41678053.jpg

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/97/40423035.jpg

[fayezss]

My cousin countryman
http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/3125/img0676p.jpg

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/6214/img0677pr.jpg

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/3146/img0678ni.jpg

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/7599/img0681q.jpg

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/9707/img0682af.jpg

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http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/5875/img0703ayh.jpg

http://img851.imageshack.us/img851/8242/img0707e.jpg

[carboman]

Just bought our first Mini. 2011 S Conv, white with denim blue top. The ride home was a blast.

[cjj1010]

Hello! I'm new to the Mini world! Just bought my first Mini (2011 Mini Cooper Convertible) 10 days ago! Glad to be in this forum! =)

[Rocket Dog]

Hi from Panhandle Florida! I bought my first Mini S a few days ago and I love it!! As a newbie, I hope to gain a lot of info about my new toy. My Mini S is a 2011 hatchback in Chili Red with 6-speed and the JCW package and black lounge leather . Love that turbo!!

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x462/z06neb/JCWminiSa.jpg

[johnbravo4b]

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[CN-MINI]

Hi all... Starting the beginning of December I will be selling for MINI at BMW Motorwerks in Bloomington, MN. I wanted to introduce myself to the community and find out as much knowledge as I can. Furthermore, I am curious to know what you all look for in a MINI Sales rep. What makes a good salesman and representative of the MINI brand?

Cheers,

Clayton

[lenny0230]

joining...

a cousin of mine got mini cooper 2006 and it so cool. it looks little but have powerful engine and run so smoothly. got me wonder what i'm doing with chevy