Winter toy Mini

[scotty_d]

Need some fun when the tiv get's tucked away, The diesel volvo is pretty dull and worth very little and it will be run in to the ground. We traded my girlfriends little fiesta 1.2 in and she is over the moon as it's going to her car. (some times)

Put a deposit down on this this morning its a 2003 mini cooper s with only 21k on the clock.

Blue leather seats Blue carpets looks tidy needs a good detail and machine polish but i will get it up to scratch.

Not many plans for this maybe some front spot lights as i think they look quite smart but thats about it i should think might get the wheels re-furbed as well due to some kerbing.

First time i have driven a new mini and wow great wee cars wish i got one year ago feel great on the road. Cant wait to get it its having a service and new brake pipes which they are bad for apparently pick it up soon.

A few pictures

[Another Fluffer]

Very nice

[northandy]

Had one of these in 2003 new, loved it to death, great little car.

Looks like you have pirelli euforias on the back at least, they are awful tyres.

[scotty_d]

northandy said:

Had one of these in 2003 new, loved it to death, great little car.

Looks like you have pirelli euforias on the back at least, they are awful tyres.

Yeah just new on the rear same on the front. Run flat things? Are they poor in the wet or dry or just rubbish all together?

Only had a drive for 4-5 miles with the sales man next to me so could not press it on to get a real feel.

Cheers Scott

[PumpkinSteve]

For about 2-3 years I was considering buying one, my mate worked at BMW and always told me to steer clear of them because they fell to bits. I regret not buying one when I had the chance, I had looked at a Checkmate and a Parklane...

In hindsight my mate probably thought they were unreliable because he saw them in for repair every day (he was in parts, not a mechanic). If you worked at a Honda dealer you'd probably see those in for repair every day too.

[soad]

Very nice!!!

[greggy50]

I am seriously considering getting one of these or a 182 Cup in October they are great little car's. Also for £650 fitted can get quite a power increase (50bhp) at lohen taking it from 163 to 213bhp which should make them rather rapid for a little car.
http://www.lohen.co.uk/shop/proddetail.php?prod=LC...

[HonestIago]

I like! Much better looking than latest minis IMO.

[northandy]

scotty_d said:

Yeah just new on the rear same on the front. Run flat things? Are they poor in the wet or dry or just rubbish all together?

Only had a drive for 4-5 miles with the sales man next to me so could not press it on to get a real feel.

Cheers Scott

For some reason the pirellis tramline really badly, they are prone to wearing very oddly as well. I used Dunlop run flats on mine and it was miles better. I did switch to 18's with non run flats and that was even better!

[KennyGT]

Great choice

[Eviltad]

Stick some non run flats on as soon as you can.

Only 100k miles less than my 2004 Mini. Not sure it shows.

[anonymous-user]

minitorque will tell you all you need to know, dont waste your money at lohen as its way over priced bolt stuff they sell

[scotty_d]

lordf said:

minitorque will tell you all you need to know, dont waste your money at lohen as its way over priced bolt stuff they sell

Cheers Just signed up.

[turbolucie]

Lovely car, mine still feels special every time I get in it

[scotty_d]

A mini update for this year Still got it that is nearly 12k we have done in it and so far it has used 6 Tyres (run flats suck)

Front wheel bearing
Brake lines to the rear
Full set of Mintex discs and pads
Air con re-gas
And serviced
New exhaust system as of yesterday

So not too bad

Few pictures of the custom Meerkat Exhaust Nice and quite like i wanted.





I gave it a wash last night and used AutoGlym Aqua wax i am very impressed with it very easy to use and top results for a quick wash

Edited by scotty_d on Wednesday 13th June 10:43

[Hartge220]

Looking good Scotty, good to hear your enjoying it

That 'charger whine is quite addictive isn't it

[scotty_d]

Hi John

It is so much better with the run flats off it, like night and day. Not too many plans for it smaller Pulley is always in the back of my mind and a few other mods to see 200bhp but we will see.

[Hartge220]

Good man

Be interesting to hear your thoughts on how the exhaust is, not sure I've heard of the custom Meerkat before?

[scotty_d]

Sorry not very well explained, Meerkat are a custom exhaust company in North Ayrshire.

His web site is being refurbished just now, A few of the big rally names have used him Including the Late Colin Mcrae For his Metro 6r4.

This is the 3rd System he has made for me and his welding and attention to detail is better than off the shelf units i have used before hence i keep going back. I need to get some video's up of the TVR the sound that system makes is like thunder

This system is quite but more free flowing than the standard MCS set up. so win win

http://meercat-exhausts.com/

[Shenanigans]

Looks great Il need to look into meerkat exhausts Do you mind if i ask how much it was?