Hello from Oregon
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Hello from Oregon
Hi, my name is Glen Champney, I am a service scheduler at the local MINI Dealership. I am here to learn more about MINI's so that I can better help customers as they call in.
I recently purchased a 2005 MINI Cooper S from a fellow co-worker, and have been having a blast. I look forward to learning a lot from the community so that I can not only better my customer service, but also have more fun with my MINI.
Thanks,
Glen
I recently purchased a 2005 MINI Cooper S from a fellow co-worker, and have been having a blast. I look forward to learning a lot from the community so that I can not only better my customer service, but also have more fun with my MINI.
Thanks,
Glen
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New MINI Owner
Hi, my name is Glen Champney, I am a service scheduler at the local MINI Dealership. I am here to learn more about MINI's so that I can better help customers as they call in.
I recently purchased a 2005 MINI Cooper S from a fellow co-worker, and have been having a blast. I look forward to learning a lot from the community so that I can not only better my customer service, but also have more fun with my MINI.
Thanks,
Glen
I recently purchased a 2005 MINI Cooper S from a fellow co-worker, and have been having a blast. I look forward to learning a lot from the community so that I can not only better my customer service, but also have more fun with my MINI.
Thanks,
Glen
How many miles and were there any modifications made by previous owners? If you check our website you'll find many articles and application guides on service, maintenance, accessories and performance upgrades.
Please post some pictures of yours, too!
Drive Hard. Drive Safe. Keep Grinning.
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So the hood scoop flew off the second day I owned the car. It has been replaced and plasti-dipped black. I've done only minor things to it since purchase (black license plate frames, tinted license plate covers, new shift **** and shortened the shift lever to a better shifting height). More pics to come before I start my mods, and a better description of the mods that have been done to it before I purchased Spitfire.
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Oregon MINIs
So the hood scoop flew off the second day I owned the car. It has been replaced and plasti-dipped black. I've done only minor things to it since purchase (black license plate frames, tinted license plate covers, new shift **** and shortened the shift lever to a better shifting height). More pics to come before I start my mods, and a better description of the mods that have been done to it before I purchased Spitfire.
Drive Hard. Drive Safe. Keep Grinning.
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Welcome to NAM, Glen. Loving the CF hood and fenders. Looks like this will be a fun R53 project. Be sure to check out our tech articles on our site under the tech info tab to learn more about them.
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So the hood scoop flew off the second day I owned the car. It has been replaced and plasti-dipped black. I've done only minor things to it since purchase (black license plate frames, tinted license plate covers, new shift **** and shortened the shift lever to a better shifting height). More pics to come before I start my mods, and a better description of the mods that have been done to it before I purchased Spitfire.
What kind of tires are those, tread blocks/sipes for front right tire look "off" ?
Are those directional tires ?
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Hello from Oregon
Drive Hard. Drive Safe. Keep Grinning.
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@Gray Raven - the rims are Focals. I don't know about the tires, they are getting replaced next Monday. The previous owner curb rashed the wheels, so I will be touching them up with some rattle can flat black once I get the new tires on. Going with some Performance Hankooks.
@PsymonP - welcome and congrats. She got a name yet?
@PsymonP - welcome and congrats. She got a name yet?
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Hi and welcome to NAM, sorry I am late, but wanted to say Hi and let you know I am in southern Oregon. I go up north quite often, as I buy and sell Minis'. They are so much fun. I have a 2005 Mini S, that I bought just for me. I have put 11K miles on it in only a few months. I just love the 05 and 06 Mini Cooper S models.
Itsme Wayne
Itsme wayne's 05 Mini S
Chrono package
Itsme Wayne
Itsme wayne's 05 Mini S
Chrono package
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I wanted an original, but my first car (which I still have) was a 1970 MG Midget. I had sold it to my Father when I went off to the Army. While I was deployed he dropped easily $10k in restoring it to near mint condition. I got it back when he passed away. That baby stays in the garage unless there is not a cloud in the sky. So I have one British classic in my garage, but I didn't want the electrical headache of a second. Yet I still wanted a MINI, so here I am in an '05 MCS.
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Oregon
I wanted an original, but my first car (which I still have) was a 1970 MG Midget. I had sold it to my Father when I went off to the Army. While I was deployed he dropped easily $10k in restoring it to near mint condition. I got it back when he passed away. That baby stays in the garage unless there is not a cloud in the sky. So I have one British classic in my garage, but I didn't want the electrical headache of a second. Yet I still wanted a MINI, so here I am in an '05 MCS.
Drive Hard. Drive Safe. Keep Grinning.
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Went to the pir drag last Saturday so I figure I'd share a professional picture. As you can see I have my unpainted go replica wing and I have my summer tires on the front. First time there, ran 15.4 on the quarter as my fastest. Could probably get it down to the 14s if I knew what I was doing.
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Went to the pir drag last Saturday so I figure I'd share a professional picture. As you can see I have my unpainted go replica wing and I have my summer tires on the front. First time there, ran 15.4 on the quarter as my fastest. Could probably get it down to the 14s if I knew what I was doing.
Love seeing all the pics of the local mini owners. Keep them coming.
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