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#453
09-07-2006, 05:55 PM
Newish MINI owner, very new to forums!
I got my HB 06 MCS baby in April, but am just finding my way into the wonderful MINI communities out there. 
I thought I would have to order one after visiting our nearest dealer, so I figured I would have about 8 weeks to learn how to drive a manual on my husband's TT. The dealership found "my" MINI already made, in the States, and had it on the lot within a week. So after 1 drive in the TT, I was learning in the MINI.
It took one good lesson with my husband in the MINI. His 2000 TT was perfect for a beginner, but the MINI was more fidgety. I had to wait a week to drive myself to work. But once he gave me a lesson, I've driven my MINI every day. And it puts a smile on my face.
I grinned so much on the MTTS Indy to Charleston leg that my face hurt!
Originally Posted by wrx_xb9r
Of course learning on a new gearbox and clutch can be frustrating as you are breaking these parts in also.
It took one good lesson with my husband in the MINI. His 2000 TT was perfect for a beginner, but the MINI was more fidgety. I had to wait a week to drive myself to work. But once he gave me a lesson, I've driven my MINI every day. And it puts a smile on my face.
I grinned so much on the MTTS Indy to Charleston leg that my face hurt!
#454
09-11-2006, 07:09 AM
Slightly Modded HB MCS
Hi all
I'm from the UK and have to admit that I have been guesting it for the past 6 months... Just finished off a few basic mods so I thought I'd join up and see what everyone thinks...
The car is a facelift model with visibility pack (winter pack) Auto Climate... MFSW which is excellent... Changed my S-Spokes for 5 Star Bullets. I've also had an Aerokit fitted, changed my tailgate release and bonnet scoop for Black II versions.
Let me know what you think...
I'm from the UK and have to admit that I have been guesting it for the past 6 months... Just finished off a few basic mods so I thought I'd join up and see what everyone thinks...
The car is a facelift model with visibility pack (winter pack) Auto Climate... MFSW which is excellent... Changed my S-Spokes for 5 Star Bullets. I've also had an Aerokit fitted, changed my tailgate release and bonnet scoop for Black II versions.
Let me know what you think...
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#460
09-13-2006, 07:15 PM
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Quarterlife crisis...
so here's me in Wikipedia terms...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quarter-life_crisis
...and to help me overcome/ cope with my crisis... a 2006 astro black mini cooper.
AWESOME!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quarter-life_crisis
...and to help me overcome/ cope with my crisis... a 2006 astro black mini cooper.
AWESOME!
#462
09-13-2006, 09:33 PM
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#463
09-13-2006, 10:19 PM
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09-13-2006, 10:25 PM
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09-14-2006, 01:18 AM
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09-14-2006, 04:38 AM
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09-14-2006, 12:52 PM
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#472
09-14-2006, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by the_audience
so here's me in Wikipedia terms...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quarter-life_crisis
...and to help me overcome/ cope with my crisis... a 2006 astro black mini cooper. AWESOME!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quarter-life_crisis
...and to help me overcome/ cope with my crisis... a 2006 astro black mini cooper.
AWESOME!Welcome! and lets make sure you post pics in this thread
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...black+registry
#473
09-15-2006, 02:57 PM
New Member 02 S
This looks like a great place for information on the New Minis. I have recently purchased an 02 Cooper S with quite a few modifications, and am really enjoying the car. Oddly enough it looks very much like the GP that was in Winding Roads this month.
But, I am having all kinds of electrical problems at the moment that is making it difficult to have as much fun as I should have.[IMG]images/smilies/mad.gif[/IMG]
So maybe I can get some help "under the bonnet".[IMG]images/smilies/confused.gif[/IMG]
But, I am having all kinds of electrical problems at the moment that is making it difficult to have as much fun as I should have.[IMG]images/smilies/mad.gif[/IMG]
So maybe I can get some help "under the bonnet".[IMG]images/smilies/confused.gif[/IMG]
#474
09-15-2006, 03:05 PM
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