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Old 07-19-2012 | 07:37 PM
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3 hrs. 23 min. and counting (your time)
 
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Old 07-19-2012 | 10:18 PM
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3 hrs. 23 min. and counting (your time)
36 minutes now! time for some motoring and detailing this weekend. How many times do you guys wash your MINI per week?
 

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Old 07-19-2012 | 10:20 PM
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Sorry for the typos. This iPad has a mind of it's own.
 
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Old 07-19-2012 | 10:39 PM
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It wouldn't happen to be Whatchamacallit would it?
Front runner is currently "Algy" after Biggles' sidekick (for some very convoluted reasons).
 
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Old 07-19-2012 | 11:57 PM
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Sorry for the typos. This iPad has a mind of it's own.
They all do, it's called a processor. The rest is just memory!
 
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Old 07-20-2012 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Btwyx
Front runner is currently "Algy" after Biggles' sidekick (for some very convoluted reasons).
Very interesting. I'm surprised I've never heard of the books until now. At least I don't remember. I may have read some when I was younger.
With there being over 100 volumes, even though it's particularly British I would think there would be a following here.
 
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Old 07-20-2012 | 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by WinstonAllegheneyIII
So I finally had to fill up Winston's gas tank and when I did, my gauge said I was getting 38.8 mpg!?!? That sounds outrageous (or have I been driving an SUV for too long). Is that right???

I went up to my NH house the other day and I averaged 40mpg on the way up
 
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Old 07-20-2012 | 08:45 AM
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I picked up Skyrider Wednesday evening. I am loving the car. My only issue is that there's only one charger port in the front (I do know there's one in the back). I'd like to be able to have my GPS and radar detector plugged in at the same time. I can charge my phone via the y-connector, so that's not as big a deal. Anyone have any workarounds?

(And I keep having trouble going into reverse since it's not just below first gear like in my old car--and one time I went into reverse by mistake instead of first at a stop light which could have been disasterous!)

I've already had several unsolicited compliments on Skyrider. And there are no random error messages popping up like in my old car.
 
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Old 07-20-2012 | 08:50 AM
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Maybe you can look for a splitter for your charger port in the front? I never use mine and I don't even know where it is or if a splitter can be accomodated in that area, but it's an idea... Maybe try Radio Shack?

RE Going into reverse. I suggest you take your time practicing with Skyrider. I had this problem at first with my first MINI years ago. It just takes a little bit of getting used to. Try not to move the shifter "abruptly" to the left because that's when mine seemed to want to go into reverse instead of first. Hope that helps?

Originally Posted by lara
I picked up Skyrider Wednesday evening. I am loving the car. My only issue is that there's only one charger port in the front (I do know there's one in the back). I'd like to be able to have my GPS and radar detector plugged in at the same time. I can charge my phone via the y-connector, so that's not as big a deal. Anyone have any workarounds?

(And I keep having trouble going into reverse since it's not just below first gear like in my old car--and one time I went into reverse by mistake instead of first at a stop light which could have been disasterous!)

I've already had several unsolicited compliments on Skyrider. And there are no random error messages popping up like in my old car.
 
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Old 07-20-2012 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Hyland33
I went up to my NH house the other day and I averaged 40mpg on the way up
WOW! Great. So is the actual mpg in the onboard computer or the trip computer? Both list "mpg" but one is higher than the other. Can someone explain
 
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Old 07-20-2012 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by PMKNHD
They all do, it's called a processor. The rest is just memory!
Smart alec
 
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Old 07-20-2012 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by WinstonAllegheneyIII
So is the actual mpg in the onboard computer or the trip computer? Both list "mpg" but one is higher than the other. Can someone explain
One is average fuel consumption (since last reset) and the other is current fuel consumption (at that instant).
 
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Old 07-20-2012 | 10:43 AM
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i'll assume the trip computer is the instant mpg and the onboard computer is the mpg since last reset?
 
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Old 07-20-2012 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by WinstonAllegheneyIII
i'll assume the trip computer is the instant mpg and the onboard computer is the mpg since last reset?
The OBC displays both current and average, depending on item selected. The trip computer displays the average consumption since the trip was reset.
 
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Old 07-20-2012 | 02:28 PM
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I hope everyone has a relaxing and safe motoring weekend!
 
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Old 07-20-2012 | 02:46 PM
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Stomp on it you will know which one is current lol
 
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Old 07-20-2012 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Hyland33
I went up to my NH house the other day and I averaged 40mpg on the way up
We're currently averaging 26.9 mpg. WTH. Dang Seattle traffic.
 
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Old 07-21-2012 | 02:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Btwyx
Just passed 1200 miles, so break in is over and I can unleash the full power. Its nice, he makes an interesting noise around 5500 revs.

In other news, we may be settling on a name.
Very nice! I've got about 150 miles to go.
 
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Old 07-21-2012 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by PMKNHD
Very interesting. I'm surprised I've never heard of the books until now. At least I don't remember. I may have read some when I was younger.
With there being over 100 volumes, even though it's particularly British I would think there would be a following here.
The Biggles series is kind of suffused throughout the British consciousness, though I never read any myself. If you look at the parodies section of the wikipedia article, you can see that Monty Python thought it was something that could be readily parodied. I think we had one book on the bookshelves at home, I suspect the syle wouldn't agree with my Dad or Brother even though they're hard core militeria people.
 
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Old 07-21-2012 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by WinstonAllegheneyIII
I hope everyone has a relaxing and safe motoring weekend!
You too, at least what's left of it!

My mother was feeling pretty good today. (this is unusual) So I took her and her dogs for a ride to Mohican State Park. It's about a 2 hour drive each way. Nice country roads with 55 mph. speed limits and lots of twisties.

Mom is 69 and loves Pumpkinhead, she even laughs while going through the twisties. For that matter she laughs to the sound of the pops and burbles and says it's part of what makes the ride fun.

Mom made my laugh, taking me off guard by saying the turbo pshhhhh sounded sexy.

I hope your Saturday was as entertaining as mine!
 
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Old 07-22-2012 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by PMKNHD
You too, at least what's left of it!

My mother was feeling pretty good today. (this is unusual) So I took her and her dogs for a ride to Mohican State Park. It's about a 2 hour drive each way. Nice country roads with 55 mph. speed limits and lots of twisties.

Mom is 69 and loves Pumpkinhead, she even laughs while going through the twisties. For that matter she laughs to the sound of the pops and burbles and says it's part of what makes the ride fun.

Mom made my laugh, taking me off guard by saying the turbo pshhhhh sounded sexy.

I hope your Saturday was as entertaining as mine!
Nice. But did you tell her your car has something call "Fart mode"?

 
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Old 07-22-2012 | 09:36 AM
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Nice. But did you tell her your car has something call "Fart mode"?

I thought that's what he was going to say that his mom said!!! You're a good son to entertain your mom
 
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Old 07-22-2012 | 09:49 AM
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We took a ride in Winston through the hills to Boulder and back. it was really nice too! Stopped for an ice-cream YUM! I just finished my Sunday morning ritual of washing Winston he's so fun to hand wash OMG I just realized I forgot my tire dressing

Originally Posted by PMKNHD
You too, at least what's left of it!

My mother was feeling pretty good today. (this is unusual) So I took her and her dogs for a ride to Mohican State Park. It's about a 2 hour drive each way. Nice country roads with 55 mph. speed limits and lots of twisties.

Mom is 69 and loves Pumpkinhead, she even laughs while going through the twisties. For that matter she laughs to the sound of the pops and burbles and says it's part of what makes the ride fun.

Mom made my laugh, taking me off guard by saying the turbo pshhhhh sounded sexy.

I hope your Saturday was as entertaining as mine!
 
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Old 07-22-2012 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by PMKNHD
You too, at least what's left of it!

My mother was feeling pretty good today. (this is unusual) So I took her and her dogs for a ride to Mohican State Park. It's about a 2 hour drive each way. Nice country roads with 55 mph. speed limits and lots of twisties.

Mom is 69 and loves Pumpkinhead, she even laughs while going through the twisties. For that matter she laughs to the sound of the pops and burbles and says it's part of what makes the ride fun.

Mom made my laugh, taking me off guard by saying the turbo pshhhhh sounded sexy.

I hope your Saturday was as entertaining as mine!
That's awesome!!! Sounds like y'all had a great drive and good bonding time! It's great that our MINIs can be in fart mode and still sound sexy!!!
 
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Old 07-23-2012 | 08:59 AM
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That's awesome!!! Sounds like y'all had a great drive and good bonding time! It's great that our MINIs can be in fart mode and still sound sexy!!!
fart mode (I still haven't been able to get Winston to fart?)
 


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