look what I saw today :D
18-07-2006, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by richm
Originally Posted by Mr S1
Originally Posted by SECS
Alex,
for those who are ignorant to what is actually special about this car,
and I include myself in that, can you fully explain its spec please.
for those who are ignorant to what is actually special about this car,
and I include myself in that, can you fully explain its spec please.
Doesn't mean I'm ignorant. And yes, I HAVE driven an E46.
The look doesn't do much for me either, and I wasn't ready to be very excited either until I went out with Mr GRS - to be fair his is far from standard but it certainly does make you
I have to admit I was surprised.
18-07-2006, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr S1
In other words - woopy fucking doo eh PON...............
More like, "here is one of the fastest hot hatches money can buy. Go have fun, and you wont regret it!"
18-07-2006, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr S1
In other words - woopy fucking doo eh PON...............
More like, "here is one of the fastest hot hatches money can buy. Go have fun, and you wont regret it!"
18-07-2006, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr S1
Originally Posted by RichardPON
Originally Posted by Mr S1
In other words - woopy fucking doo eh PON...............
More like, "here is one of the fastest hot hatches money can buy. Go have fun, and you wont regret it!"
18-07-2006, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
Mate, have some perspective!
Are you a complete chavvy wanker? Do you like burnouts, cruises, and being labelled a boy-racer?
If not, why did you buy a Series 1?
Are you a complete chavvy wanker? Do you like burnouts, cruises, and being labelled a boy-racer?
If not, why did you buy a Series 1?
I also have individuality which driving a new Mini does not give you, same as the E46 M3 - both like clitorises !!!
Far few S1's about than Mini's and M3's...........that makes me individual
and as for burnouts etc ? Errr, nah............they are chavvy wankers
18-07-2006, 09:46 PM
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I'm surprised how many people wouldn't buy Car X or Car Y because of it's perceived image. If I liked a particular car I would buy it - wouldn't bother me at all what person XYZ thought of it. People at my work think a Cosworth is a "right boy racer car" and my old Astra GTE 16v was a "Maccy D carpark special" ...........but I enjoyed driving them ....that's what counts for me personally. 
18-07-2006, 09:49 PM
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I just like to be a bit individual and different mate - why be the same as everyone else ? I'm not a sheep........ I like to be individual and 'fad' cars ie. new Mini, Audi TT, Peugeot 206 et al no matter how good just don't cut the mustard for me...................
I like to be individual and 'fad' cars ie. new Mini, Audi TT, Peugeot 206 et al no matter how good just don't cut the mustard for me...................
18-07-2006, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
From July 2006, the MINI Cooper S with John Cooper Works (JCW) GP Kit will realise the dream with a power output of around 218bhp, a stunning 136bhp per litre, and a weight-drop of 40 kilos. Only 2000 will be built for MINI fans around the globe with approximately 20 per cent staying in the UK.
The MINI Cooper S with JCW GP Kit will be a two-seater in exclusive colours, and extra safety and interior options will come as standard.
The reduction in weight over the standard MINI Cooper S has been achieved by modifications to the chassis and engineering tweaks. The longitudinal control arms on the rear axle are now made of aluminium, and the omission of the sound-deadening material and the rear seats have made further weight reductions.
Modifications to the intercooler as well as engine tuning measures have increased power output of the supercharged 1.6-litre engine on a standard MINI Cooper S JCW by 8bhp. In order that such power and the high maximum torque of 245 Nm are transferred securely to the road, this exclusive special edition features a Limited Slip Differential and Dynamic Stability Control as standard.
High-performance brakes by John Cooper Works featuring red-lacquered brake calipers on the front wheels ensure optimum stopping power. In addition, the GP Kit includes specially-designed weight-reduced 18-inch alloy wheels.
The special edition will only be available in grey-blue metallic combined with a Pure Silver roof and Chili Red wing mirrors. The air scoop on the bonnet and in the front apron also come in Pure Silver.
Interior standard equipment includes Recaro sports seats, single CD, air-conditioning and a multi-function steering wheel.
A new aerodynamics package - front and rear aprons, a wing-shaped rear spoiler, underbody panelling and even lower side sills have all been added. This has resulted in a distinctly reduced drag coefficient and enhanced downforce on the front and rear axles.
The MINI Cooper S with JCW GP Kit will be a two-seater in exclusive colours, and extra safety and interior options will come as standard.
The reduction in weight over the standard MINI Cooper S has been achieved by modifications to the chassis and engineering tweaks. The longitudinal control arms on the rear axle are now made of aluminium, and the omission of the sound-deadening material and the rear seats have made further weight reductions.
Modifications to the intercooler as well as engine tuning measures have increased power output of the supercharged 1.6-litre engine on a standard MINI Cooper S JCW by 8bhp. In order that such power and the high maximum torque of 245 Nm are transferred securely to the road, this exclusive special edition features a Limited Slip Differential and Dynamic Stability Control as standard.
High-performance brakes by John Cooper Works featuring red-lacquered brake calipers on the front wheels ensure optimum stopping power. In addition, the GP Kit includes specially-designed weight-reduced 18-inch alloy wheels.
The special edition will only be available in grey-blue metallic combined with a Pure Silver roof and Chili Red wing mirrors. The air scoop on the bonnet and in the front apron also come in Pure Silver.
Interior standard equipment includes Recaro sports seats, single CD, air-conditioning and a multi-function steering wheel.
A new aerodynamics package - front and rear aprons, a wing-shaped rear spoiler, underbody panelling and even lower side sills have all been added. This has resulted in a distinctly reduced drag coefficient and enhanced downforce on the front and rear axles.
The biggest problem with the new mini is its weight
, they are really heavy because of all the new safety requirements. And yes a standard mini cooper S is a disappointment, but once they've been tweaked, like mine, then they are a great little cars to drive
18-07-2006, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
Wuld love a passenger ride in that Graham -have heard good things about the car 
that way the blinkered ones watching won't be disappointed
18-07-2006, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
Wuld love a passenger ride in that Graham -have heard good things about the car
My cars has a 225bhp conversion.......... end of next week its having a 260bhp conversion, can't wait
18-07-2006, 10:34 PM
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That GP mini is the equliviant to the Focus RS in its range. Limited edition, better road holding, LSD and more power.
I reckon you got a cracking car there Alex.
I was lucky enough to have a little demo blast in grahams Cooper-S when it was around 200bhp and it was very impressive for a little car, great fun on those twisty roads and almost air bourne over that bridge i seem to remember graham 
I reckon you got a cracking car there Alex.
I was lucky enough to have a little demo blast in grahams Cooper-S when it was around 200bhp and it was very impressive for a little car, great fun on those twisty roads and almost air bourne over that bridge i seem to remember graham
18-07-2006, 11:46 PM
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With a turbo replacing a supercharger in the S, the tuning potential will only be limited by concerns of reliability. Todays Works makes 210bhp, but in future that should rise to as much as 230bhp. BMW technicians and Cooper Garages are already working on the project.
Not much of a secret is it
19-07-2006, 12:05 AM
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It may well be a nice car, but Mini owners seem to be mindless sheep.
I once went on a Mini forum over here (Germany) to try to promote/sell Grahams larger intercoolers - nobody wanted to believe it was any good, preferring a chargecooler instead which was promoted with dyno figures.
I tried to explian that a chargecooler would always show good results on a dyno run, but on the road in sweltering heat, it would soon lose its edge, plus all the weight gain...I didn't go so far as to say that the 'proven' figures/temps were achieved with a bucket of ice in the water resevoir, which is quite probably the case, as they would never have believed it.
I never bothered to go back to their forum, and never sold a single GRS Mini intercooler. So I hope you achieve great figres Graham to show those nobbers what someone with your skills can achieve. I hope they all sell their chargecoolers on ebay and rush to you for some serious kit.
I now frequently enjoy slaughtering Minis on the Nordschleife.
So, IMHO, don't buy the Mini. I doubt it will be worth anything at all in years to come, standard or not, no matter how few they built or how many stars it got in a magazine.
I once went on a Mini forum over here (Germany) to try to promote/sell Grahams larger intercoolers - nobody wanted to believe it was any good, preferring a chargecooler instead which was promoted with dyno figures.
I tried to explian that a chargecooler would always show good results on a dyno run, but on the road in sweltering heat, it would soon lose its edge, plus all the weight gain...I didn't go so far as to say that the 'proven' figures/temps were achieved with a bucket of ice in the water resevoir, which is quite probably the case, as they would never have believed it.
I never bothered to go back to their forum, and never sold a single GRS Mini intercooler. So I hope you achieve great figres Graham to show those nobbers what someone with your skills can achieve. I hope they all sell their chargecoolers on ebay and rush to you for some serious kit.
I now frequently enjoy slaughtering Minis on the Nordschleife.
So, IMHO, don't buy the Mini. I doubt it will be worth anything at all in years to come, standard or not, no matter how few they built or how many stars it got in a magazine.
19-07-2006, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by ballin
nice if you cut hair for a living i suppose!
19-07-2006, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy
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PMSL @ Christian and Beccy
No one seems to know
No one seems to know
1. It has some body parts which are the wrong colour.
2. It is clearly Supercharged.
3. It has no rear seats.
4. Evo magazine like it.
.....and??
6. its got a max power styleeee wing on the roof
19-07-2006, 11:03 AM
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Mr S1 hates anything that's not a Ford. 
Don't worry about him, no one else seems to. Just another blinkered fool!
Ok, so in your messed up, drug fuelled world "the majority of the public" equates to about 10 people on a deluded, chav-ridden Ford messageboard?!
Deary me, the irony!!
Don't worry about him, no one else seems to. Just another blinkered fool!
Clearly touched a nerve there!!! You're in complete denial if you think what I have said is not echo'ed by the majority of the public - I mean you're buying it, so you've just strengthened the stereo-type buyer
"the majority of the public" equates to about 10 people on a deluded, chav-ridden Ford messageboard?! Deary me, the irony!!
19-07-2006, 11:12 AM
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Mr S1 hates anything that's not a Ford.
Don't worry about him, no one else seems to. Just another blinkered fool!
Ok, so in your messed up, drug fuelled world "the majority of the public" equates to about 10 people on a deluded, chav-ridden Ford messageboard?!
Deary me, the irony!!
Don't worry about him, no one else seems to. Just another blinkered fool!
Clearly touched a nerve there!!! You're in complete denial if you think what I have said is not echo'ed by the majority of the public - I mean you're buying it, so you've just strengthened the stereo-type buyer
"the majority of the public" equates to about 10 people on a deluded, chav-ridden Ford messageboard?! Deary me, the irony!!
19-07-2006, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr S1
The image prevents me from making myself look a wanker and getting in one !!!! .
Totally disregarding a well respected car and refusing to see otherwise on the basis that a few trendies tend to drive them, now that makes you look a wanker.
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Originally Posted by MWF
Originally Posted by Mr S1
The image prevents me from making myself look a wanker and getting in one !!!! .
Totally disregarding a well respected car and refusing to see otherwise on the basis that a few trendies tend to drive them, now that makes you look a wanker.
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Originally Posted by 89XR2
Originally Posted by MWF
Originally Posted by Mr S1
The image prevents me from making myself look a wanker and getting in one !!!! .
Totally disregarding a well respected car and refusing to see otherwise on the basis that a few trendies tend to drive them, now that makes you look a wanker.
infact if you search through my recent posts I've mentioned I'd like one twice but my GF says she wouldn't be seen in one with me.
19-07-2006, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 89XR2
Originally Posted by MWF
Originally Posted by Mr S1
The image prevents me from making myself look a wanker and getting in one !!!! .
Totally disregarding a well respected car and refusing to see otherwise on the basis that a few trendies tend to drive them, now that makes you look a wanker.
19-07-2006, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 89XR2
Originally Posted by MWF
Originally Posted by Mr S1
The image prevents me from making myself look a wanker and getting in one !!!! .
Totally disregarding a well respected car and refusing to see otherwise on the basis that a few trendies tend to drive them, now that makes you look a wanker.
One of the best sportscars of all time. But being tall, I would look physicaly silly in one..... but I've driven a few and LOVED them!
19-07-2006, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 89XR2
Originally Posted by MWF
Originally Posted by Mr S1
The image prevents me from making myself look a wanker and getting in one !!!! .
Totally disregarding a well respected car and refusing to see otherwise on the basis that a few trendies tend to drive them, now that makes you look a wanker.
Originally Posted by MWF
So much so I've even considered buying MX5 as a daily, but my GF says it would look too gay.
Originally Posted by MWF
As mentioned on another thread I mentioned wanting an MX5 to the GF and she said I would look too gay even real gay men would beat me up.
