Anyone driven a tuned Mini Cooper S
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I have driven the works car, last years 200bhp model. A lot better than the standard car.
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I am getting a standard one in Jan/Feb. That was quick enough on the test drive, however I am sure the extra BHP goes down very well. I think they are at 210bhp now? or the extra 10bhp is a small optional extra on the kit...
If I do want the works kit am a lucky enough to get it at cost price as I have a friend that works at a local BMW garage, I think it will be something I will do after a year of ownership to "renew" that excitement and fun factor ;-)
How did you get on with the test drive? You thinking of buying one?
You need the chilli pack and CD player at least!
If I do want the works kit am a lucky enough to get it at cost price as I have a friend that works at a local BMW garage, I think it will be something I will do after a year of ownership to "renew" that excitement and fun factor ;-)
How did you get on with the test drive? You thinking of buying one?
You need the chilli pack and CD player at least!
The one I drove today was very high spec - sat nav, chili, visability, leather - 53 plate for ?17.5k from a Mini dealer
When I first sat in it I wasnt convinced - felt weird to be honest
But once I got going I loved it - it feels just right in every area - loved the whining noise [:X]
At the moment I have a VX220 and a S reg Fiesta 1.2 for winter - there are voices in my head I could have 80% of the fun of a VX all year round instead of just March - October................
But if I did get one I would want the extra power - and second hand the premium seems to be ?2k instead of ?4k so it would make sense
When I first sat in it I wasnt convinced - felt weird to be honest
But once I got going I loved it - it feels just right in every area - loved the whining noise [:X]
At the moment I have a VX220 and a S reg Fiesta 1.2 for winter - there are voices in my head I could have 80% of the fun of a VX all year round instead of just March - October................
But if I did get one I would want the extra power - and second hand the premium seems to be ?2k instead of ?4k so it would make sense
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Have driven the Hartge one - Birds had a demonstrator a while back, which also had reworked suspension, 4-pot brakes etc and their own
M3-style exhaust. A great car, major improvement on an already good car.
Junking the run-flat tyres for Pirelli P-Zeros also improved the ride and handling a lot.
Have a word with Matt O'Donnell the MD of Birds and I'm sure he'll get you a drive. www.birdsauto.com 01895 810850.
M3-style exhaust. A great car, major improvement on an already good car.
Junking the run-flat tyres for Pirelli P-Zeros also improved the ride and handling a lot.
Have a word with Matt O'Donnell the MD of Birds and I'm sure he'll get you a drive. www.birdsauto.com 01895 810850.
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Here we go again Mob...............
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I love my VX220 to bits..........
.......but I can only enjoy it March-October. So all winter I will be driving a 1.2 Fiesta - I thought I would be okay with it but its depressing to be honest [
] Also now we also have the Z4 the convertible element to owning the VX is irrelevant now.
So the decision is;
210bhp Mini all year round, or
VX220 March-October & 1.2 Fiesta November-February
Not sure what to do really []
I love my VX220 to bits..........
.......but I can only enjoy it March-October. So all winter I will be driving a 1.2 Fiesta - I thought I would be okay with it but its depressing to be honest [
] Also now we also have the Z4 the convertible element to owning the VX is irrelevant now.So the decision is;
210bhp Mini all year round, or
VX220 March-October & 1.2 Fiesta November-February
Not sure what to do really [
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Quote: posted by MOB on 06/12/2004 12:09:44
BTW how sexy is the dark silver with black roof and tints [!][:O][!]
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BTW how sexy is the dark silver with black roof and tints [!][:O][!]
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I went up against a cooper S the other day, off the lights - he was done, through the corners no competition!
Quote: posted by Dangerousbrother on 15/12/2004 11:31:52
I went up against a cooper S the other day, off the lights - he was done, through the corners no competition!
S3 has more power for sure but do you think you are faster through the bends?
Cooper S is actually the fastest car ever tested in the US mag Road & Track's slalom test.
I went up against a cooper S the other day, off the lights - he was done, through the corners no competition!
S3 has more power for sure but do you think you are faster through the bends?
Cooper S is actually the fastest car ever tested in the US mag Road & Track's slalom test.
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Quote: posted by kenl on 15/12/2004 11:59:16
Quote: posted by Dangerousbrother on 15/12/2004 11:31:52
I went up against a cooper S the other day, off the lights - he was done, through the corners no competition!
S3 has more power for sure but do you think you are faster through the bends?
Cooper S is actually the fastest car ever tested in the US mag Road & Track's slalom test.
I was on a slightly wet road!
Quote: posted by Dangerousbrother on 15/12/2004 11:31:52
I went up against a cooper S the other day, off the lights - he was done, through the corners no competition!
S3 has more power for sure but do you think you are faster through the bends?
Cooper S is actually the fastest car ever tested in the US mag Road & Track's slalom test.
I was on a slightly wet road!
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