The Works Van

[weefossy]

Mom's getting quite excited!!!.......which is reason enough to post up a new thread;) ;)

THE WORKS' VAN should be ready for collection tomorrow if the paint job dries on time:D :D Will try and post some pictures up if the weather is OK.

Re mods, we will want to add another 2 spots (weefossies tradition) but would like the extra 2 to have angel eyes. Anyone got a source to get some?

[Scottie]

Have you tried Mike.??

[Craig]

not found them yet myself Malcolm as I have been looking.. :(

Good news on the motor. Best of luck with it. :D :D

[vintageb3]

Mom's getting quite excited!!!.......which is reason enough to post up a new thread;) ;)

THE WORKS' VAN should be ready for collection tomorrow if the paint job dries on time:D :D Will try and post some pictures up if the weather is OK.

Re mods, we will want to add another 2 spots (weefossies tradition) but would like the extra 2 to have angel eyes. Anyone got a source to get some?

Did you keep the vert though Malcolm?

mark

[weefossy]

Mark, thought long and hard about it, but couldn't justify 3 cars at this point in time, so we are trading it in. I still have dream of building a "hill climb" mini but that will have to wait until kids are completely off my hands. Or out of my wallet, to put it another way.

Graig, it's all fingers crossed that we get a good one!

[vintageb3]

Mark, thought long and hard about it, but couldn't justify 3 cars at this point in time, so we are trading it in.

OH NO!!!! Its gone!!!!..What have you done!!!!!:eek:

Hope your'e not sorry next summer (Its a Tuesday next year;) )

mark

[zimbo]

Well I for one cant wait to see the pics of the new motor Malcolm :D:p what colour did you guys go for anyway?

[ELFMAN]

Did you manage to get the BLUE FLASHING LIGHTS Malcolm????!!!!
Can't wait to see the motor - bet it'll be VAN-tastic! What do they do for the 'Works' Exhaust on the Clubbie?

[weefossy]

Euan, you're ahead of the game:D BMW haven't "worked" out the exhaust yet either:confused: :confused: so that is to follow. Apparently they have made an "exhaustive" search of the market place and they haven't sourced a supplier yet.

Simple answer for me would be "Play Mini" please:) Will let you know.

[ajamesj]

Cant wait to see the pics

[ianking]

Good luck Fossies with your new car.

Im getting a new Cooper S Clubman tomorrow as well. Its only for 4 days though to see if I like it.

[sh@z]

Good luck with the new car guys!!!

Hopefully you won't have the problems many have had with their R56's. Get pics of the Works Van up ASAP!

[smiler]

That's good news, can't wait to see the pictures. You kept that quiet today!:cool:

[Burple]

Good luck Mum 'n' dad! I know it'll be a cracker tho! Hope the reliability stands up..

Hurry up with the pics!!! :D:D:D

[ELFMAN]

Right Ian, I'll expect a full road test report! I'm quite taken with the Clubman shape these days......... there's one tootling around Hamilton - and it does look FAB on the road (but only with 17's and upwards!).

By the way Malcolm, my wee scottish brain was ticking away... seeing as how the Clubbie's JCW upgrade is (for now) sans Exhaust, how much cheaper is it than the Saloon's which DOES come with new rortier gas pipes? Just a thought. Can't wait to see it on the 30th.....

[vintageb3]

Thought i would come home to some pics:(

mark

[vintageb3]

Euan, you're ahead of the game:D BMW haven't "worked" out the exhaust yet either:confused: :confused: so that is to follow. Apparently they have made an "exhaustive" search of the market place and they haven't sourced a supplier yet.

Simple answer for me would be "Play Mini" please:) Will let you know.

Did you see Craig's exhaust on his R56?...I think its worth looking at Stainless Creations.

I'm toying with the idea of getting them to alter my playmini so that i can remove the spacers i had to fit to clear the extra bracing on the vert.

Craig's exhaust was meaty looking and sounded "nice";)

mark

[Craig]

Did you see Craig's exhaust on his R56?...I think its worth looking at Stainless Creations.

I'm toying with the idea of getting them to alter my playmini so that i can remove the spacers i had to fit to clear the extra bracing on the vert.

Craig's exhaust was meaty looking and sounded "nice";)

mark


and mine could be bought and modified by Stainless creations.... I'll do Mum and Dad a good deal...;)

[weefossy]

Sorry guys that I've caused confusion by puting up rushed posts:o
The car is being picked up tomorrow.....Saturday and not today.
As we are going to the opera in Gala on Saturday night and I am off to Birmingham (working) on Sunday, it may be a few days before pictures are put up. I will do my best.

It appears it isn't an option to fit the Works kit without their exhaust; I believe it has to come as one package. I think it's the same cost as the saloon. Tell me if you think I'm wrong on this.

Appreciate all the good wishes, hopefully the "white van woman" will be happy with it when she sees it.

[AndyP & Lenore]

That's a shame about the works kit Malcolm. You'd think it wasn't rocket science to simply re-route the exhaust path, re-homogenise the kit and stick it up for sale. All the parts (exhaust excepting) will be the same surely.:confused:

A.:D

[weefossy]

Exactly, you and I would call it "planning".
Still it's something else to look forward to and it will give us a chance to compare what difference in performance we are getting for our money.

[Scottie]

On the twelfth day of Christmas
my true love sent to me

12 diesel sounding noises
11 water rushing sounds
10 bangs on head tripping over seat belts in rear
9 crunches in 2nd gear
8 trips to the dealers.
7 fuel pumps replace
6 dealer mistakes
FIVE dash rattles
4 spot light failures
3 weird ECD faults
2 air vent problems
1 pissed off first model run owner
and a MINI Badge thrown through the TV.
:D :D :D :D

Only 12 faults can't be that bad.lol



Only kidding. Great Sounding car can't wait to see the pics

[ELFMAN]

Malcolm, Re. Exhaust - What I meant was, if they DON'T have a JCW exhaust worked out yet for the Clubbie, surely they can't charge you the same price as the JCW kit for the hatchback - which DOES have an exhaust system included. That means the hatch kit gets a 'free' exhaust system - or am I missing something here? Like my brain....... It means you're getting the ECU upgrade etc etc but no exhaust and paying the same price? I'm confused.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Ewan, it looks like there is (effectively) no JCW kit for the Clubbie. It is sold as a package [Exhaust, Remap & Air Filter], and there is no JCW exhaust for the Clubbie yet, so no JCW kit.:(

It was sort of the same with the Auto transmission S. We had to wait for the kit to be homogenised for the Auto before they could sell it for the auto. Took an extra 2 months for us to get it. Looks like Malcolm may have to wait also, assuming MINI decide to do the JCW kit for the Clubbie at all. The last I heard (read) was that they were trying to decide if was even worth doing the kit for the clubbie at all.:confused:

A.:)

[vintageb3]

We had to wait for the kit to be homogenised for the AutoA.:)

Gay kit for cars?:confused:whatever next!:rolleyes::D

mark

[weefossy]

Some quick photos as rushing to Gala
Front
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c394/weefossy/Vansmall3.jpg
Back
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c394/weefossy/Vansmall2.jpg
Photoshop of proposed graphic
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c394/weefossy/Vansmall1.jpg

[ianking]

Very nice.

Is that Lounge Leather seats I spy through the window?

[MINI William]

very nice mum and dad:D

[duncan]

A white van without The Sun on the dashboard? :eek:

Happy Motoring!

[Craig]

VERY NICE :D :D :D

I see you got the colour coding done on the rear of the Van. Nice touch....:cool: :cool:

I do wish you the VERY BEST of luck with the car, hope they made you a good 'un.:)

See you on the 30th ?

[Scottie]

VERY NICE :D :D :D

I see you got the colour coding done on the rear of the Van. Nice touch....:cool: :cool:

I do wish you the VERY BEST of luck with the car, hope they made you a good 'un.:)

See you on the 30th ?



X2 looking very swish.:cool: :cool: :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Looking very nice Malcolm.

See you soon.

A.;)

[Duncan Stewart]

Looking great :D I'm liking the clubman more every time I see one :cool:

[smiler]

Malcolm

The new motor looks very nice.;)

Hope Siobhan enjoys driving it.:cool:

Lesley.

[AndyP & Lenore]

Well, saw the car in the flesh tonight, looked fab.

Happy motoring.:D :D

[Gismo]

Nice one Malcolm :cool: as Craig mentioned, the rear door pillars make a huge difference to the overall look.
I've still to see a Clubman in the flesh :eek:

[Crombers]

All the very best with your Clubman :)

Have to say that I really liked your red un & hope it goes to a good home

[ELFMAN]

Colour Coding 'Works' a treat! Did the Dealer do it? Looking great......
Next? Lowered slightly and a set of 18" Black JCW wheels....

Sorry about the mix-up with the JCW engine/Exhaust..... I thought it was coming with the upgrade on it from new. The 'Works Van' bit threw me. Doh!

[N12 JLK]

Nice looking car Malcolm, like the Works badge:)

[zimbo]

Mum '&' dad that is one VERY nice looking van :D

[vintageb3]

Enjoy your new car folks!

Hope you have years of Happy and Safe Motoring!

mark

[weefossy]

Thanks for all the positive comments peps. Sioban is loving the car and so far no problems.

Will be putting our proper S sopkes on, but I'm thinking of geting them refurbed in glossy black, because I think it would look great. Mom wants to leave them silver as she is not sure about black. She has suggested trying the black look by getting the new wheels painted. Any comments?

[The Dogfather]

I think black would look like steel wheels, perhaps a dark grey?

[Craig]

Thanks for all the positive comments peps. Sioban is loving the car and so far no problems.

Will be putting our proper S sopkes on, but I'm thinking of geting them refurbed in glossy black, because I think it would look great. Mom wants to leave them silver as she is not sure about black. She has suggested trying the black look by getting the new wheels painted. Any comments?


mmmmm not sure on this one Malcolm. Why not speak to Big Gordy as he has a set of "winter" black s spokes and may allow you to try them on the car before comitting to spending cash on getting yours done.. Will confirm whether it looks good or not so good. ;) :D

I would be interested to see how it looks and I have a big jack and some muscles to help out with the changeover if required. ;)

[KenL]

Will be putting our proper S sopkes on, but I'm thinking of geting them refurbed in glossy black, because I think it would look great. Mom wants to leave them silver as she is not sure about black. She has suggested trying the black look by getting the new wheels painted. Any comments?

Mom is correct ;) Leave the wheels as they are :cool:

What are "proper S sopkes"? :p

[AeroJonny]

The ones on the R50/53!! The new incarnation of the s-spokes are the crown spoke wheels.

Thinking I may just have attempted selling ice to an eskimo. ;)

[weefossy]

at least you didn't make a typo :D I hait sloppy speling, grammour amd tippos..... slap on the head for me then :eek:

Can anyone do a photoshop on black wheels?

[FergusM]

and mine could be bought and modified by Stainless creations.... I'll do Mum and Dad a good deal...;)


Apart from fact exhausts come out at either side rather than in the centre ??? I thought it woudl be completely different..

[vintageb3]

There's and S in my area that has had black lacquer (clearcoat with a black tint in) sprayed on top of his silver S Spokes.

I think it looks great.

mark

[AeroJonny]

powdertec have a brilliant anthracite finish! It looks fantastic!

[Big Gordy]

Malcolm your more than welcome to have a shot of my black wheels:cool: there not shinny black mind you:o There a kind of matt/satin finish:D here's a pic.....

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h187/BigGordy/General%20Mini%20Stuff/DSCF1138.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h187/BigGordy/General%20Mini%20Stuff/DSCF1140.jpg

[euan]

I'm thinking that on the clubman and as winter rims, Big G's would look great. For me, I'd be going for anthracite though.

[Big Gordy]

I wanted them done in anthracite originally but the guy who did them (for nothing I may add;) ) didn't have anthracite in all the samples he supplied me with:( so I plumped for something a bit different to the norm:D There not my winter wheels....I have a set of steelies for that. I put them on just to be different on some of the runs thats all:rolleyes: :p :D

[weefossy]

Proper "S" spokes in black.......just look great to me. Also like the painted Pirelli on the tyres. :)

Big G, really appreciate your offer to try wheels but it's probably too impracticle to carry out. Think I will just need to go ahead and gets ours done same black as roof, with plenty of laquer coats. If it doesn't work I can always go back to silver.

Still thought a "photoshop expert" out there would have had a mock up done by now, to help me convince Sioban :D

[illegalhunter]

When you gettin the car Malcom

[Bazthemod]

http://file037b.bebo.com/1/large/2007/12/21/00/1799036806a6419562449l.jpg

Quick photoshop of how it might look! ;) i like it! :cool:

[Gismo]

Now that's nice, a good compromise would be anthracite, have you considered powder coating?

[The Dogfather]

Was looking at one of these today, and I have to say I've gone from on the fence to liking it a lot. With Jackie's employer pulling a fast one on the amount of money she gets per mile a Cooper D one might be on the cards

[Craig]

http://file037b.bebo.com/1/large/2007/12/21/00/1799036806a6419562449l.jpg

Quick photoshop of how it might look! ;) i like it! :cool:



OH YES!!!!

that looks superb... Do it Malc, don't worry about Mum... ;) :D

[euan]

Yup, that does look superb - do it!!!

[weefossy]

Young Baz, your a star :D :D looks as good as I thought it might.

Even Mom smiled, so it looks like a goer. ;) ;)

I know I'm thick but what is the difference between having them powder coated in gloss black as per roof colour, or having them anthracite? We looked at the JCW R105s in matt black and I thought they looked a bit "steely".... and of course they weren't "S" spokes, which made it a non starter anyway for the Weefossies.