W A F W A P! - Now with Pictures!

[Wul]

Just had a call from Douglas Park Mini!

My new MCS will be ready for collection on Monday! Woohoo! And I already had a day off anyway!:):cool:

That's nearly 2 weeks earlier than expected too!

BTW Happy Anniversary Linda and Wille for Monday - as you can guess I won't be near a computer that day!:p:evil::D

[Willie M]

Many thanks Wul, all the best to you and Lesley too :approve:
Wow, what a pressie you're getting :cool:
Have a great day and we look forward to seeing your new 'S', in person ;) in the not too distant future.

[Linda M]

Bet you can't wait Wul, what a pressie !!! Maybe 'one' day we'll see it on a run ;)
Happy first Anniversary by the way :)

[Wul]

:IAw thanks guys!:I

Have a great day too!

And Linda - you never know - one day maybe you might see the new car on a run - maybe!:p;):eek:

[Julz]

quote:Originally posted by Wul

one day maybe you might see the new car on a run - maybe!:p;):eek:


Did anyone actually see the old one??;):D

[Wul]

quote:Originally posted by Julz


quote:Originally posted by Wul

one day maybe you might see the new car on a run - maybe!:p;):eek:


Did anyone actually see the old one??;):D


LOL! Now Now Julz - there's no need for that - you know you saw the old one at Cullen last year - briefly!:I:D

[Gismo]

I saw it briefly in McD's in Arbroath as it was used to transport my lovely new mats :cool:

[Wul]

Hey - You Ain't seen me....right!

;):D


<sorry to steal your quote pimpmeister moffat!>

[Willie M]

:evil:

[macblob]

I saw Wul and his motor in Dunedin once so I know he exists:D

[Wul]

Ok Folks - here's the pics of the new motor then!:cool:

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wul/28514_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wul/28514.jpg)
and
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wul/28515_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wul/28515.jpg)

:):cool:

[KenL]

Fantastic Wul - I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo jealous. Would like to see pics of the inside too.

Have you waxed it yet? :D

[monkimagic]

In the words of Steve Irwin, 'Thats a little beauty', 'a spectactular little fella'. but in all seriousness that is a lovely car Wul

Monki

[sh@z]

all black
a cooper s


cant go wrong really :D

congrats Wul matey :)

[Vosh]

Thats a cracker Wul. Well smart!

[Willie M]

Congratulations Wul, looking soooperb :approve: Wishing you many miles of (fault free) happy MINI motoring :cool:

[Julz]

Awww, isn't it cute <pinches wing and gives it a shoogle>, very lovely Wul, I bet you're chuffed and have had the Meguires on it already!!!

[Wul]

:IShucks Thanks Guys!:I

We/I'm well chuffed - got a pic of the old and new together at the dealer but will have to wait till the Missus gets her camera developed before posting it!:I

<puts on best robert duvall accent> I Love the sound of a supercharger in the morning!:D A cool noise it is too!

As for the waxing - come on now guys - that is this weekends job, it was my anniversary afterall!:p

Ken - will post up more pics of the interior if you want - any in particular?

Really like the chrome line exterior on the S - here at work most people thought i'd changed the number plates over on the Coop!;)

Have to say the new steering wheel is 100% better in the flesh and like the new shaped parts for your hands. The playstation controls built into it are fun too!:p;)

Now all that remains is to put the ICE into it (including a new bit of kit - all will be revealed in due course) and the meguiars treatment and we're there:approve:

[KenL]

Just put loads of pics in your gallery Wul :)

How do you find the ride quality on the 17s compared with your Cooper?

[Wul]

It is harder Ken but not that much more - but the handling improvement is noticeable - the steering feels more responsive and the Calder Roundabouts are now even more fun ;):D

Only 1180 miles till the supercharger gets to come out to play for real!;):p

[Julz]

If you like the chrome lines, may I suggest the chrome pollen vent surrounds, finally fitted mine on saturday after forgetting for about 8 months, and I love them, they just look fantastic!!!:D

[Linda M]

Looking VERY COOL Wul, enjoy :)

[Wul]

quote:Originally posted by Julz

If you like the chrome lines, may I suggest the chrome pollen vent surrounds, finally fitted mine on saturday after forgetting for about 8 months, and I love them, they just look fantastic!!!:D


Like the chrome bits on the black Julz - but pennies all spent for now - there's always birthdays and christmas tho!:p

Do like the chrome door scoops too!

[DNV122]

Wul - nice one - like the chrome touches

Julz - any chance of some photos of the chrome pollen vents ?

Have fun y'all

[john-apex]

Nice Wul very Nice:)

[Julz]

quote:Originally posted by DNV122
Julz - any chance of some photos of the chrome pollen vents ?


Will try and mind and take some piccies tonight!!;)

[Wul]

quote:Originally posted by john-apex

Nice Wul very Nice:)


Will be coming to see you very soon John.:)

[mr.b]

Wul.

Good work, i bet your as high as an Amsterdamese & footer in drag with 12" heels on!!! I know i still am [;)]

Even after a new windscreen and a severely scrapped alloy (thanks to a 70 year old guy in a gimp suit who can't stay in lane!), i still love my MCS and just want to be driving all the time - granted i need to sleep a few hours every night. shame really.

B.

[Duncan Stewart]

Nice one Wul. I just love the black & chrome combination, looks superb.

[Wul]

Just for you Ken - some interior shots!

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wul/28715_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wul/28715.jpg)
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wul/28716_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wul/28716.jpg)
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wul/28717_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wul/28717.jpg)
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wul/28718_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wul/28718.jpg)
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wul/28719_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wul/28719.jpg)
:)

Will post some "post meguiars" shots at the weekend if the weather stays dry!

[Wul]

And the rest of the interior!:p

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wul/28720_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wul/28720.jpg)
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wul/28721_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wul/28721.jpg)
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wul/28722_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wul/28722.jpg)
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wul/28723_thumb.jpg (http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/Wul/28723.jpg)

:)

[KenL]

Very nice Wul - apart from the manky mats :evil:

Never seen an S with the silver dash before. Did you not like the Alloy patina style?

As to the weather - doesn't look too good http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1808
but then they often get it wrong for this part of the world.

What's the gadget on the LHS of the boot?

[Wul]

quote:Originally posted by KenL

Very nice Wul - apart from the manky mats :evil:

Never seen an S with the silver dash before. Did you not like the Alloy patina style?

As to the weather - doesn't look too good http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1808
but then they often get it wrong for this part of the world.

What's the gadget on the LHS of the boot?


LOL! The joys of being a Surveyor on Roads Jobs! That's why i've got those mats there! New ones in the post from the dealer as a freeby so the manky ones are available if your wife has changed her mind about them!:p;)

Nope - really don't like the alloy patina - especially in the door elipses! It was funny, as when I ordered the silver - the saleswoman had to check it was available on the S and the other salesman tried to convince me it might affect my resale value - Aye Right!:clown: Plus everyone has AP in their S and I don't!:approve:

As for the weather - well who knows!

The gadget on the left is my new toy - a blaupunkt (sp!) active subwoofer - fitted it last night! doesn't take up a lot of room and gives the JVC a bit more oomph! And can be removed easily to get to the battery! Got it on ebay for half price!:) Only problem is the dreaded MCS amp whine problem at low volume so may need to call on Mikeythemini's advice - again!

[KenL]

Nae chance on wifey changing her mind on the mats I'm afraid.

On the whine through the stereo do you think it is associated with the S only? Could be to do with the position of the battery I suppose.

Does it only happen when you've got your pimpin' bass thumper on? :p

Have you got a decent earth return on it? Try beefing up that wire, keeping it short and connecting it to the body of the car, if that don't work try connecting it to the return of the battery itself since it's close. Failing that I'm sure Mikey can supply something to supress it.

[Wul]

Bummer on the mats! LOL! ;)

Have read a lot of threads on MINI2 and the problem seems to be more common the S's but not unique to them!

Yes when the pimping bass thumper is on the whine happens - disconnect the activation lead to the amp and it goes, no matter if the RCA cables are plugged in, run separately from the power or disconnected!

Sounds great when the car isn't running! ;)

The unit is earthed direct to the - terminal to the battery! The + is from the battery too! So not really sure how to solve the problem! Have put a thread up on MINI2 so we'll see how it goes!

[Willie M]

quote:Originally posted by Wul

Plus everyone has AP in their S and I don't!:approve:
Neither do I :approve:

[Wul]

quote:Originally posted by Willie M


quote:Originally posted by Wul

Plus everyone has AP in their S and I don't!:approve:
Neither do I :approve:


Cool Willie - maybe we should start a breakaway faction!:p



<or maybe not - need more coffee!>

[KenL]

Are you silver then too Willie?

[weefossy]

we're silver too. The boss didn't like AP

[Willie M]

I'm an anthracite kinda guy myself :approve:

[KenL]

quote:Originally posted by Willie M

I'm an anthracite kinda guy myself :approve:


That probably matches up well with DS right enough just like Wul's chrome bits and silver will match well.