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monkimagic
9th October 2008, 04:29 PM
Thats it, the Mini has gone. Really been with out it for 5 months as it sat in the drive way.

Told the new owner of this site and left my NMS sticker in the window.

No regrets though guys. Get my kicks from bikes but Justine is looking at a 1.4 TSI Golf

Dont snigger this is a 1.4 GT TSI, Supercharged, then turbo charged Golf pushing out 170 BHP which is apparently very modest. these are requlary on the dyno at 190 bhp in standard trim.

Great fuel economy and decent tax and so on.....but damned fast.

I will swing by once in a while but can only say a big thanks to everyone here for their advice and banter. It is without doubt one of the best places for advice and banter around.

Alot of site could learn a few things from NMS

See ya ;bigwave:

stoney
9th October 2008, 04:31 PM
;bigwave:;bigwave: you will be back :rolleyes: ;bigwave:;bigwave:;bigwave:

doogz__
9th October 2008, 04:45 PM
Slightly off topic, but how is the golf?

I've been told with the compound charging, they do actually guzzle the fuel a bit?

I reckon it'd be interesting to see how the port spacings compare with say,the 2.0 engine, and if they manifolds are compatible, and if the charger pulley and bracket are easily interchangeable

Gismo
9th October 2008, 05:20 PM
Hey Monki, it's been a pleasure to have you onboard, don't be a stranger, we are more than just a MINI site, we always have gatherings as well as runs etc

Good luck with the Golf, sounds a tasty motor ;bigwave:

The Dogfather
9th October 2008, 05:31 PM
I hope the Golf works out Monki, all the best.

mini saltire
9th October 2008, 05:35 PM
Check out my cheap GTI in the sponsor section if you are interested in a good deal. I also have a very nicely priced R32...

Craig
9th October 2008, 05:51 PM
All the best Monki - as others have said, don't be a stranger. :thumbs up:

think you may have another MINI some day... :yes nod::yes nod:

Crombers
9th October 2008, 11:47 PM
Leaving the door open ......................... ;)

monkimagic
10th October 2008, 12:33 AM
Check out my cheap GTI in the sponsor section if you are interested in a good deal. I also have a very nicely priced R32...


I have emailed you mate.

monkimagic
10th October 2008, 12:34 AM
Thanks folks, I will be around I am sure. NMS has been in my favoutites list for nearly 5 years, Its a hard habit to shake off.

Sheilz
10th October 2008, 12:41 AM
Will keep an eye out for the new motor. Bound to be past your place sometime in the coming months. A friend has not long bought one of these golfs. Beautiful car. He just loves it. Mind and still gie's a wave like this ;bigwave:

Colin
10th October 2008, 02:01 PM
;bigwave: Bye Bye. Hope you like the Golf.

You'll be back some day.

N12 JLK
10th October 2008, 04:21 PM
night night, see you next year in another mini:thumbs up:

Burple
10th October 2008, 04:23 PM
Don't be a stranger matey!
good to meet you!




Actually what am I saying... You'll be back!!!! :laugh::laugh::D

monkimagic
11th October 2008, 12:12 AM
Hey Monki, it's been a pleasure to have you onboard, don't be a stranger, we are more than just a MINI site, we always have gatherings as well as runs etc

Good luck with the Golf, sounds a tasty motor ;bigwave:

I'll be seeing you around Tayside bikers mate:thumbs up:

Gismo
11th October 2008, 12:36 AM
I'll be seeing you around Tayside bikers mate:thumbs up:Nice one :thumbs up: