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chillax
29th July 2016, 09:23 PM
Hi all. Totally new to BMW Minis! Have been a fan of Honda since the 90's and have had various models. Still have one that is used for shows only which is a 1999 Honda Civic Aerodeck, but my daily driver was a 2008 Civic TypeR fn2. Loved the looks, the handling and the power, hated the fuel consumption and the stupid stiff suspension! So decided to trade her in for a 2008 Mini Cooper! Hadn't even been in a new mini until I test drove one before the one I actually bought! Have to say, love the whole mini scene, and love driving her. Got a few mods planned as I hate totally standard cars, always like something different or retro. Hence the mini!

Mods wise, won't be going looking for performance mods as I'm getting to old for that caper now, so mainly cosmetic mods. Have picked out a set of Cases Eros alloys in 16', as I like wheels with a bit of dish, and going for black bonnet stripes, tinted rear windows MCS front spoiler and tailgate spoiler. Also going for stainless steel spot lights and some kind of ice upgrade. Already got and fitted the channel swap lead so sounds a bit better already.

Hope to see some of you around!

Here she is, in sparkling silver (rare-ish colour apparently?)

wsmdesign
29th July 2016, 10:31 PM
A very tidy mini and rare colour indeed - looks great. Welcome. Once the mod'ing starts.......! enjoy !

Fraser-OFG
29th July 2016, 10:59 PM
Welcome. Looking forward to seeing the mods on this car. Sounds like you have a good plan.

EcosseGP
29th July 2016, 11:08 PM
Don't be daft you're never too old for modding ... (Just ask Malcolm) ! Welcome along [emoji106]


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MINI William
29th July 2016, 11:09 PM
Welcome to NMS. Never to old to mod

badwolf340
30th July 2016, 06:43 AM
:welcome:

chillax
30th July 2016, 09:12 AM
Thanks for the warm welcome chaps! Will be looking for a fair bit of info on these cars so brace yourselves for newbie questions lol. I'm also on mini2 and total mini, but nice to find a mini club based in Scotland! Suits me fine!

chillax
30th July 2016, 09:13 AM
Forgot to add it was Martyn, the mechanic from the garage I bought the mini that recommended this site. Have to say loving the forum so far!

SeanC
30th July 2016, 01:50 PM
Welcome Dave :)

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chillax
30th July 2016, 02:00 PM
Lol how do Sean! Didn't know you were on here too, good to see you mate! :bigwave:

JOHN MILNE
30th July 2016, 03:44 PM
:welcome: another east Lothian member :thumbs up:

Crombers
31st July 2016, 12:50 AM
Welcome to NMSland :saltireflag:

cuddles
31st July 2016, 06:02 AM
Welcome to NMS enjoy xx

jonnie
31st July 2016, 08:30 AM
Welcome


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chillax
31st July 2016, 09:38 AM
:welcome: another east Lothian member :thumbs up:

Almost sure I spotted your mini parked near the Playhouse the other day John? Caught my eye as I was sitting in traffic, first colour coded one I've seen! Looked sweet!

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Thanks for the welcomes guys, really liking this site!:thumbs up:

Craig
1st August 2016, 10:42 AM
Welcome to NMS [emoji2]


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N16SHP
1st August 2016, 02:52 PM
Welcome to NMS!