What year's the car? Is it a SliMINI (an R53 up to '06), or a PhatMINI? (R56 - '07 onwards)
If it's an R53, the fuel stops will unfortunately be more frequent!, but the fun will be worth it!
The later car's fun too - I should know!
What year's the car? Is it a SliMINI (an R53 up to '06)
If it's an R53, the fuel stops will unfortunately be more frequent!
Last edited by ELFMAN; 16th November 2010 at 02:48 PM.
2008 R56 COOPER S, Pepper White, Black Roof, 'John Cooper' Signature Side and Bonnet Stripes, JCW 'Stage 1' Tuning Kit, Forge Intercooler, Milltek Downpipe & Sports Cat, ALTA Induction, Chris Knox/DNA Remap, JCW/Brembo Brakes, Limited Slip Diff, JCW Suspension and Front Strut Brace, 17" Crown Spokes with Non-Runflat 205/45x17 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres, JCW/Recaro leather Seats, JCW Sideskirts, Chili Pack, Front Spotlights. Still got my old Hendrix Badge blu-tacked to the dash!
Can I ask why SliMINI and PhatMINI? Its an R53, 53 plate registered in 2004. Yeah, I'm assuming this is because the R53's were supercharged and the R56 is turbo'd therefore you can drive economically by staying off the turbo but the superchargers kick in pretty much straight away? Or am I talking mince? lol... sorry if I am! Still learning lol
SliMINI are the pre body change and the PhatMINI's are the newer type, fatter body type and not so well liked by a few, me included, though they are growing on meOriginally Posted by Penny Louise
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Ah right okay... so its just really a nick-name thats been given to them? Well I dont really have a preference to be honest, if I had the money to throw about I would have gone for a newer one but the one I've got was in my price range and had reasonable mileage so Im happySliMINI are the pre body change and the PhatMINI's are the newer type, fatter body type and not so well liked by a few, me included, though they are growing on me
And that's exactly what countsAh right okay... so its just really a nick-name thats been given to them? Well I dont really have a preference to be honest, if I had the money to throw about I would have gone for a newer one but the one I've got was in my price range and had reasonable mileage so Im happy
Plus it was a police officer from Kirkcaldy who had it before me so it's been well looked after :) Actually saying that, Police officers are worse lolAnd that's exactly what counts
Hey, welcome along to NMS! Good to see you getting involved already, we're a friendly bunch!!
MINI F56 Cooper in Deep Blue with black roof and caps.
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Hope you enjoy the site - don't be afraid to ask for advice, and it doesn't even have to be about your Mini
thanks, it seems quite a good site actually... I was registered on a few owners clubs when I had the Golf and they can tend to be cliquey... but this seems ok :)
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