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  1. 28th October 2016, 09:18 PM #1
    a11y
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    Hi all,

    Not yet a MINI owner but getting close I think. Currently shopping for a post-2010 Cooper S hatch having been without a car for over 18 months - gave up a very nice BMW 330i M Sport as it wasn't getting used enough to justify keeping it. Test drove a Cooper S for the first time today and I'm completely unused to anything with a bit of oomph with my only driving since being my VW campervan or the wife's 4x4

    This is sort of a "hello again" rather than just a "hello" as - although I've never owned a MINI - I've attended a few NMS meets in the past with a mate who owner a Cooper a few years back. A rainy meet in Galashiels involving a cinema visit for a private screening of The Italian Job (from memory the initial Charlize Theron scene was replayed, ahem, more than once...).

    And also a trip to Oban via Balloch in 2009: https://www.flickr.com/gp/a11y_m/3Q8yU2



    Hope to be joining the fold soon
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  2. 28th October 2016, 09:34 PM #2
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    Welcome back Ally. Hopefully see you at a meet soon in your new car
    Racing Grey F56 JCW GP 0370 - Chilli Red Mirror Caps, Custom OHC Alcantara Steering Wheel, Motech Performance By PiperCross Panel Filter, Custom GP Steering Wheel Spoke, Custom GP Stitched Carbon Side Scuttles, JCW Pro Mats, RSI C6 Carbonfibre Scoop, JCW Pro Stitched Carbon Boot Handle

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  3. 28th October 2016, 11:07 PM #3
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    Welcome Back. That was my Argyll Run back then - ah the memories . Crombers with the Hamanns on... Scottie in her Coop, Sheilz in Dougal... and my BEP JCW .... great stuff. Hope to see you at a meet


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  4. 31st October 2016, 10:41 PM #4
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    Thanks. Should hopefully be able to see plenty more run photos by clicking into the above photo. It was either that run or another, we had approx 20 cars nose to tail down a single track road somewhere just north of Tyndrum after turning left off the A82? The look on folk's faces trying to go the opposite way was either mild amusement or total frustration

    Anyway, it’s done... Placed deposit on Saturday after viewing a few cars over the past week. White silver Cooper S hatch 2012/62. Fairly ordinary with chili pack and black roof/wheels/mirrors, with a nice extra of heated seats. Colour didn’t do much for me in the sale photos but looked completely different in person – guessing it’s a pearlescent paint? Might lose the bonnet stripes but I’ll live with them at first and see if they grow on me.

    Not even collected it yet but I’ve already acquired a set of winter wheels (17” R97 flame design) with Bridgestone Blizzaks ready for fitting in a few weeks time. Was too good an opportunity not to go for them.

    Excited doesn’t cover it

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  5. 1st November 2016, 09:25 AM #5
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    Looks great. Looking forward to seeing you at a meet soon
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    Ice Blue R55 Clubvan - JCW Shiftlight, JCW Carbon Fibe Handbrake, JCW Carbon Fibre Dash, JCW Steering Wheel, Recaro JCW Sportster CS, CoolerWorx ShortShifter, BC Racing Coilovers, JCW Brembo 4pots, HEL Braided Lines, JCW Front Bumper, MINI Challenge Splitter, White Rota Blitz
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  6. 1st November 2016, 11:03 AM #6
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    Lovely colour and see you soon
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  7. 1st November 2016, 11:06 AM #7
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    Nice one.... yeah that road was Glen Orchy.. tight and bumpy


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  8. 1st November 2016, 12:57 PM #8
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    Welcome aboard.

    White silver is a great choice, we love it.

    Looks great with the contrasting roof and wheels - great choice - happy new car!
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  9. 1st November 2016, 03:11 PM #9
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    Welcome back to NMSland


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  10. 2nd November 2016, 09:44 AM #10
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    Welcome back.

    And a wee glimpse back at my Black Cooper Works in the gallery. Seems like such a long time ago now.
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