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    Werther's Original & Sponsor ELFMAN's Avatar
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    Here’s my new Daily Driver. Had another Fabia for 7 reliable years so while it was still worth something I decided to trade in for a newer (2018) model with under 4K on the clock. Excellent wee motor, 94 bhp 3-pot turbo, sounds like a ‘mini-me’ 911 under acceleration. More refined than the previous incarnation (where have you heard THAT before?) You’ll notice it’s in ‘Team ELF’ colours... almost!

    Still enjoying the S, which is going as well as ever, and looking forward to Spring when I can get back to topless motoring in my 45 year old MGB. 1950 Oselli Stage 2, Stainless Manifold & single box system, uprated upsuspension with Gaz shocks etc. This is where the money went after I convinced myself the Mini was finally just how I wanted it!

    Happy Motoring everybody, whatever you’re driving.
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    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!

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    Logo Genie DigitalLemming's Avatar
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    I take it that’s your daily house and the summer house in the first two photos as well

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    Werther's Original & Sponsor ELFMAN's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by DigitalLemming View Post
    I take it that’s your daily house and the summer house in the first two photos as well
    Correct Andrew. Had to find somewhere suitable to park the MG! Don’t get much chance to drive it though, most of my time these days seems to be spent hoovering and dusting, and as for the garden...

    Thanks for the positive comments folks, the Fabia looks a bit more sporty than my previous one but it’s no Hot Hatch, not even warm! But it’s not overly slow either and über-practical and when you have an R56 which, like Fleetwood Mac, “Goes its own way” when you floor it on a country road, that’s quite enough excitement!

    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!

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    Site Owner MINI William's Avatar
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    Really nice Elfman
    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

    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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    Site Owner badwolf340's Avatar
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    X3 M competition,F56 GP ,F54 JCW white silver edtionTrafic Formula Edition
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    Nice Elfman
    The cars in front are New MINI Scotland

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    Pantomime Villain & Car Plan Ambassador Crombers's Avatar
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    Excellent, many happy motoring miles


    R50 Cooper ..... Mini Plant Oxford

    19 years of MINIfascination

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    Handbrake Turner CiderFex's Avatar
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    Looks great.



    Sent from Yorkshire wi a hint o’ sarcasm.

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    One half of Gobi and Sahara EcosseGP's Avatar
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    Excellent Elfman .... but the fastest colour isn’t white lol.
    Many happy miles of trouble free motoring in the new machine


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    Looks good, I have a Fabia just like this in estate form, it’s mainly the family car for taking kids to nursery, so it’s only covered 5700 miles in a year since new.

    I have the 1.0 MPI, have to work it hard, but fun to drive, even better since I lowered it, this is our third Skoda and so far not had any problems with this one.

    Davy

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