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    Born To Hoon Jonnymito's Avatar
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    Hi guys, thought I’d pop in and say hello. I’ve recently just picked up my first Mini and know from previous experience how great getting involved with the car clubs/forums is. Little bit of an intro then. I’m a big petrol head and don’t change my fun cars very oten so the last 15 years have only seen me own 3 cars (plus the mini ) Started with a VX220 which I still miss, then a Z4 Coupe 3.0si and most recently a TTRS which sadly I ended up selling just a few weeks ago. As you can see I’ve gradually progressed up the cost and power to the point of the TT but if I’m honest it was too much for the public toad and the number of track days I have done recently have been few and far between.
    So with a change in circumstances I decided to dip my toe into a little hot hatch and picked up this little beauty. A 2007 Mini Cooper S which I think has the JCW tuning kit. (Not sure if there is something obvious I can check)
    I didn’t spend much money on it but I can see me holding onto this one for a while.
    I’ll be heading north at the weekend for a first proper hoon in it and expect I’ll do around 600-700 miles around our beautiful country starting with a run over the Ski Roads and over to Fort William. Hope to get a chance to join a meet with some of you in the near future and I’ll no doubts be on to pick the brains of all you guys that know these cars better than me.
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    JCW Upgrade goggs's Avatar
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    Welcome along, I’ve owned 6 Audi Tt’s over the years including the rs (what an engine)


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    Born To Hoon Jonnymito's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by goggs View Post
    Welcome along, I’ve owned 6 Audi Tt’s over the years including the rs (what an engine)


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    Loved the engine, absolute belter!

    My son loved it more though

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    2007 Cooper S Hatch..... loads of kit and some JCW bits...... too early to tell a exactly what!

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    Ha ha, I remember that exhaust note well, I had the sports exhaust as well








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    Welcome to NMS. A nice looking R56
    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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    Welcome to NMSland


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