Are RF tyres starting to get somewhere?

[ELFMAN]

so in a Lesser powered Pippa, I'm ok?

There's a Subsection which states:
"ANY MINI, irrespective of Power Output, should be driven at Moderate to Brisk pace at least once a month, and the handling and performance of the vehicle should be 'fully utilised' on Birthdays and Public Holidays"

So there you are Joanna, it's not me - it's the LAW!

[Mon the fish]

And I do believe the A93 is the 'approved' road for these kind of shenanigans

[stoney]

Cars are to be used in what they are ment for they would not make it do 100mph + if they where not ment to fair enuf u don't want to drive like a nutter all the time but no harm
In having some fun in a car that handles well and go's quick then I'm going to use it I enjoy going on track days and geting the most out of my car !!


IF IN DOUBT FLAT OUT :)

[ELFMAN]

I fear I may be mainly responsible for steering this thread off topic, if not off the road... Apologies Mods and Peeps.

The general consensus should be that you drive your MINI in a way (within reason) that YOU find most enjoyable and at a pace you're comfortable with - that's what NMS is all about.

A final thought... I just wish I had a video of my (post-toilet stop!) single track 'solo' run from Durness to catch up with the NMS Convoy on this year's Highland Run. For me, that just nailed what MINI is all about - after that I totally knew my 'modding money' had been well-spent. Best 20 mins I've had in my R56 to date, and every bit as good as the high points in my R53 JCW 210 - which is saying something, as the R56 is often seen (in standard guise probably quite rightly) as being less of a 'Driver's Car' than the earlier model. But with a few well-chosen mods, it can kick ass with just as much conviction!

[Stewart]

That’s why you were last! A pist stop.

That’s why I think I’ve enjoyed the HT over the years, It’s such a long run you can relax and enjoy it and know you are going to catch up. I’ve never had a problem with anyone’s driving and in fact enjoy that some of these pocket rockets are getting used correctly. I feel sorry for the ones that never experience the Mini in its native habitat of Highland twisty deserted roads.

I can think of nothing worse than a Works going from point A to B in town all its life even with the odd motorway excursion. I’m sure if I had one I’d be running that little bit quicker too and enjoying it for what it is. Not that the standard Cooper is anything but enjoyable on these roads too.

Back on topic, your man above enjoys building his car step by step and most of these would never be appreciated unless the car was driven enthusiastically. The second or third day after I ditched the RF I started to appreciated how much nicer the ride was in the Mini. It could have just been the mess that were the Glasgow streets at the time or the rattle that used to emanate occasionally from the dash but for me the RF’s started getting annoying. The second I drove my Sisters new Cooper that did not come with RF on the same road it was game over from a slight hardly noticeable bump in her car to the bang of my car.

But as a technology idea the RF are still a great idea. But I’d still prefer a normal spare personally like we used to have in cars. Not a fan of the space saver but I’d rather have that than my Goo and foot pump.

[LadyR]

I'll second that, nothing irritates me more than getting stuck behind a lorry or something on the road between Inverness an Ullapool. The bends are made for a mini 😄

[Stewart]

In fact its easier following this lot than trying to decide on were to stay for next years HT in Plockton. But yes your lucky to have such fantastic roads up there Lady R. That touch wood some us will see in June.

[MINIme:)]

I fear I may be mainly responsible for steering this thread off topic, if not off the road... Apologies Mods and Peeps.

Stop it then

[ELFMAN]

stop it then

NO, I WON'T!

Cheers for the video reminder Stewart! If you look carefully, you can see the haze of Adrenalin surrounding my car...

[MINIme:)]

NO, I WON'T!

sigh!!