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Hi all. I just got a 2003 MINI Cooper S a couple weeks ago, with only 36000 miles on the odometer, British Racing green paintwork, manual trans, and moonroof. I've wanted one since they first showed up here in the US, and finally, I got one.
So far, I've read all 68 pages of the "things you probably didn't know about your mini" thread. Great stuff there! I look forward to finding out all the helpful maintenance tricks and useful mods.
Welcome aboard Dutch! I've spent many hours reading that "things you didn't know" thread too, while waiting for my MINI to arrive.
Lots of stuff here, and lots of great people ready to help-
Congrats!
Jay
__________________ Ordered 9/15/09 | Entered production 9/25/09 | Completed 10/03/09 | Shipped 10/15/09 | Scheduled port delivery 11/11/09 | Home for the Holidays 11/18/09! | 2010 MC Clubman | British Racing Green | Silver roof and pillars | Sport Pack | 16" Alloys | Xenons | H/K Premium Sound |
Welcome Dutch, lots of things here of interest and know you will make plenty of friends. MOTOR ON
__________________ SCOOTER2009 MC, Chili Red/White, Automatic, Cold Weather, MFSW, Sport Seats, Center Armrest, 25.5mm Rear Sway Bar, Falken Azenis RT-615, Valentine V1, Now Alive and Well in Salt Lake
I'm about to do my first "mod" this morning--re-routing the vacuum hose to the bypass valve. Might also take the valve out and stretch the spring a bit and readjust the stop screw to ensure it closes all the way.
I'll also be keeping an eye out for MINI events and gatherings in AZ.
Gotta get one of those Bentley repair manuals soon.
C ya,
Dutch
__________________ Oh, let me have just a little bit of peril? Mods list: Blue Sharpie Mod and many others....
I'm about to do my first "mod" this morning--re-routing the vacuum hose to the bypass valve. Might also take the valve out and stretch the spring a bit and readjust the stop screw to ensure it closes all the way.
Well, I just got back from the post-mod test drive.
WOW! WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!
I'm going to have to adjust my clutch/throttle interaction....
Now if I could only find the thread (forgot to subscribe to it ) and thank Andy for the tip....
C ya,
Dutch
__________________ Oh, let me have just a little bit of peril? Mods list: Blue Sharpie Mod and many others....
States MY MINI visited
SCOOTER 2009 MC, Chili Red/White, Automatic, Cold Weather, MFSW, Sport Seats, Center Armrest, 25.5mm Rear Sway Bar, Falken Azenis RT-615, Valentine V1, Now Alive and Well in Salt Lake
) and thank Andy for the tip.... 
