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.

Thanks!

C ya,
Dutch

 

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

 

Glad to see you here Dutch,

Please post your adventures with MINI. Many of us are so busy motoring that we do not even have time to write a travel story

 

Welcome Dutch, lots of things here of interest and know you will make plenty of friends. MOTOR ON

 

Welcome to NAM!

Congrats on your new MINI!

 

welcome

 

Thanks, everyone!

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

 

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

 

hello - I picked up my 1st Mini (Ian) on 10-31-09 - awesome vehicle! - love it! - Bob; Bettendorf, IA

 

Welcome, Bob!

 

Welcome Joe ! Happy Motoring !