Hey all,

Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I am a resident of Newport Beach, and I have had my Manual 2003 Mini Cooper S for a few months now. I cannot get enough of it!!! The two Performance upgrades I have is the Alta Performance Cold Air Intake System and Ignition and Pulley Performance Package. Adds a bit of a kick, and I cannot wait to test it out on the track.

Anyways, just wanted to give a quick intro and shout to all the other members.

Cheers,

Geoff Parrish

 

And welcome right back at you!

By the way, if you wish to search this site, use Google. Just add "site:northamericanmotoring.com" to the other search words.

Like this.

Cheers,

Charlie

 

Bad mood, Charlie? You didn't have to take it out on a friendly newbie

 

hello and wlecome.... congrats too

 

hello and welcome, have fun

 

Welcome,

It keeps getting better-have fun!

 

Welcome to the boards! Any pics of your Mini?

 

Can't get enough of driving a Mini is right. Big smile every time I am in Mine! Welcome to the land of SWEEET rides!

 

I will get some pics up soon. Thanks all.

 

Hello and welcome, lots of good stuff on here!

 

These are great cars as you are finding out. They just continue to grow on you...Enjoy! And welcome aboard.

 

welcome Geoff and Happy Motoring!!!!


Tom

 

Hey guys,

Just a quick question. When I pull away in first gear, just before 10 mph, my car makes a 'ding'. We joke around and say, "Congratulations, you are now moving." I was just wondering what it is, and it is normal? Is there a way I can turn it off?

Thanks guys. I will get some pics up later today.

 

That is probably the doors locking...at least that is what our '04 does at 10 mph.

 

No that is not it, because it makes the 'ding' every single time I pull away in first gear. It is quite the mystery.

 

Hey all, I drive an 03 Cooper with 92,000 miles on it. Its flywheel has been slipping for a while and I am preparing to do the job myself. Between the photos on this site and the Bently manual, I know I can do it!