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Old Apr 27, 2016 | 11:50 AM
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First time Mini owner, Hello from England


About to take my driving test in june, hopefully pass first time(fingers crossed). I have a gloss black '03 Mini r50. I have already installed a 10" sub in the boot(which takes up 1/3 of it) painted the brake calipers red myself and installed ambient red leds in the drivers side door (Have to wait to get the window motor in the passanger fixed then I can start installing the leds there) I have still yet to paint the original rims black and then I shall be happy. I cant wait to join these forums!
 

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Old Apr 27, 2016 | 11:53 AM
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Nice looking r50. Keep thinking that one may be my next MINI. A great first car to have, you're lucky. Good luck on the driving test in June, you'll do fine.

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Old Apr 27, 2016 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by UKboi

About to take my driving test in june, hopefully pass first time(fingers crossed). I have a gloss black '03 Mini r50. I have already installed a 10" sub in the boot(which takes up 1/3 of it) painted the brake calipers red myself and installed ambient red leds in the drivers side door (Have to wait to get the window motor in the passanger fixed then I can start installing the leds there) I have still yet to paint the original rims black and then I shall be happy. I cant wait to join these forums!
Hiyas! Very nice, and good luck with your test. We have some great articles on Classic Minis and new MINIs. Please take a look and let us know if we can help in any way with repairs, upgrades or accessories!

http://new.minimania.com/article_list.cfm
 
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Old Apr 27, 2016 | 01:35 PM
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Checks website name. Checks England location on map. Checks website name again
Welcome redcoat!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2016 | 02:32 PM
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Nice looking r50. Keep thinking that one may be my next MINI. A great first car to have, you're lucky. Good luck on the driving test in June, you'll do fine.

Nik
Thanks! Yeah its a fun little car, sadly the insurance is quite expensive but I'll just got to work hard and save up Cheers!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2016 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Mini Mania
Hiyas! Very nice, and good luck with your test. We have some great articles on Classic Minis and new MINIs. Please take a look and let us know if we can help in any way with repairs, upgrades or accessories!

http://new.minimania.com/article_list.cfm
Cheers! ok will do
 
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Old Apr 27, 2016 | 02:39 PM
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Checks website name. Checks England location on map. Checks website name again
Welcome redcoat!
I know Its just because when I ever searched up a problem, it would take me to this website so I have stuck with it and it is a nice forum website, but thanks for the welcoming
 
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 06:47 AM
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Welcome, like the Learner sticker on the hood. It funny to see those in the UK.
 
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Welcome to NAM! A 10 incher was one of the first mods I did as well. Assuming this is your first MINI/car? I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Looks like you're going for the all black theme. Do you plan to do the other chrome bits on it?
 
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Old Apr 29, 2016 | 04:19 PM
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Welcome NAM! ...wow...I'd love to have a bottle of Doom Bar! Great beer from England!
 

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Old May 1, 2016 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by PelicanParts.com
Welcome to NAM! A 10 incher was one of the first mods I did as well. Assuming this is your first MINI/car? I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Looks like you're going for the all black theme. Do you plan to do the other chrome bits on it?
Yes it is my first car, yeah I like the all black theme, I would like to paint the grills and the door handles, but I'll leave that for another time as my main priority are the wheels.
 
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Old May 10, 2016 | 09:46 AM
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Hello to Suffolk - from Lincolnshire now NC
 
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