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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniMiller
I was dissapointed in the sounds from the car (or lack of sounds.) It was very quiet. If I bought one the first thing I would do is change the exhaust....
Huh... I kinda thought that it had a very nice sound to it. Of course, I noticed it a lot more when I was *ahem* 'driving spiritedly' down Waxpool Rd with the windows down!


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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 01:50 PM
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Hey now, if I can fit a 9'4" kayak into my MINI, your golf gear should be just fine!! -Paul!

And it DOES fit Paul But it would not work in the GP, nor would your Kayak Great pics and nice folding Kayak BTW
 
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Edge
That's what I was told... as I understand it, the GP was parked outside, and the installer had gotten well into it before someone at the dealership saw him and asked him what he was doing.
I wish I had known this before I could have parked my GP @ MoS parking lot and get a clear bra installed
 
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul!
Huh... I kinda thought that it had a very nice sound to it. Of course, I noticed it a lot more when I was *ahem* 'driving spiritedly' down Waxpool Rd with the windows down! -Paul!
I also drove "spiritedly" Paul although for the most part I kept the windows up. Perhaps it is because I have an aftermarket exhaust on my 02. But all in all I found the car too quiet. This is partly due to the exhaust and alot due to the engine itself. I plan for some additional test drives and will be sure to roll the windows down
 
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Edge
That's what I was told... as I understand it, the GP was parked outside, and the installer had gotten well into it before someone at the dealership saw him and asked him what he was doing.
I heard the same story
 
Old Feb 20, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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That GP story is great actually. That someone would be that errogant to even think of pulling something like that.
 
Old Feb 21, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by lastrega
I wish I had known this before I could have parked my GP @ MoS parking lot and get a clear bra installed
Are you going to be autocrossing that GP this year? Let me know if you want any ride alongs this year
 
Old Feb 21, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniMiller
Are you going to be autocrossing that GP this year? Let me know if you want any ride alongs this year
Ohhh, I see this year you are available to ride with me !!!!
 
Old Feb 21, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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I finally test drove the same yellow R56 today at MINI of Sterling. Since I already posted my thoughts in another thread, I'll link to that instead of regurgitating it here...

Here you go
 
Old Feb 21, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniMiller
... I should just buy a Subaru and let my wife drive the MINI
She'll be faster than you at the autocrosses by the end of the year if you do that
 
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by lastrega
Ohhh, I see this year you are available to ride with me !!!!
I will ALWAYS ride with you... Except when my wifey calls on me first
 
Old Feb 22, 2007 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by DaCrema
She'll be faster than you at the autocrosses by the end of the year if you do that
:impatient....
 
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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And another thing -and I wonder if any other owners feel this way after having test driven the 2007. I suddenly notice that my speedo seems very small!!!
 
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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Clear case of Speedo envy me thimks
 
 
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