R50/53 PEOPLE I LOVE THE MINI COOPER, BUT I CANT BE THE ONLY PERSON WHO FEELS
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From: Boston, MA
I like the big speedo! It makes the interior unique, and is 100% MINI. My one wish is that it were tilted towards the driver a little to make it easier to read. In all honesty don't use the speedo, I use the tach for the speedo read-out
and as far as the nav goes, I bought a garmin to stick to my window for way less than the built in system. But that is my priority, not everybody's.
and as far as the nav goes, I bought a garmin to stick to my window for way less than the built in system. But that is my priority, not everybody's.
Last edited by chili_red07; Oct 11, 2007 at 05:25 PM.
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I have an '02...I like the big speedo and have long since gotten used to it, tho' you're right about the tach...I use it too.The speedo's the 1st thing non-MINI owners notice when they look inside the car.
Last edited by kgdblu; Oct 11, 2007 at 04:57 PM.
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From: Richmond, VA
I love my speedo also! It really does draw attention to the car. Although people always tell me I should never get a speeding ticket b/c its so big (obviously they dont know how quick the car is!). To each his own though if you don't like it then you don't like it. I never use it for the speed, although I am trying to learn to! Then again I forget to use the steering wheel controls for the radio also! 
6th Gear
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From: Oregon, USA
LOL I LOVE IT WHEN ADULTS CRY OVER THE NET ABOUT CAP LOCKS,
I LOVE IT WHEN ADULTS TRY TO PLAY THE TUFF GUY ROLE OVER THE NET
I TYPE IN CAPS SO I CAN SEE, NOT TO BE AGRESSIVE OR TO GET MY POINT ACCORSS
I AM ON MANY FORUMS ON THE NET, AND IT ALLWAYS MAKES ME SMILE WHEN LAME *** MEN, AT LIKE CHILDREN,
LET ME GUESS BAD DAY AT WORK
I LOVE IT WHEN ADULTS TRY TO PLAY THE TUFF GUY ROLE OVER THE NET
I TYPE IN CAPS SO I CAN SEE, NOT TO BE AGRESSIVE OR TO GET MY POINT ACCORSS
I AM ON MANY FORUMS ON THE NET, AND IT ALLWAYS MAKES ME SMILE WHEN LAME *** MEN, AT LIKE CHILDREN,
LET ME GUESS BAD DAY AT WORK
Lighten up dude............
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I love my speedo also! It really does draw attention to the car. Although people always tell me I should never get a speeding ticket b/c its so big (obviously they dont know how quick the car is!). To each his own though if you don't like it then you don't like it. I never use it for the speed, although I am trying to learn to! Then again I forget to use the steering wheel controls for the radio also!
Sincere4l, no you did not make a good point there, and I will leave it at that. The reason people post about caps lock is because it is proper neticate to not use caps lock in forum posts as it is an indication of shouting. If you have poor eyesight and need to see things in a larger font, then adjust your browser or lower the resolution on your monitor. Reading in all caps is just plain annoying regardless if it is on the monitor or in print. not to mention it's an indication of not paying attention in language classes when they teach you how to properly punctuate and set case properly.
That said, yes the speedo is large on the MINI, it's a MINI the original had a large speedo in the center of the instrument panel too. This is part of the fun of being in the MINI ownership crowd, enjoying something a bit unique in the world of boring cars.
That said, yes the speedo is large on the MINI, it's a MINI the original had a large speedo in the center of the instrument panel too. This is part of the fun of being in the MINI ownership crowd, enjoying something a bit unique in the world of boring cars.
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From: OC CA
Chorno Package, is what i got.
didnt like the big Speedo when I first ordered but now i regret it. *sigh*
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edit: DOH! by the time I click Reply and post, it seems the subject has changed to colors? I am silver (non white) actually, Pure Silver.
NO MATTER WHAT COLOR, I Love em all. d:-)
didnt like the big Speedo when I first ordered but now i regret it. *sigh*
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edit: DOH! by the time I click Reply and post, it seems the subject has changed to colors? I am silver (non white) actually, Pure Silver.
NO MATTER WHAT COLOR, I Love em all. d:-)
Last edited by HABUTGO; Oct 11, 2007 at 05:45 PM.
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Nobody gives a damn about your points.. particularly after you burned that bridge above. You won't get along with the people in here.. In fact, I'd be willing to bet you aren't old enough to have a driver's license, let alone own a Mini - unless it's a diecast model.
Perhaps a slightly used ricer would be more to your tastes..
Perhaps a slightly used ricer would be more to your tastes..
Locking the thread for this reason.
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Last edited by Krut; Oct 11, 2007 at 06:13 PM. Reason: Disrepect for NAM Members and Caps Lock
lol. An amusing thread with lessons to be learned.
-true, some like the speedo some do not. Some like to 'try new things' with their spouse, some do not.
But if the ridiculous speedo wasn't there, heritage wouldn't be either
HOWEVER, (haha)
I did find it hilarious AND extremely unecessary that MINI made the speedo EVEN BIGGER! hahaha...
and that's sort of yelling.. but in a funny non-mean way 0
-true, some like the speedo some do not. Some like to 'try new things' with their spouse, some do not.
But if the ridiculous speedo wasn't there, heritage wouldn't be either
HOWEVER, (haha)
I did find it hilarious AND extremely unecessary that MINI made the speedo EVEN BIGGER! hahaha...
and that's sort of yelling.. but in a funny non-mean way 0
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A strike has been issued to SINCERE4L for his racist comment. I'm all for supporting a fellow MINI enthusiast. However, the site guidelines need to be observed so that it doesn't turn into a shouting match and personal insults. This is a new one for me however, adding racism into the picture...a new twist on Godwin's Law (click here for the definition).
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