So what's up w/ this soft suspension deal?! Looks like my mini is going to come w/ the different oil!!! What a bummer.....I hope they offer it as an option, cuz i want my mini to be rugged like i'm driving a finely tuned racing machine, not some minivan!!!!
Damn, i wish my mini didn't get damaged!!

 

>>So what's up w/ this soft suspension deal?! Looks like my mini is going to come w/ the different oil!!! What a bummer.....I hope they offer it as an option, cuz i want my mini to be rugged like i'm driving a finely tuned racing machine, not some minivan!!!!
>>Damn, i wish my mini didn't get damaged!!

Hang in there. With all of the roar against this change, I would not be shocked to see BMW reverse the change on the S.

 

Red, you asked about the FX system and how it works in the MINI. With the Delphi unit, you need, of course, the receiver, the car kit with includes the antenna, and also the FM modulator. It mounts under the dash and connects to your FM radio. You tune the radio to a predeterminend channel and you have FX satelite radio. Interesting enough, if you have you Delphi on, you don't get regular radio reception. To get normal channels, you have to turn off the Delphi unit. The sound of the FX reception is better than any of the radio channels, and I'd say it's CD quality, even channeled through the radio. The whole system cost me about $214 (I bought it new on ebay) and installation can be anywhere from $75 to $200 depending on where you go.

 

I'm baaack! :smile:

Fort Sill was pretty cool, seeing my little brother for the first time since he joined the Army was rather crazy, he's definitely a "Man" now! I have pics, but gimmie a bit to upload them.

Mr. Motor has been waiting patiently in the garage all week. He'll be pleased to be back on the road tomorrow

Cheers for now,
Ryan

 

Howdy y'all,

Still smilin' along at 950 miles, can't get enough of this car!!!

Here are a couple more pics for you!

BURNIE got his new nametag!


Burnie meeting daisy and sparky


-->par4, I followed your instructions closely and was able to get the DSC to go off from a standing start in first gear (90 degree right turn).Not something I've dealt with on a daily basis like you have, but it does seem like it would get annoying quick.

Catch y'all later!

chef

 

Chef,
Nice pic of the three MINI's. I bet you enjoyed watching all the gawking. Also, an M3 and S together . Did the two of you go out driving? How did you think they compared?

The DSC is sensitive in the 90 degree fast pull out condition, but nothing I can't live with. Like you, I love every chance I get to get behind the wheel and MOTOR!

Regards,

 

I'm back from 10 great days in Maui/Kona. Missed Pyro, but he fired right up and reminded me of the first few days all over again. No cat paw prints on the car, so no cat execution was necessary.

There was a brg/w mc and a eb/w and ps mcs that hung around in a shopping center across the street from where we stayed in Maui. There was also a cr/w mc at one of those exotic car rental places parked between a prowler and a corvette.

Only saw a cr/w and a jb/w on the big island.

It seems like all minis in Hawaii have white tops.

Minis are cool everywhere. Had to drive a PT Cruiser for 5 days and an Olds Alero (or something like that) for the other 5 days.

Great to be back,

Andy

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It's time to motor. MC CR/B

 

Welcome back Andy and Ryan!

Check out the Italian Job Invitation and NY Times posts I just entered.

1180 miles. Took it to 5,000 rpm a couple of times in the last 20 miles. Call me a cheater. Almost there.

Regards,
Red

 

This is kind of a plug, but check out my latest endeavor: Mothers car care products

at the very least, good car care habits will ensue
Cheers,
Ryan

 

>>Red, you asked about the FX system and how it works in the MINI. With the Delphi unit, you need, of course, the receiver, the car kit with includes the antenna, and also the FM modulator. It mounts under the dash and connects to your FM radio. You tune the radio to a predeterminend channel and you have FX satelite radio. Interesting enough, if you have you Delphi on, you don't get regular radio reception. To get normal channels, you have to turn off the Delphi unit. The sound of the FX reception is better than any of the radio channels, and I'd say it's CD quality, even channeled through the radio. The whole system cost me about $214 (I bought it new on ebay) and installation can be anywhere from $75 to $200 depending on where you go.

Belated thanks for the info MiniMarc. I thought using RF signals degrades the signal, but your review is encouraging. I bet it is very useful for long distance trips; wonder if you are just enjoying it locally, because the content is so good.

Regards,
Red

:smile:

 

Hey guys, here's a tidbit of information I've gathered since Day One:

Tank #01: 265 miles; 09.4 gallons, 28.2 MPG
Tank #02: 251 miles; 10.0 gallons, 25.1 MPG
Tank #03: 282 miles; 10.0 gallons, 28.2 MPG
Tank #04: 288 miles; 10.5 gallons, 27.4 MPG
Tank #05: 269 miles; 10.3 gallons, 26.1 MPG
Tank #06: 207 miles; 06.1 gallons, 33.9 MPG <--all highway
Tank #07: 196 miles; 05.9 gallons, 33.2 MPG <--all highway
Tank #08: 240 miles; 08.2 gallons, 29.3 MPG
Tank #09: 213 miles; 08.8 gallons, 24.2 MPG <--all deal's gap
Tank #10: 312 miles; 09.5 gallons, 32.8 MPG <--all highway
Tank #11: 285 miles; 09.5 gallons, 30.0 MPG
Tank #12: 266 miles; 10.5 gallons, 25.3 MPG
Tank #13: 299 miles; 10.7 gallons, 27.9 MPG

Total Miles: 3373
Total Gallons: 119.4
Overall MPG: 28.2

I'm very satisfied with the mileage
Cheers,
Ryan

 

I feel like an April Clubber but I didn´t get my car before 5th of May, but here It is



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Ordered, delivery May -03
DS/W
Lapis Blue leather interior
Sunroof, Aerokit, white rear lights,

 

>>I feel like an April Clubber but I didn´t get my car before 5th of May, but here It is :smile:

I've got 2200 miles on my car now (eek!). Went down to Cape Cod for the weekend and had a BLAST driving around and around the curves. Boyfriend's mother was very impressed with the car, though we declined to show her anythng other than the tame side of my car

*sigh*

 

^^ sweet ride, duder.. not just saying it cuz that's what people say when they post their new MINI.. the DS/W with white wheels and bonnet stripes has become my favorite combo.. with the aero kit, it's gonna be badass. if i had to do it over again, i think I woulda gotten the aero on my MC.. but to have to pay for it now at once, it's too much.. wouldn't have minded tacking extra on monthly payments.. but oh well.

in other news, i'll hit 5000 miles by the week's end.

-wags

 

Hey SemiImbecile, who's your MINI Mascot there on the dash?
Your MCS looks awesome, I especially like the clear tailights on your DS/W combo!

--->Rachel, I dunno about the logo outline thingie, does your shop need them to cut the stripes? Also, any idea what your underhood buzzing is?!

R-Dogg

 

>>--->Rachel, I dunno about the logo outline thingie, does your shop need them to cut the stripes? Also, any idea what your underhood buzzing is?!

I've rummaged around as far as I can under the hood without taking anything apart, but the way that the engine is in there... ergh. May as well let the trained professionals tackle it! If I can make them.

And dude... loved the 'hawk!

 

Woah Wags 5000 miles! Way to go!

Ryan, your mileage report is very close to what I am getting, but I notice the computer is about 8% off.

Only at 1200!

Back Friday. Hold down the Fort!

Regards,
Red

 

I'm sure this has already been discussed, but with 114 pages, I'm too lazy to go back and try to find it. How do you post photos? Do they have to be already downloaded onto a webpage? (I'm on a Mac).

 

Marc, you can upload your pics into the Member's MINI gallery here on MCO!
On the lefthand menu, the navigation is simple, then when your in the gallery, it'll be little text on the upper-right saying "add photos". The rest is easy stuff. If you can put an attachment on your e-mail's this is cake!


In other News:
I brought Mr. Motor to his first Street Rod show Sunday! My father brought his '33 Ford 3-window business coupe street-rod, and I followed in the MINI. It was a great time, and the spot is always hoppin' with a great variety of cars. There were only a few modern cars, mostly 'Vette's and Vipers, and my MINI! :smile:

Cheers,
Ryan

 

>>Hey SemiImbecile, who's your MINI Mascot there on the dash?
>>Your MCS looks awesome, I especially like the clear tailights on your DS/W combo! :smile:

 

Hi all,

I have to report my first

Anybody else have any not-so-serious mechanical issues???

BTW, if you haven't visited the SHOW US YOUR...FACE! thread yet, get over there now...its a blast and includes several of our esteemed April Clubbers at their very best, including both Ryephile and myself sporting mohawks!

Love to see the rest of you there too!

6 more days of school!
10 days until the Austin Italian Job premiere and MINI meet!
12 more days until the Hill Country MINI Meet 'n' Motor!

Cheers!

chef

 

yes, the "FACE" thread is quite a trip indeed!

...oh darn, another beautifull day outside, I guess I'll go out and drive the MINI.


oops, I haven't updated the CWFAC webpage in a while. Who's got idea's for what I should do to it, in terms of format and content?

Cheers,
Ryan

 

Well here's Jack. This is a 35mm photo that has been scanned so poor Jack's shine is rather lack luster. But anyway .....

 

Jack is looking great! How about a roof shot when you get a chance.

My daughter and I are going to an Italian Job screening in San Francisco next Tues. Should be lots of fun.

I have a pipercross intake and a rogue exhaust waiting to be installed, but the weather is finally getting hot out here and I have to put new brakes on the wife's convertable before I can get back to Pyro.

Hopefully I can install them on Monday begfore the Italian Job screening.

Andy

 

Gr8 looking ride Gr8Brit!

I really, really like the aero kit with the chili red...I'm even thinking about modding mine with the black mesh grilles (but then again, my NEW payment coupon books arrived today, so mod thoughts are being kept quiet around my house, ssshhhhhhh!)

I'm also getting closer and closer to adding a bonnet stripe, I think I'm going with the offset wide/narrow stripe (black, natch!)

Later all!

chef