R50/R53 :: Hatch Talk (2002-2006) Cooper (R50) and Cooper S (R53) hatchback discussion.

R50/53 Finished break-in and finally really opened the car up

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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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Finished break-in and finally really opened the car up

Mother of god.

So much more fun!
 
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 11:03 PM
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Glad you are enjoying your new baby, Aviators!
 
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 11:06 PM
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And it only gets better
 
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 02:24 PM
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Opened up the Works no less. My plan for saturday is to head down to S.E. Ohio & carve some twisties. I should complete my break-in miles on the drive down to the river. On the way back I'll be opening her up.

Chuck
 
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Old Jan 27, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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Isn't it grand? I think it'll be two years before I can feel as if I am harnessing the true power of the car. That number comes from not planning to try for any driving courses for the first year as I have little time being a "non-traditional" (read, older than normal and working full time) college student until next year.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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This is my first stick and I'm just outta break-in. Today I got on a flat, straight road that has no crossings (it's about 1.5 miles long) -- I floored it in every gear to 5000k rpms.

Boy that was fun.

Today I also enjoyed taking posted 15 mph twisties at 45 mph.
 
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