My New NON VW Toy - Mini Cooper S

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  1. Savagesam

    Savagesam Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    Well hello again all, it’s been a while. I sold my golf... it was a sad day but tbh, I’ve not missed it one bit!

    I was driving a BMW 320i Estate for a bit, covered 14,000 miles in it over 7 months but there was something missing. It was no fun. My other half has wanted a Mini for as long as I’ve known her, so we bought one. Specifically a R53 supercharged Cooper S. It’s great. I love it!!

    It handles super well for a stock car, it’s quick, it sounds good although it could sound better and it’s got all the creature comforts.

    So I’m hoping to do a couple of track days come the summer and just enjoy it.

    Here she is.
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    I’ll do a few mods, tart it up a bit and get it into a real good condition but it’s a tidy, well looked after car to begin with.

    I hope to see you on track!


    Edit:
    On another note, I emailed over lovely friend Matt over at Trackslag and he won’t build me a bespoke exhaust for the Mini :( I’m gutted, I was over the moon with the exhaust for the Golf.
     
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  2. Savagesam

    Savagesam Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    Some bad news, my other half was driving home from work and then someone hit her, drove off and never to be seen again :(

    Ripped the bumper off its brackets, dented the bonnet, broke the indicator. Doesn’t look too bad though. She’d already called the insurance company so they’ve now got it assessing/fixing it. So hopefully it won’t be long before it’s back.

    It was a sad evening, I had to go and save her with some cable ties to get it home. And I actually miss it! :O

    When it’s back I’ve got some plans for her, so that needs to hurry up!

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