Community Status Updates

deanymini

Yes. When I was young and didn't know better. Loud, obnoxious and power-sapping.
Jan 30 2016 08:00 AM

leaky

I got a DTM back box i might flag if you need one
Jan 30 2016 11:07 AM

Corey96Williams

Been struggling on what to get as I want a big sound change. A 1.75 maniflow is sensible but I'd want something more noticeable. Been drawn to the DTM because of the look to be honest.
Might be interested in a second hand one as I could sell it for the same price roughly so it's worth a try.
Is it just the back box you got? I'll need a link pipe and bracket also? Thanks.

Jan 30 2016 04:38 PM

RossKnight

take it out for a play in the puddles
Nov 09 2015 07:06 PM

Anthony30

My mini is stuck in the garage ATM. If you only work 3 miles, or less, from home, don't worry. :)I travel 6 miles to work, and wish I worked closer to home. I don't like driving in rush hour with all the lunatics. lol. :(
Nov 01 2015 04:56 PM

Dzmarc

Try 12 miles and at least 200 miles a week then Anthony :p Almost have a nervous breakdown everyday!
Nov 02 2015 12:38 PM

Anthony30

I also drive as part of my job, and can't be bothered to be honest. I like driving around town in my own time, but not in rush hour, or for work. A 3 mile commute to work was ideal for me.
Nov 02 2015 06:23 PM

baakafish

That's not strictly true, as in I had no choice but to stop. The engine just died.....
Oct 06 2015 02:33 AM

Mini Manannán

Mine lives out doors, use it every day. never have any damp problems :-)
Oct 06 2015 08:09 PM

inim_repooc

no problem starting.. just dont have the windows open when you set off or it will rain in the car from the roof gutter! :D - I found this the hard, and rather damp way yesterday...
Oct 07 2015 04:50 PM

Corey96Williams

That's why I want to keep it insured Pingu. But it's so expensive, hoping for something like £10.
Sep 18 2015 10:51 PM

Steve220

Some policies won't award you NCB if you insure it not to move. Check the fine print.
Sep 19 2015 07:51 AM

Pingu

your best bet is to call them up as miles will obviously lower, state what garage it's in, stirring lock kept on, wha lock is on the garage i.e. master lock number 10 and they might drop it down for you.
Sep 19 2015 02:21 PM

mab01uk

Great car to drive and easily upgraded to Cooper performance with a bluefin.
http://www.mybluefin.co.uk/

Check the Rover gearbox on pre-2004 models for bearing noise, check everything electrical works and don't worry if the power steering whines. PS pumps can fail but are an easy diy job but allow £200 for a recon pump if it does.
Sep 15 2015 10:03 PM

Steve220

Also look up 'death rattle' on Google. Had to replace a few engines in the past.
Sep 16 2015 08:16 AM

mab01uk

I think the 'death rattle' problems were only on the later Mk2 Cooper S introduced in 2007?
Sep 16 2015 05:56 PM

alex-95

Mini in where? I don't think I'm going but may change my my.

Sep 11 2015 07:48 PM

Corey96Williams

Get into the show as a regular show car. Normally there's an application form etc

Sep 11 2015 08:20 PM

alex-95

I'm pretty sure you can go into the main part if you're on a club stand, even when you are you may not be in there though. last year cornish mini club was next to the dean straight part of the circuit.

Sep 11 2015 09:02 PM

chrisxr2

Nice, looking forward to some pics.
Sep 10 2015 07:59 PM

Corey96Williams

I'll post some as soon as it gets back. The Mini wont be happy having the share the garage though :)
Sep 10 2015 09:09 PM

chrisxr2

Advisor, it's normally you advising them as they can't find it on the system or see it on the parts drawing.
Sep 08 2015 08:03 PM

chrisxr2

It's really just the salt on the roads you need to avoid in winter. Other than that good to get it out and blow away some cobwebs as redruby says.
Aug 30 2015 09:55 PM

megamini_jb

Never
Aug 31 2015 07:09 AM

1984mini25

normally at the first sign of rain...
Aug 31 2015 01:13 PM