o an on this one im okay as my old road legal pit bike only had 4 gears but i was always going for 5th on that for nearly a year but im okay nowPMSLeventually you stop reaching for 5th gear
Do you ever stop going for 5th on occasions!!!!!!!!
You Know You Own A Mini When....
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 11:18 AM
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 11:39 AM
You know you're a mini owner when the kids coming out of school stop mucking about, stand stock still and stare for about a second and then they all start cheering and waving 
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 11:43 AM
You know your a Mini owner when...
your still up at 2am looking for ideas for the mini
your awake again at 6 before college to carry on
when u look around ur bedroom and count about 10 things Mini related around the place
when its your birthday and you get brought loads of mini cards
when its your birthday and your being gvien things like a new sucker for the rear view mirro, wiper blades and an exhaust...and liking them all just as much
making endless lists of things that need to be done and things you want to do on the Mini
parking in tiny spaces just because you can
parking at the other end of the car park so know one opens their door on your pride and joy
you love telling people how little you spend on insurance just to see their jaw drop
not caring that theres no stereo...its best to listen for all the stange noises
trying to explain to people why its so loud/bouncy
you dont mind sitting in the slower lanes on the motorway because you knoq everyones looking at you
you dont mind getting overtaken down a long straight road because youv just wiped the floor with them in the corners
spending your evening jet washing the salt off even though its still minus 3 outside and it will get salty again tomorrow
playing...how many friends can you fit in the mini
happy to be the designated driver (sometimes) just so u can drive around at night
...Alex...
your still up at 2am looking for ideas for the mini
your awake again at 6 before college to carry on
when u look around ur bedroom and count about 10 things Mini related around the place
when its your birthday and you get brought loads of mini cards
when its your birthday and your being gvien things like a new sucker for the rear view mirro, wiper blades and an exhaust...and liking them all just as much
making endless lists of things that need to be done and things you want to do on the Mini
parking in tiny spaces just because you can
parking at the other end of the car park so know one opens their door on your pride and joy
you love telling people how little you spend on insurance just to see their jaw drop
not caring that theres no stereo...its best to listen for all the stange noises
trying to explain to people why its so loud/bouncy
you dont mind sitting in the slower lanes on the motorway because you knoq everyones looking at you
you dont mind getting overtaken down a long straight road because youv just wiped the floor with them in the corners
spending your evening jet washing the salt off even though its still minus 3 outside and it will get salty again tomorrow
playing...how many friends can you fit in the mini
happy to be the designated driver (sometimes) just so u can drive around at night
...Alex...
Edited by GTIAlex06, 23 February 2010 - 11:45 AM.
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 02:23 PM
You know you're a mini owner when the kids coming out of school stop mucking about, stand stock still and stare for about a second and then they all start cheering and waving
I get that too...
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 02:26 PM
...when you spend two months on and off walking to work because the mini is poorly and when you get a new reliable car you just can't get excited about it (and nearly tip it over on every roundabout). Come on Vern, get well soon 
...when you hear people talking outside your house to your car.
...you add on an extra 10-15 minutes to journeys to check the oil and water and de-ice the inside as well as the outside.
...you plan your holidays around the expenses of your little car.
...you arrive at a job interview dressed smartly but covered in cuts, oil and brown marks....from the rust because you just had to check something and you manage to answer at least one question with reference to your car.
...one of the most important aspects in a potential partner is if he can cope with the love of your mini. If they can't, there's no point in even trying.
...when you go to look at a new car and have no idea what the various switches do and spend most of the time talking to the dealer about your mini.
..you nip out to buy petrol and arrive back an hour later after hearing someone's history with minis at the pumps or you went the longest, most cornered route possible.
...you wake up to find mini parts on your doorstep from strangers because they want them to go to a good home.
...if your modern car breaks down it gets called all the names under the sun, if your mini breaks down you feel sorry for it.
...when after 6 years of owning a mini you realise you can't remember how to park a normal sized car.
...when the mini has been off the road for various things you receive get well soon cards for it.....oh and it has a birthday which others celebrate too.
...when you have quite good biceps from driving your car.
..when you ask for a torque wrench and a trolley jack for your birthday....and you're female.
...when you find the minispares catalogue exciting.
...you spend christmas morning putting the things you bought for your mini on it instead of sitting in the warm eating mince pies looking at your own presents.
...when you hear people talking outside your house to your car.
...you add on an extra 10-15 minutes to journeys to check the oil and water and de-ice the inside as well as the outside.
...you plan your holidays around the expenses of your little car.
...you arrive at a job interview dressed smartly but covered in cuts, oil and brown marks....from the rust because you just had to check something and you manage to answer at least one question with reference to your car.
...one of the most important aspects in a potential partner is if he can cope with the love of your mini. If they can't, there's no point in even trying.
...when you go to look at a new car and have no idea what the various switches do and spend most of the time talking to the dealer about your mini.
..you nip out to buy petrol and arrive back an hour later after hearing someone's history with minis at the pumps or you went the longest, most cornered route possible.
...you wake up to find mini parts on your doorstep from strangers because they want them to go to a good home.
...if your modern car breaks down it gets called all the names under the sun, if your mini breaks down you feel sorry for it.
...when after 6 years of owning a mini you realise you can't remember how to park a normal sized car.
...when the mini has been off the road for various things you receive get well soon cards for it.....oh and it has a birthday which others celebrate too.
...when you have quite good biceps from driving your car.
..when you ask for a torque wrench and a trolley jack for your birthday....and you're female.
...when you find the minispares catalogue exciting.
...you spend christmas morning putting the things you bought for your mini on it instead of sitting in the warm eating mince pies looking at your own presents.
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 03:08 PM
when you are constantly avoiding potholes!
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 03:09 PM
you know your a mini owner when your have constant cuts from fiddling about in the engine bay 
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 03:16 PM
^^ Or T-Cutting around the bumpers.
Think you've got them all other then the haynes in the bathroom, for working out whether the new squeek is fatal or not.
Think you've got them all other then the haynes in the bathroom, for working out whether the new squeek is fatal or not.
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 03:17 PM
...you haven't had a proper holiday for five years because all your holiday time and money goes on Mini shows and Runs....and the one five years ago started with Southern Mini days and ended with the IMM!!!
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 03:45 PM
... you pull into petrol stations to top up the oil, and check the fuel levels.
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 04:28 PM
...The passenger tries to open the door before you've even got it because they expect it have central locking
...You keep brushing your passenger's leg when you use 1st otr 2nd gear
...You can't reach the heater controls without leaning forward out of your seat
...Overtaking requires careful planning
...You keep brushing your passenger's leg when you use 1st otr 2nd gear
...You can't reach the heater controls without leaning forward out of your seat
...Overtaking requires careful planning
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 04:53 PM
...when the first question anyone asks you is "hows the mini?".
Edited by tid_171, 23 February 2010 - 04:53 PM.
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 05:01 PM
lol, a good bunch of people that know me do that...when the first question anyone asks you is "hows the mini?".
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 05:05 PM
i aint evan driving yet an not on the road yet but people do thislol, a good bunch of people that know me do that...when the first question anyone asks you is "hows the mini?".
love it
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Posted 23 February 2010 - 05:08 PM
^^^^^ or if its got a problem they ask, "still got the mini?"
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