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What Would It Take You To You Wave To A Bimi?

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#166 Chance

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Posted 06 April 2014 - 03:07 PM

Haa had to be done Tamworth :P

Ohh simples cheers

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Posted 06 April 2014 - 05:37 PM

if you see a BINI driver in a car park ask then how long it took them to restore it, can you still get parts for it,is it tax exempt etc.

 

 

The R56 D is tax exempt, as is the Cooper in the new F56. Yes, you can still get parts for it, lots of parts including mods for it as well as serviceable items. As for restoring it, us MINI drivers are fortunate that they don't rust like the Mini........ ;D


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Posted 06 April 2014 - 07:32 PM

 

What is the difference between R50 and R53?

R53 is the S (supercharged version)

 

 

'Minisport' also have a good explanation of all the MINI R numbers on their new MINI website, see link below:

 

MINI R Numbers

All MINI models have R-series model numbers assigned to them. These are a legacy of the Mini's original development within Rover Group.

The following designations are known as follows;

http://www.minigenui...NI_History.html


Edited by mab01uk, 06 April 2014 - 07:33 PM.

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Posted 06 April 2014 - 07:41 PM

I have noticed that Bini-bashing on this forum has generally been on the decline. It has always been banned but curiously a few of the most vocal Bini-bashers here are TMF Team members.

I would have loved for the Mini to continue forever but that was never going to happen under current regulations. I am glad the name, the image and much of the original concept live on even though these have had to adapt to the 21st century.

BMW’s lawyers may have been over zealous in the early days but I have frequently found that some lawyers can lose sight of their clients’ interests.

BMW are now enthusiastically embracing the heritage as is clear from their recent advertising

It is not true that the MINI is no different from a Mondeo. The MINI continues the ideas and configuration devised by Sir Alec Issigonis including the transverse engine driven front wheels. The MINI may just be the same as any other modern hatchback in this respect but only because the others have copied the idea. Only the MINI can claim the true heritage.

I do not believe MINI owners are indifferent to the Mini. Everyone recognises and loves the Mini. It’s the coolness of the image, which Frank Stephenson took great care to update, which appeals to most buyers. John Cooper’s support and influence meant the MINI carried through much of the driving experience.

I spent over two months in the USA last year and it gave me a great sense of pride to see so many British-made MINIs on the roads.

I think the worst thing a Mini owner can do is be rude to a MINI owner. It will only damage the respect Mini owners are entitled to have.

To answer the OP, I would encourage waving at Minis when driving your MINI but I think the L2B plaque would not be the best indicator of Mini ownership as MINIs also participate in the run. I am sure if you had some obvious Mini symbol visible it might be appreciated by all but the most MINI resistant.

You could always have a sticker saying, “My other car is a proper Mini”.


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Posted 06 April 2014 - 07:41 PM

What is the difference between R50 and R53?

R53 is the S (supercharged version)
 
'Minisport' also have a good explanation of all the MINI R numbers on their new MINI website, see link below:
 
MINI R Numbers
All MINI models have R-series model numbers assigned to them. These are a legacy of the Mini's original development within Rover Group.
The following designations are known as follows;
http://www.minigenui...NI_History.html
That's good. I had to google this earlier as wasn't sure which one was which

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Posted 06 April 2014 - 07:43 PM

When I'm in a MINI I'm going to wave at old minis just because I can. And if they don't wave back or give me a dirty look. I'll give them the finger :lol: miserable gits :P

Edited by megamini_jb, 06 April 2014 - 07:44 PM.

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Posted 06 April 2014 - 07:50 PM

[uote name="megamini_jb" post="3032906" timestamp="1396813314"]

[quote name="HarrysMini" post="3032614" timestamp="1396795380"][quote name="Chance" post="3032604" timestamp="1396794931"]
What is the difference between R50 and R53?
[/quote]R53 is the S (supercharged version)
[/quote] 
'Minisport' also have a good explanation of all the MINI R numbers on their new MINI website, see link below:
 
MINI R Numbers
All MINI models have R-series model numbers assigned to them. These are a legacy of the Mini's original development within Rover Group.
The following designations are known as follows;
http://www.minigenui...NI_History.html[/quote]That's good. I had to google this earlier as wasn't sure which one was which


Thanks

I'm considering an early new mini so I can turn it into a BMW Mini Ritz to match my Austin mini Ritz :P

Just a silver mini with some slab wheels and interior colour hints basically :)

Not yet though...I got a metro to play with first

Edited by Chance, 06 April 2014 - 07:51 PM.

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Posted 06 April 2014 - 08:03 PM

When I'm in a MINI I'm going to wave at old minis just because I can. And if they don't wave back or give me a dirty look. I'll give them the finger :lol: miserable gits :P

Welcome to the club, Jamie  :P


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Posted 06 April 2014 - 08:44 PM

Takes 2 to tango ;)

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Posted 06 April 2014 - 08:55 PM

My other car is a proper mini, I like them both, a lot.

I saw a girl in a tidy 51 plate R50 yesterday when in my city e, she gave me a big smile and I could tell she liked a proper mini, she clearly looked after hers and no doubt added some of the fancy bits it had, it was no different to seeing another mini really.

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Posted 06 April 2014 - 10:22 PM

My other car is a proper mini, I like them both, a lot.
I saw a girl in a tidy 51 plate R50 yesterday when in my city e, she gave me a big smile and I could tell she liked a proper mini, she clearly looked after hers and no doubt added some of the fancy bits it had, it was no different to seeing another mini really.

Did you get her number?

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Posted 07 April 2014 - 05:51 AM

Ok in the spirit of mini inclusiveness I waved at a bini this morning while driving to work in my mini.

 

The response I got was a look that could only have meant one thing... "who the f*** are you and why are you waving at me?"


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Posted 07 April 2014 - 06:38 AM

Ok in the spirit of mini inclusiveness I waved at a bini this morning while driving to work in my mini.

 

The response I got was a look that could only have meant one thing... "who the f*** are you and why are you waving at me?"

 

And that is also what would have happened if I had waved at a classic Mini in the 1960's or 70's when I can remember Mini's were just as common as MINI's are now on every UK street....due to their sales success.......you really need to wait for a MINI to wave at you first or be at or near a Mini show / on a run lke L to B where the owner obviously understands why you are waving.


Edited by mab01uk, 07 April 2014 - 06:39 AM.

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Posted 09 April 2014 - 07:21 PM

I'd wave if some little fit piece was driving it! That goes for any car to be honest though haha

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Posted 09 April 2014 - 07:52 PM

if a MINI waved at me then I would wave back, but after about two years of daily driving I haven't yet been waved at by one! or even acknowledged as far as I can tell. I don't think the average MINI driver knows/cares/see's the connection. pretty much in the same way that some mini drivers don't see/care a connection with the MINI.


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