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[CityEPete]

I think the clubbys look ace modified, you should have just gone for it!lol

[megamini_jb]

I don't know, just wasn't for me. I've been to 1320 a fair bit and always go the back way Even though it was a little R50, the drive was so much fun. In the clubby it was just like driving my dads Mondeo plus styling wise, they just don't sit as nice IMO. Love the look of red minis so going to look for a nice clean R53

[CityEPete]

I think the extra length makes them sit nicer, even just having the chili pack makes ours sit a bit lower and less arch gap than a base model but the really modded ones look ace low I think. Ours has to fill the boring Modeo roll as well as being a bit more interesting and fun than your average euro box, that said I think will get a new model hatch next as the new clubbie is not for us really.

[Black.Ghost]

The R53s are probably the best. I really want a Mk1 GP to match the one I already have.

Edited by Black.Ghost, 29 November 2015 - 09:59 PM.

[megamini_jb]

I would love a first gen GP, still too pricey for me at the moment though
You don't want to know how much the GP bodykit cost me from the dealers that I had on the R50 wish I had the real thing though.

Edited by megamini_jb, 29 November 2015 - 10:33 PM.

[megamini_jb]

Perfect!

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[CityEPete]

Clubbys rule OK :-D

[CityEPete]

Retrimmed my ripped rear arm rests today, very happy with them! Fitted a small aerial and ordered a set of four mudguards from china!

Edited by CityEPete, 01 January 2016 - 07:45 PM.

[megamini_jb]

A love it or hate it mini. I never used to be a fan, but it's slowly grown on me and I like that he's done it really different. Static in that photo!

[New game mini]

We're going to look at a Bini Cooper S this weekend for my OH to tootle to work in (but unofficially, mainly as a toy for me ) Is there anything specific, rattles squeaks, knocks that we should be looking out for? It's an 03 plate, standard, with 69k and a full service history.
Cheers

[rusty30]

I'm sure someone far more knowledgeable than me will be along shortly. Biggest problem with the first gen binis was the gear box being prone to needing rebuilds (sorted aroung 53/04 plates), power steering pump failures, listen for a slight rattle at top end and slowly takes revs up and listen for bottom end rattle (different issues) and check front footwells for dampness - especially passnger side, can have leaks from a pillar and can impact the ECU (big bill). Other than that great cars. I have a first gen còoper convertible but would love an S

[mab01uk]

No problems usually with the strong R53 Cooper S Getrag 6-speed gearboxes only the early Rover Midland 5-speed gearbox fitted to the R50 One and Cooper up to the 2004 facelift. (Early R50 & R53 MINI was designed by Rover at Gaydon before BMW took over the project for final sign off to production so lots of Rover parts!).

Power steering pumps whine which is normal on MINI's but if they do fail (ie. very heavy steering) they are an easy DIY fix, pumps are around £250 exchange recon.

Check all electric items work as intended and central locking, air con, lights, etc also check brake discs all round which are a good price bargaining point if visibly worn. Run flat tyres are expensive but most convert to normal tyres when worn for better ride and handling.

If you like classic Mini's you should love the ride and handling.......great fun to own and drive.

 

Useful R50/53 MINI Buyers guide here:-

http://www.motoringf...3-buyers-guide/

Edited by mab01uk, 02 February 2016 - 11:52 PM.

[CityEPete]

Finally got around to fitting my front and rear mud guards, washed the wheels inside and out and given the car a quick wash at tesco, hopefully the back doors and near the front sides will stay cleaner a bit longer between washes now!

[mini_man_dan]

I've recently purchased the Cooper S above, I also have the green mini in the background. The Cooper S is a fantastic car and in my opinion is very true to its 'origins'.

I'm considering putting some coilovers on it, done some research on minitorque and the like. KW's seem to be well thought of but I wondered if anyone has any experience with AP set? They are far cheaper but obviously it's for a reason.

Thanks, Dan.