My BMW Mini Cooper S

[R5GTTGAZ]

I finally got round to cleaning the Mini since I picked it up last Saturday.

If I remember....

MY05 Cooper S
Gravity Black Leather
Climate
Colour coded dash
Radio Boost
Cruise Control
Multifunction steering wheel
17" rims with runflats
Privacy glass
Chili Pack with sports suspension
Electric fold up mirrors
Xenons
Ect...

Who's the dhead in the side window!












So far so good with the Mini, its a great drive,built like a tank and is a real fun car. Don't know how long I'll stay with the standard 170bhp though!

[LuckyNumber72]

Great car! Exactly the same age, model and colour combination as mine!

[R5GTTGAZ]

LuckyNumber72 said:

Great car! Exactly the same age, model and colour combination as mine!

Thanks, have you checked your garage lately

[sniff diesel]

Looks good Gaz, I looked at getting a Cooper when I took voluntary redundancy before starting on the railway, I put the money towards reducing my mortgage instead though.

It'll be interesting to see how you get on with a much newer car compared to some of the all time greats you've had previously.

[paul26982]

like it, not in your face, subtle

[mister.t]

Always liked PS/B - Wish there were more about

Looks fab, any other mods planned? Some JCW R95s would look the part

Glad to see it hasn't go the Patina dash either!

Many congratulations once again, you will love it

[R5GTTGAZ]

I'd like to keep the wheels on the car actually, I like the idea of hiding the brakes if I ever upgrade them.

I think I'll go - pully, intercooler, injectors, remap, exhaust system and air filter for mods. Should see about 230bhp

[mister.t]

R5GTTGAZ said:

I'd like to keep the wheels on the car actually, I like the idea of hiding the brakes if I ever upgrade them.

I think I'll go - pully, intercooler, injectors, remap, exhaust system and air filter for mods. Should see about 230bhp

230 isn't a problem with the R53 - The gearbox is far stronger than the R56, the engine is easier to tune and its much less prone to torque steer. All of those together and you will have a true pocket rocket

The only thing with the S Spokes is that they are quite heavy, and add a bit of weigh at each corner, though I do admit they look very nice and hide any upgrades as you say

[antihero3000]

R5GTTGAZ said:

I'd like to keep the wheels on the car actually, I like the idea of hiding the brakes if I ever upgrade them.

I think I'll go - pully, intercooler, injectors, remap, exhaust system and air filter for mods. Should see about 230bhp

Not entirely unlike my plan sir.

What are you doing first?

[RobCrezz]

Get that silly supercharger off and get a turbo on there, then you can aim for more than 230!

[randomman]

So which one of those houses was for sale?

[Maty]

RobCrezz said:

Get that silly supercharger off and get a turbo on there, then you can aim for more than 230!

Silly supercharger, give over! They sound fantastic in the MINI. I miss mine!

Get it to GTT for one of their upgrades, you won't stop smiling!

[southgate]

Love the R53 Cooper S, supercharger whine is addictive. Always thought the R56 Cooper S 'felt' quicker than the R53, but after a cheeky race with a friend, both cars were very evenly matched!

The R53 chassis can definately handle a lot more power!


PS. Is that the harbour in God's waiting room?

[okgo]

R5GTTGAZ said:

haworthlloyd1 said:

very nice car. please do me a favour though and don't call it a BMW - it really does my head in when people call minis bmws.

Why not? It distinguishes them from the asthmatic rot box was the original.

Your one is more Chrysler

Ouch, you didn't want that quoted

Edited by okgo on Monday 9th March 20:45

[R5GTTGAZ]

I was actually replying a bit more harshly.

Do me a favour and dont call it a BMW? WTF.

[okgo]

I guess it just gets on peoples nerves, that part of the reason they bought the car is because of the alleged BMW quality attached to it. Which IMO is not present in r53 cars.

But having said that, I have bought one home this evening, and they are a riot!