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BH's Wife's White Silver / Black F55 MINI Cooper S 5 Door
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Our MINI story so far ...
Our first MINI was a new MINI Cooper bought in 2008. Chilli red / white roof
As you can see went a bit crazy on the chequered theme lol
Did a couple mods on this MINI including, a set of new crown 17" alloys, JCW scuttles, MINI genuine parts chequred dash and a chilli red boot handle to replace the chrome one
We sold this after about a year
Then in 2010 we bought a three year old MINI Cooper S with the dealer fit stage 1 JCW engine kit fitted
Did few mods on this one too - genuine black JCW R112 alloys, wrapped the beltline, front and rear light surrounds, petrol filler cap, black mirror caps fitted, scuttles replaced & a ITG cone filter
Looked like this when we sold it -
Foreword to September 2013 when we got a new R56 Midnight Black & Chilli Red FJCW Hatch
Due to practicality issues and more Grandkids lol this was sold in March 2015 after 18 months of ovwnership
With the need for more space in the future the Ka has to go
The replacement?
F55 MINI Cooper S 5 Door
White silver metallic
Roof & mirror caps in black
Cloth double stripe upholstery
Colour line - Carbon black
Interior trims - Gloss black check
16" Victory spoke alloy wheels in black
So I reckon I must have the most basic spec F55 MCS 5 door around lol
Still, in standard form there is ample enough spec for me / us, so we're happy enough
Having never tried and always wanted to try a lease deal, I couldn't resist this one over 2 years
With it being a lease car the modding will be little to non-existent. Honest!
We were initially quoted end of September early October delivery, but having just recieved an email from the Lease broker -
'Just a quick update to advise you that your vehicle is scheduled to be with the dealer the week commencing the 5th of September'
So it looks like we are going to get it much sooner than expected !
Our first MINI was a new MINI Cooper bought in 2008. Chilli red / white roof
As you can see went a bit crazy on the chequered theme lol
Did a couple mods on this MINI including, a set of new crown 17" alloys, JCW scuttles, MINI genuine parts chequred dash and a chilli red boot handle to replace the chrome one
We sold this after about a year
Then in 2010 we bought a three year old MINI Cooper S with the dealer fit stage 1 JCW engine kit fitted
Did few mods on this one too - genuine black JCW R112 alloys, wrapped the beltline, front and rear light surrounds, petrol filler cap, black mirror caps fitted, scuttles replaced & a ITG cone filter
Looked like this when we sold it -
Foreword to September 2013 when we got a new R56 Midnight Black & Chilli Red FJCW Hatch
Due to practicality issues and more Grandkids lol this was sold in March 2015 after 18 months of ovwnership
With the need for more space in the future the Ka has to go
The replacement?
F55 MINI Cooper S 5 Door
White silver metallic
Roof & mirror caps in black
Cloth double stripe upholstery
Colour line - Carbon black
Interior trims - Gloss black check
16" Victory spoke alloy wheels in black
So I reckon I must have the most basic spec F55 MCS 5 door around lol
Still, in standard form there is ample enough spec for me / us, so we're happy enough
Having never tried and always wanted to try a lease deal, I couldn't resist this one over 2 years
With it being a lease car the modding will be little to non-existent. Honest!
We were initially quoted end of September early October delivery, but having just recieved an email from the Lease broker -
'Just a quick update to advise you that your vehicle is scheduled to be with the dealer the week commencing the 5th of September'
So it looks like we are going to get it much sooner than expected !
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The MINI arrived on the morning of Wednesday 21st September. I was told the car would be a driven delivery and was pleasantly surprised to find it was a trailored delivery to our home address with 7 miles on the clock & 1/2 a tank of fuel
The car had been Dealer prepped & TBH I have only found the odd light mark on the black roof which will easily polish out when the car gets detailed by me
SWMBO is very happy indeedy!
To the pic's -
We went out for an 'A' & 'B' road blast today & this thing feels rapid !
The engine is nice and loose but the gearbox is still a bit tight at the mo
The wife and I have both commented that this MINI feels world's apart from our old R56 MINI John Cooper Works
More updates as & when
The car had been Dealer prepped & TBH I have only found the odd light mark on the black roof which will easily polish out when the car gets detailed by me
SWMBO is very happy indeedy!
To the pic's -
We went out for an 'A' & 'B' road blast today & this thing feels rapid !
The engine is nice and loose but the gearbox is still a bit tight at the mo
The wife and I have both commented that this MINI feels world's apart from our old R56 MINI John Cooper Works
More updates as & when
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Changed the OEM yellow DRL's to white LED one's
Yellow OEM on the left (as you look at the picture)
White LED on the right -
Both with white LED's -
Yellow OEM on the left (as you look at the picture)
White LED on the right -
Both with white LED's -
Changed the OEM yellow DRL's to white LED one's
Yellow OEM on the left (as you look at the picture)
White LED on the right -
Both with white LED's -
Tempted to get an order in now before mine is delivered by Thursday. Might have to go for a UK seller.
Any warning lights on dash yet?
Did you consider any others or recommend what I should look out for when purchasing the fog lights (you say they're DRLs?)?
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ThanksLooks good! I'll be looking out for you around Ingleby! Be sure to wave!
I'm still on the look out for you my friend but haven't seen you or your BRG JCW yet
& yes I will wave lol
No dash warnings with these fitted
These are DRL's not fogs
There is 3 bulbs in the lower housing
I sidelight, 1 DRL & 1 fog light bulb
Page 90 in here -
https://www.pdf-archive.com/2015/05/03/f56-2014-mini-owners-manual/
The only UK supplier (that I can find) of the same bulb is on Amazon Uk
[ame]https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Daytime-Running-Lights-12V-24V/dp/B01D8630FO/ref=sr_1_2/254-7145842-3265833?ie=UTF8&qid=1474745554&sr=8-2&keywords=psx24w[/ame]
I'm replacing the sidelight bulbs with the headlight bulbs but I'm not bothering with the fog light bulbs
That white silver sure does look nice in the sun
That white silver sure does look nice in the sun
Yeh looks slightly different to your original pics. Almost like a pearlescent white.
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I've replaced the candle like bulbs, that come as standard with the halogen headlights on the standard F55S, with these bad boys -
No before & after pic's but they make a MASSIVE difference
Some would say the difference is between night & day lol
As I had a 'spare' Audi warning triangle going, I bought some genuine MINI warning triangle brackets, part no. 51497375203, to fit into the recess in the boot lid
Before -
After -
The warning triangle is a nice tight fit & doesn't rattle around in the brackets
No before & after pic's but they make a MASSIVE difference
Some would say the difference is between night & day lol
As I had a 'spare' Audi warning triangle going, I bought some genuine MINI warning triangle brackets, part no. 51497375203, to fit into the recess in the boot lid
Before -
After -
The warning triangle is a nice tight fit & doesn't rattle around in the brackets
Were they pricey I've been tempted to do thisI've replaced the candle like bulbs, that come as standard with the halogen headlights on the standard F55S, with these bad boys -
No before & after pic's but they make a MASSIVE difference
Some would say the difference is between night & day lol
As I had a 'spare' Audi warning triangle going, I bought some genuine MINI warning triangle brackets, part no. 51497375203, to fit into the recess in the boot lid
Before -
After -
The warning triangle is a nice tight fit & doesn't rattle around in the brackets
The halogen bulbs or the warning triangle brackets ?
The bulbs were £13.88 delivered from Amazon Uk
& the warning triangle brackets were £5.23 delivered from Cotswold MINI
Hope that helps
Cheers i was looking at the warning triangle bracketsThe halogen bulbs or the warning triangle brackets ?
The bulbs were £13.88 delivered from Amazon Uk
& the warning triangle brackets were £5.23 delivered from Cotswold MINI
Hope that helps
A few things for the MINI have been arriving in the post these last couple of days
Set of Philips WhiteVision Halogen Headlamp Bulb's & matching sidelights bulbs to replace the no doubt rubbish OEM bulbs
Brand net of four Genuine MINI velour/carpet interior mats & fitting kit
2 X PSX24W High Power XPE Cree LED Super White Bulbs (Daytime Running Lights Xenon White 6000K) to replace the OEM yellow halogen jobs
& I haven't even got it yet!
I've had the same DRLs delivered and tried to replace them today.
Firstly, I knew the F55 had a ridiculous turning circle but you realise how bad it is when you're turning wheel to the max to access front wheel arch.
After a bit of fiddling around I managed to get the old FRL bulb out.
I connected the LED DRL and also replaced the black plastic ring. Upon trying to plug the whole unit back into place there doesn't appear to be any reassuring click or anything at all to hold it in place. I twisted and turned but no success, still loose.
I placed the halogen bulb back in for now and that went back in to the housing easily and fixed in place.
What am I doing wrong?
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My thoughts after the first month & 525 miles
Likes
The engine! What a peach! The torque is fab. Considering our last MINI was a new R56 JCW, this one does feel quicker thro' the gears & it ain't fully run in yet. Feels more than 192hp to me
Economy is better than I expected it was going to be in the first 500 miles from a 2 litre petrol turbo. Averaging around 35mpg using Shell V-power
Handling gets better with more speed (see 'ride' below)
I/we don't notice the extra length of the F55 when driving
Love the 5 door looks. The F55 is more in proportion than the 3 door with the longer bonnet
Colour combo. Never liked the white silver on the R56's but looks so much better on the F56/F55 etc IMHO
Build quality. Like a different manufacturer compared with the R56
Unsure
No key slot. Still can't get used to thatNo CD player. Unusual omission but I've never used the CD player in my AudiIt feels more like a BMW than a MINI now. Is that a bad thing? I'll let you decide
The ride. I was expecting it to be a bit more compliant with the 16" wheels on, but its still on the stiff side. How you folks get on with the bigger wheels is beyond me. But that could be as I'm getting on a bit.
Exterior piano (gloss) black plastics. The F55's must be killing the world supply of this stuff as its covered in it. Front brake ducts, front number plate / grill section, A pillars, lower front window 1/4, thin section on B pillars, rear window 1/4, C pillars, rear spoiler supports, boot handle, rear foglight grill surround.This stuff looks great when its new but is a real PITA to keep that way as it marks VERY easily
Dislikes
Standard spec. is appalling for a £22k car IMHO
Xenon headlights should be standard spec. £800+ for the upgrade LED headlights is a joke
No interior mats as standard! Even the wife's old £7.5k Ford Ka had interior mats as standard
What on earth is going on with the boot shape? Ridiculous, unless you spend another £120
Rear door child locks are to easy to knock off (we carry our young Grandkids in the back of the MINI)
Another ridiculous petrol gauge & no coolant gauge AGAIN!
I see plenty of F55 MCS, but they all seem to be the diesel variety. I'm yet to see another petrol version, so far
Pic of the 'flake pop'. Not an easy task with the white silver lol
A gratuitous reflection shot -
New car detail completed by me on the MINI
http://www.minif56.com/forum/770-wa...te-silver-black-f55-mini-cooper-s-5-door.html
Likes
The engine! What a peach! The torque is fab. Considering our last MINI was a new R56 JCW, this one does feel quicker thro' the gears & it ain't fully run in yet. Feels more than 192hp to me
Economy is better than I expected it was going to be in the first 500 miles from a 2 litre petrol turbo. Averaging around 35mpg using Shell V-power
Handling gets better with more speed (see 'ride' below)
I/we don't notice the extra length of the F55 when driving
Love the 5 door looks. The F55 is more in proportion than the 3 door with the longer bonnet
Colour combo. Never liked the white silver on the R56's but looks so much better on the F56/F55 etc IMHO
Build quality. Like a different manufacturer compared with the R56
Unsure
No key slot. Still can't get used to thatNo CD player. Unusual omission but I've never used the CD player in my AudiIt feels more like a BMW than a MINI now. Is that a bad thing? I'll let you decide
The ride. I was expecting it to be a bit more compliant with the 16" wheels on, but its still on the stiff side. How you folks get on with the bigger wheels is beyond me. But that could be as I'm getting on a bit.
Exterior piano (gloss) black plastics. The F55's must be killing the world supply of this stuff as its covered in it. Front brake ducts, front number plate / grill section, A pillars, lower front window 1/4, thin section on B pillars, rear window 1/4, C pillars, rear spoiler supports, boot handle, rear foglight grill surround.This stuff looks great when its new but is a real PITA to keep that way as it marks VERY easily
Dislikes
Standard spec. is appalling for a £22k car IMHO
Xenon headlights should be standard spec. £800+ for the upgrade LED headlights is a joke
No interior mats as standard! Even the wife's old £7.5k Ford Ka had interior mats as standard
What on earth is going on with the boot shape? Ridiculous, unless you spend another £120
Rear door child locks are to easy to knock off (we carry our young Grandkids in the back of the MINI)
Another ridiculous petrol gauge & no coolant gauge AGAIN!
I see plenty of F55 MCS, but they all seem to be the diesel variety. I'm yet to see another petrol version, so far
Pic of the 'flake pop'. Not an easy task with the white silver lol
A gratuitous reflection shot -
New car detail completed by me on the MINI
http://www.minif56.com/forum/770-wa...te-silver-black-f55-mini-cooper-s-5-door.html
Good review BH
Totally agree as it seems as the prices keep going up the spec goes down!
Totally agree as it seems as the prices keep going up the spec goes down!
But it just sits in there very loosely otherwise and I reckon the slightest bump will knock it out again
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My thoughts after the first month & 525 miles
Likes
The engine! What a peach! The torque is fab. Considering our last MINI was a new R56 JCW, this one does feel quicker thro' the gears & it ain't fully run in yet. Feels more than 192hp to me
Economy is better than I expected it was going to be in the first 500 miles from a 2 litre petrol turbo. Averaging around 35mpg using Shell V-power
Handling gets better with more speed (see 'ride' below)
I/we don't notice the extra length of the F55 when driving
Love the 5 door looks. The F55 is more in proportion than the 3 door with the longer bonnet
Colour combo. Never liked the white silver on the R56's but looks so much better on the F56/F55 etc IMHO
Build quality. Like a different manufacturer compared with the R56
Unsure
No key slot. Still can't get used to thatNo CD player. Unusual omission but I've never used the CD player in my AudiIt feels more like a BMW than a MINI now. Is that a bad thing? I'll let you decide
The ride. I was expecting it to be a bit more compliant with the 16" wheels on, but its still on the stiff side. How you folks get on with the bigger wheels is beyond me. But that could be as I'm getting on a bit.
Exterior piano (gloss) black plastics. The F55's must be killing the world supply of this stuff as its covered in it. Front brake ducts, front number plate / grill section, A pillars, lower front window 1/4, thin section on B pillars, rear window 1/4, C pillars, rear spoiler supports, boot handle, rear foglight grill surround.This stuff looks great when its new but is a real PITA to keep that way as it marks VERY easily
Dislikes
Standard spec. is appalling for a £22k car IMHO
Xenon headlights should be standard spec. £800+ for the upgrade LED headlights is a joke
No interior mats as standard! Even the wife's old £7.5k Ford Ka had interior mats as standard
What on earth is going on with the boot shape? Ridiculous, unless you spend another £120
Rear door child locks are to easy to knock off (we carry our young Grandkids in the back of the MINI)
Another ridiculous petrol gauge & no coolant gauge AGAIN!
I see plenty of F55 MCS, but they all seem to be the diesel variety. I'm yet to see another petrol version, so far
Pic of the 'flake pop'. Not an easy task with the white silver lol
A gratuitous reflection shot -
New car detail completed by me on the MINI
http://www.minif56.com/forum/770-wa...te-silver-black-f55-mini-cooper-s-5-door.html
Agree with spec being not much as standard. Wonder what you get in standard Cooper. Considering the S is equivalent of M Spirt you would expect a bit more kit as standard. It's a £20k hatch.
I ordered some tailored mats for I think £10 but yes it seems most manufacturers have that as an extra.
The piano does look premium but that carbon weave is just a poor attempt.
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