I just eased mine in with a bit of gentle pressure. I've had no probs so far (fingers crossed)But it just sits in there very loosely otherwise and I reckon the slightest bump will knock it out again
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BH's Wife's White Silver / Black F55 MINI Cooper S 5 Door
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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BH, nice thoughts. I am so old I remember when cars came with ash trays and the dealer gave you floor mats for free too close the deal....now you have to pay for them......
Looks like we could be similar ages then lolBH, nice thoughts. I am so old I remember when cars came with ash trays and the dealer gave you floor mats for free too close the deal....now you have to pay for them......
Just fitted them both bout 30 mins ago, here's one half done.
The offside one went in snugly. It's only after I fitted the offside one I've realised why the n/s one is loose.
When I pulled out the original bulb from n/s, the black plastic ring came off with it. I then transferred that over to the led bulb.
The o/s original bulb, however, came out without the plastic ring, that was still stuck inside the light housing. So the bulb went in and clicked.
I've left n/s with the loose fitting for now and will have another go tomorrow.
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BH, nice thoughts. I am so old I remember when cars came with ash trays and the dealer gave you floor mats for free too close the deal....now you have to pay for them......
I also remember ashtrays and getting a nice set of mats, I also remember no seat belts or screen washers
Don't think I'm a similar age just old
Thanks for the welcome! And, good to know! Yeah, living in AZ, think it would be an absolute godsend haha. Honestly, I'm probably not going to get another car until 2018 but I love driving and feel a need to get a smaller, manual car that I can actually DD. MINI F55 seems to hit all the points! Just wish 2018 would get here sooner so I can get one
Definitely! It's a lot of car for what you can get it for and those extra amenities add up really fast. But wow, an extra 100 per year!!
I do wanna do a purchase, especially since I haven't dealt with a lease before, but I'm keeping a eye out for any lightly used MINIs showing up on the listings haha.
I do wanna do a purchase, especially since I haven't dealt with a lease before, but I'm keeping a eye out for any lightly used MINIs showing up on the listings haha.
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