Newbie from the UK!

Discussion in 'Starting Line - New Member Introductions' started by Chaz, Mar 9, 2015.

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  1. Chaz

    Chaz Member

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    Hey guys! I'm Chaz, I live in Nottingham in the UK and have just bought myself an 02 Mini Cooper! Was always a fan of these cars and once my Megane got too costly on repairs I decided a change was needed. I'm it's 8th owner, done 112500 miles and still looks a minter, cost £1750 which I thought was pretty cheap. Here she is!
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    My old and new car together, shame I've gotta sell my old one soon but times change
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  2. mrntd

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  3. TheModFather

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    Nice R50, even though your steering wheel is on the wrong side... :p
     
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    Welcome. I used to live between Derby and Nottingham, just off the A52. Lived here in Ohio for 19 years.
     
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    Great looking Cooper and Welcome to Motoring Alliance !!
     
  7. DryMartini

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    Very nice looking ride! Welcome to the fun!
     
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    welcome!!
    8th owner...wow...that gal gets around!!:D
     
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    Welcome!

    What a beauty.
     
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    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.
     
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    Welcome to M\A the FUN MINI site. :Thumbsup:
     
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    Firebro17 Dazed, but not Confused
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  16. RallyMini370

    RallyMini370 Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to MA, good to have another member that knows what a wing, sill, gearbox, bonnet and tyre is hahaha and more important another R50 with a dear old Midlands box!

    I'm was from Nottingham too! now roaming the world in search of Midlands gearbox parts!
     
  17. Chaz

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    Thanks guys, nice to feel welcome, needs a little bit of work, needs a new back box as it's blowing, do I have to box and pipe or can I cut it off and just bolt a back box on? Also want to give it a bit of oomph when pulling off, heard they respond quite well to induction kits? And what else could I do to it?

    Not Ilkeston or spondon by any chance?

    BOOOOOOOOO!!! DCFC!!



    Isn't the tyre what you use to steer the car with? ;) hahaha I'm actually surprised to see guys from nottingham on here!
     
  18. RallyMini370

    RallyMini370 Well-Known Member

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    I used to live in Neather Heage then South Normanton. I would suggest you take a look in the Gen 1 section for mods to R50's I have an R50 but mine is a wee bit modified.
     
  19. M1N1

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    Not Ilkeston or spondon by any chance?


    Born and raised in Chaddesden, lived in Spondon after leaving home. Tough being a Red Dog in Derby!!!!!!
     
  20. Chaz

    Chaz Member

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    Cousin lives in Chad, not surprised! Got a lucky win over us this season, shame we won't see you see you next season when we're in premier league!!
     

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