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  1. Nathan

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    Pesky work things...

    Oh wait..thats why I'll be chained to the desk over the weekend, to much fun today in the warm weather and tomorrow with a Countryman in the rain.
     
  2. CHKMINI

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    I'll be there around 3
     
  3. JMC40

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    OK cool well I will see you guys around 3 then.
     
  4. Crashton

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    I saved you guys a donut....

    R53 FTW.... :D
     
  5. Crashton

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    Here is my review. Nice enough, but didn't feel very roomy to me. The drive was OK, but not what I am used to. The clutch grabbed very high up & it felt like it could use a lower first gear or maybe a bit more power. It fits a niche & I'm sure they will sell a lot of them. Guess if I need a new MINI with a bit more room it will have to be a clubster.
     
  6. cooperjet

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    I hated the clutch. :mad2:
    The rest of the vehicle was very nice, but you could feel the increased size and weight. I did the "cloverleaf" test before getting back to MAG and could feel a little more body roll than my r56 and r55. Just didn't feel quite as tight. Looking forward to seeing what the aftermarket will do for these.
    Oh, did I mention I hated the clutch...:frown5:
     
  7. JMC40

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    I really enjoyed the Countryman, but I have to agree about the clutch...felt like I was learning to drive a stick all over again.
     
  8. cooperjet

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    Pretty much. Maybe it was the donut crumbs from when Chuck was driving it.
     
  9. Justa Jim

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    Jeb and I will be there. You won't see us around 3:00 on the dot. :Thumbsup:

    Jim
     
  10. CHKMINI

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    Looks like we had a pretty good turnout at MAG yesterday. I understand Nathan was almost attacked by some high school groupies when they saw him touring past there school in the KISS Countryman :lol:
     
  11. Metalman

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    Hey now....
    ExTexans trolling the local high school is frowned upon in Columbus...:D
     
  12. Crashton

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    Ha! When I drove by the zoo on my way to the twisty roads the Zebra's tried to escape & hump old Alice Countryguy. :eek: