Got Mini?

Jonny English · 11-March-05, 04:02 PM

Anyone here ever owned a Mini? (an IM conversation with Nev a little earlier prompted this thread, in case you're wondering). The attached pic is of 2 minis I used to have - "Snowy" (a 1977 1275) and "Poppy" (a 1986 City E) ... i'll see if I can find a pic of the green Clubman Estate later

aaronrkelly · 11-March-05, 04:05 PM

I havent but I would love to have one of the new ones........

BigAkita · 11-March-05, 04:11 PM

Had a quickie, but never a mini.

nev_payne · 11-March-05, 04:15 PM

Own a mini cooper I got for my 18th bday. 1l engine but it was originally a cart racer so the engine is as good as a 1.3, reaches 70MPH in normal conditions, with copper wheels and cooper steering wheel (extra small for better turning), and has the petrol efficiency of a lorry

. Also pictured is my mums Mini British Open Classic, limited edition, metalic green, with 1.3l engine and full length sunroof.

My minis' name is Spike for now, untill a more suitable name shows itself. Mums is Francis, after my gran.

Spectrum · 11-March-05, 04:20 PM

That's the equivalent of General Lee in Britain I take it?

nev_payne · 11-March-05, 04:24 PM

*Google search*..OMFG thats a nasty hunk -a-junk

... nono, general lee, but with leather interior and a starter motor that works 1st turn over

TYCOON · 11-March-05, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAkita


	Had a quickie, but never a mini.

Raises eyebrow and thinks...

BigAkita · 11-March-05, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nev_payne


	Google search..OMFG thats a nasty hunk -a-junk ... nono, general lee, but with leather interior and a starter motor that works 1st turn over

C'mon Nev, calling the General Lee a hunk of junk is like calling Big Ben a big Swatch. It's part of American pop culture, and that sum bitch could jump distances of 300 yards flying about 100 yards high, land on pavement directly on the front end, and keep going at 100 MPH spinning the tires while it accelerated.

Here's a pick I took of what is generally assumed to be the last "actual" General Lee (used in the show).

danbanger · 11-March-05, 07:08 PM

I own a new MINI

Jonny English · 11-March-05, 07:18 PM

I loved the Dukes of Hazzard - especially the way the General Lee could drop from huge heights, fold practically in half on landing, then be miraculously whole again in the next shot of Bo & Luke bouncing slightly in their seats

I was too young for Daisy's hotpants to have any effect though

GlitterKill · 11-March-05, 07:23 PM

A new Mini GT convertible is what I plan on getting for my next car... whenever I win that lottery that is.

Cyno01 · 11-March-05, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonny English


	I was too young for Daisy's hotpants to have any effect though

Not to worry, jessica simpson is playing Daisy in the upcoming movie.

Spectrum · 11-March-05, 08:01 PM

And boy does she work those hotpants.

flounder405 · 11-March-05, 08:23 PM

she has to work something ..she cant work her voice or a crowd much anymore.

Red02 · 11-March-05, 10:34 PM

Use to have a Mini at work, I drove it a few times. Interesting little cars, over the last two years they have started to grow on me. Now in NYC I see alot of the Minis around here, I think these Yanks like the little car. Before I would never have thought of buying one, but now with a Mini S model supercharged I have thought twice a few times.

Erad · 11-March-05, 10:46 PM

Yeah I got a Mini...

..in Gran Turismo 4

HappyCamper · 12-March-05, 11:03 PM

No, I've never had a Mini. Yes, I've always wanted a Mini. Nev, you look like the jolly Green GIant standing next to the car, being 19 feet tall and everything. I'm kinda suprised you can fit inside!

BigAkita · 13-March-05, 12:59 AM

Hah, never thought about that. Nev, you are a BIG dude, what did you say? 6 foot 7? Seeing you unfold from a Mini would be a sight indeed.

nev_payne · 13-March-05, 12:15 PM

Lol ill host a video of me getting inside if you want.

It involves a head first approach, follwed by left leg, tucking under the wheel, with right hand on wheel and left on drivers seat. Once this postition is reached the pouring process occurs and the rest of me gets in the car by sliding onto the driver seat sideways. Once body is in, setbelt is put on and only then can i shut the door. Getting the key into the ignotion is done one way only - do it before I get in the car!

As a bonus, my right knee operates the horn as I find out when shutting the door.

flounder405 · 13-March-05, 12:58 PM

lmao i did a quick look again at Nevs pics (didnt click on it ,saw the thumbnails) and though in one he was wearing a rainbow fro wig,the one where he is inside the car.

11-March-05, 04:02 PM		#1 (permalink)
Jonny English Etiquette & English Gentleman	Got Mini? Anyone here ever owned a Mini? (an IM conversation with Nev a little earlier prompted this thread, in case you're wondering). The attached pic is of 2 minis I used to have - "Snowy" (a 1977 1275) and "Poppy" (a 1986 City E) ... i'll see if I can find a pic of the green Clubman Estate later Attached Thumbnails

11-March-05, 04:15 PM		#4 (permalink)
nev_payne Apex Tech God	Own a mini cooper I got for my 18th bday. 1l engine but it was originally a cart racer so the engine is as good as a 1.3, reaches 70MPH in normal conditions, with copper wheels and cooper steering wheel (extra small for better turning), and has the petrol efficiency of a lorry . Also pictured is my mums Mini British Open Classic, limited edition, metalic green, with 1.3l engine and full length sunroof. My minis' name is Spike for now, untill a more suitable name shows itself. Mums is Francis, after my gran. Attached Thumbnails

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11-March-05, 04:05 PM		#2 (permalink)
aaronrkelly Apex Tech God	I havent but I would love to have one of the new ones........

11-March-05, 04:11 PM		#3 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	Had a quickie, but never a mini.

11-March-05, 04:20 PM		#5 (permalink)
Spectrum Former GameApex Editor	That's the equivalent of General Lee in Britain I take it?

11-March-05, 04:24 PM		#6 (permalink)
nev_payne Apex Tech God	Google search..OMFG thats a nasty hunk -a-junk ... nono, general lee, but with leather interior and a starter motor that works 1st turn over

11-March-05, 07:08 PM		#9 (permalink)
danbanger Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	I own a new MINI

11-March-05, 07:18 PM		#10 (permalink)
Jonny English Etiquette & English Gentleman	I loved the Dukes of Hazzard - especially the way the General Lee could drop from huge heights, fold practically in half on landing, then be miraculously whole again in the next shot of Bo & Luke bouncing slightly in their seats I was too young for Daisy's hotpants to have any effect though

11-March-05, 07:23 PM		#11 (permalink)
GlitterKill Pimp-of-all-Pimps	A new Mini GT convertible is what I plan on getting for my next car... whenever I win that lottery that is.

11-March-05, 08:01 PM		#13 (permalink)
Spectrum Former GameApex Editor	And boy does she work those hotpants.

11-March-05, 08:23 PM		#14 (permalink)
flounder405 The Mack Daddy	she has to work something ..she cant work her voice or a crowd much anymore.

11-March-05, 10:34 PM		#15 (permalink)
Red02 Freck-hoe-d	Use to have a Mini at work, I drove it a few times. Interesting little cars, over the last two years they have started to grow on me. Now in NYC I see alot of the Minis around here, I think these Yanks like the little car. Before I would never have thought of buying one, but now with a Mini S model supercharged I have thought twice a few times.

11-March-05, 10:46 PM		#16 (permalink)
Erad Radic-Hoe Gallery Mod	Yeah I got a Mini... ..in Gran Turismo 4

12-March-05, 11:03 PM		#17 (permalink)
HappyCamper Apex Elite Tech	No, I've never had a Mini. Yes, I've always wanted a Mini. Nev, you look like the jolly Green GIant standing next to the car, being 19 feet tall and everything. I'm kinda suprised you can fit inside!

13-March-05, 12:59 AM		#18 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	Hah, never thought about that. Nev, you are a BIG dude, what did you say? 6 foot 7? Seeing you unfold from a Mini would be a sight indeed.

13-March-05, 12:15 PM		#19 (permalink)
nev_payne Apex Tech God	Lol ill host a video of me getting inside if you want. It involves a head first approach, follwed by left leg, tucking under the wheel, with right hand on wheel and left on drivers seat. Once this postition is reached the pouring process occurs and the rest of me gets in the car by sliding onto the driver seat sideways. Once body is in, setbelt is put on and only then can i shut the door. Getting the key into the ignotion is done one way only - do it before I get in the car! As a bonus, my right knee operates the horn as I find out when shutting the door.

13-March-05, 12:58 PM		#20 (permalink)
flounder405 The Mack Daddy	lmao i did a quick look again at Nevs pics (didnt click on it ,saw the thumbnails) and though in one he was wearing a rainbow fro wig,the one where he is inside the car.