Jon's R53 Cooper S "Olly"

[Jonknight]

This is my "new" Mini after selling my Mpi.

I have a few bits to do to it and lots I want to improve over time especially the wheels. Really looking forward to owning and driving this car. Loving that supercharger whine too.

[Derfinn]

Well wear Jon.

Looks beautiful.
Love the R53 Aero Kit. Very nice.
Chrome mirrors are nice too.

[Jonknight]

Thanks alot Derek.

[MiniMpi]

Looks nice Jon, Congrat's

[Jonknight]

Thanks Ferg if I can get it looking even 1/2 as good as yours I will be happy.

[MiniMpi]

Thanks Jon
You have a good spec to start with in fairness.

[Bawnee]

Oh it's a stunner! Enjoy!

[Jonknight]

Thanks Siobhan! Driving it every moment I get at the moment!!

[MiniMpi]

Spotted it in Bandon yesterday

[Jonknight]

Went for a spin to Skibbereen and back through Clonakilty yesterday. Computer was telling me I was getting 37MPG!
Probably lot less than that in reality though. One thing you do find out quickly is just how bad the road surfaces are at the moment

[MiniMpi]

You're not driving it hard enough
You can get good mpg if you try alright
You may have Sport Plus suspension which is VERY hard on the road. Mine has Sport and it's just the right balance

[Jonknight]

Ha ha must get a heavier right foot!

I'm getting more used to the suspension. Still better than my old Mpi though.

[Jonknight]

Decided to name the car "Olly" today. I'm not sure why but it just stuck.

List of upcoming jobs I need to do:

Get the car serviced with O' Leary's in Ballincollig (Thanks in advance Ger )
Remap.
Sort out annoying door ding in the drivers door.
Get my wheels refurbished or possibly a new set.
Upgrade the stereo and speaker system.
Tidy up the downtubes and door pulls. They are scratched a bit from the previous owner
Fit a new gearknob.
Fit new rear plastic arch trims.

Thats it for the moment but I'm sure more will crop up as I go along.

[MiniMpi]

Sound like good plans Jon
Like the name too

[Jonknight]

Ah thaks Ferg