She's basic ....

[vincentlawlor]

but I love it ...

2002 Mini One



Lot's of little things that need to get sorted out.

Gear knob is doomed
Handbreak button cover is shot
Driver's side vanity mirror needs to be replaced
Sun roof button needs a new clip
Wheels need to go
Some dents and scratches

Apart from these minor niggles inside was immaculate when I got it.

Going to gradually fix things up and maybe a few upgrades.

First thing that went within a week was the stock stereo, replaced with a JVC KD-R861BT. Handsfree, Bluetooth streaming, USB.

Hoping that Ger can sort me out with a set of alloys over the next few weeks.

Oh and the most important item of all:

[irlmin]

Hi Vinny ,
Looks like a very straight clean MINI , The best and most impressive mod you can do to any MINI One is a remap , standard power is 90 bhp and we can get it to around 130 bhp and also lots more torque and amazingly usually over 10% improvement in fuel consumption . as regards wheels I personally would stick with 15" wheels and spend a few quid on very good quality tyres , the 15" pepperpot wheels are one of my favourites as they look good and are really light , some other small improvements are decent headlamp bulbs , perhaps 2 spotlamps . you appear to have the audio covered and again its amazing how good the standard speakers are when coupled to a good Head unit .the most important thing is enjoy your MINI and keep posting updates and photos here .oh btw make sure you change gear oil and brake fluid as these are often neglected and can cause problems if not dealt with .
G

[vincentlawlor]

Hey Ger,

Thanks for the feedback - the pepperpots do look good on that mini same colour minus the stripes.


For the big things yea I was thinking:

-Wheels- sorted!!
Remap
Spots

[irlmin]

We do the remap for MINIClub and MINIClub forum members for € 270 . OE type spotlamps in stainless complete with brackets and fitted for € 180 , We have a secondhand set of pepperpots in stock @ € 150 for set .
G

[vincentlawlor]

We do the remap for MINIClub and MINIClub forum members for € 270 . OE type spotlamps in stainless complete with brackets and fitted for € 180 , We have a secondhand set of pepperpots in stock @ € 150 for set .
G

Thanks Ger,

I will book her in for the remap and spots later in the Summer wallet willing. Do you do the stripes etc too?

Sent you a PM on the pepperpots.

[vincentlawlor]

Many thanks to Ger for sorting me out with a set of pepperpots today.

Can't wait to get them on.

[vincentlawlor]

So finally managed to get the pepperpots onto the One.

Before:


After:


Many thanks to Ger for bringing them up last weekend.

[irlmin]

Looks good ,the 15" pepeprpots are in my opinion one of the best MINI wheels , very light and with decent tyres offer very good grip and handling and of course a decent ride quality .
G

[MiniMpi]

Totally changes the look of the car for the better.
As Ger said the pepperpots are a beautiful looking alloy.
Well done.

[Sportspack-Mark]

looks good! i love the pepperpots! nice and retro too!

A K&N panel air filter will make the car sound fantastic too! sometimes I think having a car with fewer bells and whistles makes you appreciate the drive more. Really miss my first MINI One

[jordanfaf]

looks good! i love the pepperpots! nice and retro too!

A K&N panel air filter will make the car sound fantastic too! sometimes I think having a car with fewer bells and whistles makes you appreciate the drive more. Really miss my first MINI One

car looks great vincent !! I Had a one while learning and loved it so much, the great thing about the lower power is you always feel like a rally driver!!
got my supercharged cooper s for christmas gone and must say i will always want a mini in my garage. must start a thread of my own