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Post by mr t Mon Sep 20, 2010 8:56 pm

Just had a thought.
What do people think the best and worst thing about the mini design is
Ill start with the ash tray what a waste of time has any of the smokers ever tried to ash in a mini while its on the move you get more ash on the carpet then in the ash tray.
I love the way all 4 wheels are set in the corners to give it wicked handling.
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Post by Dan Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:15 pm

mr t wrote:Ill start with the ash tray what a waste of time has any of the smokers ever tried to ash in a mini while its on the move you get more ash on the carpet then in the ash tray.

I read that all minis have ashtrays because Issigonis was a chain smoker, and the original minis never had radios as he also hated listening to music while driving..
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Post by Dan Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:18 pm

Actually, I would agree with Leigh, but for different reasons.. It's strange because the ashtray isn't in the middle of the top rail, look at it, and you'll notice it's not level with the clock below.. Suspect
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Post by mr t Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:22 pm

Maybe its the clock thats out lol
Why is it that when you hit a big puddle in a mini the water covers the windscreen instead of pushing out like all other cars ??
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Post by Dan Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:23 pm

mr t wrote:Why is it that when you hit a big puddle in a mini the water covers the windscreen instead of pushing out like all other cars ??

And it makes my fan belt squeal extremely loud!
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Post by mr t Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:28 pm

Time to get dad to fit a new one me thinks lol
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Post by Dan Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:30 pm

Don't think it's that necessary, it never rains in britain.. sunny
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Post by mr t Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:40 pm

I think yesterday was the first time ive driven the Vamp and it hasnt rained
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Post by Keith Tue Sep 21, 2010 12:19 am

mr t wrote:Maybe its the clock thats out lol
Why is it that when you hit a big puddle in a mini the water covers the windscreen instead of pushing out like all other cars ??

That's because the wheels are so close to the front of the car. As you drive into the puddle it splashes in all directions, including forwards. In most cars this just hits the underside of the front of the car but in your Mini you effectively drive into the splash while it's in mid air.

The ash tray - you mean the one on the floor between the seats? This was handy in my first Mini when I used to park up with my mates and smoke - passing the ash tray around meant no burns in the carpet.

As for my answer...

The bad: no 5th gear for the longer journeys
The good: pretty much everything else!
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Post by wingnut Tue Sep 21, 2010 3:20 pm

the good is yar can do as much modifacations as yar like and the mini still keeps its carictor or leave it bog standard and they still are wonderfull Design 171601
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Post by Ian Nicholls Tue Sep 21, 2010 6:39 pm

The worst points about the Mini are the crudity of the engineering , its ability to rust into horse droppings in five minutes , which is expensive to remedy , and its lack of refinement. Apart from that, they're grrreeeeaaaattttt !!!!
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Post by Dan Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:06 pm

My friend was in my car today, and he said he really thinks minis are brilliant, as they're compact on the inside, and even though they're small, there's alot of headroom.
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Post by mr t Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:19 pm

Point well put Keith
Having a new car as well must make you miss 5th gear i now drive other cars and have to remember there is a 5th gear to use lol
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Post by Dan Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:21 pm

mr t wrote:Point well put Keith
Having a new car as well must make you miss 5th gear i now drive other cars and have to remember there is a 5th gear to use lol

When I was doing driving lessons, my istructonr kept saying "You know you can go into 5th gear?" While doing 70ish on a dual carriageway.. Design 488389
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Post by mr t Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:31 pm

Driving lessons at 70ish no wonder u didnt pass first time lol! lol! lol!
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Post by Dan Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:32 pm

mr t wrote:Driving lessons at 70ish no wonder u didnt pass first time lol! lol! lol!

I say 70ish because I was in a Vauxhall Corsa, and I can't trust something from Luton.. Razz
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