thejudgegiles

This is great intel, very very much appreciate your time to write all that. Kind indeed I know the N14 is not the best... I should have found an N18 version of almost the same period, right? Well, hindsight is a beautiful thing. I'll consider all the above and monitor things as req'd Although there is oil use... I reckon 1 litre per 1,000kms... everything else seems fine... I'll hunt out the right guy and get it checked professionally A compression test is a good idea on any car at 100k+. And any remap would be purely for better running, not really hunting out more BHP Watch this space

I don't see any info about proving testing... although I have certs... they mightn't be that recent. I am flying in anyway... not a border cross. You think I will have problems? Surely they can't turn people around at the airport? They might subject you to an on the spot test? Well... any info/experience gladly received... thanks

Front and rear bumpers are correct for the model, there is no paint damage, might just be the light. Sill moldings correct too. If you Google image a Cooper S JCW for 2010 or 2011 - you will see all this. Wing is a MINI wing, was a factory option. Only thing done is some carbon wing mirrors and the light surrounds black wrapped. I can't find rust on the car, it's been in Ayutthaya mostly so not a salt air coastal car. It's a bit dirty in those pics but she does look nice after a detail.

Here she is.... It's a homage to my parents... who I lost recently When they courted in the late 60s my dad had a Cooper S and they loved it I accept it's not a 60s Mini... but I like the new ones too... and even those old ones were like go carts, and back in the day they were quick.... this is fast, really fast. It's running about 230hp as it is... but a good map and get it set up right is what's needed So far there is a guy in my village with a nice Cooper SD and he knows a guy, says is mid-priced and knowledgeable... I just thought I'd ask on here too in case I am sure I will get there in the end... meanwhile here she is. The nose is getting wrapped black to match. It's a Camden special... one of only a few here in LOS... the Camden was to celebrate 50 years of Mini.... so built in 2010.... although mine was first reg'd in 2011

Just a thought.... I have bought a 2011 Cooper S and it is a little modified too... and I am wondering where I can take her for a couple of things I already have an Alfa Romeo here and have a couple of Alfa mechanics that are great and I can trust them and mostly the bills come in WAY under what I expect, which is great If I take this Cooper S to a BMW dealer they will pull my pants down for sure... plus, I'd rather help out a local mechanic and make friends So far 2,500kms and it's all fine, the EML light is on but I am monitoring all other things and I think it's triggered by the exhaust mods, it has a DualLagg system on it, it says 'increased emissions', other than that, just a bulb went I am fairly confident in the car, it's on 110,000kms now and has been loved, it's super clean and a high spec car with nearly all options ticked. It has a turbo blow off valve fitted, and it pulls super strong, the traction light flashed on hard acceleration as it should... and it feels balanced and planted. I've taken it over 200 and no shakes and brakes right, dunno what else to say So, it has extra Mini gauges, for the turbo bar and water temp. It gets up to 100 degrees and a tad over, if I turn up the heater full blast with either air-con on or off, it takes it down pretty quickly to 80... it used to be a bit cooler before It has used a fair bit of oil... but doesn't drip and the bay is not oily. I think it needs a remap to be honest. There is no oil in the water and the levels are all right elsewhere Any pointers on any of this? In the main I am hoping someone knows a Mini guru that is fairy priced and trustworthy in Bkk... I am sure there are a couple or so out there Cheers as always in advance for any genuine help... and HNY one and all

UK citizen, been in and out for years. Currently on a 45 + 30 day visa-exempt... and planning to do a run to Laos, as I used to do pre-Covid In the past I mostly went by myself as I know my way around in Vientiane and always rented a vehicle there anyways Thai stamp expires on the 8th... What my plan was... cross the border by myself on the 8th afternoon... I assume it's a form or two and a picture to get across at the bridge and it gives you 30 days in Laos? Next, head to Vientiane. Monday or Tuesday morning go along to the Thai embassy and fill in the forms and pay. I assume I just need pictures and photocopies of the usual stuff there? Is it the same as before? 2k approx and get in early so that it's all processed before midday? Do I need to take anything specific for my application? Collect the following day after lunch and return when I like, is that about it? What am I missing? It's been so long since this went on I really can't remember Anyone that has done this recently I would like to hear from you, and many many thanks in advance as usual, and a HNY one and all