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CAS - 21 Nov 2005 09:11 GMT
Hi,

I know there is a new mini group but it seems to get very little traffic and
there is a lot of new mini stuff on here so...

I'm looking for help with a recurrent problem with my gf's 2002 Cooper.  It
continually shows the airbag warning light and every time it goes back to
the dealer they apparently replace some clips under a seat which cures it
until it is valeted again (we suspect that some muppet with a vacuum cleaner
attachment breaks them...).

Has anyone experienced the same?  Does anyone know the location of the part
that is being being broken?  And has anyone re-engineered it so that it
doesn't happen again?

Many thanks

CAS
Fitzy - 21 Nov 2005 12:24 GMT
This is not an unusual fault,
other manufacturer's suffer with the same fault,
its a faulty wiring harness,connecting the seat to the ECU, it tells the ECU
that the seat is occupied and to deploy the airbag if in accident,
usually when there is constant seat adjustment due to various drivers, this
causes a bad connection, this is then logged as a fault in the ECU memory,
this is then displayed on the dash as airbag malfunction,
it sounds like the dealer just cleans the connection, then resets the ECU by
wiping the memory,
the next time the seat is adjusted ,the light comes back on,
the dealer is obviously NOT fixing the fault, he's just resetting the ECU,
Fitzy

> Hi,
>
[quoted text clipped - 17 lines]
>
> CAS
Fitzy - 21 Nov 2005 12:24 GMT
Oh, by the way,,,, be prepared to get flamed,
Fitzy

> This is not an unusual fault,
> other manufacturer's suffer with the same fault,
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>>
>> CAS
CAS - 21 Nov 2005 18:22 GMT
> This is not an unusual fault,
> other manufacturer's suffer with the same fault,
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> the dealer is obviously NOT fixing the fault, he's just resetting the ECU,
> Fitzy

Many thanks for the sensible reply.  I suspect that they are probably
dislodging something when they valet the car...

CAS
Fitzy - 22 Nov 2005 08:30 GMT
>> This is not an unusual fault,
>> other manufacturer's suffer with the same fault,
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
>
> CAS

I suspect that they are probably
dislodging something when they valet the car...

either by moving the seat or the nozzle from the vacuum disturbs the
connection,
The dealer knows what's wrong and also knows what to do to re set the fault,
but I don't think there is a service bulletin with a successful repair
procedure,,, or they are not following the correct procedure
I could be wrong ??
try a different dealer, or contact the manufacturer by letter, address
should be in the back pages of your service handbook
HTH
Fitzy
David Betts - 21 Nov 2005 15:03 GMT
>I know there is a new mini group

So us it.

> but it seems to get very little traffic and
>there is a lot of new mini stuff on here so...

....w.nker. Just because other people spam this group with their
new-Mini crap you think it is ok for you to do so? There is a
newsgroup for the BMW thing. If the newsgroup is crap, that only
reflects the car, doesn't it? Don't keep coming here with your
problems. You bought it, you live with it.

Regards, David Betts
davidb@minilist.org
The Mini Gallery:
http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?m=64635537103&n=1366070334
Biffa @ Work - 21 Nov 2005 15:25 GMT
David Betts pulled a wax crayon from his bottom a scribbled thus :
>> I know there is a new mini group
> So us it.
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> reflects the car, doesn't it? Don't keep coming here with your
> problems. You bought it, you live with it.

You really need to take a chill pill dude......

Why are you so angry and so full of hatred to someone who doesn't buy the
same car as you ?

Have you ever been to see a psychiatrist ?

Did you have a particularly harsh upbringing ?

Can't you just learn to get along with your fellow man and woman and put
your predjudices to one side ?

Commonly known as growing up and putting your playground pissing competition
to bed once and for all.

I think you'll find that behind the cars people are just people, you know
what, you might even get along with them if you met them in a social
gathering without the cars present !

Feel free to flame away David, its the usual response, but I do worry about
someone with so much pent up anger.

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Cheerz - Brownz
http://www.brownz.org/

David Betts - 22 Nov 2005 08:08 GMT
>You really need to take a chill pill dude......

What could be ruder than barging into the wrong newsgroup - even when
admitting that he knows it is the wrong newsgroup - and then talking
about something completely irrelevant. Certainly nothing I said. We
can do without these prats. He deserves everything he  gets....
including being ripped off by his BMW dealer.

Regards, David Betts
davidb@minilist.org
The Mini Gallery:
http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?m=64635537103&n=1366070334
CAS - 22 Nov 2005 10:49 GMT
>>You really need to take a chill pill dude......
>
> What could be ruder than barging into the wrong newsgroup - even when
> admitting that he knows it is the wrong newsgroup -

No I didn't, I hadn't a clue, I used to hang around on the lotus elan group
a while back but that got amalgamated due to lack of activity into the
generic lotus one.  Which is why I explained calmly and rationally *why* I
posted to this group, hardly barging I feel.

> and then talking
> about something completely irrelevant.

alt.autos.mini...  mini...  *mini*  *MINI*  Like it or not (and your
position is quite clear) the new mini is a mini.  BMW own the name, the
brand, Cooper the lot.  Which ever way you cut it the new mini is a mini.
Now it is clear that this particular enclave of usenet is for Issigonis
designed minis I shall say no more about BMW ones.

> Certainly nothing I said. We
> can do without these prats.

That's a sweeping generallisation wouldn't you say?

> He deserves everything he  gets....

I'm getting nothing out of the ordinary for a car...  I don't have a problem
with it, just a minor niggle I want to get sorted.

> including being ripped off by his BMW dealer.

And so far that hasn't happened, the car is *just* out of warranty...  we
shall see...  In fact, the whole point of asking was to ensure that I knew
what was wrong so I *don't* get ripped off by the dealer.

I'm puzzled, tho, as to how you can tell what I do and don't deserve by my
GFs choice of car...?

> Regards, David Betts

Nope, still none.

CAS
CAS - 22 Nov 2005 10:52 GMT
> designed minis I shall say no more about BMW ones.

...except of course to thank Fitzy and Biffa for their helpful and friendly
replies.

CAS
CAS - 21 Nov 2005 18:19 GMT
>>I know there is a new mini group
>
> So us it.

I did that too, you'll also note that I didn't cross post it.

>> but it seems to get very little traffic and
>>there is a lot of new mini stuff on here so...
>
> ....w.nker.

Yup, I enjoy it and its good for the heart.  There are those who say they do
and those who lie...

> Just because other people spam this group with their
> new-Mini crap you think it is ok for you to do so?

Nope, that's why I put a nice friendly little note saying why I was posting
here as well as the other one.  By the way you might want to check the
definition of spam.

> There is a
> newsgroup for the BMW thing. If the newsgroup is crap, that only
> reflects the car, doesn't it?

Nope, it reflects the fact that the model is new and most people take them
back to the dealer under warranty.  There aren't enough of them out of
warranty to have gained the kind of DIY support network of more established
models.

> Don't keep coming here with your
> problems. You bought it, you live with it.

Nope, I didn't.  I'm just a net-head car nut trying to help my GF save a bob
or two.  And while we're at it, you make out that I am/we are unhappy with
it which couldn't be further from the truth.

> Regards,
> David Betts
> davidb@minilist.org

Nope, no regards at all.  You are quite clearly an old-mini bore with a
narrow mind and a very sad outlook on life.  FWIW I used to own an old mini
or two and my GF used to have an old style Cooper (although one of the more
recent Rover versions rather than a 'proper' one) and fortunately most of
the old mini drivers and enthusiasts we've spoken to have been friendly,
interested and enquisitive about the new BMW mini rather than rude, arrogant
biggots like yourself.

If the form here is that of "old mini only", tell me so without insults and
flames.  I'm guessing that you are sat there hiding behind your ADSL
connection thinking yourself all big, important and clever.  You fool no one
but yourself...

CAS
TurboJo - 21 Nov 2005 19:49 GMT
When driving around in my 1989 Mini I get lots of friendly waves from fellow
Mini owners and quite often smiles from Bini owners but I have never been
tempted to stick two fingers up at them.

On the other hand I have never been tempted to ask questions about
connecting to Karoo using Fedora with my Speedtouch modem just because I
didn't get an answer on the Karoo.Linux newsgroup.

I personally quite like the Bini and would not object if my wife wanted one
as a replacement for her aging Rover. I own and love 2 Minis but I also have
a passion for  RS Fords especially the MK1 Escorts but I would not dream of
posting questions about them on this news group.

I agree with the sentiment regarding not posting to this newsgroup, but not
how it was said, it is so easy to be rude, but quite difficult to express
the same opinion politely.

I suggest that the correct newsgroup should be used as if everyone had this
attitude the whole newsgroup thing would collapse in disarray. A useful
alternative for UK Bini owners to cross post on may be
uk.rec.cars.maintenance.

I hope none of the above offends anyone as that is not my intention.

Peter

www.wannop.co.uk

> >>I know there is a new mini group
> >
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>
> CAS
Fitzy - 21 Nov 2005 23:05 GMT
Well Said
Fitzy

> When driving around in my 1989 Mini I get lots of friendly waves from
> fellow
[quoted text clipped - 96 lines]
>>
>> CAS
mwalsh@smad.com - 02 Dec 2005 17:59 GMT
>>When driving around in my 1989 Mini I get lots of friendly waves from fellow
>>Mini owners and quite often smiles from Bini owners but I have never been
>>tempted to stick two fingers up at them.

>>On the other hand I have never been tempted to ask questions about
>>connecting to Karoo using Fedora with my Speedtouch modem just because I
>>didn't get an answer on the Karoo.Linux newsgroup.

>> personally quite like the Bini and would not object if my wife wanted one
>>as a replacement for her aging Rover. I own and love 2 Minis but I also have
>>a passion for  RS Fords especially the MK1 Escorts but I would not dream of
>>posting questions about them on this news group.

>>I agree with the sentiment regarding not posting to this newsgroup, but not
>>how it was said, it is so easy to be rude, but quite difficult to express
>>the same opinion politely.

>>I suggest that the correct newsgroup should be used as if everyone had this
>>attitude the whole newsgroup thing would collapse in disarray. A useful
>>alternative for UK Bini owners to cross post on may be
>>uk.rec.cars.maintenance.

Well said TJ!
Taffy - 22 Nov 2005 15:54 GMT
> >>I know there is a new mini group
> >
[quoted text clipped - 51 lines]
>
> CAS

Well who's giving insults and flames now CAS?  And sorry mate as far as most
of us are concerned the issigonis Mini is the only Mini we're interested in.
I mean BMW can call it's hatchback whatever they like, but it isn't a Mini
and never will be.

Taffy
Fitzy - 22 Nov 2005 17:08 GMT
>> >>I know there is a new mini group
>> >
[quoted text clipped - 71 lines]
>
> Taffy

I totally and utterly agree with Taffy,
there is only one mini for me, and there will only ever be one mini,
regardless of what BMW say and do with badges,
never the less I gave advice on a defect affecting the very car we don't
recognise, because its easier to give a civil reply and pass on information,
than to get in to the cut and paste slanging mach arguments that we are
witnessing now,
To quote Tim in NZ, "if its not a mini its just traffic"
Fitzy

Taffy - 23 Nov 2005 15:34 GMT
> >> >>I know there is a new mini group
> >> >
[quoted text clipped - 83 lines]
>
> True but David was right CAS is a w.nker ;O)

Taffy
Tatiele - 23 Nov 2005 22:04 GMT
I don't see what the hoopla baloo is all about anyways.

Again this group is named alt.minis, not alt.Austin.minis

OP, hop on over to http://northamericanmotoring.com for all your MINI needs.

>> >> >>I know there is a new mini group
>> >> >
[quoted text clipped - 95 lines]
>
> Taffy
Tim - 25 Nov 2005 09:57 GMT
What? Not Austin Mini...you must be American....

not all Minis where built by Austin, and not all Minis are Coopers or Cooper
S......

but all Cooper & Cooper S are both Minis and either Austin or Morris.....

me think that your ignorance is showing LOL

>I don't see what the hoopla baloo is all about anyways.
>
[quoted text clipped - 109 lines]
>>
>> Taffy
Tatiele - 25 Nov 2005 15:27 GMT
Tim don't be a stupid prick.

You are not the one to give me a lecture on Minis, what I used was just an
example but I should have adjusted for the close minded fucktwits like you
and spelled it all out.

Numbnuts.

BMW MINI COOPER rocks.

> What? Not Austin Mini...you must be American....
>
[quoted text clipped - 122 lines]
>>>
>>> Taffy
Steve68s - 25 Nov 2005 16:52 GMT
"Numbnuts"

name says it all :-)

Steve.

> Tim don't be a stupid prick.
>
[quoted text clipped - 136 lines]
>>>>
>>>> Taffy
** - 25 Nov 2005 19:41 GMT
BMW mini cooper (not deserving of capitals) PANTS

k
> Tim don't be a stupid prick.
>
[quoted text clipped - 132 lines]
> >>>
> >>> Taffy
Tim - 25 Nov 2005 20:44 GMT
your an offensive little twat arn't you LOL...

certainly an American, with your narrow minded views and an inability to
take critque with out resorting to abuse.Another example of the stella
American view point of "your either with us or against us" attitude

and as to giving you a lecture on the history of the Mini.....

I've owned, driven, restored Minis, Mini Cooper, Mini Cooper S, both Austin
and Morris, Raced them, rallied them for the best part of 30 years....count
John Cooper as a friend, correspond often with Mike Cooper his son, one of
the founders of the NZ Mini club scene to list a few qualification on the
subject LOL....

and was an invited guest to Longbridge on the 4th of October 2000, when the
last Mini was built and driven off the production line by Lulu .....the key
worlds here being "the last Mini" was built.

So in the grand scheme of things I think that if anyone was to lecture you,
I'd probably be a good startiing point...but to be honest to lecture is to
educate, and I honestly think that your beyond learning LOL

> Tim don't be a stupid prick.
>
[quoted text clipped - 136 lines]
>>>>
>>>> Taffy
Tatiele - 26 Nov 2005 00:23 GMT
Yawnnn - stupid close minded f.ck.

Save your lecture and bar brags for those that might be interested as it
means nothing to me Lad.

Now piss off w.nker.

BTW, don't blame a whole country on just one person. Your issues are with me
and not America yah leaking rusty twit.

> your an offensive little twat arn't you LOL...
>
[quoted text clipped - 161 lines]
>>>>>
>>>>> Taffy
** - 26 Nov 2005 10:19 GMT
typical yank, all mouth and no balls, brain up his arse

K
> Yawnnn - stupid close minded f.ck.
>
[quoted text clipped - 171 lines]
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Taffy
Tatiele - 26 Nov 2005 17:27 GMT
Moron, and an uneducated one too, why do you think I am a Yank you inbred.

> typical yank, all mouth and no balls, brain up his arse
>
[quoted text clipped - 194 lines]
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> Taffy
** - 27 Nov 2005 01:23 GMT
never mind, being a yank the rest of the world takes pity on you. After all
it's not your fau;lt you were born an idiot.

K.
> Moron, and an uneducated one too, why do you think I am a Yank you inbred.
>
[quoted text clipped - 196 lines]
> >> >>>>>
> >> >>>>> Taffy
Tatiele - 27 Nov 2005 01:31 GMT
Yah know, even though you may say it till you are blue in the face it still
won't be true. No not a Yank.

BTW it takes a full blown idiot to know one.

> never mind, being a yank the rest of the world takes pity on you. After
> all
[quoted text clipped - 227 lines]
>> >> >>>>>
>> >> >>>>> Taffy
Gordon Welsh - 25 Nov 2005 17:44 GMT
>I don't see what the hoopla baloo is all about anyways.
>
> Again this group is named alt.minis, not alt.Austin.minis
>
> OP, hop on over to http://northamericanmotoring.com for all your MINI
> needs.
<snipped to clear top postings - pet hate, sorry>

Isn't there a charter somewhere, written by Rocky, which states along the
lines of
"For the discussion of English Mini automobiles"?

G.
Tatiele - 26 Nov 2005 00:20 GMT
Gordon you are absolutely brilliant Sir.

If someone has these charter please post it and make it a point to post it
weekly so we can all know what it what on here.

Also, if someone is to post without reading the charter all we need to do is
kindly refer them to it.

>>I don't see what the hoopla baloo is all about anyways.
>>
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
>
> G.
Gordon Welsh - 26 Nov 2005 10:31 GMT
> Gordon you are absolutely brilliant Sir.
>
[quoted text clipped - 17 lines]
>>
>> G.

<re-ordered top-posts>
> Gordon you are absolutely brilliant Sir.
>
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> Also, if someone is to post without reading the charter all we need to do
> is kindly refer them to it.

Ummm, I was trying to highlight "English" as opposed to "German"....
G.
Biffa Bacon (mobile) - 27 Nov 2005 13:48 GMT
>> Gordon you are absolutely brilliant Sir.
>> If someone has these charter please post it and make it a point to
[quoted text clipped - 17 lines]
>> to do is kindly refer them to it.
> Ummm, I was trying to highlight "English" as opposed to "German"....

And where is the bini made ? ;-)

Mini - designed by a Turk built in blighty
Bini - designed by a Kraut built in blighty

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Cheerz - Brownz
http://www.brownz.org/

Tatiele - 27 Nov 2005 15:48 GMT
This is very interesting analogy, I like it.

>>> Gordon you are absolutely brilliant Sir.
>>> If someone has these charter please post it and make it a point to
[quoted text clipped - 22 lines]
> Mini - designed by a Turk built in blighty
> Bini - designed by a Kraut built in blighty
Gordon Welsh - 27 Nov 2005 16:35 GMT
>> Gordon Welsh wrote:
>>>> Isn't there a charter somewhere, written by Rocky, which states
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
> Mini - designed by a Turk built in blighty
> Bini - designed by a Kraut built in blighty

Wot - so you're saying that the classic Beetle was Mexican then?

G
Biffa Bacon (mobile) - 27 Nov 2005 18:07 GMT
>>> Gordon Welsh wrote:
>>>>> Isn't there a charter somewhere, written by Rocky, which states
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
> Wot - so you're saying that the classic Beetle was Mexican then?
> G

Nope, I don't recall ever saying that anywhere at all, but hold on, let me
check ....

Nope, just checked my post and nowhere does it mention the beatle.

I'd up the doseage if I were you, the voices seem to be rather over-powering
at the moment.

Signature

Cheerz - Brownz
http://www.brownz.org/

Gordon Welsh - 27 Nov 2005 19:03 GMT
>> "Biffa Bacon (mobile)" <someone.not@microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> Ummm, I was trying to highlight "English" as opposed to "German"....
[quoted text clipped - 11 lines]
> I'd up the doseage if I were you, the voices seem to be rather
> over-powering at the moment.

Ah yes, the masterly repartee of the f'wit hiding behind a false name.
Obviously you need it spelling out to you that large numbers of the
classic Beetle were built in Mexico, and I was pointing out that by
your logic, this most German of cars would actually be Mexican,
you pillock..
G
Biffa Bacon (mobile) - 27 Nov 2005 20:47 GMT
>>> "Biffa Bacon (mobile)" <someone.not@microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>> Ummm, I was trying to highlight "English" as opposed to
[quoted text clipped - 15 lines]
> you pillock..
> G

f.ck me, you are some sort of prize class one c*nt aren't you.
I've never hidden bhind a flase name, Dave Brown of Wantage UK thank you.
You've totally misinterprated the nature of the OP.

Signature

Cheerz - Brownz
http://www.brownz.org/

Gordon Welsh - 27 Nov 2005 21:52 GMT
>>>> "Biffa Bacon (mobile)" <someone.not@microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> Ummm, I was trying to highlight "English" as opposed to
[quoted text clipped - 19 lines]
> I've never hidden bhind a flase name, Dave Brown of Wantage UK thank you.
> You've totally misinterprated the nature of the OP.

Would you say that to my face?
Biffa Bacon (mobile) - 28 Nov 2005 00:27 GMT
>>>>> "Biffa Bacon (mobile)" <someone.not@microsoft.com> wrote in
>>>>> message
[quoted text clipped - 20 lines]
>> you. You've totally misinterprated the nature of the OP.
> Would you say that to my face?

Yes. I'm not scared of bullies, either in the real world or those that hide
behind a computer screen.

But like I said, you totally misinterprated the whole nature of my OP.

You were the one who put words into my mouth , and who started getting
aggressive.

I've always lived by the motto of live and let live.

If you want to start trouble then I'll always look for a legal and non
aggressive way of ending it quickly, the evidence is above and plain for all
to see.

Regards - Brownz

Signature

Cheerz - Brownz
http://www.brownz.org/

Tatiele - 28 Nov 2005 06:17 GMT
"If you want to start trouble then I'll always look for a legal and non
aggressive way of ending it quickly, the evidence is above and plain for all
to see."

Good show Man and I commend you.

These internet wannabe "thugs" and "hooligans" forget that we are a society
of laws.

Law enforcement (and Attorneys if I might add) don't take kindly to threats
these days.

>>>>>> "Biffa Bacon (mobile)" <someone.not@microsoft.com> wrote in
>>>>>> message
[quoted text clipped - 36 lines]
>
> Regards - Brownz
Gordon Welsh - 28 Nov 2005 11:00 GMT
Final comments interspersed:

>>> f.ck me, you are some sort of prize class one c*nt aren't you.
>>> I've never hidden bhind a flase name, Dave Brown of Wantage UK thank
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> Yes. I'm not scared of bullies, either in the real world or those that
> hide behind a computer screen.

Quite how you come to the conclusion that I am bully I do not know.
I feel I am quite entitled to question anyone, who comments on my
mental health and any medication that I may be on, then calls me a "prize
class c*nt", as to whether they would choose to be quite so offensive
if they were having a discussion with me face-to-cade, rather than, as
you put it (ironically enough for someone named after a Viz character)
hiding behind a computer.

> But like I said, you totally misinterprated the whole nature of my OP.

No I didn't - you chose to challenge my opinion, poorly as it turned out,
then resorted to vulgar, personal remarks.

> You were the one who put words into my mouth , and who started getting
> aggressive.

Again I put no words into your mouth, and I have never been aggressive with
anyone online - as already mentioned, your are the one being offensive and
using foul language, censored as it may have been.

> I've always lived by the motto of live and let live.

Oh that's evident....

> If you want to start trouble then I'll always look for a legal and non
> aggressive way of ending it quickly, the evidence is above and plain for
> all to see.

Again not sure what evidence you speak of, but like you I go all out to
pursue
a complaint of abuse and obscenity through official channels.

G.
Mark - 26 Nov 2005 01:16 GMT
> Isn't there a charter somewhere, written by Rocky, which states along the
> lines of
> "For the discussion of English Mini automobiles"?
>
> G.

Hum? My 2002 Mini Cooper S was built in England "by BMW". One of the
reasons for purchasing this particular automobile is because I don't fit
in any of the older model Mini's. I'm sort of tall. Never have I had any
problems with my Cooper. No water leaks and no fires.

Mark
Steve68s - 26 Nov 2005 01:31 GMT
Built  / Assembled in England with cheap parts sourced for all over the
world, even the engine is a chrysler design built with cheap labour from
south America yet the price savings aint passed onto the customers who all
seem to think it all British, look at the size of it, thew only thing that
is mini about it is the badge :-) its got more in common with an alegro than
a classic timeless design,

Steve

>> Isn't there a charter somewhere, written by Rocky, which states along the
>> lines of
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>
> Mark
Tatiele - 26 Nov 2005 09:25 GMT
Yes Steve but what has that got to do with not posting a question on here
about a MINI?

Where is the charter?

> Built  / Assembled in England with cheap parts sourced for all over the
> world, even the engine is a chrysler design built with cheap labour from
[quoted text clipped - 17 lines]
>>
>> Mark
Steve68s - 26 Nov 2005 11:50 GMT
I never invented the charter, I was not saying don't post anything off
topic, I was just saying what I think on the large over priced car that
replaced the classic mini,

Steve.

> Yes Steve but what has that got to do with not posting a question on here
> about a MINI?
[quoted text clipped - 22 lines]
>>>
>>> Mark
Tatiele - 26 Nov 2005 17:27 GMT
I see.

Then I apologize profusely.

I have no problem with people not liking BINIs = prerogative, I take offense
at Queen Nazis trying to police a free forum.

>I never invented the charter, I was not saying don't post anything off
>topic, I was just saying what I think on the large over priced car that
[quoted text clipped - 28 lines]
>>>>
>>>> Mark
Steve68s - 26 Nov 2005 18:23 GMT
That's just the sort of reply I would expect from a yank, aint you got
anything else better over there in California? you really think using more
than 1 username will make us think there are several idiots on the board :-)

Steve.

>I see.
>
[quoted text clipped - 35 lines]
>>>>>
>>>>> Mark
Tatiele - 26 Nov 2005 20:21 GMT
What is this fixation with Yank this yank that? Very laughable

Okay so I need to ask your permission to switch my usernames now too?

> That's just the sort of reply I would expect from a yank, aint you got
> anything else better over there in California? you really think using more
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>>>>>>
>>>>>> Mark
Steve68s - 27 Nov 2005 00:46 GMT
Sorry, even though you used a web based program to post you message the
originating ip range is the same as another fool that posts on here.

Your either the same person or 2 different people form the same city, with
the same service provide, with 2 of the same mental similarities.

Similarity 1:  to have a uncanny liking for something branded small when
its infact not small.

Similarity 2 to use foul language,  probably something to do with you
upbringing which I am sure is not Californian, American or Brittish ;-)

your ip number for the message I am replying to is:    71.104.133.176

this not a proxy,

The ip number from your you previous post today was:  71.104.251.164

the originating ip number that a previous un educated person, probably
yourself used under a different user name was: 71.104.134.201  so you either
the same person, or you are one of 2 people using Pomona Verizion Internet
Services living in California.

So if you want to keep up your silly little game please don't use foul
language, you will give BINI drivers an even worse name than they have now
;-)

Steve.

> What is this fixation with Yank this yank that? Very laughable
>
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>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Mark
Tatiele - 27 Nov 2005 01:29 GMT
Okay so not just yanks but now BINI owners, neither of which I am.

I truly I am enjoying this Steve.

By the way your normal fine writing skills are starting to fade. Pause a
bit, compose yourself before your fire of your next missives - lol.

Steve - a pawn on my game.

> Sorry, even though you used a web based program to post you message the
> originating ip range is the same as another fool that posts on here.
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>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Mark
** - 27 Nov 2005 01:44 GMT
> Okay so not just yanks but now BINI owners, neither of which I am.
> What are you doing on this NG then? just piss off to alt. idiots.

> I truly I am enjoying this Steve.
>
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> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> Mark
Tatiele - 27 Nov 2005 15:45 GMT
I have a Mini?

>> Okay so not just yanks but now BINI owners, neither of which I am.
>> What are you doing on this NG then? just piss off to alt. idiots.
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>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> Mark
The Muffin Man - 26 Nov 2005 18:43 GMT
And there we have it, Godwin's Law works out.

The Muffin Man

>I see.
>
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>>>>>
>>>>> Mark
Biffa Bacon (mobile) - 27 Nov 2005 13:53 GMT
>> I see.
>> Then I apologize profusely.
>> I have no problem with people not liking BINIs = prerogative, I take
>> offense at Queen Nazis trying to police a free forum.
> And there we have it, Godwin's Law works out.
> The Muffin Man

I dunno, does that count ? I think it was used out of context ? Do you have
the link to the rules handy ?

;-)

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Tim - 27 Nov 2005 09:18 GMT
its been pointed out very politely by a couple of people on here already
that this is a forum/NG for the Mini. There is a separate one for MINI.....

Rocky who founded this NG is a Mini man, and the charter was written to
express the Mini, not the MINI.

so it would seem regardless of whether folk are polite or rude to you, you
just won't get the point will you....

I would suggest we call in the UN peace keepers, but being a yank you'd
ignore them as well and just come back in guns a blazing!

And for the record Rocky is an American.....but no one here would ever call
him a yank.....
>I see.
>
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>>>>>
>>>>> Mark
Tatiele - 27 Nov 2005 15:47 GMT
Where the f.ck is the godamn charter you foolish Man.

The title says alt.minis doesn't it?

> its been pointed out very politely by a couple of people on here already
> that this is a forum/NG for the Mini. There is a separate one for
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>>>>>>
>>>>>> Mark
Tim - 28 Nov 2005 00:18 GMT
well clearly the majority of Mini owners do, becuase if we wanted to discuss
the MINI we would go to the appropriate News group...
> Where the f.ck is the godamn charter you foolish Man.
>
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>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Mark
Tatiele - 26 Nov 2005 09:24 GMT
Don't worry Mark, what this fools don't understand is the favour you Guys
with the new BINIs did to us classic owners in terms of renewed interest and
value.

Many of the new MINI owners are also classic owners.

Still waiting to read the elusive charter.

>> Isn't there a charter somewhere, written by Rocky, which states along the
>> lines of
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>
> Mark
Mark - 27 Nov 2005 07:01 GMT
My problem is that this guy steve, one short of 69 gets mad when new
Mini owners post in this group. He tells us to go to newmini and then he
jumps over and tells us what a bunch of f.ck wads that we are , in that
news group. I guess he really doesn't want us to participate in any
on-line forum at all. He says that he has freedom of speech. Well I do,
also. Typical yanker. So from now on, I will just stay in this group and
let him know what a f.ck wad he is. steve I have a new Mini Cooper and
have never had any problems with it. I also like it. Sorry that you are
such a looser that you can't accept this. I have no problem with old
mini's other than an adult of my size won't fit in one. Maybe that is
why you have such a small dick....

Mark
Steve68s - 27 Nov 2005 11:49 GMT
yet again a BINI supporter showing his inelegance level resorting to
thinking my car matches the size of my manhood, you know I would never have
actually thought of insulting anyone in this way, but then again guys
private parts are the last thing on my mind unlike Mark, maybe mark should
take a walk in the woods with Tatty, both Dicks together, there a perfect
match ;-)

Steve.

> My problem is that this guy steve, one short of 69 gets mad when new Mini
> owners post in this group. He tells us to go to newmini and then he jumps
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>
> Mark
Tatiele - 27 Nov 2005 15:46 GMT
This group really has nothing to offer me anyways. But like you it's
fuckwads like Steve and his moronic imbecilic fools that keeps me here with
there entertaining banter.

> My problem is that this guy steve, one short of 69 gets mad when new Mini
> owners post in this group. He tells us to go to newmini and then he jumps
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
>
> Mark
Mark - 27 Nov 2005 19:24 GMT
> This group really has nothing to offer me anyways. But like you it's
> fuckwads like Steve and his moronic imbecilic fools that keeps me here with
> there entertaining banter.

Thats the only reason I'm hanging around. Sort of funny reading what
these twits have to say.

Mark
Taffy - 02 Dec 2005 17:40 GMT
> My problem is that this guy steve, one short of 69 gets mad when new
> Mini owners post in this group. He tells us to go to newmini and then he
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
>
> Mark

Well it's said the bigger the car, the smaller the dick, so do all BINI
owners have very small dicks?  I think none at all, no balls either!

Taffy
Madmax - 02 Dec 2005 21:29 GMT
>>My problem is that this guy steve, one short of 69 gets mad when new
>>Mini owners post in this group. He tells us to go to newmini and then he
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>
> Taffy

Hell, my dick is so huge, I could bitch slap you with it. But on the
other hand you would probably like it. Have a nice day.

Mark
Fitzy - 02 Dec 2005 22:24 GMT
>>>My problem is that this guy steve, one short of 69 gets mad when new
>>>Mini owners post in this group. He tells us to go to newmini and then he
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>
> Mark
LOL , don't recommend me to your optician
Fitzy
Taffy - 08 Dec 2005 12:59 GMT
> >>My problem is that this guy steve, one short of 69 gets mad when new
> >>Mini owners post in this group. He tells us to go to newmini and then he
[quoted text clipped - 19 lines]
>
> Mark

Well if you get off exposing yourself to other men that's your business I'm
sure, but we don't want to know about that sort of thing here either, so
maybe you should pop off to a gay newsgroup whilst your at it mate.  Suits
you, BINI hairdressers car.

Taffy
Taffy - 08 Dec 2005 14:53 GMT
> > >>My problem is that this guy steve, one short of 69 gets mad when new
> > >>Mini owners post in this group. He tells us to go to newmini and then he
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>
> Taffy

Oh and have a nice day to you too, looser.

Taffy
Madmax - 08 Dec 2005 18:53 GMT
Taffy wrote:>>>>
>>>>Well it's said the bigger the car, the smaller the dick, so do all
>
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>
> Taffy

It was just a response to your comment. I wasn't implying anything
gay,just stating a fact. But the way you talk, it sounds like I am
already in that kind of newsgroup.
Enjoy the day.
Taffy - 11 Dec 2005 14:36 GMT
> Taffy wrote:>>>>
> >>>>Well it's said the bigger the car, the smaller the dick, so do all
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> already in that kind of newsgroup.
> Enjoy the day.

Yeah Whatever,

Taffy
Taffy - 12 Dec 2005 12:58 GMT
> Taffy wrote:>>>>
> >>>>Well it's said the bigger the car, the smaller the dick, so do all
[quoted text clipped - 28 lines]
> already in that kind of newsgroup.
> Enjoy the day.

To be honest I don't care if your a Dalek from the planet Skaro, (which
would be nice as i'm a huge Doctor Who fan) whatever your religion, sexual
preference etc, etc, but this newsgroup is for the Issigonis Mini alone.

Taffy
Madmax - 12 Dec 2005 15:01 GMT
> To be honest I don't care if your a Dalek from the planet Skaro, (which
> would be nice as i'm a huge Doctor Who fan) whatever your religion, sexual
> preference etc, etc, but this newsgroup is for the Issigonis Mini alone.
>
> Taffy

Not anymore. We have come to stay.
erik fishead - 12 Dec 2005 22:26 GMT
> Not anymore. We have come to stay.

And some people wonder why you're not welcomed...

erik.
Kelley Mascher - 13 Dec 2005 00:01 GMT
He is here only because he is not welcome.

Don't feed the trolls

>> Not anymore. We have come to stay.
>
>And some people wonder why you're not welcomed...
>
>erik.
not you - 13 Dec 2005 01:53 GMT
>>Not anymore. We have come to stay.
>
> And some people wonder why you're not welcomed...
>
> erik.

And some people wonder why you are an a.shole.
erik fishead - 13 Dec 2005 21:13 GMT
> And some people wonder why you are an a.shole.

Thought I'd emulate you for a bit, Mark.

erik.
not you - 14 Dec 2005 03:13 GMT
>>And some people wonder why you are an a.shole.
>
> Thought I'd emulate you for a bit, Mark.
>
> erik.

And wonder why you are an a.shole?  O.K. live it up.
erik fishead - 14 Dec 2005 19:38 GMT
>>>And some people wonder why you are an a.shole.
>>
>> Thought I'd emulate you for a bit, Mark.
>>
>> erik.
> And wonder why you are an a.shole?  O.K. live it up.

You're losing your touch, Mark - that "comeback" was particularly poor - it
makes it look like you really don't understand subtlety. You're going to
have to try a lot harder than that.

Not that it matters, I just can't be bothered toying with you any more, so
I'm going to ignore you instead and hopefully without attention you'll go
off and sulk in a different corner of the internet; and the rest of us in
here who are interested in talking about non-BMW-branded MINIs can hopefully
get on with just that.

When I don't see your posts I couldn't care less what you're drivelling on
about.

erik.
not you - 15 Dec 2005 01:50 GMT
>>>>And some people wonder why you are an a.shole.
>>>
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>
> erik.

Thank God. Its about time.
Tatiele - 15 Dec 2005 03:00 GMT
Pussy.

> When I don't see your posts I couldn't care less what you're drivelling on
> about.
Tim - 27 Nov 2005 09:12 GMT
I over 6 foot and have no problems getting into a Mini....

>> Isn't there a charter somewhere, written by Rocky, which states along the
>> lines of
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>
> Mark
Biffa Bacon (mobile) - 27 Nov 2005 13:55 GMT
> I over 6 foot and have no problems getting into a Mini....

Me tarzan, me under 6 foot ....

;-)

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Tim - 25 Nov 2005 09:55 GMT
arghhh thaks Fitzy....does that mean Im nealry famouse now being quotedon a
NG?

By the way, the Wheels went onto the Jem last weekend at last!

oh and If Lis decided she wanted a BINI, I'd go looking for a doctor to get
her certified LOL...not becuase as many think that they are crap or
otherwise...but becuase they are to bloody expensive and not that well
made....

down here in NZ we can buy a Subaru Impretsa for 1/2 the money of a BINI, or
even better still the New Renault Clio RS183.....more power, better
brakes/handling/styling/ finish etc etc and about 15 grand cheaper!

but I'll stick to my wee collection of Mini Cooper/Cooper S's thank you.....

becuase....

"if it ain't a Mini its just traffic!!"

>>> >>I know there is a new mini group
>>> >
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> To quote Tim in NZ, "if its not a mini its just traffic"
> Fitzy
Fitzy - 25 Nov 2005 13:14 GMT
So there you are Tim,
where have you been hiding mate,,
send some photos of the Jem,
Fitzy

> arghhh thaks Fitzy....does that mean Im nealry famouse now being quotedon
> a NG?
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>> To quote Tim in NZ, "if its not a mini its just traffic"
>> Fitzy
Tim - 25 Nov 2005 20:46 GMT
Im not hiding, just watching for a change LOL.

I'll take some pics eventualy and send them....just got find the camera :-)

> So there you are Tim,
> where have you been hiding mate,,
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>>> To quote Tim in NZ, "if its not a mini its just traffic"
>>> Fitzy
 
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