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Cold but GBMINI still runs

Posted on January 9, 2004February 9, 2017 by Ian C.

It is very very cold here in New England at the moment. Today was the first day that Margaret and I have ever seen a negative fahrenheit temperature: -1f is -18c which is not pleasant!
GBMINI started fine this morning but is definitely affected by the cold: the gear box is very stiff, and in combination with the freezing cold metal capped gear shift knob it made changing gears more challenging than normal. Also, there was very little bass from the stereo system, presumably due to the speakers stiffening up in the cold weather.
But I had left my camera in the car and it hated the cold even more – it would not work at all! I had to wait till I was in work to take this picture …

Cold in GBMINI#2

Tom Rabboenis Painted Union Jack roof

Posted on January 6, 2004February 9, 2017 by Ian C.

They say “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” … so GBMINI is very flattered by Tom Rabboeni and his MINI! Tom was inspired by my painted Union Jack, got assistance from me with measurements and other details, and achieved the same amazing results on his Chili Red MINI – he also took pictures of the process:

Edmunds Top 10 stereos includes Harmon Kardon

Posted on January 6, 2004 by Ian C.

Not everyone is as unimpressed as me with the Harmon Kardon stereo in the MINI; this is a regular discussion topic on the forums, and now Edmunds includes it in their Top 10 Sound Systems in Cars Under $30,000 for 2004; they say … With eight high-grade speakers and plenty of power, it has no trouble filling the Mini’s small cabin with big sound. There’s plenty of punch to the bass, yet delicate highs come through crystal clear …

(this was found, via Gabe Bridgers web site, from Rocketboys weblog – another one to add to my links I think)