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Gowd I love my n14 jcw , the power this engine can make and how easily it makes it is incredible

Been a couple of years, how is she doing now? broken down yet ?

Thanks for the vid man. A few questions: - Do you still have the car? - How is/was your overall experience with it? - Would you recommend it? - Fuel consumption?

Hi, 2days ago brought a 2012 R56S, 156Kms. Having same issue, white smoke coming when engine is hot & idle. There's a slight oil leak near rocker covers ( no dripping to floor). I checked radiator for any air bubbles while running the engine, nothing observed. It has been recently serviced with new oil filter, air filter & spark plugs. That's all I know about the vehicle and I'm really worrying now. If I do a vehicle diagnostic test ( Quoted $175/hr.) from a local repair shop will it give correct directions? or what should I asked for mechanic? When I check the forums for similar issues lot suggested following, 1. Thermostat Replace 2. Liqui-Moly Resealer Engine Oil Treatment 3. Head Gasket Replacement 4. Turbo service 5. PCV system checked with pressure analysis I know nothing about vehicles, and can you tell me where to start?

I like the Abarths but the door handles are an easy fix but no 6 gear is annoying. The seat can be lowered a lot of aftermarket kits.

My housing physically won’t go back in now, it’s as if something has broke underneath and is stopping it from going down, I’m now without a car

Hey mate. Would you recommend this as a good first car for a p-plater?

何回かAbarthで未明から遠出したけど夜明けから通勤ラッシュ迄の時間が一番気持ちいい

Nice video 👍🏻I’m on vacation and I will probably do this for my 2013 Mini R56, it seems like it is time , I don’t know if this car has ever had it done since we are the second owners .

Has it turned up yet?

Great review. I've really thought about getting one of these. What's the ride quality like and is the exhaust noise a bit too much after a while?

Or a large monkey wrench and a metal rod to put through the handle and turn.

Hello MG Drive, This is Scott from Winter Park, Florida USA. It's the town just outside of the Orlando area. I agree with the previous comment about the awesome music track that you used! Hello am going to change the fuel filter on my 2009 R56 JCW Hatchback. The car is not firing up. It'll crank but not run. The in tank pump as not been priming when you unlock the car. But sometimes it will prime the fuel afterwards. So I am going to do the filter and check the pump out at the same time. Thank you for the great advice and insight into the fuel filter replacement. Cheers, Scott Thompson

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How you liking the penrite 5w30 full synthetic full zinc oil?

Great Video ! I experienced great success using the aerosol version of SeaFoam. Simply use the elongated straw that comes with the can, and insert it AFTER the Mass Airflow Sensor, spray for 7 minutes, let sit for 20 minutes in anticipation of the smoke show (as you did). I used alot more SeaFoam than in this procedure. 20% to 25% of the SeaFoam remained in the can when finished. Best of luck with your Mini

I drive a Mini Cooper R50, and it came with Uniroyal SSR3 Run Flats. The roads in my area are not great - winding country roads. The car rattles a bit and ride is bumpy. But in terms of cornering The Uniroyals are pretty good and have served me well for two years. The two front tyres are pretty worn now, the back ones are not too bad. Now its time for a replacement and I am on the fence whether to go with same tyres again or try the Michelins for a bit more comfort. Thanks for sharing.

I ordered one too in January dct premium

As much I am very tempted by the DCT (which is a beast in its own right), I am a bit of a manual fanboy and want to get one before they go bye-bye forever!

Nice work.. love the i30n and how it has been developed. Waiting for mine also.. hopefully have by June 22.

Welcome to the N family!

Nice man, you must be so thrilled! I just ordered my DCT Performance blue w/sunroof 4 days ago and mine is coming in June. I'm so excited!

Congrats mate I bought a white manual premium with sunroof 51800 coming next month can't wait

Awesome choice Mark congrats ✌

Well done 👍

Nice choice Mark! The i30N looks and sounds amazing. Well, that made the “What’s next” series of vlogs very short!

Well done bud!! Great choice of Hot Hatch. Well worth the wait and the money! You’re gonna love it 💪❤️

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Yeah same here with my indicators. It's a Aussie delivered one as well, bought new Oct '21 and since the test drive, indicators were crapola. The one tough 3 blinks feature doesn't always work, the indicator doesn't always stay where it needs to be. Even at a red light turning, you look at it wrong and bang it turns off....def will bring it up at first service. Seats are high, I didn't get the Sabelts as there were only 81 cars available the entire year in all of Oz, we don't have the biggest choice and when push came to shove, it had everything else I wanted so. But you get used to the height, for the time being anyways. Fuel tank doesn't bother me, I drive it every now and again if that. Was bought to be a weekend cars so that aspect doesn't bother me. Cruise control not an issue either due to not driving it for any significant distance ever, but I'm sure I'd miss it. Have another car that has adaptive cruise, drives itself, so we'd use that for trips. Great video though.

Awesome video bud!! ❤️😂 Love the content and editing…WRC style!!! 🚗

Good to see you Marko. The house is looking great. Keep safe brother.

Very funny at the launch bit. Also, it just shows how quickly cars have taken to the extra equipment, given your daughters didn’t know what the keep-fit windows are. Best of luck with the remainder of the build, and happy car hunting too.

Long time no see, I missed your videos. You should get a golf gti mk7 or 7.5 depending your budget. I think it will totaly match your lifestyle! After JCW and Abarth it's the logical evolution! Me at the moment I am addicted to my Abarth comp I want to drive it everywhere, it's insane.

I'm guessing you sold a car then

Are those struts/shock absorber good?

2 major things happened for harley, easyrider and danny. nuff said. fuck the snowflakes in harley management.

Hey mate, how much did your spec cost? this is exactly how id spec mine

Hi, we have really similar taste in cars. Without ever seeing your channel. Back in 2016 I purchased a Chili Red 2012 R56 JCW, it was damaged from a wildlife collision which I rebuilt. I then started looking at the Abarth’s. I ended up purchasing a used 2016 500C Fiat Abarth in yellow for Christmas a few years ago. I was wondering how you would adjust to the Fiat after owning a Mini. Here is my thoughts the mini is built better, the way the shifter feels , the ride is better, the audio, and wins in almost every department. However the Abarth is quite a different car in the way the power comes on and all the noise it makes. The 500C (convertible) version makes the exhaust all so much better. I’ve learn how to make mine Pop on 1st to Second Gear shifts, it’s such a unique car. It’s not a daily driver, in fact it’s harsh it’s uncomfortable. Its bad on gas, it’s really expensive to buy new. My goodness they are up there in price for what you get. So where does that leave things? A good Sport daily that can do it all, or buy a used Abarth and a comfortable daily? Everything used is sky rocketed in price lately. If I were in you shoes I’d be looking at Audi TT RS, have you seen what these are pushing with a tune? Or if you could afford an Alfa Guillia Quadrifolio? Those are on my next cars to get list. I still own both the Mini and Abarth, if you are ever in Canada you are welcome to drive them.

Mate I think I'm sold on one for.a daily, great video, watching from Melbourne Australia

Is that you Mark Armini...?? My name is Ces, I used to work with you at Qantas and have the blue Mini cooper a r53..

Nice video Bud. I really want to buy this car but I will be doing regular trips from Sydney to Brisbane just worried that it might not be comfortable what do you reakon

Hey mate hope Ur well. Good luck with next purchase. 👍

Nice for a while. Take care but I’m off. 👍

Good to see you Marko hope you and the family are well mate.

Sorry you’ve let the Abarth go but totally understand and respect the decision. For me my Abarth is a weekender and as my daily (90km round trip) I have a Hybrid Corolla. Two cars at opposite ends of the spectrum. Can’t fault the Corolla for comfort, practicality and fuel economy. Average 3.6L/100. Can’t go wrong with those numbers. Good luck with whatever you do next Mark.

You were my inspiration for buying my Abarth, I wanted an R56 JCW but with all the problems you have witnessed I followed you in the Abarth! I can understand your frustration I don't have kids so I can enjoy it now while I still can haha ! If I were you I would go for Golf GTI MK7 tick all the boxes that you want!

Good bye my friend 🦟🥲

Great video mate. I found all the same issues from a test drive, totally agree, even the indicator stalks felt super cheap and did the same thing. In the process of trying to get one. Wondering where you got yours? I'm relegated to McCarrolls Fiat in Artarmon, and they are horrendous....but don't see anything really else. I'm assuming by what I could see you have NSW plates, I think. Any advice appreciated. And the standard seat, I believe from my test drive, are on the adjustment is on the insides of the seats, I think 😬

Do you think this car is safe compared to other hot hatches?

How do you guarantee that the valves are 100% closed? Also, what direction of rotation do you turn the crank?