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You did spot we are in Portugal ?

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Ours had issues when we got it (left side, volume etc) did not work - hoped this might help, no suck luck !

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Yes, & to be fair, I can park, had a few (ie BMW 1 series & our new Smart) that are embarrassingly bad and pointless, the Mini however, dead simple to engage, fast execution of the manoeuvre and will get into some very awkward and tight spots, so I use it all the time - now having the Smart, I am surprised how much I miss it (that could be an embarrassing admission ! )

You are spot on - thank you

This guy’s got a head so wide, Thinks he’s clever-can’t hide his pride. He’s got ideas, all so grand, But no one really understands. He talks like he’s the best in town, But his logic’s spinning round and round. We all smile, but deep inside, We know he’s just along for the ride. He’s got a big head, thinks he’s so clever, Got a big head, talking forever, Got a big head, but he’ll never, Know we’re all just humoring him together. He drops jokes that don’t quite land, Explains them twice-"Do you understand?" He’s the genius of his world, In his mind, he’s got it all unfurled. He’s solving puzzles no one asked, Flexing wisdom from his “glorious” past. We nod along, we let him shine, While trading glances down the line. He’s got a big head, thinks he’s so clever, Got a big head, talking forever, Got a big head, but he’ll never, Catch the joke-it’s now or never! Big head, oh, where’s the modesty? He claims he’s an expert, but it’s all fantasy. We’re spinning ‘round, can’t keep it together, His ego’s bigger than the weather. He’s got a big head, thinks he’s so clever, Got a big head, talking forever, Got a big head, but he’ll never, Know we’re just smiling out of pressure. Big head, oh, he’s on a roll, Telling us things we already know. We let him talk, we let him play, But oh, big head, please go away! 🎶

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Hi! I got the shift boot on EBay. Unfortunately they have doubled in price since I bought mine. Here’s the link 👍 www.ebay.com/itm/392679169397?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=eypJyjrCTCu&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

The vacuum pipe used was 3mm in diameter. Thanks for the comment 👍

Ok, thanks 👏🏼

We have very little other experience to compare it too for reference, Mrs. M's VW is appalling - I am off to Porto tomorrow (so a 5 + hour drive) its just done a large update, so hope nothing's changed (not looked at the self parking, hope that has changed😂)

The Mini is a top, top car - I have nothing really bad to say, for a bargain price a no brainer, really good fun and the reliability record is excellent so a safe (ish) used buy - mine feels so solid, so strong and when you trash it, does not feel like it will break - personally I I love how an ev drives, but all a personal thing.

Thanks Richard

You are right, a great revision

You are right, and we have a dual set up that we were too lazy to plug in - sorry, I am ashamed :)

@@DrivenMadShow it was not my intention to cause shame 🙏🏻

We could not find an exact torque spec (sorry) and ball joints etc were fine on the lift, we used an axel stand a bit when needed - looked around for the torque, but cannot commit to one ( so many say different things :(

@ Got it. Thank you.

We have a mobile expert on hand now (we always say we know naff all :) he is also an oil fanatic, telling me use the right stuff or pay the price down the line.

We looked at the Volvo and were really disappointed in the rear passenger space - plus the quality felt a level below, we were very surprised as the EX30 was our No1 before we set out to sit in them all.

Thank you kindly!

More by luck than judgment :)

Interesting, I cannot answer that fairly, in Portugal, the dealer washes the car with a floor broom, sadly I am not kidding (Nathans Abarth, the dealer resprayed they damaged it so badly) the Mini therefore was scratched to bits when I bought it (finding an un swirled micro scratched car is almost impossible ) but the colour is awesome, pops in the sun with the blue tinge, 100% love the colour.

You are eagle eyed - the car is not here, Nathan is at home with it today, I see him tomorrow and will check - I will remember to add to this (writing a note as old and forgetful :)

@@DrivenMadShowThank you. Would be nice to know if your #1 Spotify updated. 😊

It has, we just pressed update and it did it - no clue if it did it via its online whatever internals or our wifi (as its connected I believe - sorry no expert and very hard to find that sort of information on the system) as we were parked in the mancave and its 3 feet from the router - sorry thats no help whatsoever, quick visit to the dealer ? if like us in Portugal that would be an utter waste of time :(

PS - the delay was he went to Lisbon and the car was not here (post it note on the door so I remembered :)

@@DrivenMadShowthank you for the reply. 😊 I Will check it again in the app section to see if it did update 😁

Brabus ... Nice 😍. ..... Drive setup ? we dont use it because we are stupid and do not know what it is :) - well I dont (the old near death one) car not here, Nath back tomorrow I will ask him - found the switch off bit, but its a faff (again I am old and like one touch stuff)

@@DrivenMadShow Drive Setup is a "shortcut" where you set 7 different things - like sound when you speed... First you decide what you want, and then you just acivate it when you start your drive (this takes 1 second, but you have to do it every time you start - stupid EU law) th-cam.com/video/KI1rUvax2-Y/w-d-xo.htmlsi=nYZhy5UIDl_A7Ssq

Thanks. I was just thinking "I can't live with that" and was about to dismiss this car as next purchase.

​@@scottbrightman8571 understandable. Nobody knows why someone thought it was a good idea to hide it in a 3 layer menu...

We tested a few cars - all were much of a muchness - the ones with programmable or favoriting software are better - who thinks up this rubbish - adds a fortune to a car, for the owner just to turn it off (like stop start !) mental :(

We are in the sunny Algarve - the dealer here does not have a Smart salesperson at all and not super interested in the brand it appears - had one sitting in the parking area for weeks, nothing in the showroom until just before Christmas. The deals offered on the Smart site ( contract hire etc) just seem to upset or annoy them, not impressed by the price or the interest rates offered 😂

Cannot disagree - I am amazed these screens are allowed, to be honest, they take you view from the road, way too often and for too long

Using a Draggy box, we recorded a 0-60MPH in 5.4 seconds and a 0-100kmh in 5.56 seconds. Both extremely good times. Also with two people in the car and 85% battery. Thanks for the comment 👍

MPH - used a Vbox timer (pro bit of kit a buddy brought over from the UK with him last week) they quote 6.7 as the time, so a fair bit faster than Smart suggest (in sport mode, flat road)

@@DrivenMadShow thanks, that is interesting. One of theses days i have to measure it myself. I drive mine for 1.5 years and 20tkm now, it's a nearly perfect car imo.

@@DrivenMadShow i wonder if Smart quotes the acceleration in Comfort mode. After all that is what is used for the WLTP measurements etc. and what the car has to default to when you start it up. But that would mean that the Brabus could go faster than the quoted 3.9 sec. The Brabus was actually to bonkers for my taste.

We dismissed it as we did not like the grill holes :) odd what puts you off and this one is more than rapid enough as you say

We fully agree with the screen design, daft and pointless - first car we have had with loads of ambient light, me (the near death old one) like a dark car at night (loved my back in the day SAAB, had a button that turned every light off, bar speed if memory serves me right, might have been revs) I cannot see the light in the day, too bright at night for me, turn it right down - phone charger does not work for us either - the software is randomly turning the seat heat off and as you say, designed by people who do not drive - the fox cannot do anything worthwhile, amazes me that, voice should control everything or dont bother - handles, I just hate them, I have become a handle nerd or bore to be more precise - but Portugal has no frost luckily (why we are here) lastly, thanks for the tip on the app, shall get on that now 👏🏼

No worries

Better in the flesh as well

Brain power, if only we had some - we shall try that - thank you

The wheels are solid - agreed, when I first looked I was not keen - we considered the Brabus for that reason alone, but I hate the two vents in the bonnet (odd what annoys :) plus the premium is quite rapid and the range is better - now (especially following) checking out from the rear, as you do, it looks quite stanced and the wheels we now really like - so no, you cannot pull one off and expose a more veined rim - we do vigorously rub the rims clean, polishing to an ecstatic climax with tons of lube on the darker ribbed sections (your welcome :)

Time flys by, plus earning a living took over :(

You're welcome

Oil is a mine field - no expert, sorry - my best suggestion (what we do) is mail a tech bod at an oil company - I ask LiquiMoly ( jakob.goeckeler@liqui-moly.de ) very knowledgeable chap

@DrivenMadShow thnx

Sorry - sold it :(. (wish I had not)

😂 water of a 🦆 - we know we are useless

Very kind :)

Hi there, iam definitely no expert but have you tried switching the wired round to see if the polarity is affecting it? Do also have exactly the same subwoofer brand and model as ours in the video? I hope you can solve the issue. 🤞

Our are MICHELIN 185/65R15 92T XL - for reference, in Portugal, the vehicle has licenced sizes only - so I could not fit 205/65 's as here that would be illegal on a Panda 🙈

​@@DrivenMadShowdont think 205 would be better anyway. Would eat up Too much power. I forgot michelin made these in this size för kangoo 4x4 to replace michelin syncrone. Most european countries have some shitty legal issue with cars... I'm from Poland.

Glad I could help, if you can, anyone can :) - happy days

Thank you - Happy New Year from us both :)

You are right :(. - Happy New Year from us both :)

We got it as a kit from Euro 4x4 (was an OEM Mitsubishi Part at the time) www.euro4x4parts.com/en/parts/catalog-specific/mitsubishi-l200-1996-2006-2-5tdic-diesel-k74-4x4-1996-2006/engine/injection-ignition-diesel-fuel/injector-washer-and-seal-kit?srsltid=AfmBOoruZQtg4z1YhteEmY-kCZ1ce42ns7DDHptxRs_TafgBvHNj94b8

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Not really, even with the facia you need to do some fettling (think thats the right phrase) - if you stuff the gap perhaps you could and just cut some foam to hide the hole (plastizote foam is top stuff)

drama, not really - stupidity for sure 🤡