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So, I can't find MiniMag anywhere over here - I can occasionally get miniworld though, I've purchased it twice in the past three months...

So, is it just me being skeptical, or is it blatantly obvious that anyone on the editorial team (who have those running report/build features) blags almost every part, tool, polish, wiring, wheels, tyres, bolts, and whatever else free of charge - and proceeds to turn the report into a big advert for all the stuff they've blagged?

I've decided that I'll simply stand in the newsagents and read the articles that interest me instead of purchasing it from now on... Those things are plain stupid.

Oh, and who gives a crap if a middle-aged overweight guy who's mini is featured happens to be "single or hooked up"? WTF???

And WTF is that guy (the techical editor?) thinking, trying to pull a well-dented rear panel back straight with some 8mm blue nylon rope tied to his land rover??? WTdoubleF?

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miniworld is gash, im not a fan! . . . usually go for mini mag :)


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yeah.. dont really read it for the same reason Dave.

If you want a copy of this months mini mag i can pop one in the post for you?


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Thanks Mark - Jimbo is supposed to be doing this, I'll remind him though!

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no probs *smiley*


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I didnt renew my subscription to either of them back last year.

Both have gone down hill and are very stale.

Having said that I expect I'll be paying them a fortune soon to advertise in their pages LOL

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lol Dave, i can seewhere your coming from.

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i prefer hustler....

On 2nd Oct, 2009 Vegard said:


On 1st Oct, 2009 Jimster said:
I bet my first wank came quicker than your first mini turbo


These new modern turbos with their quick spool up time, would make the competition harder.


On 15th Aug, 2011 robert said:
phew!!! thank you brett for smashing in my back doors .( not something i imagined writing... EVER)


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It is the problem with all magazines I am afraid. How many different angles can you take on the mini before repeating yourself. I only ever buy them if I or a friend is featured these days.

Even PPC, which was superb, is losing its way.

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tim mundy amuses me.


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the people that have the running reports in miniworld are'nt true mini fans, karen drury now writes for volkswagon & camper mag & blags all the parts there too!

they have more freebees to do their cars/vans than i do underwear!

i've only 4 pairs of boxers & a man thong thats too big, shit said too much again ;OP

Edited by clubminiflip on 9th Feb, 2010.

SKYLINES ARE LIKE CLITS, EVERY FLANGE SEEMS TO HAVE ONE: see this sticker on my silvia

the Search-section on this forum is blummin superb & simple to use, unlike some other forums, without the search-section & the help of this bunch of chaps on here i'll never be able to !!!Start the day with a 998cc turbo!!! :) i'm getting closer though!

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My problem with miniworld is that it reads like it is written for 6 year olds.


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Bit advanced for you, nic?

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Hahaha I left myself open for that didnt I!

hahahaha genuine laughter has errupted


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On 9th Feb, 2010 Ben H said:
Bit advanced for you, nic?


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haha

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it's hard to find genuine enthusiasts who can also write well.... just ask Matt!

Ha ha... only joking bud. See you next Thursday.

You are a top photographer of course. I had an e-mail today asking if the latest mag was the Matt Woods tribute issue.

Edited by Jeff R on 10th Feb, 2010.


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i'll be buying the march issue of minimag due to the turbominis in it other than that i'm extremely internittent buying minimags of any type due to what g13b said to much buisness!

there have gotta be a few good writers/enthusiasts out there!

i cant write too well but i'd do a write up on my capers with anything a/a+

SKYLINES ARE LIKE CLITS, EVERY FLANGE SEEMS TO HAVE ONE: see this sticker on my silvia

the Search-section on this forum is blummin superb & simple to use, unlike some other forums, without the search-section & the help of this bunch of chaps on here i'll never be able to !!!Start the day with a 998cc turbo!!! :) i'm getting closer though!

Tom Fenton says: I have it all, make me an offer


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On 10th Feb, 2010 Jeff R said:
it's hard to find genuine enthusiasts who can also write well.... just ask Matt!

Ha ha... only joking bud. See you next Thursday.

You are a top photographer of course. I had an e-mail today asking if the latest mag was the Matt Woods tribute issue.



ahh thats how he can afford his bling pace rad

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On 15th May, 2009 TurboDave said:

I think the welsh one has it right!


1st to provide running proof
of turbo twinkie in a car and first to
run a 1/4 in one!!

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Well thanks a BUNCH JEFF! lol, sadly your correct.

looking forward to our meeting big boy!
yes Jim Jeff pays me in Alloy!

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i can write well jeff, can i have a job?
lol

On 2nd Oct, 2009 Vegard said:


On 1st Oct, 2009 Jimster said:
I bet my first wank came quicker than your first mini turbo


These new modern turbos with their quick spool up time, would make the competition harder.


On 15th Aug, 2011 robert said:
phew!!! thank you brett for smashing in my back doors .( not something i imagined writing... EVER)


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Me can make do proper good england write too. Can I have a job?

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Just to stand up for myself, I do have my Mini in minimag as part of the "our Minis" feature (Yellow Mini (Cdy)). I try to be fair and not blag too much for free. I do however try and get a discount when i can and even then only when i can. Im very luck to be in the position where i can mix my hobby with work, and if people what to give me stuff, Im not going to refuse! *wink*

Ive spent way too much on my mini and Id say only about 10% of stuff i get is FOC. But i know what you're say. I know some people (not naming any names) that blag everything and anything they can, from wheels and hi value stuff, to cheap ancillaries. this sort of person really takes the piss!.... me Ive spent about £2000 on my mini in about two years!!!

And its still a heap off shit!!! :(

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On 10th Feb, 2010 dribble said:
me Ive spent about £2000 on my mini in about two years!!!

And its still a heap off shit!!! :(


£2000 in two years is nothing though *tongue* Mine owes me about £3k per year for the past 6 years and it's STILL shite!

Seeing as I'm in this thread now I may as well add my thoughts on the matter.....

I've grown up reading Miniworld for the past 13 years, and as a kid I always prefered it to Minimag. Back in the day Mini mag seemed to feature loads of very high quality standard/concours rebuilds, with not so much in terms of crazy modified cars pushing the limits.....

In recent years, it seems Mini mag has started to feature lots more interesting cars, so now I read both.

You guys are moaning about it, but it's not as if there's any alternative out there? despite all the resource we have on the internet these days, it's still nice to have a bit of paper to sit down and read whilst on the throne!

Mr. Prawn, the friendly Crustacean- slowly making steps towards forced induction.

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