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The MINI Code -- Version 1.0.by Steve Baker. |
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The MINI Code -- Version 1.0.by Steve Baker. |
This page is inspired by The Geek Code as devised by Robert Hayden.
The idea is that instead of listing 20 lines of information about your car in your 'signature' at the end of emails and forum postings, you can just enter a tightly compressed 'code'. People who are 'in the know' can read that code and find out a lot about you and your car - other people can paste your code into the decoder below and read all about you in fully expanded words.
String all of these 'codes' together - with each catagory separated by a space from the previous one. The 'Type of MINI' and 'Colour of MINI' sections must always be present - and must be the first two items. The rest can be omitted if desired and placed in any order.
Decoder programs will ignore parts of the code they don't recognise - so it can be extended in the future if desired.
Hence, you are able to construct your overall MINI code. It is this single line of code that will inform other MINI owners the world over of what a great MINI fanatic you actually are.
Some of the qualifiers will very probably not match with you exactly. It is impossible to cover all possibilities in each category. Simply choose that qualifier that most closely matches you. If none of the possibilities match you - just leave that catagory out.
Pay particular attention to case-sensitivity, there can be a big difference between a 'p' and a 'P'.
This was my MINI-code at time of writing:
The first two code groups are the type and colour of the car (because most people can identify those quickly without this guide). The first letter of each of the remaining code group takes you to a specific catagory:
MO -- MINI ONE MOD -- MINI ONE Diesel Mo -- MINI Open MC -- MINI Cooper MCS -- MINI Cooper S Mm -- Classic Mini Mc -- Classic Mini Cooper Mcs -- Classic Mini Cooper S...then add the last two digits of the model year of the car.
Optionally, add:
# -- if it's been ordered and is waiting manufacturing ## -- if it's being built as we speak ~ -- if it's at the dock or loaded on a ship ~~ -- if it's on a ship somewhere at sea + -- if it's on the transporter between the port and the dealership, ++ -- if your car is waiting at the dealership to be picked up, $ -- if you've made your final payment!
Eg MCS04~~ for a 2004 Cooper'S which is on a ship halfway across the pond. Classic Mini's will be presumed to have been made in the 20th Century, new MINI's in the 21st.
If you are just maybe thinking about the possibility of ordering a car - you don't get to use the MINI-code.
BRG -- British Racing Green
CR -- Chili Red
IB -- Indy Blue
EB -- Electric Blue
LY -- Liquid yellow
DS -- Dark silver
PS -- Pure silver
SiG -- Silk green
VR -- Velvet Red
SG -- Solid Gold
CB -- Cosmic Black
JB -- Jet Black
PW -- Pepper white
!! -- A non-standard colour
eg BRG/W for British racing green with a white roof, or just CR for a Chili red car with a matching roof. A shock pink car with a shock pink roofcould be either !! or !!/! if the roof is a different shade of pink from the body.
...then add:
"..."+ -- You actually call the car by that name "..."++ -- Your family call it that too "..."+++ -- Other MINI owners call it that "..."++++ -- The guys at the dealership call it that too. "..."---- -- Everyone else calls it 'Prissy' :-(eg: "Yoda the Magnificent"++++
d= -- Stock Bonnet stripes d== -- Bonnet and boot stripes d=== -- Bonnet, boot and roof stripes d=# -- Side stripes or Door stripes d=* -- My car has so many stripes that lions stalk it in the SavannahAdd an '!' if they don't look like standard MINI stripes.
dr* -- has a Union Jack Decal dr# -- has some other standard MINI roof decal. dr+ -- has a custom roof decal dr++ -- has a full body 'wrap'...add a '!' if the roof decal extends over the sunroof,
d@ -- Flowers d@@ -- Lots of flowers d@@@ -- I am Peacebug db -- Bumper sticker db+ -- More than one bumper sticker. db++ -- Lots of bumper stickers. da -- Adverts or company logo's. dN -- Racing numbers...add a '!' if the decals are static cling,
You can use these in combination: eg d=@!b+N~ if you have bonnet stripes, static cling flowers, a couple of bumper stickers and magnetic racing numbers. (That's an example - not a suggestion - OK?)
l+ -- Standard Driving/Fog light options. l++ -- Two aftermarket lights. l+++ -- Three aftermarket lights. l++++ -- Four aftermarket lights. l_ -- Underbody Neon l* -- My car has more lights than a Soccer Stadium lY -- Yoda....add '!' if they are Xenon/HID or some other fancy technology.
You can combine these if more than one applies:
eg: l++_ for two aftermarked front lights - and underbody neon.
r+ -- Rear fogs r! -- Flashing brake lights. rC -- Clear rear lights. rB -- Brakes also activate rear fogs.You can combine these if more than one applies:
w- -- 15" Stock wheels. w -- 16" Stock wheels. w+ -- 17" Stock wheels. W- -- 15" Aftermarket wheels. W -- 16" Aftermarket wheels. W+ -- 17" Aftermarket wheels....add more '+' or '-' signs for yet larger or smaller wheels, also add:
W@ -- if you have spinners W* -- for wider tyres WF -- for run-flat tyres W| -- for narrower tyres W% -- if your wheels/tyres are mis-matched W# -- if these are your track wheels and you swap them out for the street WW -- white wheels WA -- aluminium wheels WC -- chrome wheels W! -- some other colour WV -- non-stock valve stem capseg: W+@*C if you have 17" aftermarket wheels with wide tyres and Chrome spinners.
cB+ -- Badges
ciM -- Custom floor mats
ciC -- Chrome trim rings
ciC+ -- Lots of other interior Chrome
ciS -- Replacement shifter boot
ciH -- Replacement handbrake boot
cih -- Replacement handbrake handle
ciK -- Replacement Gear shifter knob
cT+ -- Window tint (legal)
cT++ -- Window tint (darker than legal)
cT+++ -- Window tint (opaque)
cP+ -- Painted brake calipers
cP++ -- Painted brake rotors
cP+++ -- Painted brake calipers AND rotors
cA+ -- Stock Aero-kit
cA++ -- Aftermarket Aero/Body-kit
cA+++ -- Totally Riced
cS- -- Removed stock spoiler
cS+ -- Replaced stock spoiler with Aftermarket part
cS++ -- Added a spoiler where none previously existed
cS+++ -- Added a double-wing spoiler
cb+ -- Clear Bra
cb++ -- Opaque or tinted Bra
cb+++ -- Padded or leather-look Bra (er - on the *CAR* that is!)
cMF -- Mascot: Fuzzy dice
cMS -- Mascot: Soft toy (eg teddy-bear)
cMN -- Mascot: Nodding dog
cMB -- Mascot: Bobble-head
cMH -- Mascot: Hula Girl
cMA -- Mascot: Action figure
cF+ -- Dangly Air freshener
cF++ -- Pine-tree shaped air freshener
cF--- -- Dead Skunk in boot
ca- -- Replacement Antenna (less than 6" long)
ca-- -- Replacement Antenna (less than 4" long)
ca--- -- Replacement Antenna (less than 2" long)
ca+ -- Replacement Antenna (more than 6" long)
ca++ -- Replacement Antenna (more than 12" long)
ca+++ -- Replacement Antenna (more than 24" long)
ca^ -- Shark fin antenna
csC -- Cubby organiser
csG -- Glove box organiser
csA -- Arm rest storage
csP -- Parcel shelf
csT -- Boot organiser
csL -- MINI luggage
cV+ -- Vanity plates
cV++ -- Vanity plates that actually spell something comprehensible
cV+++ -- Vanity plates that spell the car's name
(see alsp PV below)
These can of course be combined:CR+ -- Radar detector, CR++ -- Radar and laser detector, CR+++ -- Radar and laser detector/jammer, CR++++ -- Any of above costing more than $500 CC -- Police-band radio CP- -- No front license plate CP-- -- No license plates at all CP+ -- Camera/Laser-confusing License plate(s) Cc -- I am a copThese too may be combined: eg: CR++CP-
pS- -- I had the stumble - but now it's fixed pS+ -- I still have the stumble pS++ -- I've gotten so used to the stumble, I don't want it fixed pY- -- I had the yo-yo - but now it's fixed pY+ -- I still have the yo-yo pY++ -- I've gotten so used to the yo-yo, I don't want it fixed pW- -- My windshield broke - but it was a stone chip pW+ -- My windshield broke - but it was fixed under warranty pW++ -- My windshield broke - but they refused warranty pB- -- I got the 'bolt recall' notice - but ignored it pB+ -- I got the 'bolt recall' notice - all better now! pH -- All of my hood scoop bolts were fine when I last looked pH- -- Now that you mention it, there is a nut missing pH-- -- Yikes! Two nuts missing! pH--- -- Hey, it's perfectly OK with just one bolt holding it on pH---- -- Oh. That's not good pH+ -- It's fixed nowAnd in combinations: eg pS+Y+W++B-H---- YIKES!
mJ -- Has John Cooper Works mp- -- Has 15% reduced pulley mp-- -- Has 17% reduced pulley mp--- -- Has 19% reduced pulley mp---- -- Has 22% reduced pulley ms- -- Aftermarket anti-sway bar under 19mm ms+ -- At least 19mm aftermarket anti-sway bar ms++ -- At least 22mm aftermarket anti-sway bar ms+++ -- At least 22mm - and on the stiffest setting ms= -- front AND rear sway bars ms~ -- front strut tower brace m~- -- Softer shocks m~+ -- Stiffer shocks m@- -- Softer springs m@+ -- Stiffer springs m@_ -- Lowering springs m@# -- Coilover springs mC+ -- Replacement control arms mC++ -- Adjustable control arms mB+ -- Aftermarket brake pads mB++ -- Aftermarket brake pads and calipers mB+++ -- Slotted or Drilled rotors ma+ -- Aftermarket air filter ma++ -- Aftermarket air intake + Box ma+++ -- Aftermarket air intake and drilled holes in inlet ducting mW -- Fancy plug and/or plug wires. mI+ -- Replacement Intercooler mI++ -- Intercooler with water cooling mI+++ -- Intercooler with liquid Nitrogen cooling mg+ -- Additional Gauges and/or indicators mg++ -- Additional Electronics to log engine parameters mg+++ -- ...with a PDA to display them in realtime mg++++ -- ...with a LapTop to display them in realtime mT -- Throttle body mt+ -- Turbo (no Supercharger) mt++ -- Turbo with Supercharger mH -- Polished head mr -- Aftermarket Radiator mh -- Aftermarket headers mA -- Air horns mG- -- Short shifter mG+ -- Paddle shifter mN+ -- NOx tank mN++ -- NOx tank that's permenantly connected mc -- Aftermarket clutch mf -- Aftermarket flywheel me+ -- ECU software modification me++ -- ECU hardware replacement mXc -- Aftermarket camshaft mXd -- Limited slip differential mXC -- Camber plates mR -- Stock audio system mR+ -- Aftermarket audio system mR++ -- ...with big speakers mR+++ -- ...that are illegal in 49 states...add '#' if you have the Harmon/Kardon audio option,
mS+ -- Replacement Seat Harnesses. mS++ -- Replacement Seats. mS+++ -- Replacement Seats AND Harnesses. mS++++ -- NASA use my car to test the harnesses for the Shuttle mSC -- Seat covers. mE -- Aftermarket exhaust mE+ -- Custom-designed exhaust mE- -- Enlarged exhaust tip only. mE% -- Whistle tips on exhaust - WHOOOO-OOOOO! m! -- I am Graham's MINI. m!! -- I am the PrimeMINIster. m!!! -- Once, this was a MINI - but now I'm not so sureYou can use these in combinations: eg mp-s++@S+a++THA
g--- -- I can spell 'Graham'
g-- -- I've heard of Graham
g- -- I've talked to Graham
g+ -- Graham worked on my car once
g++ -- Graham worked on my car more than once
g+++ -- I am a relative of Graham
g++++ -- I *am* Graham
(that is 'The' Graham - not just any old Graham)
MMm -- I use the forums MMm+ -- I'm a paid up member MMm++ -- I'm a founder member MMm+++ -- I bought a 10 year membership MMm++++ -- I own the club's URL MMm- -- I aspire to eventually be worthy of membership MMm-- -- I wouldn't join any club that would have me as a member MMo--- -- I've never been to a club meeting MMo-- -- I go to club meetings occasionally MMo- -- I go to club meetings regularly MMo -- I'm an MM club officer MMo+ -- I'm the MM club vice-president MMo++ -- I'm the MM club president MMox -- I'm an ex-officer of MM MMox+ -- I'm an ex-vice-president of MM MMox++ -- I'm an ex-president of MM MMe -- I've attended MM events or worked on projects MMe+ -- I've attended lots of MM events or projects MMe++ -- I've organised MM events or projects MMe+++ -- I've organised many MM events or projects MMp -- I've posted at least one message to MetroplexMINI.org MMp+ -- more than 50 messages MMp++ -- more than 100 messages MMp+++ -- more than 500 messages MMp++++ -- more than 1000 messages MMpMG -- I *am* MattGUse 'MH' instead of 'MM' if you belong to the Houston MINI Club, use 'MA' for the Austin club, 'MT' for the Heart of Texas Club, 'MU' for the MINI-USA owner's lounge, 'M2' for the MINI2 forums. You can have multiple entries if you belong to multiple clubs. You can use these in combinations:
Pk -- I clip out MINI adverts from magazines Pk+ -- ...and send them to my friends and relatives Pt -- I collect toy MINI's Pt+ -- I have a large collection of toy MINI's Pt++ -- I aim to have every kind of toy MINI ever made Pt+++ -- I actually do have every kind of toy MINI ever made PT- -- I've never seen the MINI TV adverts PT -- I enjoy the MINI TV adverts PT+ -- I record MINI TV adverts so I can watch them over and over PI- -- I didn't see TIJ PI -- I saw TIJ PI+ -- I enjoyed TIJ PI++ -- I went to one of the premiers of TIJ PI+++ -- I practice the stunts in TIJ regularly PI! -- I liked it so much, I bought the car! PI? -- OK - what's this TIJ thing? Pi-- -- I didn't see tij Pi- -- I prefer TIJ to tij Pi -- I saw tij recently Pi+ -- I saw tij in 1969 Pi++ -- I prefer the stunts in tij to TIJ Pi+++ -- My name is Michael Caine Pi! -- I liked it so much, I bought the car! Pi? -- OK - what's this tij thing? PC -- I got the 'care package' PC+ -- I kept all the stuff in the care package PC++ -- I kept all the stuff in the care package 'New, In Box' PC+++ -- I actually used the spare fanbelt that came in the package PC? -- What on earth is 'The Care Package'? Pm--- -- I didn't get any MINI-MINTS with my car :-( Pm-- -- I tossed out the empty MINI-MINTS container Pm- -- I had to buy some SMints to restock my MINI-Mints container Pm -- I still have some MINI-MINTS left Pm+ -- My MINI-Mints are still in their original cellophane wrapper Pm++ -- I ordered BMW part number #99-00-0-003-820 from the dealership Pm+++ -- I run the MINI-Mint FAQ Pm? -- What the heck are MINI-Mints? PM -- I use my MINI coffee cup PM+ -- I keep my MINI coffee cup in pristine, unused condition PM++ -- My MINI coffee cup is in the trophy case with my bowling trophies PM+++ -- It's in a safe-deposit box at the bank PM- -- I didn't get a MINI coffee cup PM? -- I don't know what a MINI coffee cup is PS -- I have a MINI-related web site Ps--- -- I have no Significant Other - just me and my MINI. Ps-- -- I am keeping my car secret from my SO (Shhhh!) Ps- -- My SO refuses to ride in the MINI> Ps -- My SO is neutral about MINI's. Ps+ -- My SO will drive the MINI if necessary. Ps++ -- My SO likes to drive the MINI. Ps+++ -- My SO won't let me near the MINI. Ps++++ -- My SO also owns a MINI....add an '!' if you have to keep modifications secret from your SO.
PW-- -- I've never done work on my MINI. PW- -- I do at least wash my own MINI PW -- I do basic maintenance myself PW+ -- I've done simple modifications myself PW++ -- I've done extensive modifications by myself PW+++ -- Doing modifications is my job. PW++++ -- I built my MINI from sheet metal and iron ore Pw-- -- My MINI doesn't get washed. Pw- -- My MINI goes through the carwash occasionally Pw -- I sometimes hand-wash my MINI Pw+ -- I only hand-wash my MINI Pw++ -- My MINI gets washed more often than it needs gas Pw+++ -- OK - I'm obsessive about this P$ -- I work in a MINI-related business P$+ -- I work in a MINI dealership P$++ -- I work in the MINI factory P$+++ -- I designed the MINI P$- -- I work for a different car company P$-- -- I enjoy working for a different car company PB -- I'm British - at least in spirit PB+ -- I'm refuse to make jokes about Lucas electrics PB++ -- I'm actually British PB+++ -- I was born within 20 miles of the MINI factory. PB++++ -- They demolished my home to make room for the factory...add '#' (Welsh), '%' (Scottish), '^' Irish, '@' English.
PV -- My vanity plate is my name PV+ -- My vanity plate is my club forum handle PV++ -- I changed my name to match my Vanity plate! PV+++ -- I changed my name to match my standard plate!! PV? -- I hate vanity plates PG -- My Garage is MINI-themed PG+ -- My Garage is painted to match my car PG++ -- My whole house is painted to match my car PG- -- My car is painted to match my houseAnd, as usual, you can combine these: eg Pwt++$+
eg: (MCS02 BRG/W "fred" d= dr* db l++++) (MC04 CR/B "george" d= dr*) g+ MM___op++++
This says that you own two MINI's. 'fred' is a green MCS and 'george' is a red MC - and you are something of a fanatic!
This gives you a way to provide more information (such as the manufacturer of a particular aftermarket part) if you absolutely must have it there. However, I discourage the over-use of this since it clutters up the code.