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Hey guys, I bought a 2000 reg IS200 (SE) about a month ago after a long stint in the classic Mini community. Having now sold the Mini (which was my first car) I have to say, the IS is so refined and comfortable! Being a student, I've spent most of my money on just buying the car, so mods are pretty much out of the question (though someday I'd love to fit some coilovers and 18" Rotas). Anyway, I'm looking forward to being part of the community!

Took my gal up to The Cotswolds for a long weekend a couple of weeks back (35th Wedding Anniversary). There was a Jag enthusiasts meeting at our hotel. Got chatting with the owner of this car from Kent. Smashing chap...didn't know me from Adam....but he took me for a half hour spin in this car. Wow!!! That thing really shifted and the torque was amazing. Sat in 5th at 35mph....he just gently squeezed the throttle and in next to no time we were doing 100mph! Have to admit the looks are just gorgeous.

I got some of the black discs. The black coating comes off the first time you press the brake pedal, leaving a clean metal surface. Stainless is very expensive, whereas cast iron is dirt cheap and has excellent wear and heat handling properties.

Had Eibachs on mine since I bought it nearly 5 years ago. The ride is hardly changed but on the road it feels a lot better. I have added Eibach roll bars and that is like driving a different car. Am putting Eibach spacers on next week, 15 at the front and 20 at the back so see how that feels and looks.

Hello :) happy new year... After I found my problem (water in the car) in this forum I take a look for other topics and found this one... I guess the problem is not the caliper piston, the problem is the sliding bolt on the downside of the caliper... My 450h also have the same caliper problem. Before I buy the dealer tell me that they replace it 20000km before because the calipers are stuck. So I think its ok. After 6months "in my hands" I do the maintenance (i prefer to do the normal maintenance by myself) and recognize that the rear left caliper (only the left side) dont move. So I fix it and thought it will be done...I was wrong! 6 Month later I change the wheels, take a look at the left side and: stuck again *hhrrrmgpfff* Fix it again, add some breake grease there to prevent water comes there... 6 Months later...doesnt help... Now I fix it again, use more abrasive papersheets to clean the sliding bolt, use a special tough grease and use too much of this grease(until it squeeze out of the rubberseal of the sliding bolt) so water cant be there and stuck the caliper again... Now, 1year later I can tell: SUCCESS! The last work helps until now. This year I change the rubber seal because I think too much of grease isnt good for that-but its way better than stuck calipers again ;)

no symptoms to the car, just your bank account.