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Gr8Dain · Jun 29th, 2005, 01:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cooper_s_dreamer

Just me being perdantic, but why do UK MINI Convertible Drivers/Owners/Enthusiasts call it a "Cabrio"?

A true "Cabriolet" has a single Roll over bar normally along the "B" Pillar section of the car (See VW Golf/Ford Escort), whereas a Convertible as Roll over protection behind the rear seats (See BMW 3/MINI Convertible)..

Ta!

Not sure about that. The Audi Cabrios had no roll hoop. I thought it was just the use of the words based on the origin of the car. Of course saying "Porsche Cabriolet Convertible" is redundant. See, there is another cabrio without a roll hoop.

Dain

Jun 29th, 2005, 01:46 PM	#14
Gr8Dain Gotta Get Out More!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern, VA, US Local Time: 05:51 AM Posts: 829 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cooper_s_dreamer Just me being perdantic, but why do UK MINI Convertible Drivers/Owners/Enthusiasts call it a "Cabrio"? A true "Cabriolet" has a single Roll over bar normally along the "B" Pillar section of the car (See VW Golf/Ford Escort), whereas a Convertible as Roll over protection behind the rear seats (See BMW 3/MINI Convertible).. Ta! Not sure about that. The Audi Cabrios had no roll hoop. I thought it was just the use of the words based on the origin of the car. Of course saying "Porsche Cabriolet Convertible" is redundant. See, there is another cabrio without a roll hoop. Dain