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JohnWB · Feb 28th, 2007, 11:40 AM

I was wondering how good the R56 heater is compared to the R53 especialy the amount of heat to the feet

Paul · Feb 28th, 2007, 11:57 AM

I honestly think the heater vent positions are slightly better on the new MINI, but there's not much in it in terms of power of air etc.

JohnWB · Feb 28th, 2007, 12:12 PM

Thats Ok, the airflow before was not very good to your feet & too good to your face

Sir Johnaraz · Feb 28th, 2007, 12:22 PM

Agree with previous posts...Also I have to add that in my opinion its quieter than the old one (MCS facelift)...

Olly. · Feb 28th, 2007, 03:54 PM

Not to mention how quickly heat gets into the cabin. The heaters have heat coming out of them within about 30 seconds.

British SD · Feb 28th, 2007, 04:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Olly. (original)

Not to mention how quickly heat gets into the cabin. The heaters have heat coming out of them within about 30 seconds.

Is that because the new lightweight alloy engine block transfers heat to the coolant flowing through faster?

KenL · Feb 28th, 2007, 08:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Olly. (original)

Not to mention how quickly heat gets into the cabin. The heaters have heat coming out of them within about 30 seconds.

Agreed, it heats up really fast - almost like there is an auxilliary heater

steeve · Mar 1st, 2007, 05:58 AM

Its no where near as good as my A3 was.

matrog · Mar 6th, 2007, 11:51 AM

I've found airflow to feet much better. I could hardly feel it on the old model, but can feel the nice warm air on my cold toes in the R56

sharpy14 · Mar 13th, 2007, 10:31 PM

Maybe it's a mini thing, but I can't find a happy balance with the heating, it is either too hot or too cold and I am forever faffing about adjusting it

Feb 28th, 2007, 11:40 AM	#1
JohnWB MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Middlesbrough, UK Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 324 Offline	How good is the R56 heater v R53 (not controls) I was wondering how good the R56 heater is compared to the R53 especialy the amount of heat to the feet Laser Blue / Black MCS - Arived March 07

Feb 28th, 2007, 11:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 41,214 Offline	I honestly think the heater vent positions are slightly better on the new MINI, but there's not much in it in terms of power of air etc. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Feb 28th, 2007, 12:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
JohnWB MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Middlesbrough, UK Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 324 Offline	Thats Ok, the airflow before was not very good to your feet & too good to your face Laser Blue / Black MCS - Arived March 07

Feb 28th, 2007, 08:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 5,222 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Olly. (original) Not to mention how quickly heat gets into the cabin. The heaters have heat coming out of them within about 30 seconds. Agreed, it heats up really fast - almost like there is an auxilliary heater Red/Black R56 Cooper

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matrog I've got a big red one! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bromsgrove Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 23,249 Offline	I've found airflow to feet much better. I could hardly feel it on the old model, but can feel the nice warm air on my cold toes in the R56 I'm addicted, are you? click here to feed your mini addiction

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Feb 28th, 2007, 12:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sir Johnaraz Greek Mini My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 191 Offline	Agree with previous posts...Also I have to add that in my opinion its quieter than the old one (MCS facelift)...

Feb 28th, 2007, 03:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 3,492 Offline	Not to mention how quickly heat gets into the cabin. The heaters have heat coming out of them within about 30 seconds.

Feb 28th, 2007, 04:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
British SD Northern Monkey! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: In a Van by da river Local Time: 11:33 PM Posts: 368 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Olly. (original) Not to mention how quickly heat gets into the cabin. The heaters have heat coming out of them within about 30 seconds. Is that because the new lightweight alloy engine block transfers heat to the coolant flowing through faster?

Mar 1st, 2007, 05:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
steeve Steeve My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Far Corfe Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 273 Offline	Its no where near as good as my A3 was.

Mar 13th, 2007, 10:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
sharpy14 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 06:33 AM Posts: 26 Offline	Maybe it's a mini thing, but I can't find a happy balance with the heating, it is either too hot or too cold and I am forever faffing about adjusting it

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