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ONED · Jul 28th, 2006, 09:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL

Its not a good idea really - I think the guy / team who designed the front of the R56 really lost the plot, and has made a serious mess of the overall frontal aspect of the car.

The scoop is just silly, the grille is a disaster.

Regulation compliance or not, it just looks terrible.

Stick an Aero Kit on

...you'll soon change your mind!

Maz · Jul 28th, 2006, 10:11 AM

Could be that MINI are thinking ahead and the next evolution of the MCS will combine a supercharger with the turbo - Thus to keep continuity they have left the scoop on.

ONED · Jul 28th, 2006, 10:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Maz

Could be that MINI are thinking ahead and the next evolution of the MCS will combine a supercharger with the turbo - Thus to keep continuity they have left the scoop on.

Na, not practical

its for the intercooler not the turbo or charger!

I still think they could fit the intercooler above the head

mad brummie · Jul 28th, 2006, 10:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ONED

I still think they could fit the intercooler above the head

pedestrian crash regs require a certain distance between the bonnet and the engine itself don't they??

ONED · Jul 28th, 2006, 10:58 AM

??? don't know,
Dont build cars meself!

Paul · Jul 28th, 2006, 10:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie

pedestrian crash regs require a certain distance between the bonnet and the engine itself don't they??

Yep.

mad brummie · Jul 28th, 2006, 11:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ONED

??? don't know,
Dont build cars meself!

ahh my mistake

mad brummie · Jul 28th, 2006, 11:06 AM

Could this scoop be a problem for red cars, people confusing them for post boxes perhaps???

ONED · Jul 28th, 2006, 11:07 AM

Express delivery!

MartinSSZ · Jul 28th, 2006, 11:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie

pedestrian crash regs require a certain distance between the bonnet and the engine itself don't they??

They do now - looking under the bonnet of the new Freelander at the motorshow the engine is sunk about 20cm down

mad brummie · Jul 28th, 2006, 11:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MartinSSZ

They do now - looking under the bonnet of the new Freelander at the motorshow the engine is sunk about 20cm down

that ruling has probably driven alot of the front end design of the new car then.

maybe they could fit an airbag in the scoop for pedestrian safety, it would then have a use!!!

~Marcus~ · Jul 28th, 2006, 11:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC

The MINI would look pretty funny without the plasitc wheel arches

I saw a modded MINI where somebody had actually moulded seamless wheelarches onto the front and rear wings. Actually looked OK, if less MINI

I reckon the universal dark grey wheelarches that all colours have look great as a contrast with Pepper White or Chili Red for example, but didn't look great on my black MINI - bit of a clash - so I colour coded them

A13EX F Cooper S · Jul 28th, 2006, 01:05 PM

the intake in the bonet would provide a great ram air intake so long as there was suitable water catch built into it to that water wasnt sent to the air filter.

If i was to get a turbo mcs i would make / buy a air filter kit that used the scoop.

RVW · Jul 28th, 2006, 02:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Marcus~

I saw a modded MINI where somebody had actually moulded seamless wheelarches onto the front and rear wings. Actually looked OK, if less MINI

Here is one

Leigh · Jul 28th, 2006, 02:12 PM

fake scoop is a bit silly if u ask me.

only serves to fuel the mini haters out there, even more, and degrade the opion of minis in other performance car circles such as the scooby lovers etc.

i have the supercharged s and i love it, i think it looks much better than the new s and will most definately be keeping it fo ra good foew more years. if i decide on a new mini it will most likley be the cooper model.

i think the new facelift has lost some of its character and is looking less mini-ish.

Leigh.

swamos · Jul 28th, 2006, 04:37 PM

It's a bit dissapointing to be honest

~Marcus~ · Jul 28th, 2006, 04:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RVW

Here is one

It wasn't that one - that is really fug!

nylo · Jul 28th, 2006, 05:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB

I'm not sure now to vote on this one..

I do think its characteristic of the model - I know a lot of people now that pick the Cooper from the S by the presence (or lack of) the scoop.. but I think its a bit naff to have it there if its of no use..

As Martin says, hopefully the JCW will make use of it. Still a bit strange for the stock S though

what that man said...

Prowse · Jul 28th, 2006, 05:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie

...maybe they could fit an airbag in the scoop for pedestrian safety, it would then have a use!!!

LOL!

Tommy_Gun · Jul 28th, 2006, 06:21 PM

Personally I prefer the look of the MINI with the scoop, it gives it a more agressive character and hints at the performance nature of the car.

I suppose it is silly to have something that isnt functional but then there are loads of things you can get for your mini which aren't functional and are purely cosmetic. Wheres the fun in being functional all the time!

I wish they'd used it to feed cool air into the filter but at least now those who prefer the non scoop can have an MCS if they want

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Jul 28th, 2006, 10:58 AM	#66 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Big grey box Local Time: 03:09 AM Posts: 40,514 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie pedestrian crash regs require a certain distance between the bonnet and the engine itself don't they?? Yep. Trained Monkeys

Jul 28th, 2006, 11:51 AM	#72 (permalink)
~Marcus~ JCW hatch or MCS cabrio? Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London & Hampshire Local Time: 03:09 AM Posts: 1,960 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC The MINI would look pretty funny without the plasitc wheel arches I saw a modded MINI where somebody had actually moulded seamless wheelarches onto the front and rear wings. Actually looked OK, if less MINI I reckon the universal dark grey wheelarches that all colours have look great as a contrast with Pepper White or Chili Red for example, but didn't look great on my black MINI - bit of a clash - so I colour coded them My Blog

Jul 28th, 2006, 01:05 PM	#73 (permalink)
A13EX F Cooper S MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Uttoxeter Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 249 Offline	the intake in the bonet would provide a great ram air intake so long as there was suitable water catch built into it to that water wasnt sent to the air filter. If i was to get a turbo mcs i would make / buy a air filter kit that used the scoop. View My Gallery

Jul 28th, 2006, 02:07 PM	#74 (permalink)
RVW 003 On a Mission My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cabbage County Local Time: 03:09 AM Posts: 4,184 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ~Marcus~ I saw a modded MINI where somebody had actually moulded seamless wheelarches onto the front and rear wings. Actually looked OK, if less MINI Here is one Mine is the POWER and the GLORY UNI ON JACK OWNERS CLUB GB006 www.clubmanregister.co.uk Last edited by MINIAC : Jul 28th, 2006 at 04:20 PM. Reason: use medium image

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Jul 28th, 2006, 09:40 AM	#61
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shopping at Lidl Local Time: 03:09 AM Posts: 7,529 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL Its not a good idea really - I think the guy / team who designed the front of the R56 really lost the plot, and has made a serious mess of the overall frontal aspect of the car. The scoop is just silly, the grille is a disaster. Regulation compliance or not, it just looks terrible. Stick an Aero Kit on ...you'll soon change your mind!

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Jul 28th, 2006, 10:11 AM	#62 (permalink)
Maz Minis Are Zippy Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Bristol UK Local Time: 03:09 AM Posts: 31 Offline	Could be that MINI are thinking ahead and the next evolution of the MCS will combine a supercharger with the turbo - Thus to keep continuity they have left the scoop on.

Jul 28th, 2006, 10:46 AM	#63 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shopping at Lidl Local Time: 03:09 AM Posts: 7,529 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Maz Could be that MINI are thinking ahead and the next evolution of the MCS will combine a supercharger with the turbo - Thus to keep continuity they have left the scoop on. Na, not practical its for the intercooler not the turbo or charger! I still think they could fit the intercooler above the head

Jul 28th, 2006, 10:50 AM	#64 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 03:09 AM Posts: 48,954 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ONED I still think they could fit the intercooler above the head pedestrian crash regs require a certain distance between the bonnet and the engine itself don't they??

Jul 28th, 2006, 10:58 AM	#65 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shopping at Lidl Local Time: 03:09 AM Posts: 7,529 Offline	??? don't know, Dont build cars meself!

Jul 28th, 2006, 11:02 AM	#67 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 03:09 AM Posts: 48,954 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ONED ??? don't know, Dont build cars meself! ahh my mistake

Jul 28th, 2006, 11:06 AM	#68 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 03:09 AM Posts: 48,954 Offline	Could this scoop be a problem for red cars, people confusing them for post boxes perhaps???

Jul 28th, 2006, 11:07 AM	#69 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shopping at Lidl Local Time: 03:09 AM Posts: 7,529 Offline	Express delivery!

Jul 28th, 2006, 11:07 AM	#70 (permalink)
MartinSSZ Yellow and Proud My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Shoreham-by-Sea Local Time: 03:09 AM Posts: 758 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie pedestrian crash regs require a certain distance between the bonnet and the engine itself don't they?? They do now - looking under the bonnet of the new Freelander at the motorshow the engine is sunk about 20cm down

Jul 28th, 2006, 11:27 AM	#71 (permalink)
mad brummie I Just Can't Get Enough Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: end of the alphabet Local Time: 03:09 AM Posts: 48,954 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MartinSSZ They do now - looking under the bonnet of the new Freelander at the motorshow the engine is sunk about 20cm down that ruling has probably driven alot of the front end design of the new car then. maybe they could fit an airbag in the scoop for pedestrian safety, it would then have a use!!!

Jul 28th, 2006, 02:12 PM	#75 (permalink)
Leigh enjoying it fully Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: north northumberland Local Time: 03:09 AM Posts: 63 Offline	fake scoop is a bit silly if u ask me. only serves to fuel the mini haters out there, even more, and degrade the opion of minis in other performance car circles such as the scooby lovers etc. i have the supercharged s and i love it, i think it looks much better than the new s and will most definately be keeping it fo ra good foew more years. if i decide on a new mini it will most likley be the cooper model. i think the new facelift has lost some of its character and is looking less mini-ish. Leigh.

Jul 28th, 2006, 04:37 PM	#76 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 4,986 Offline	It's a bit dissapointing to be honest

Jul 28th, 2006, 04:58 PM	#77 (permalink)
~Marcus~ JCW hatch or MCS cabrio? Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London & Hampshire Local Time: 03:09 AM Posts: 1,960 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RVW Here is one It wasn't that one - that is really fug! My Blog

Jul 28th, 2006, 05:09 PM	#78 (permalink)
nylo It's MY hair! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangor, Norn Iron Local Time: 03:09 AM Posts: 19,636 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyB I'm not sure now to vote on this one.. I do think its characteristic of the model - I know a lot of people now that pick the Cooper from the S by the presence (or lack of) the scoop.. but I think its a bit naff to have it there if its of no use.. As Martin says, hopefully the JCW will make use of it. Still a bit strange for the stock S though what that man said... photobucket with lots more pics of runs clicky clicky!

Jul 28th, 2006, 05:16 PM	#79 (permalink)
Prowse MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lancs Local Time: 03:09 AM Posts: 1,567 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mad brummie ...maybe they could fit an airbag in the scoop for pedestrian safety, it would then have a use!!! LOL!

Jul 28th, 2006, 06:21 PM	#80 (permalink)
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