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rawk · Aug 1st, 2006, 04:58 PM

I'm for removing it completely...

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Aug 1st, 2006, 05:18 PM

Now, that's a real improvement

Tigger.

minicabrio · Aug 1st, 2006, 05:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rawk

I'm for removing it completely...

Cough! Cooper anyone?

mcarlo52 · Aug 1st, 2006, 07:24 PM

Makes one wonder if there will be an aftermarket bonnet for the S or whether the Cooper bonnet will be a direct swap with the S. I can see that many of us would want to make a bonnet replacement (or scoop removal/replacement). Now that MINI has replaced the front grill with the black mesh (which would have been my first mod) that will be first thing I do, as long as my personal financial officer (spouse) frees the funds.

Rakey · Aug 1st, 2006, 10:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mcarlo52

Makes one wonder if there will be an aftermarket bonnet for the S or whether the Cooper bonnet will be a direct swap with the S. I can see that many of us would want to make a bonnet replacement (or scoop removal/replacement). Now that MINI has replaced the front grill with the black mesh (which would have been my first mod) that will be first thing I do, as long as my personal financial officer (spouse) frees the funds.

agree, the slat grill will be the first mod on the list, and seeing those images by Rawk I think a Cooper bonnet will be too

shadrach · Aug 1st, 2006, 10:57 PM

It's simply a design element. Some design elements are functional and some aren't. This one was and now it isn't. But it looks good and that's all that's asked of design elements (except for some recent BMW design ideas but that's another story).

minicabrio · Aug 2nd, 2006, 12:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by shadrach

It's simply a design element. Some design elements are functional and some aren't. This one was and now it isn't. But it looks good and that's all that's asked of design elements (except for some recent BMW design ideas but that's another story).

Totally agree

Doesn't bother me

shazam · Aug 19th, 2006, 11:37 PM

Tony
The cooper isn't a turbo I dont think.

I cant believe that BMW spent all the money on a completely new model that looks so similar to the original.

The scoop is a joke.

Surely they could have come up with a bulge here or there, but a pretend scoop- I'd be ashamed to drive it.

S

GregF · Aug 20th, 2006, 03:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by shazam (original)

...a pretend scoop- I'd be ashamed to drive it.

I recently took a trip to South America and noticed that a lot of the young people had put fake hood scoops on their cars. I thought this was funny.

doona · Aug 22nd, 2006, 10:55 AM

Nah, I think the scoop adds a bit more character to the front of the car.

-Dan

mister.t · Aug 22nd, 2006, 11:31 AM

I love the scoop! I think it adds character to the car.

Paul · Sep 9th, 2006, 08:14 AM

In case you all missed the news, the scoop apparently does serve a purpose.

http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp...hp?photo=43190

Rakey · Sep 9th, 2006, 11:57 AM

Smurfn · Sep 9th, 2006, 01:21 PM

PMSL

MINIABZ · Jan 30th, 2007, 08:13 PM

I Work for a MINI Dealership, and on a course i learned that when they driected ducting through the bonnet scoop to the intercooler, it was recienving alot more forced air and the bhp was about 40hp more that they intended ever giving the NEw mini, so they decided just to blank it off...

Ryephile · Jan 30th, 2007, 10:10 PM

...except the IC is in the bumper, not the bonnet. LOL

popey · Jan 30th, 2007, 10:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIABZ (original)

I Work for a MINI Dealership, and on a course i learned that when they driected ducting through the bonnet scoop to the intercooler, it was recienving alot more forced air and the bhp was about 40hp more that they intended ever giving the NEw mini, so they decided just to blank it off...

Sounds like total rubish to me mate.

nephilin · Jan 30th, 2007, 10:54 PM

I would never have bought a MCS otherwise - long live the scoop!

campfreddie · Jan 30th, 2007, 11:21 PM

No one seems to have a problem with the aerokit which offers no particular advantage in aerodynamics or performance. leave the scoop alone. At least it has some kind of lineage from the previouse S rather than a saxo with a scoop stuck on and a "turbo" badge on the back!

Fin · Jan 30th, 2007, 11:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by campfreddie (original)

No one seems to have a problem with the aerokit which offers no particular advantage in aerodynamics or performance. leave the scoop alone. At least it has some kind of lineage from the previouse S rather than a saxo with a scoop stuck on and a "turbo" badge on the back!

Don't forget the '16v' badge too.

Oooooooooh

On a mission with 16 valves

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Aug 1st, 2006, 04:58 PM	#101
rawk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 12:04 AM Posts: 476 Offline	I'm for removing it completely... ...or maybe I just didn't understand the question...

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Aug 1st, 2006, 10:01 PM	#105 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 50,153 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mcarlo52 Makes one wonder if there will be an aftermarket bonnet for the S or whether the Cooper bonnet will be a direct swap with the S. I can see that many of us would want to make a bonnet replacement (or scoop removal/replacement). Now that MINI has replaced the front grill with the black mesh (which would have been my first mod) that will be first thing I do, as long as my personal financial officer (spouse) frees the funds. agree, the slat grill will be the first mod on the list, and seeing those images by Rawk I think a Cooper bonnet will be too The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Aug 1st, 2006, 10:57 PM	#106 (permalink)
shadrach MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bay Area, California Local Time: 10:04 PM Posts: 29 Offline	The scoop doesn't bother me. It's simply a design element. Some design elements are functional and some aren't. This one was and now it isn't. But it looks good and that's all that's asked of design elements (except for some recent BMW design ideas but that's another story).

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Aug 1st, 2006, 05:28 PM	#103 (permalink)
minicabrio Sing-a-long MINIer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 16,150 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rawk I'm for removing it completely... Cough! Cooper anyone?

Aug 1st, 2006, 07:24 PM	#104 (permalink)
mcarlo52 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bay Area, California Local Time: 10:04 PM Posts: 35 Offline	Makes one wonder if there will be an aftermarket bonnet for the S or whether the Cooper bonnet will be a direct swap with the S. I can see that many of us would want to make a bonnet replacement (or scoop removal/replacement). Now that MINI has replaced the front grill with the black mesh (which would have been my first mod) that will be first thing I do, as long as my personal financial officer (spouse) frees the funds.

Aug 2nd, 2006, 12:50 AM	#107 (permalink)
minicabrio Sing-a-long MINIer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 16,150 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by shadrach It's simply a design element. Some design elements are functional and some aren't. This one was and now it isn't. But it looks good and that's all that's asked of design elements (except for some recent BMW design ideas but that's another story). Totally agree Doesn't bother me

Aug 19th, 2006, 11:37 PM	#108 (permalink)
shazam MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 377 Offline	Tony The cooper isn't a turbo I dont think. I cant believe that BMW spent all the money on a completely new model that looks so similar to the original. The scoop is a joke. Surely they could have come up with a bulge here or there, but a pretend scoop- I'd be ashamed to drive it. S

Aug 20th, 2006, 03:29 PM	#109 (permalink)
GregF MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Florida Local Time: 12:04 AM Posts: 510 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by shazam (original) ...a pretend scoop- I'd be ashamed to drive it. I recently took a trip to South America and noticed that a lot of the young people had put fake hood scoops on their cars. I thought this was funny.

Aug 22nd, 2006, 10:55 AM	#110 (permalink)
doona ......... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 03:04 PM Posts: 2,802 Offline	Nah, I think the scoop adds a bit more character to the front of the car. -Dan

Aug 22nd, 2006, 11:31 AM	#111 (permalink)
mister.t 5 days!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 6,328 Offline	I love the scoop! I think it adds character to the car.

Sep 9th, 2006, 08:14 AM	#112 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Big grey box Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 40,514 Offline	In case you all missed the news, the scoop apparently does serve a purpose. http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp...hp?photo=43190 Trained Monkeys

Sep 9th, 2006, 11:57 AM	#113 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 50,153 Offline	The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Sep 9th, 2006, 01:21 PM	#114 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 03:04 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	PMSL http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Jan 30th, 2007, 08:13 PM	#115 (permalink)
MINIABZ MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 1 Offline	I Work for a MINI Dealership, and on a course i learned that when they driected ducting through the bonnet scoop to the intercooler, it was recienving alot more forced air and the bhp was about 40hp more that they intended ever giving the NEw mini, so they decided just to blank it off...

Jan 30th, 2007, 10:10 PM	#116 (permalink)
Ryephile Deals Gap Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Metro-Detroit Local Time: 01:04 AM Posts: 421 Offline	...except the IC is in the bumper, not the bonnet. LOL

Jan 30th, 2007, 10:50 PM	#117 (permalink)
popey Wanted an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 1,788 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIABZ (original) I Work for a MINI Dealership, and on a course i learned that when they driected ducting through the bonnet scoop to the intercooler, it was recienving alot more forced air and the bhp was about 40hp more that they intended ever giving the NEw mini, so they decided just to blank it off... Sounds like total rubish to me mate.

Jan 30th, 2007, 10:54 PM	#118 (permalink)
nephilin MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Local Time: 06:04 AM Posts: 175 Offline	I would never have bought a MCS otherwise - long live the scoop!

Jan 30th, 2007, 11:21 PM	#119 (permalink)
campfreddie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 67 Offline	No one seems to have a problem with the aerokit which offers no particular advantage in aerodynamics or performance. leave the scoop alone. At least it has some kind of lineage from the previouse S rather than a saxo with a scoop stuck on and a "turbo" badge on the back!

Jan 30th, 2007, 11:25 PM	#120 (permalink)
Fin Giggity-goo! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dangling by a thread Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 2,640 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by campfreddie (original) No one seems to have a problem with the aerokit which offers no particular advantage in aerodynamics or performance. leave the scoop alone. At least it has some kind of lineage from the previouse S rather than a saxo with a scoop stuck on and a "turbo" badge on the back! Don't forget the '16v' badge too. Oooooooooh On a mission with 16 valves

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