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Tonyt3 · Jul 31st, 2006, 03:44 PM

I have to admit, this car looks increasingly gorky......

I think this photo sums it up.... looks like its 'holding its breath' before diving under the water!!!!

Its close to being deformed. Looks like its been well and truley beaten with a large 'ugly stick'.

What the heck is going on....?

jordan · Jul 31st, 2006, 06:06 PM

wheres this image fromon mini2 i cant find it on here ????

Tonyt3 · Jul 31st, 2006, 06:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jordan

wheres this image fromon mini2 i cant find it on here ????

in the latest news story..... Ring R56

Paul · Jul 31st, 2006, 06:49 PM

Changed the image for the thumbnail with a big image a click away.

thx1138 · Jul 31st, 2006, 06:54 PM

Tony,

I have all confidence that once the tape on the lower portions of the vent are removed, the "weight" will lessen this "puffer fish" appearance.

To be quite honest, I like the size of the updated hood, and the less pronounced bumpy-ness around the (now pointless) air scoop.

All the best.

Tonyt3 · Jul 31st, 2006, 07:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

Changed the image for the thumbnail with a big image a click away.

Did you take the photo Paul..? Only, in reflection, I'm wondering if this photo was taken with some kind of tricky 'fish eye' lens thats added some distortion.....? Any idea...?

It cant really look that bad, can it...?>

Paul · Jul 31st, 2006, 07:12 PM

I did (of course) with a regular camera, same as the other shots, such as the "design"/tour photos.

AidenL · Jul 31st, 2006, 07:12 PM

Thats the one pic that scares me the most too

Its slowly growing on me in other ways.........

JG.26 · Jul 31st, 2006, 07:16 PM

No disrespect to Paul's photography skills, but yes it really does look that bad........BMW have spoilt the car if you ask me.

Tonyt3 · Jul 31st, 2006, 07:19 PM

Looks like its suffering from a dose of glandular fever....!

JG.26 · Jul 31st, 2006, 07:30 PM

I see their inspiration now

Minis4ever · Jul 31st, 2006, 09:00 PM

I wish someone could photoshop a photo of the new R56 front end with chrome slats to see how that might look.

Tonyt3 · Jul 31st, 2006, 09:20 PM

MartinSSZ · Jul 31st, 2006, 09:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Minis4ever

I wish someone could photoshop a photo of the new R56 front end with chrome slats to see how that might look.

I did a yellow one here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/2554560-post23.html

Squint a bit and it could be chrome

JG.26 · Jul 31st, 2006, 09:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tonyt3

My dealer says there's a six week waiting list for one of these.........I WANT ONE

Wooly · Jul 31st, 2006, 09:33 PM

its looks z4 inspired, and since i like z4s, i like the mini too. doesnt look too bad the changes are very minimal, its just some people dont like to see changes. whereas i get bored all the time so i love change.

Minis4ever · Jul 31st, 2006, 09:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MartinSSZ

I did a yellow one here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/2554560-post23.html

Squint a bit and it could be chrome

Excellent... that helps me visualize that front end which I like much better than the aerokit look of black honeycomb.

JG.26 · Jul 31st, 2006, 09:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Wooly

its looks z4 inspired, and since i like z4s, i like the mini too. doesnt look too bad the changes are very minimal, its just some people dont like to see changes. whereas i get bored all the time so i love change.

I think if your a One or a Cooper owner the changes might not seem so bad.........but for an S owner driver.............I could cry

...............I like fish too

Tonyt3 · Jul 31st, 2006, 09:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Wooly

its looks z4 inspired, and since i like z4s, i like the mini too. doesnt look too bad the changes are very minimal, its just some people dont like to see changes. whereas i get bored all the time so i love change.

Umm, interesting. I too like the Z4, but i dont see it in the new Mini....

Wooly · Jul 31st, 2006, 10:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Penguinblue

I think if your a One or a Cooper owner the changes might not seem so bad.........but for an S owner driver.............I could cry

...............I like fish too

yeah but they all looks the same and have increased in power relative to the previous output so its not much of a change is it.

also the more i looks at it the more the current mini looks dated. the new one has a kind of flow to it like the bumper is connected to the main chassis. on the current one the bumper looks totally seperate to the top half if you know what i mean.

the back definately looks better to me though and the ride height.

Jul 31st, 2006, 03:44 PM	#1
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 6,257 Offline	Puffer Fish Cooper S.... I have to admit, this car looks increasingly gorky...... I think this photo sums it up.... looks like its 'holding its breath' before diving under the water!!!! Its close to being deformed. Looks like its been well and truley beaten with a large 'ugly stick'. What the heck is going on....? Last edited by Paul : Jul 31st, 2006 at 06:48 PM.

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Jul 31st, 2006, 06:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 6,257 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jordan wheres this image fromon mini2 i cant find it on here ???? in the latest news story..... Ring R56

Jul 31st, 2006, 06:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Changed the image for the thumbnail with a big image a click away.

Jul 31st, 2006, 06:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
thx1138 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 12:17 PM Posts: 35 Offline	Tony, I have all confidence that once the tape on the lower portions of the vent are removed, the "weight" will lessen this "puffer fish" appearance. To be quite honest, I like the size of the updated hood, and the less pronounced bumpy-ness around the (now pointless) air scoop. All the best.

Jul 31st, 2006, 07:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 6,257 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett Changed the image for the thumbnail with a big image a click away. Did you take the photo Paul..? Only, in reflection, I'm wondering if this photo was taken with some kind of tricky 'fish eye' lens thats added some distortion.....? Any idea...? It cant really look that bad, can it...?>

Jul 31st, 2006, 07:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	I did (of course) with a regular camera, same as the other shots, such as the "design"/tour photos.

Jul 31st, 2006, 07:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
JG.26 MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Virtual World Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 1,063 Offline	No disrespect to Paul's photography skills, but yes it really does look that bad........BMW have spoilt the car if you ask me.

Jul 31st, 2006, 07:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 6,257 Offline	Looks like its suffering from a dose of glandular fever....!

Jul 31st, 2006, 09:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
Minis4ever MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 06:17 PM Posts: 31 Offline	I wish someone could photoshop a photo of the new R56 front end with chrome slats to see how that might look.

Jul 31st, 2006, 09:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
MartinSSZ Yellow and Proud My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Shoreham-by-Sea Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 785 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Minis4ever I wish someone could photoshop a photo of the new R56 front end with chrome slats to see how that might look. I did a yellow one here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/2554560-post23.html Squint a bit and it could be chrome

Jul 31st, 2006, 09:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
JG.26 MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Virtual World Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 1,063 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tonyt3 My dealer says there's a six week waiting list for one of these.........I WANT ONE

Jul 31st, 2006, 09:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 1,053 Offline	its looks z4 inspired, and since i like z4s, i like the mini too. doesnt look too bad the changes are very minimal, its just some people dont like to see changes. whereas i get bored all the time so i love change.

Jul 31st, 2006, 09:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
Minis4ever MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 06:17 PM Posts: 31 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MartinSSZ I did a yellow one here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/2554560-post23.html Squint a bit and it could be chrome Excellent... that helps me visualize that front end which I like much better than the aerokit look of black honeycomb.

Jul 31st, 2006, 09:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
JG.26 MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Virtual World Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 1,063 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Wooly its looks z4 inspired, and since i like z4s, i like the mini too. doesnt look too bad the changes are very minimal, its just some people dont like to see changes. whereas i get bored all the time so i love change. I think if your a One or a Cooper owner the changes might not seem so bad.........but for an S owner driver.............I could cry ...............I like fish too

Jul 31st, 2006, 09:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 6,257 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Wooly its looks z4 inspired, and since i like z4s, i like the mini too. doesnt look too bad the changes are very minimal, its just some people dont like to see changes. whereas i get bored all the time so i love change. Umm, interesting. I too like the Z4, but i dont see it in the new Mini....

Jul 31st, 2006, 10:02 PM	#20 (permalink)
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 1,053 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Penguinblue I think if your a One or a Cooper owner the changes might not seem so bad.........but for an S owner driver.............I could cry ...............I like fish too yeah but they all looks the same and have increased in power relative to the previous output so its not much of a change is it. also the more i looks at it the more the current mini looks dated. the new one has a kind of flow to it like the bumper is connected to the main chassis. on the current one the bumper looks totally seperate to the top half if you know what i mean. the back definately looks better to me though and the ride height.

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