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Laser_Chris · Feb 15th, 2007, 10:22 PM

Just orderd my new MCS! I couldn't stop ticking those boxes! Should be delivered by the end of March:

17" Flame Spoke Alloys
White Bonnet Stripes
Roof&Mirror Caps In White
Lea Punch Carbon Black
Interior Trim Alloy
CHILI Pack
Multifunction for S/Wheel
Limited Slip Diff
Exterior Mirror Pack
Heated Mirrors/Washerjets
Comfort Access
Chrome-Line Interior
Chrome-Line Exterior
Visibility Pack
Panoramic Glass Sunroof
Front Centre Arm Rest
Storage Compartment Pack
Front Seat Heating
Colour Line Dark Grey
Park Distance Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Navigation System
DAB Digital Radio
HiFi Speaker System

Pictures to follow. I've read a few negative things about the Sat Nav and I know it's a lot to pay for a Sat Nav unit but I just love the way it makes the dash look.

I wanted to wait until production week 10 so that I could get the Storage Pack and the Limited Slip Diff.

KenL · Feb 15th, 2007, 11:02 PM

Sounds fantastic, if expensive!!!

What colour have you gone for?

Laser_Chris · Feb 15th, 2007, 11:08 PM

Laser Blue with white roof and stripes

Nearly went for Lightning Blue but thought it looked too dark.

CC07ERS · Feb 16th, 2007, 07:25 AM

welcome to the site & welcome to the laser blue club thats an awesome spec your right about the nav £1500 is too much

hayesl · Feb 16th, 2007, 07:29 PM

Good colour choice, you won't regret Laser Blue - it looks fresh in bright sunlight and rich on a gloomy day

Not that I'm biased or anything...

Impressive spec - any boxes left unticked? I've been very impressed with the DAB. I'm still not used to hearing 5Live in crystal clear stereo.

popey · Feb 16th, 2007, 07:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cco7ers (original)

welcome to the site & welcome to the laser blue club thats an awesome spec your right about the nav £1500 is too much

I'd pay £2000 just not to have the normal dash!!!

CC07ERS · Feb 16th, 2007, 08:07 PM

ok popey oyur car has everthing for us non pro djs the nav is too dear

Laser_Chris · Feb 17th, 2007, 04:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by hayesl (original)

Good colour choice, you won't regret Laser Blue - it looks fresh in bright sunlight and rich on a gloomy day

Not that I'm biased or anything...

Impressive spec - any boxes left unticked? I've been very impressed with the DAB. I'm still not used to hearing 5Live in crystal clear stereo.

Thanks! I just took a peek at the pictures in your gallery - the car looks stunning! I'm so glad a chose Laser Blue.

Does DAB cut out that often? What is the coverage like?

kcollins · Feb 17th, 2007, 10:35 PM

Is DAB the equivalent of our HD (high defnition) radio here in the States? HD in the States means that one frequency can handle more than one channel.

hayesl · Feb 18th, 2007, 12:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Laser_Chris (original)

Thanks! I just took a peek at the pictures in your gallery - the car looks stunning! I'm so glad a chose Laser Blue.

Does DAB cut out that often? What is the coverage like?

Cheers!

DAB cuts out under long bridges or in tunnels, but picks up immediately you're out the other side - no different to AM/MW really. On a journey from North London to the South Coast, it cut out twice around the South Downs, but radio reception is lousy there anyway so this was way better than expected. All in all, no problems with it and very good sound quality. Reception is, in my experience, excellent.

On the downside, just 900 miles on the clock and I've had a warning light pop up last night

Car is driveable, but needs to go in for a look. It's the yellow warning light shaped like an engine - manual says emissions might be affected, so don't know how serious it is. Oh well...

hayesl · Feb 18th, 2007, 12:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kcollins (original)

Is DAB the equivalent of our HD (high defnition) radio here in the States? HD in the States means that one frequency can handle more than one channel.

Not sure if it's the same as what you have in the States (Sirius and XM, IIRC). DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is digital radio with several stations broadcast - in clear stereo - on the same multiplex. It also allows details such as "song now playing" to be shown on the display of the radio.

kcollins · Feb 18th, 2007, 12:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by hayesl (original)

Not sure if it's the same as what you have in the States (Sirius and XM, IIRC). DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is digital radio with several stations broadcast - in clear stereo - on the same multiplex. It also allows details such as "song now playing" to be shown on the display of the radio.

Sounds a lot like HD (Hi Definition) radio here. "Crystal clear broadcasts with title and track information"

Feb 15th, 2007, 10:22 PM	#1
Laser_Chris MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 06:27 AM Posts: 21 Offline	Laser Blue MCS Finally Ordered! Just orderd my new MCS! I couldn't stop ticking those boxes! Should be delivered by the end of March: 17" Flame Spoke Alloys White Bonnet Stripes Roof&Mirror Caps In White Lea Punch Carbon Black Interior Trim Alloy CHILI Pack Multifunction for S/Wheel Limited Slip Diff Exterior Mirror Pack Heated Mirrors/Washerjets Comfort Access Chrome-Line Interior Chrome-Line Exterior Visibility Pack Panoramic Glass Sunroof Front Centre Arm Rest Storage Compartment Pack Front Seat Heating Colour Line Dark Grey Park Distance Control Automatic Air Conditioning Navigation System DAB Digital Radio HiFi Speaker System Pictures to follow. I've read a few negative things about the Sat Nav and I know it's a lot to pay for a Sat Nav unit but I just love the way it makes the dash look. I wanted to wait until production week 10 so that I could get the Storage Pack and the Limited Slip Diff.

Feb 15th, 2007, 11:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 05:27 AM Posts: 5,105 Offline	Sounds fantastic, if expensive!!! What colour have you gone for? Red/Black R56 Cooper

Feb 17th, 2007, 10:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
kcollins Kaptain Krutaroo Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Washington, DC Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 390 Offline	Dab Is DAB the equivalent of our HD (high defnition) radio here in the States? HD in the States means that one frequency can handle more than one channel. Kaptain Krutaroo - Kurt Collins - Washington, DC #8 2009 MINI JCW CR/B

Feb 18th, 2007, 12:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
kcollins Kaptain Krutaroo Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Washington, DC Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 390 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by hayesl (original) Not sure if it's the same as what you have in the States (Sirius and XM, IIRC). DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is digital radio with several stations broadcast - in clear stereo - on the same multiplex. It also allows details such as "song now playing" to be shown on the display of the radio. Sounds a lot like HD (Hi Definition) radio here. "Crystal clear broadcasts with title and track information" Kaptain Krutaroo - Kurt Collins - Washington, DC #8 2009 MINI JCW CR/B

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Feb 15th, 2007, 11:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Laser_Chris MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 06:27 AM Posts: 21 Offline	Laser Blue with white roof and stripes Nearly went for Lightning Blue but thought it looked too dark.

Feb 16th, 2007, 07:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 05:27 AM Posts: 2,718 Offline	welcome to the site & welcome to the laser blue club thats an awesome spec your right about the nav £1500 is too much

Feb 16th, 2007, 07:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
hayesl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London/Stockholm Local Time: 05:27 AM Posts: 67 Offline	Good colour choice, you won't regret Laser Blue - it looks fresh in bright sunlight and rich on a gloomy day Not that I'm biased or anything... Impressive spec - any boxes left unticked? I've been very impressed with the DAB. I'm still not used to hearing 5Live in crystal clear stereo.

Feb 16th, 2007, 07:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
popey Wanted an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 05:27 AM Posts: 1,788 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cco7ers (original) welcome to the site & welcome to the laser blue club thats an awesome spec your right about the nav £1500 is too much I'd pay £2000 just not to have the normal dash!!!

Feb 16th, 2007, 08:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 05:27 AM Posts: 2,718 Offline	ok popey oyur car has everthing for us non pro djs the nav is too dear

Feb 17th, 2007, 04:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Laser_Chris MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 06:27 AM Posts: 21 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by hayesl (original) Good colour choice, you won't regret Laser Blue - it looks fresh in bright sunlight and rich on a gloomy day Not that I'm biased or anything... Impressive spec - any boxes left unticked? I've been very impressed with the DAB. I'm still not used to hearing 5Live in crystal clear stereo. Thanks! I just took a peek at the pictures in your gallery - the car looks stunning! I'm so glad a chose Laser Blue. Does DAB cut out that often? What is the coverage like?

Feb 18th, 2007, 12:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
hayesl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London/Stockholm Local Time: 05:27 AM Posts: 67 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Laser_Chris (original) Thanks! I just took a peek at the pictures in your gallery - the car looks stunning! I'm so glad a chose Laser Blue. Does DAB cut out that often? What is the coverage like? Cheers! DAB cuts out under long bridges or in tunnels, but picks up immediately you're out the other side - no different to AM/MW really. On a journey from North London to the South Coast, it cut out twice around the South Downs, but radio reception is lousy there anyway so this was way better than expected. All in all, no problems with it and very good sound quality. Reception is, in my experience, excellent. On the downside, just 900 miles on the clock and I've had a warning light pop up last night Car is driveable, but needs to go in for a look. It's the yellow warning light shaped like an engine - manual says emissions might be affected, so don't know how serious it is. Oh well...

Feb 18th, 2007, 12:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
hayesl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London/Stockholm Local Time: 05:27 AM Posts: 67 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by kcollins (original) Is DAB the equivalent of our HD (high defnition) radio here in the States? HD in the States means that one frequency can handle more than one channel. Not sure if it's the same as what you have in the States (Sirius and XM, IIRC). DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is digital radio with several stations broadcast - in clear stereo - on the same multiplex. It also allows details such as "song now playing" to be shown on the display of the radio.

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