[tiger333888]

After a 10 mile trip in my MCS I got out and felt the bonnet on the car. Touching just behind the scoop (the bonnet bulge area) I realised the lid was scorching hot - not just warm or hot, but sizzling hot. I understand a car engine generates heat when operating but I did not expect the bonnet of my MCS to get this hot - you could fry an 8oz steak on it!

Does anyone know if this is normal? If so, is it the turbo that is generating much of this heat?

Can you nice folk try an experiment and see if your bonnet becomes this hot after a 30 min trip - those that do, please be careful when touching the bonnet as the temperature really does get very high.

Appreciate any useful feedback. cheers

[popey]

And how would sir like his steak???

I'll give it a try

[tiger333888]

Quote: Originally Posted by popey (original)

And how would sir like his steak???

I'll give it a try

ha ha. trust me the steak would be well done in 5 secs flat given the heat coming from the lid!

[S33BBY]

If it's anything like the R50/R53, it'll be very tight for space under there, which would explain the heat!

[popey]

Quote: Originally Posted by tiger333888 (original)

ha ha. trust me the steak would be well done in 5 secs flat given the heat coming from the lid!

So do you you get a lot of steam off it when it rains?

[R60 Mike]

I tested this after a 20 min drive last night and your right,

Its really really hot, thers no way any chavs will be sitting on the bonnet after you pull up and stop.

surpose it must be ok, but maby people with stripes should be a little worried????

but its way to hot to hold ur hand on there like any other car i have owned

[Paul]

Perhaps it's an anti-dogging thing?

[R60 Mike]

lol, You see thats a great free option,

Who says you dont get anything for free in life anymore

BMW still have a heart and sence of humor

[MJS]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Perhaps it's an anti-dogging thing?

ha ha that made me LOL

[SimonSJR]

Hmmmmmm drove back from Hertford (Essex) to Wolverhampton this morning (3.5hours) and the bonnet on my r56 cooper was hot but not as hot as is been described on here. You could hold you hand on it for as long as you want not that there'd be much point in it. So maybe its just the S's.

[R60 Mike]

When i drove bak last night, i have the sport button pressed

maby that makes a difference with the over boost??

[SimonSJR]

Quote: Originally Posted by R60 Mike (original)

When i drove bak last night, i have the sport button pressed

maby that makes a difference with the over boost??

can't see this.... doesn't overboost just lighten up steering an throttle responce rate.

[R60 Mike]

I dunno

All i know is my cars alot more fun with it turned on

[Fin]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Perhaps it's an anti-dogging thing?

LOL true. Although I would think the scoop itself was a hazard with the MCS. One over- zealous slip....

If you could cook a steak on it that doesn't sound too good to me. Although you might be able to use some steam from your radiator to cook some vegetables. Quite how you would prepare a creamy peppercorn sauce though, I'm at a loss

[R60 Mike]

Quote: Originally Posted by Fin (original)

LOL true. Although I would think the scoop itself was a hazard with the MCS. One over- zealous slip....

If you could cook a steak on it that doesn't sound too good to me. Although you might be able to use some steam from your radiator to cook some vegetables. Quite how you would prepare a creamy peppercorn sauce though, I'm at a loss

and keep a nice bottle of wine chilled in the glovebox, if one will fit

[Fin]

Quote: Originally Posted by R60 Mike (original)

and keep a nice bottle of wine chilled in the glovebox, if one will fit

It's almost starting to sound like a first date

[R60 Mike]

Quote: Originally Posted by Fin (original)

It's almost starting to sound like a first date

lol, Not a bad Idea, after spending all my money on the car you cant beat a cheap date

A swiss army Mini

[Fin]

Quote: Originally Posted by R60 Mike (original)

lol, Not a bad Idea, after spending all my money on the car you cant beat a cheap date

A swiss army Mini

Now that is true

Back on topic though, it's fairly cold weather at the moment. During the height of summer I imagine it will be even worse. Particularly if the car has a dark paint. I know car paint is resiliant, but do you think it could withstand such high temperatures long term?

[R60 Mike]

Quote: Originally Posted by Fin (original)

Now that is true

Back on topic though, it's fairly cold weather at the moment. During the height of summer I imagine it will be even worse. Particularly if the car has a dark paint. I know car paint is resiliant, but do you think it could withstand such high temperatures long term?

Thats what i am worried about,

I raised the problem ealier for the people with stripes and decals fitted will be interisting to see how these fair, especially the vipers.

Has any one looked at there turbo because mine has developed some surface rust and wondered if any one elsecould have a look to see how theres look. I would take a picture but i cant get the bonet open

[J1JPE]

Suggest you S owners all contact your dealers & MINI Customer Service !!

I'll have my steak rare & hold off on the road grime ;}