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spiney · Sep 28th, 2007, 10:55 AM

I have an early 2007 MCS (picked up in March), and I get the light coming on with the sport button, but it's really dim and hard to see from the usual driving position. It's even worse in daylight, you have to put your head right over the gear stick and shield it from sunlight to be able to see it. Of course, as others have said, the instant fun factor on the throttle is a dead giveaway.

I have not noticed any messages in the rev counter, you have me curious now, I'll try it this morning.

ONED · Sep 28th, 2007, 11:57 AM

Wonder if we can get a software upgrade?

.....car back at dealers on Monday, could ask!

The Tangman · Sep 28th, 2007, 12:11 PM

hello,

I have dropped my car off at the dealers this morning to have the alloys fitted and the extra driving lamps - I mentioned this again when I was in there and got the same response! I did manage to speak to the manager and he is going to get them to look at it just in case.

The sport mode does work - I tried it yesterday for the first time! All I can say is Geeesus H Christ! So I know it works just a little with the light! I want her to be perfect not to have flaws!

ONED · Sep 28th, 2007, 12:16 PM

I had a demo Cooper from the dealers before our car was delivered, and the light didn't work on it!.....come to think of it....I don't think Sport mode worked coz I couldnt tell any difference

The Tangman · Sep 28th, 2007, 04:52 PM

The dealership did a little digging for me today and the light should work but it will be a 3 hour job as they need to remove the centre console or something so I am going to wait until it goes in for it's service

DerekH · Sep 28th, 2007, 06:30 PM

3 Hour job Mini makes these jobs very complicated should be 10 min max job god help us when guarantee runs out

caesar · Sep 28th, 2007, 07:55 PM

On my June 07 build, the small green light on the SP comes on (if pressed) but nothing shows on the display....... possibly due to what mode it's in.

The fact that it shows on the display is irrelevant, as you immediately know because the throttle is more responsive.

cymrusteve · Oct 3rd, 2007, 05:39 PM

Just a green light for me - no message. (April 07)

Wish they could make Sport Mode On as the default setting....

--Steve

caesar · Oct 3rd, 2007, 06:13 PM

Agree with that........does anybody know if it's possible ?????

ONED · Oct 3rd, 2007, 09:59 PM

Want same !

kevinminict · Oct 5th, 2007, 01:26 PM

I heard on NAM if you have a week 32 build and up youll get the "SPORT" display on your tach. If you have 31 and below you dont get the display, I HAVE THIS OPTION, I am wondering the same thing if we can get an computer upgrade so It displays it.

snowwhite · May 6th, 2008, 09:38 PM

oh no, i feel like getting up and checking to see if i have a green light now!!! - will check tomorrow- its dark outside and dont want ot wake mini up!

cymrusteve · May 7th, 2008, 09:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by kevinminict (original)

I heard on NAM if you have a week 32 build and up youll get the "SPORT" display on your tach. If you have 31 and below you dont get the display, I HAVE THIS OPTION, I am wondering the same thing if we can get an computer upgrade so It displays it.

Upgrade would be nice, but I can't see that happening now...

Sep 28th, 2007, 10:55 AM	#21
spiney MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: nr Boston, MA Local Time: 03:10 PM Posts: 50 Offline	I have an early 2007 MCS (picked up in March), and I get the light coming on with the sport button, but it's really dim and hard to see from the usual driving position. It's even worse in daylight, you have to put your head right over the gear stick and shield it from sunlight to be able to see it. Of course, as others have said, the instant fun factor on the throttle is a dead giveaway. I have not noticed any messages in the rev counter, you have me curious now, I'll try it this morning. Now proud owner of a 2007 Cooper S!

Oct 5th, 2007, 01:26 PM	#31 (permalink)
kevinminict MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Connecticut, USA Local Time: 03:10 PM Posts: 37 Offline	I heard on NAM if you have a week 32 build and up youll get the "SPORT" display on your tach. If you have 31 and below you dont get the display, I HAVE THIS OPTION, I am wondering the same thing if we can get an computer upgrade so It displays it. 07 Mellow Yellow MCS

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Sep 28th, 2007, 11:57 AM	#22 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 08:10 PM Posts: 7,335 Offline	Wonder if we can get a software upgrade? .....car back at dealers on Monday, could ask!

Sep 28th, 2007, 12:11 PM	#23 (permalink)
The Tangman MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London Local Time: 08:10 PM Posts: 73 Offline	hello, I have dropped my car off at the dealers this morning to have the alloys fitted and the extra driving lamps - I mentioned this again when I was in there and got the same response! I did manage to speak to the manager and he is going to get them to look at it just in case. The sport mode does work - I tried it yesterday for the first time! All I can say is Geeesus H Christ! So I know it works just a little with the light! I want her to be perfect not to have flaws!

Sep 28th, 2007, 12:16 PM	#24 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 08:10 PM Posts: 7,335 Offline	I had a demo Cooper from the dealers before our car was delivered, and the light didn't work on it!.....come to think of it....I don't think Sport mode worked coz I couldnt tell any difference

Sep 28th, 2007, 04:52 PM	#25 (permalink)
The Tangman MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: London Local Time: 08:10 PM Posts: 73 Offline	The dealership did a little digging for me today and the light should work but it will be a 3 hour job as they need to remove the centre console or something so I am going to wait until it goes in for it's service

Sep 28th, 2007, 06:30 PM	#26 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 08:10 PM Posts: 825 Offline	3 Hour job Mini makes these jobs very complicated should be 10 min max job god help us when guarantee runs out

Sep 28th, 2007, 07:55 PM	#27 (permalink)
caesar MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 08:10 PM Posts: 670 Offline	On my June 07 build, the small green light on the SP comes on (if pressed) but nothing shows on the display....... possibly due to what mode it's in. The fact that it shows on the display is irrelevant, as you immediately know because the throttle is more responsive.

Oct 3rd, 2007, 05:39 PM	#28 (permalink)
cymrusteve MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Local Time: 03:10 PM Posts: 107 Offline	Just a green light for me - no message. (April 07) Wish they could make Sport Mode On as the default setting.... --Steve

Oct 3rd, 2007, 06:13 PM	#29 (permalink)
caesar MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 08:10 PM Posts: 670 Offline	Agree with that........does anybody know if it's possible ?????

Oct 3rd, 2007, 09:59 PM	#30 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 08:10 PM Posts: 7,335 Offline	Want same !

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May 6th, 2008, 09:38 PM	#32 (permalink)
snowwhite im back! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: england!!! Local Time: 08:10 PM Posts: 31 Offline	oh no, i feel like getting up and checking to see if i have a green light now!!! - will check tomorrow- its dark outside and dont want ot wake mini up!

May 7th, 2008, 09:47 AM	#33 (permalink)
cymrusteve MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Local Time: 03:10 PM Posts: 107 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by kevinminict (original) I heard on NAM if you have a week 32 build and up youll get the "SPORT" display on your tach. If you have 31 and below you dont get the display, I HAVE THIS OPTION, I am wondering the same thing if we can get an computer upgrade so It displays it. Upgrade would be nice, but I can't see that happening now...