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Spamini · Nov 18th, 2006, 05:10 PM

I was sitting in my new mini, and I suddenly thought something was missing. The coolant temp gauge is non existent! That is always something I have kept a close watch on to avoid any overheating damage. Now I have to rely on the car to tell me by alerting me with a warning signal. Not sure if that is a good idea or a bad idea. Anyone else any thoughts?

Conor · Nov 18th, 2006, 05:15 PM

I noticed that too and meant to ask the dealer but got completely wrapped up in my test drive!

Paul · Nov 18th, 2006, 05:21 PM

I think that's pretty much the norm. I think you very rarely see much fluctuation now, unless it gets extreme, in which case it will warn you anyway.

rhardaker · Nov 18th, 2006, 05:28 PM

...but you won't know when it's warmed up so you can give it more revs!

Paul · Nov 18th, 2006, 05:30 PM

You need to go by more than water temp if that's why your using it!

I'd say oil temp is more important than water if you're using as an "abuse limiter".

rhardaker · Nov 18th, 2006, 08:12 PM

I don't deny that but oil temp guages are far from standard in most cars and I'd rather at least know the water thermostat had opened and allowed water to be circulating around the engine block.

Near Oxford Mini · Nov 18th, 2006, 09:51 PM

Maybe one in the Chrono Pack when it's available?

Scrogg · Nov 18th, 2006, 09:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Near Oxford Mini (original)

Maybe one in the Chrono Pack when it's available?

There isn't going to be one!

Paul · Nov 19th, 2006, 06:23 AM

Psst, from what I've been told they are developing one and it's going to be "very different" from the current one.

No idea on the ETA though.

AidenL · Nov 19th, 2006, 10:01 AM

Probably arrive with the JCW ?

goodingm · Nov 19th, 2006, 10:52 AM

Would make sense for them to have a chrono pack, fill up the speedo for those that cannot afford/justify the cost of SatNav and give them another opportunity to get some money out of you.

Scrogg · Nov 19th, 2006, 03:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Psst, from what I've been told they are developing one and it's going to be "very different" from the current one.

No idea on the ETA though.

I hope it is re-released, as I love it, but MINI seemed pretty adamant a few weeks ago that the Speedo was only moved to the steering column as, at the time, it was the only way they could get the Sat Nav in, and that they have never been happy with having two pods behind the steering wheel.

Now that the Sat Nav and Speedo are combined is there really any need for the second pod? Perhaps an 'additional gauges' option is coming, like the dealer-fit on that is/was available for the old model?

Paul · Nov 19th, 2006, 03:55 PM

From what I understand it will be quite different to the current chrono pack (a very good thing in my book, but horses for courses).

Rakey · Nov 19th, 2006, 05:25 PM

I'd picture it sitting within the central speedo, but with the speedo needle travelling round the outside edge as it does on the Sat Nav speedo.

Loads of opportunity for MINI to get this looking great and give people another option to drop those stereo controls down from the speedo

*Vikki* · Nov 20th, 2006, 05:31 PM

yeah i thought it was a bit odd not having it as i allways like knowing when the engine is fully heated so i can drive it a bit harder and when i know i can stick the hot air con on!

Spamini · Nov 20th, 2006, 06:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by *Vikki* (original)

yeah i thought it was a bit odd not having it as i allways like knowing when the engine is fully heated so i can drive it a bit harder and when i know i can stick the hot air con on!

I did start to worry today. Sitting in traffic and the fan cuts in. No gauge so how warm was it getting? I very rarely heard the fan cut in on my old mini, the needle in the gauge hardly ever moved from the middle. I had a peugeot 206 before I had a mini, and that would get hot in traffic.

*Vikki* · Nov 20th, 2006, 06:37 PM

is there a light that goes off when it gets hot? just strange they havent incldued this.

Spamini · Nov 20th, 2006, 06:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by *Vikki* (original)

is there a light that goes off when it gets hot? just strange they havent incldued this.

There is supposed to be a warning light that comes on.I just hope it works! I have had the boot open warming light come on, even though I was sure it was closed. It seems to be a bit over sensitive, so you have to firmly close the boot or it will come on.

Scrogg · Nov 20th, 2006, 07:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Gene Hunt (original)

Loads of opportunity for MINI to get this looking great and give people another option to drop those stereo controls down from the speedo

There just can't be enough options that do that.

Anything that stops that ridiculous on/off switch from being stranded alone amongst acres of plastic has got to be a good thing!

Martin F · Nov 20th, 2006, 07:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Spamini (original)

I have had the boot open warming light come on, even though I was sure it was closed. It seems to be a bit over sensitive, so you have to firmly close the boot or it will come on.

Funny, that was my experience as well. As soon as I drove off after the handover, the light told me the boot was open. I got out and reclosed it but still the light came on. Went back to see the salesman who slammed quite hard. Problem solved

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Nov 18th, 2006, 05:10 PM	#1
Spamini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spalding Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 166 Offline	The R56 has no coolant temp gauge! I was sitting in my new mini, and I suddenly thought something was missing. The coolant temp gauge is non existent! That is always something I have kept a close watch on to avoid any overheating damage. Now I have to rely on the car to tell me by alerting me with a warning signal. Not sure if that is a good idea or a bad idea. Anyone else any thoughts?

Nov 19th, 2006, 10:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 42,147 Offline	Probably arrive with the JCW ? *Global Moderator*

Nov 19th, 2006, 05:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 50,322 Offline	I'd picture it sitting within the central speedo, but with the speedo needle travelling round the outside edge as it does on the Sat Nav speedo. Loads of opportunity for MINI to get this looking great and give people another option to drop those stereo controls down from the speedo Its only a forum you know!

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Nov 18th, 2006, 05:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Conor Playing the waiting game. Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 70 Offline	I noticed that too and meant to ask the dealer but got completely wrapped up in my test drive!

Nov 18th, 2006, 05:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	I think that's pretty much the norm. I think you very rarely see much fluctuation now, unless it gets extreme, in which case it will warn you anyway.

Nov 18th, 2006, 05:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
rhardaker Big Grin... Join Date: May 2003 Location: West Yorkshire Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 381 Offline	...but you won't know when it's warmed up so you can give it more revs!

Nov 18th, 2006, 05:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	You need to go by more than water temp if that's why your using it! I'd say oil temp is more important than water if you're using as an "abuse limiter".

Nov 18th, 2006, 08:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
rhardaker Big Grin... Join Date: May 2003 Location: West Yorkshire Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 381 Offline	I don't deny that but oil temp guages are far from standard in most cars and I'd rather at least know the water thermostat had opened and allowed water to be circulating around the engine block.

Nov 18th, 2006, 09:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Near Oxford Mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 05:56 PM Posts: 86 Offline	Maybe one in the Chrono Pack when it's available?

Nov 18th, 2006, 09:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Scrogg What's Next? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 15,066 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Near Oxford Mini (original) Maybe one in the Chrono Pack when it's available? There isn't going to be one!

Nov 19th, 2006, 06:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Psst, from what I've been told they are developing one and it's going to be "very different" from the current one. No idea on the ETA though.

Nov 19th, 2006, 10:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
goodingm Malcolm My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kilwinning Local Time: 05:56 PM Posts: 83 Offline	Would make sense for them to have a chrono pack, fill up the speedo for those that cannot afford/justify the cost of SatNav and give them another opportunity to get some money out of you.

Nov 19th, 2006, 03:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
Scrogg What's Next? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 15,066 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Psst, from what I've been told they are developing one and it's going to be "very different" from the current one. No idea on the ETA though. I hope it is re-released, as I love it, but MINI seemed pretty adamant a few weeks ago that the Speedo was only moved to the steering column as, at the time, it was the only way they could get the Sat Nav in, and that they have never been happy with having two pods behind the steering wheel. Now that the Sat Nav and Speedo are combined is there really any need for the second pod? Perhaps an 'additional gauges' option is coming, like the dealer-fit on that is/was available for the old model?

Nov 19th, 2006, 03:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	From what I understand it will be quite different to the current chrono pack (a very good thing in my book, but horses for courses).

Nov 20th, 2006, 05:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 2,220 Offline	yeah i thought it was a bit odd not having it as i allways like knowing when the engine is fully heated so i can drive it a bit harder and when i know i can stick the hot air con on!

Nov 20th, 2006, 06:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
Spamini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spalding Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 166 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by *Vikki* (original) yeah i thought it was a bit odd not having it as i allways like knowing when the engine is fully heated so i can drive it a bit harder and when i know i can stick the hot air con on! I did start to worry today. Sitting in traffic and the fan cuts in. No gauge so how warm was it getting? I very rarely heard the fan cut in on my old mini, the needle in the gauge hardly ever moved from the middle. I had a peugeot 206 before I had a mini, and that would get hot in traffic.

Nov 20th, 2006, 06:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 2,220 Offline	is there a light that goes off when it gets hot? just strange they havent incldued this.

Nov 20th, 2006, 06:44 PM	#18 (permalink)
Spamini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spalding Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 166 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by *Vikki* (original) is there a light that goes off when it gets hot? just strange they havent incldued this. There is supposed to be a warning light that comes on.I just hope it works! I have had the boot open warming light come on, even though I was sure it was closed. It seems to be a bit over sensitive, so you have to firmly close the boot or it will come on.

Nov 20th, 2006, 07:31 PM	#19 (permalink)
Scrogg What's Next? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 15,066 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Gene Hunt (original) Loads of opportunity for MINI to get this looking great and give people another option to drop those stereo controls down from the speedo There just can't be enough options that do that. Anything that stops that ridiculous on/off switch from being stranded alone amongst acres of plastic has got to be a good thing!

Nov 20th, 2006, 07:46 PM	#20 (permalink)
Martin F Making it add up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sussex Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 620 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Spamini (original) I have had the boot open warming light come on, even though I was sure it was closed. It seems to be a bit over sensitive, so you have to firmly close the boot or it will come on. Funny, that was my experience as well. As soon as I drove off after the handover, the light told me the boot was open. I got out and reclosed it but still the light came on. Went back to see the salesman who slammed quite hard. Problem solved .

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