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esxollie · Nov 28th, 2006, 11:52 AM

When the Chili pack is ordered, is the MINI lowered?

I'm sure on the 1st Gen (my brother has one) the Chili pack meant that the car was lowered slightly.

I hope this is still the case

Paul · Nov 28th, 2006, 11:56 AM

No, the chili pack has never meant lowering.

There used to be SS+ (standard on the S on the 1st gen) that was lower than sports suspension, but now there is regular (standard) or sports (optional), and both are the same height.

esxollie · Nov 28th, 2006, 12:44 PM

Thanks Paul - my brother will be disappointed he thinks his is lower than the rest !

So why buy the Chili pack, what does it offer above buying separately?

Paul · Nov 28th, 2006, 12:48 PM

Well if he has SS+ on a Cooper then it will be lower than a "normal" sports suspension on a Cooper, but all Cooper S have SS+ on the first generation. With the new cars, it's "normal" (more like the old sports) or "sports" (more like the old SS+), and they're both the same ride height.

I love MINI, Laura · Nov 28th, 2006, 12:52 PM

Most importantly. You will never sell your Cooper S on if it doesn't have a Chilli pack its what everyone looks for in the MINIs.

Chilli consists of bi xenon lights,17-inch Crown Spoke light-alloy wheels, with Runflat System Component Tyres, Cloth/Leather "Ray" Upholstery, Front Fog lights, Floor mats in velour, Passenger Seat Height Adjustment, Interior Light Package, Manual Air conditioning, On-Board Computer, 3-Spoke Sports Leather Steering Wheel, Sports seat for driver and front passenger, Sports suspension (must be ordered explicitly),

rec · Nov 28th, 2006, 01:02 PM

Sorry, I dont agree with the last post at all !

That's like saying you wont sell on a Clio unless it's a 172 on 17's etc...

JWF · Nov 28th, 2006, 01:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original)

Sorry, I dont agree with the last post at all !

That's like saying you wont sell on a Clio unless it's a 172 on 17's etc...

same here when i buy car no2 next year (ok its gonna be an R53 S) but im looking for a non chilli spec

Olly. · Nov 28th, 2006, 01:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original)

Sorry, I dont agree with the last post at all !

That's like saying you wont sell on a Clio unless it's a 172 on 17's etc...

But every buying guide says get one with a CHILI pack, so to people that don't know MINI specs its instantly what they look for, so selling a CHILI packed car will be easier.

esxollie · Nov 28th, 2006, 02:27 PM

Just to clarify he has a Cooper and i shall soon have a Cooper too.
So all MINI's are as short as each other, thats P.C.

silverandblack · Nov 28th, 2006, 02:57 PM

When I bought my first mcs in 03 the car next to mine was standard spec. No chili or air con. Not even metallic paint. Unusual but that's what the guy wanted. Buy what you want, you're the one who's driving it!

I love MINI, Laura · Nov 28th, 2006, 03:12 PM

Sorry for my "never sell" comment.

I meant you are limiting your market second hand if you don't have Chili or some form of pack as these are what non mini experts look for.

My boyfirend thinks its a way for BMW to say MCS only £15995! But you really need to buy a pack to get a standard spec MINI the glove compartment was part of a pack when I bought mine. So MCS Chili start at £17870.

On the cherished website nationally there is only 4 MCS being sold with standard (non chili) specs.

Nov 28th, 2006, 11:52 AM	#1
esxollie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 05:13 PM Posts: 52 Offline	Chili Pack Lowered Suspension When the Chili pack is ordered, is the MINI lowered? I'm sure on the 1st Gen (my brother has one) the Chili pack meant that the car was lowered slightly. I hope this is still the case

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rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 05:13 PM Posts: 1,217 Offline	Sorry, I dont agree with the last post at all ! That's like saying you wont sell on a Clio unless it's a 172 on 17's etc... Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

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Nov 28th, 2006, 11:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:13 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	No, the chili pack has never meant lowering. There used to be SS+ (standard on the S on the 1st gen) that was lower than sports suspension, but now there is regular (standard) or sports (optional), and both are the same height.

Nov 28th, 2006, 12:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
esxollie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 05:13 PM Posts: 52 Offline	Thanks Paul - my brother will be disappointed he thinks his is lower than the rest ! So why buy the Chili pack, what does it offer above buying separately?

Nov 28th, 2006, 12:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:13 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Well if he has SS+ on a Cooper then it will be lower than a "normal" sports suspension on a Cooper, but all Cooper S have SS+ on the first generation. With the new cars, it's "normal" (more like the old sports) or "sports" (more like the old SS+), and they're both the same ride height.

Nov 28th, 2006, 12:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 05:13 PM Posts: 3,198 Offline	Most importantly. You will never sell your Cooper S on if it doesn't have a Chilli pack its what everyone looks for in the MINIs. Chilli consists of bi xenon lights,17-inch Crown Spoke light-alloy wheels, with Runflat System Component Tyres, Cloth/Leather "Ray" Upholstery, Front Fog lights, Floor mats in velour, Passenger Seat Height Adjustment, Interior Light Package, Manual Air conditioning, On-Board Computer, 3-Spoke Sports Leather Steering Wheel, Sports seat for driver and front passenger, Sports suspension (must be ordered explicitly),

Nov 28th, 2006, 01:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
JWF MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 05:13 PM Posts: 1,773 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original) Sorry, I dont agree with the last post at all ! That's like saying you wont sell on a Clio unless it's a 172 on 17's etc... same here when i buy car no2 next year (ok its gonna be an R53 S) but im looking for a non chilli spec

Nov 28th, 2006, 01:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 05:13 PM Posts: 3,492 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original) Sorry, I dont agree with the last post at all ! That's like saying you wont sell on a Clio unless it's a 172 on 17's etc... But every buying guide says get one with a CHILI pack, so to people that don't know MINI specs its instantly what they look for, so selling a CHILI packed car will be easier.

Nov 28th, 2006, 02:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
esxollie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 05:13 PM Posts: 52 Offline	Just to clarify he has a Cooper and i shall soon have a Cooper too. So all MINI's are as short as each other, thats P.C.

Nov 28th, 2006, 02:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
silverandblack MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Local Time: 05:13 PM Posts: 19 Offline	When I bought my first mcs in 03 the car next to mine was standard spec. No chili or air con. Not even metallic paint. Unusual but that's what the guy wanted. Buy what you want, you're the one who's driving it!

Nov 28th, 2006, 03:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 05:13 PM Posts: 3,198 Offline	Sorry for my "never sell" comment. I meant you are limiting your market second hand if you don't have Chili or some form of pack as these are what non mini experts look for. My boyfirend thinks its a way for BMW to say MCS only £15995! But you really need to buy a pack to get a standard spec MINI the glove compartment was part of a pack when I bought mine. So MCS Chili start at £17870. On the cherished website nationally there is only 4 MCS being sold with standard (non chili) specs.

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