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valnmike · Oct 9th, 2003, 07:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by punkeyfunky

I have a MC CVT, March 03 build. I have to drive auto, following a serious RTA a few years back. So, I've driven various auto's over the years.

...snip...

After driving my MC for a 2000 mile round trip (2 weeks, honeymoon), I am going to be selling the Supra. Sure, I love that old beast, but I the MINI is a better package all round. As far as I'm concerned, thats a big thumbs up to the CVT box, given that the manual is not an option for me.

If BMW decide to tweak the box, I'm there. I'd love to be involved. If they don't, I'm not going to lose any sleep.

Now then, I really must go and order the Pipercross induction kit and PlayMini exhaust...

Lee
'Lovin my MINI'

Sounds like congratulations are in order punkeyfunky.

I can identify with you on the Supra. Until three years ago I had a 4-speed 1971 Corvette with a 365 HP 454 in it. And I do not expect that kind of brute power from a MINI (compare 14-16 mpg to 26-28 + for the MINI). I have realized over the last 8,000 miles in the MINI that this is a car for finesse in driving, not brute force. I love the M +/- mode, especially in the tight corners. There’s nothing I like more than threading my way through them without ever touching the brakes.

So far, nobody has commented on the kick-down changes I proposed. Am I in the minority in thinking that it’s a waste of potential?

Oct 9th, 2003, 07:59 PM	#5
valnmike MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Silver Spring, MD Local Time: 03:02 PM Posts: 152 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by punkeyfunky I have a MC CVT, March 03 build. I have to drive auto, following a serious RTA a few years back. So, I've driven various auto's over the years. ...snip... After driving my MC for a 2000 mile round trip (2 weeks, honeymoon), I am going to be selling the Supra. Sure, I love that old beast, but I the MINI is a better package all round. As far as I'm concerned, thats a big thumbs up to the CVT box, given that the manual is not an option for me. If BMW decide to tweak the box, I'm there. I'd love to be involved. If they don't, I'm not going to lose any sleep. Now then, I really must go and order the Pipercross induction kit and PlayMini exhaust... Lee 'Lovin my MINI' Sounds like congratulations are in order punkeyfunky. I can identify with you on the Supra. Until three years ago I had a 4-speed 1971 Corvette with a 365 HP 454 in it. And I do not expect that kind of brute power from a MINI (compare 14-16 mpg to 26-28 + for the MINI). I have realized over the last 8,000 miles in the MINI that this is a car for finesse in driving, not brute force. I love the M +/- mode, especially in the tight corners. There’s nothing I like more than threading my way through them without ever touching the brakes. So far, nobody has commented on the kick-down changes I proposed. Am I in the minority in thinking that it’s a waste of potential? -=Mike=- laissez les bons temps rouler