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Paul · Jun 6th, 2002, 08:18 AM

I have a press CVT Cooper for a week (£17k's worth!).

If you have any questions you'd like me to answer when I do my write up(s) let me know.

Paul

jcuthell · Jun 6th, 2002, 10:14 AM

What colour and spec you got Paul?

Enjoy,

James

Electrc109 · Nov 18th, 2003, 03:06 AM

Could you compare the responsiveness and passing abilites to the CVT and regular tranny? I think there's a lot of people out there who would enjoy hearing an objective opinion on this.

stryder · Nov 18th, 2003, 03:28 AM

To elaborate on Electrc109's thoughts: How about a comparison to a manual transmission overall. It seems most of the discussion on CVTs is people who only drive automatics or want an automatic for some reason. I'd like to see some discussion from the 'why would I spend $1200 on this option' view, just like why would I get any other option.

And don't forget SpyCar's topic. Do you like its creep feature?

Spookyfish · Nov 18th, 2003, 07:17 AM

Is it just me or are you two replying to an almost-a-year-and-a-half old topic?

Electrc109 · Nov 18th, 2003, 02:10 PM

Our cars are a year and a half old. So, I guess we weould be talking about a topic of such an age.

Paul · Nov 18th, 2003, 02:18 PM

I've got a full CVT review to publish soon.

Spookyfish · Nov 18th, 2003, 05:26 PM

Don't floor it

punkeyfunky · Nov 18th, 2003, 07:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Max

OK Paul - one question, if I may.

I was given a Cooper CVT in Dec 02 as a curtsey car for a week while my MCS was in the garage (it was a dealer new demo car).

It was brand new (2 miles on clock when I collected it). Obviously I drove carefully as it was running in - and stuck to the MPH and tried to stick to the RPM limit as per the manuel.

Problem was, try as I might, I could not stop the CVT box taking me over the rev limit for running in (all the time).

Try the RPM thingy when you drive it.

Is there an answer?

thanks

Max

When I was runnig in my MC/CVT, I noticed that it's very easy to go over the 4000 line. This is partly due to the way that the ECU "drives" the car. For example, when you set the gas pedal in a particular position, it's the ECU that calculates what revs/slip to get you to that speed. This takes a little while to get used to, and is something covered by numerous cvt threads.

Of course, once you get used to the way the car 'goes', it's very easy to use and it's something you come to rely on.

I guess another way pof saying it is that the CVT box doesn't behave like an auto box, and you shouldn't expect it to.

HTH...

Lee

Spy Car · Dec 16th, 2003, 08:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Spookyfish

Is it just me or are you two replying to an almost-a-year-and-a-half old topic?

LOL

Well Paul can be a little slow with his reviews

Jun 6th, 2002, 08:18 AM	#1
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:09 PM Posts: 40,352 Online	CVT Cooper for a week, and questions? I have a press CVT Cooper for a week (£17k's worth!). If you have any questions you'd like me to answer when I do my write up(s) let me know. Paul Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jun 6th, 2002, 10:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
jcuthell MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Essex Local Time: 07:09 PM Posts: 279 Offline	What colour and spec you got Paul? Enjoy, James September 3 2004 HB/HB Cooper S, dark glass, Chili, chrome interior, Sony CDX F7500 anthracite headlining,

Nov 18th, 2003, 03:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 02:09 PM Posts: 3,267 Offline	To elaborate on Electrc109's thoughts: How about a comparison to a manual transmission overall. It seems most of the discussion on CVTs is people who only drive automatics or want an automatic for some reason. I'd like to see some discussion from the 'why would I spend $1200 on this option' view, just like why would I get any other option. And don't forget SpyCar's topic. Do you like its creep feature? Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

Nov 18th, 2003, 02:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:09 PM Posts: 40,352 Online	I've got a full CVT review to publish soon. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

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Nov 18th, 2003, 03:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Electrc109 DRIVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ormond by the Sea FL Local Time: 03:09 PM Posts: 691 Offline	Could you compare the responsiveness and passing abilites to the CVT and regular tranny? I think there's a lot of people out there who would enjoy hearing an objective opinion on this.

Nov 18th, 2003, 07:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
Spookyfish I'm probably out motoring Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Overijssel Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 397 Offline	Is it just me or are you two replying to an almost-a-year-and-a-half old topic?

Nov 18th, 2003, 02:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Electrc109 DRIVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ormond by the Sea FL Local Time: 03:09 PM Posts: 691 Offline	Our cars are a year and a half old. So, I guess we weould be talking about a topic of such an age.

Nov 18th, 2003, 05:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Spookyfish I'm probably out motoring Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Overijssel Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 397 Offline	Don't floor it

Nov 18th, 2003, 07:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
punkeyfunky UberGeek Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 07:09 PM Posts: 852 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Max OK Paul - one question, if I may. I was given a Cooper CVT in Dec 02 as a curtsey car for a week while my MCS was in the garage (it was a dealer new demo car). It was brand new (2 miles on clock when I collected it). Obviously I drove carefully as it was running in - and stuck to the MPH and tried to stick to the RPM limit as per the manuel. Problem was, try as I might, I could not stop the CVT box taking me over the rev limit for running in (all the time). Try the RPM thingy when you drive it. Is there an answer? thanks Max When I was runnig in my MC/CVT, I noticed that it's very easy to go over the 4000 line. This is partly due to the way that the ECU "drives" the car. For example, when you set the gas pedal in a particular position, it's the ECU that calculates what revs/slip to get you to that speed. This takes a little while to get used to, and is something covered by numerous cvt threads. Of course, once you get used to the way the car 'goes', it's very easy to use and it's something you come to rely on. I guess another way pof saying it is that the CVT box doesn't behave like an auto box, and you shouldn't expect it to. HTH... Lee

Dec 16th, 2003, 08:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Spy Car I miss Ruthie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of the Angels Local Time: 11:09 AM Posts: 6,425 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Spookyfish Is it just me or are you two replying to an almost-a-year-and-a-half old topic? LOL Well Paul can be a little slow with his reviews

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