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"Reedy" · Nov 26th, 2005, 02:05 PM

Just been reading a article in the daily telegraph motoring section. Getrag have adapted a cooper s with 4wheel drive, with a system called twinster. Looks promising... as adds little weight and cost. The system uses a power take off unit from the gearbox, which then delivers the power through a propshaft and differential to the rear wheels, all managed by a elctronically controlled a limited-slip diff. It also uses the ABS and ESP to detect yaw and slip movements of the wheels.

Would be great for the winter i think...

Paul · Nov 26th, 2005, 02:15 PM

http://www.mini2.com/article268.html

From 23rd October 2004.

"Reedy" · Nov 26th, 2005, 02:18 PM

Doh....so i'm a little bit behind in news....

MINI-Morgan · Nov 26th, 2005, 07:48 PM

Came up a long time ago.... but still wish I could have a go...

LMB · Nov 26th, 2005, 08:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Reedy

Doh....so i'm a little bit behind in news....

No......Mini2 is just way ahead.

MINI-Morgan · Nov 26th, 2005, 08:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB

No......Mini2 is just way ahead.

Under cover reporters getting the dirt well before the mags so....

MINI Poser · Nov 26th, 2005, 08:56 PM

BlackFerret and I found out about this today from our dealer at 1pm....

2 HOURS BEFORE!!

Hehe!

But looks tres interesting....Might wait for this to come out....

rentagas · Nov 27th, 2005, 09:05 AM

Wanted one in 2004, still want one now.
I don't think BMW sell the 4WD 5 series in the UK. But 4WD BMW saloons are not without precedent. Perhaps this story has resurfaced because they are thinking of selling a 4WD mini?.
When rumours of a 350bhp RS3 came out (probably not true) many people put down deposits only to be disapointed, a 300bhp 4WD mini would be unstopppable (and put an M3 to shame)

-which is probably why we won't get one (BMW admitting Audi were right all along-what are the chances of that?)

MINI-Morgan · Nov 27th, 2005, 09:11 AM

Not much chance of Mini pushing the engine to 300bhp though. But i'd be happy with a 225bhp four wheel drive mini....then twin charge it....hahahahahahaha (Evil laughs)

Blusox · Nov 27th, 2005, 01:35 PM

OK, anyone interested in a group buy?!?!?!?! lol

MINI-Morgan · Nov 27th, 2005, 02:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Blusox

OK, anyone interested in a group buy?!?!?!?! lol

If it was possible i'd put my name down right now.

Cooper 0908 · Nov 28th, 2005, 06:56 AM

i would if possible.......sure hope they surprise us and do it (fingers crossed)

NHRef · Nov 29th, 2005, 01:30 AM

While at the BMW CCA Oktoberfest (in September . . . ) I had a conversation with a MINI club racer who is also a sales rep for the Winston-Salem North Carolina BMW/MINI dealership:

Getrag transmissions are built near Winston-Salem. Bookie Binkley, who is an active MINI club racer and Flow BMW sales rep, recently got a call from the factory. Would you mind, they asked, testing our all wheel drive transmission and letting us know what you think? Sure enough, they gave him a MINI mule with the pre-production transmission to evaluate. He was quite amazed with the performance, saying that with it he’ll be better able to compete in his club racing class where his MINI is about 10 seconds slower than other cars. Bookie also noted that the all wheel drive system has been tested in Europe where it beat a MINI with a stock two-wheel drive transmission around a 2.5 mile course by 8 seconds!

For more on the track and autocross track days, including links to in car videos, go to
Community/Social & Region Specific - USA Regional - New York & New England Region - Oktoberfest - Post #20

Nov 26th, 2005, 02:05 PM	#1
"Reedy" Lost in Mini2 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 926 Offline	News... MINI 4X4 Just been reading a article in the daily telegraph motoring section. Getrag have adapted a cooper s with 4wheel drive, with a system called twinster. Looks promising... as adds little weight and cost. The system uses a power take off unit from the gearbox, which then delivers the power through a propshaft and differential to the rear wheels, all managed by a elctronically controlled a limited-slip diff. It also uses the ABS and ESP to detect yaw and slip movements of the wheels. Would be great for the winter i think...

Nov 26th, 2005, 07:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 4,651 Offline	Came up a long time ago.... but still wish I could have a go... One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Nov 26th, 2005, 08:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 24,895 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Reedy Doh....so i'm a little bit behind in news.... No......Mini2 is just way ahead. Global Moderator

Nov 26th, 2005, 08:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 4,651 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LMB No......Mini2 is just way ahead. Under cover reporters getting the dirt well before the mags so.... One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Nov 27th, 2005, 09:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 4,651 Offline	Not much chance of Mini pushing the engine to 300bhp though. But i'd be happy with a 225bhp four wheel drive mini....then twin charge it....hahahahahahaha (Evil laughs) One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

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Nov 26th, 2005, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 40,710 Offline	http://www.mini2.com/article268.html From 23rd October 2004.

Nov 26th, 2005, 02:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
"Reedy" Lost in Mini2 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 926 Offline	Doh....so i'm a little bit behind in news....

Nov 26th, 2005, 08:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
MINI Poser P.C. Red Fox Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 5,253 Offline	BlackFerret and I found out about this today from our dealer at 1pm.... 2 HOURS BEFORE!! Hehe! But looks tres interesting....Might wait for this to come out....

Nov 27th, 2005, 09:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
rentagas MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 1,426 Offline	Wanted one in 2004, still want one now. I don't think BMW sell the 4WD 5 series in the UK. But 4WD BMW saloons are not without precedent. Perhaps this story has resurfaced because they are thinking of selling a 4WD mini?. When rumours of a 350bhp RS3 came out (probably not true) many people put down deposits only to be disapointed, a 300bhp 4WD mini would be unstopppable (and put an M3 to shame) -which is probably why we won't get one (BMW admitting Audi were right all along-what are the chances of that?)

Nov 27th, 2005, 01:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
Blusox MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: South East Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 279 Offline	OK, anyone interested in a group buy?!?!?!?! lol

Nov 27th, 2005, 02:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 12:03 PM Posts: 4,651 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Blusox OK, anyone interested in a group buy?!?!?!?! lol If it was possible i'd put my name down right now. One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Nov 28th, 2005, 06:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
Cooper 0908 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Utah Local Time: 05:03 AM Posts: 43 Offline	i would if possible.......sure hope they surprise us and do it (fingers crossed)

Nov 29th, 2005, 01:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
NHRef Play On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Hampshire Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 878 Offline	While at the BMW CCA Oktoberfest (in September . . . ) I had a conversation with a MINI club racer who is also a sales rep for the Winston-Salem North Carolina BMW/MINI dealership: Getrag transmissions are built near Winston-Salem. Bookie Binkley, who is an active MINI club racer and Flow BMW sales rep, recently got a call from the factory. Would you mind, they asked, testing our all wheel drive transmission and letting us know what you think? Sure enough, they gave him a MINI mule with the pre-production transmission to evaluate. He was quite amazed with the performance, saying that with it he’ll be better able to compete in his club racing class where his MINI is about 10 seconds slower than other cars. Bookie also noted that the all wheel drive system has been tested in Europe where it beat a MINI with a stock two-wheel drive transmission around a 2.5 mile course by 8 seconds! For more on the track and autocross track days, including links to in car videos, go to Community/Social & Region Specific - USA Regional - New York & New England Region - Oktoberfest - Post #20 http://cooperpedia-swicki.eurekster.com A swicki harnesses the power of community. No ads, just search results that are relevant to you.

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