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Tracie · Apr 13th, 2007, 05:19 PM

Could someone answer a question for me.
Are the MINI's Drive by Wire?

And if yes, would they always have been from 2001 or only on the new R56.

Tracie · Apr 13th, 2007, 05:21 PM

OK, sorry forget that question above, I've just done a search

Restyle · Apr 13th, 2007, 06:13 PM

Was it a good answer ? Just wondering what your search told you ?

The MINI is Not a proper Drive by Wire Vehicle like some modern Aircraft, where almost every flight control is governed electronically & not by direct mechanical / hydraulic linkage.
Only with reference to its Electronic Throttle Control can the MINI be termed as such.

All other controls (including the electro-mechanical steering), remain Direct Linked in some way, operating without needing to get the go-ahead from a computer after the operator action is taken.

Goonery · Apr 13th, 2007, 06:32 PM

I'm pretty sure the throttle is DBW, but brakes and steering are conventional, an auto with paddle shifters is kindof though

Hyper Active · Apr 13th, 2007, 06:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tracie (original)

OK, sorry forget that question above, I've just done a search

Nice to see you about Tracie

.

Restyle · Apr 13th, 2007, 08:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery

...an auto with paddle shifters is kindof though

Oh yes, I forgot about that.
Paddle Shift = Gears by Wire

Paul · Apr 13th, 2007, 08:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle (original)

The MINI is Not a proper Drive by Wire Vehicle like some modern Aircraft, where almost every flight control is governed electronically & not by direct mechanical / hydraulic linkage.

Think they call it fly by wire, smarty pants.

Restyle · Apr 13th, 2007, 10:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Think they call it fly by wire, smarty pants.

Doh !! ... Well you get my drift

David_MCS · Apr 13th, 2007, 10:16 PM

The throttle on the MIN has always been electronically controlled

-David

JAMIE1131 · Apr 13th, 2007, 10:52 PM

throttle is DBW but by law all cars must have steering wheels mechanically linked to front wheels!

Goonery · Apr 14th, 2007, 06:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by JAMIE1131 (original)

throttle is DBW but by law all cars must have steering wheels mechanically linked to front wheels!

The Vauxhall Corsa had the steering wheel linked to the front wheels by rubber bands on the rental car I drove the other day

Ant FR · Apr 15th, 2007, 07:44 PM

i wish it was'nt drive by wire, i miss the ability to blip the throttle and get some good back firing

Apr 13th, 2007, 05:19 PM	#1
Tracie Coming Back! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Poole, Dorset.UK Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 2,517 Offline	Drive by Wire Could someone answer a question for me. Are the MINI's Drive by Wire? And if yes, would they always have been from 2001 or only on the new R56.

Apr 13th, 2007, 06:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 4,266 Offline	Was it a good answer ? Just wondering what your search told you ? The MINI is Not a proper Drive by Wire Vehicle like some modern Aircraft, where almost every flight control is governed electronically & not by direct mechanical / hydraulic linkage. Only with reference to its Electronic Throttle Control can the MINI be termed as such. All other controls (including the electro-mechanical steering), remain Direct Linked in some way, operating without needing to get the go-ahead from a computer after the operator action is taken. In da Wud

Apr 13th, 2007, 08:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 4,266 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Goonery ...an auto with paddle shifters is kindof though Oh yes, I forgot about that. Paddle Shift = Gears by Wire In da Wud

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Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 40,354 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle (original) The MINI is Not a proper Drive by Wire Vehicle like some modern Aircraft, where almost every flight control is governed electronically & not by direct mechanical / hydraulic linkage. Think they call it fly by wire, smarty pants. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

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Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 4,266 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Think they call it fly by wire, smarty pants. Doh !! ... Well you get my drift In da Wud

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Apr 13th, 2007, 05:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tracie Coming Back! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Poole, Dorset.UK Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 2,517 Offline	OK, sorry forget that question above, I've just done a search

Apr 13th, 2007, 06:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Goonery 6X therapist My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 13,658 Offline	I'm pretty sure the throttle is DBW, but brakes and steering are conventional, an auto with paddle shifters is kindof though

Apr 13th, 2007, 06:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hyper Active MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Watford, Herts. UK Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 2,259 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Tracie (original) OK, sorry forget that question above, I've just done a search Nice to see you about Tracie .

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David_MCS Carbon Fibre drools My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Harlow, Essex Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 500 Offline	The throttle on the MIN has always been electronically controlled -David Essex Mini2 Website \| Essex Mini2 Chat \| Essex Mini2 Forum

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JAMIE1131 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Earl Shilton, Leics. Local Time: 10:53 PM Posts: 792 Offline	throttle is DBW but by law all cars must have steering wheels mechanically linked to front wheels!

Apr 14th, 2007, 06:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
Goonery 6X therapist My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 13,658 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JAMIE1131 (original) throttle is DBW but by law all cars must have steering wheels mechanically linked to front wheels! The Vauxhall Corsa had the steering wheel linked to the front wheels by rubber bands on the rental car I drove the other day

Apr 15th, 2007, 07:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 09:53 PM Posts: 1,922 Offline	i wish it was'nt drive by wire, i miss the ability to blip the throttle and get some good back firing

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