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MrM · Apr 10th, 2002, 06:12 PM

Took delivery of my replacement Cooper 3 weeks ago following rejection of my October build car in December. However, I am a little perplexed by the suspension. My original car, with Chilli pack and 5-spoke alloys was 'stiff' to say the least. My replacement, with upgrade to 17" S Spokes definitely rides softer.

So, the question: does anyone know if they've tweaked the settings? If not, how can I tell definitively if my car has Sport or Sport Plus suspension? I understood that my Chilli pack on the original car included Sport Plus, and my new car is meant to be identical spec...

MrM

Coopergeezer · Apr 11th, 2002, 07:11 AM

Check the options on the invoice. Apparently, if you order the Chilli pack, you have to declare whether or not you want the SS+. If it isn't listed on the invoice then chances are it may not have been put on. This has changed since earlier models in that if you ordered the Chilli pack the SS+ would be put on automatically.

moonshine · Apr 11th, 2002, 08:22 AM

funny that.....

i thought that my cooper chili that i got last week was no where near as firm as the Demo i drove, and it wasn't just me who thought so.....

I checked my incoice, and the chili pack is there, but ther is no sign of SS+!

I think a call to my dealer is going to happen!

Gerry

MrM · Apr 12th, 2002, 05:24 AM

Thanks for that. Will have to have words with my dealer... will be interested what they suggest to resolve the problem!

M

ScottyHP · Apr 12th, 2002, 05:46 AM

HI guys, just a note I found out about this yesterday via the thread 'SS+ no longer standard with chili pack' and have since created a poll/thread to see how many people were actually aware of the change. I have been placed in the same position as my car is currently in production minus the SS+ due to my dealer not informing me when placing my order

Impression I get in here you have the opinion the ride is noticalbly different, for good or bad not having the oportuinity to choose is unacceptable.

Apr 10th, 2002, 06:12 PM	#1
MrM MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 12:16 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Suspension - Sport / Sport Plus? Took delivery of my replacement Cooper 3 weeks ago following rejection of my October build car in December. However, I am a little perplexed by the suspension. My original car, with Chilli pack and 5-spoke alloys was 'stiff' to say the least. My replacement, with upgrade to 17" S Spokes definitely rides softer. So, the question: does anyone know if they've tweaked the settings? If not, how can I tell definitively if my car has Sport or Sport Plus suspension? I understood that my Chilli pack on the original car included Sport Plus, and my new car is meant to be identical spec... MrM

Apr 11th, 2002, 07:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Coopergeezer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Abingdon, Oxon Local Time: 12:16 PM Posts: 245 Offline	Check the options on the invoice. Apparently, if you order the Chilli pack, you have to declare whether or not you want the SS+. If it isn't listed on the invoice then chances are it may not have been put on. This has changed since earlier models in that if you ordered the Chilli pack the SS+ would be put on automatically. Chilli Red with White Roof, Chilli Pack, ASC+T, SSP, Climate Control,17" S-Spoke Alloys, Harmon Kardon, CD-Changer, Multi function steering wheel, White Stripes and BMW Aero Kit.

Apr 11th, 2002, 08:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
moonshine MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gourock, Scotland Local Time: 12:16 PM Posts: 606 Offline	funny that..... i thought that my cooper chili that i got last week was no where near as firm as the Demo i drove, and it wasn't just me who thought so..... I checked my incoice, and the chili pack is there, but ther is no sign of SS+! I think a call to my dealer is going to happen! Gerry MINI Cooper, Chili Pack, Xenons, heated washers, MFSW, ASC+T,

Apr 12th, 2002, 05:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
MrM MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 12:16 PM Posts: 23 Offline	Thanks for that. Will have to have words with my dealer... will be interested what they suggest to resolve the problem! M Fun but too much frustration with 2 BRG Coopers and a blue One so a MINI owner no more

Apr 12th, 2002, 05:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
ScottyHP MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Telford Local Time: 12:16 PM Posts: 478 Offline	HI guys, just a note I found out about this yesterday via the thread 'SS+ no longer standard with chili pack' and have since created a poll/thread to see how many people were actually aware of the change. I have been placed in the same position as my car is currently in production minus the SS+ due to my dealer not informing me when placing my order Impression I get in here you have the opinion the ride is noticalbly different, for good or bad not having the oportuinity to choose is unacceptable. MINIless since 2nd of June @12:35pm 2003

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