a few questions about the 05 model - MINI Cooper Forum

qax · #1 (**permalink**) Nov 12th, 2004, 01:31 AM

hi everyone,i heard the 05 mini is gonna dominate in its stock class in auto-x.
so here are my questions:
1. is this true or only true to the S?
2. why and wut are the upgrades from the pre-05's?
3. are there none-convertible available?

thanks in advance!

nevr2qk · #2 (**permalink**) Nov 12th, 2004, 02:33 PM

If you want stock class competitiveness, stick with the n/a MINI. I believe it stays in HS, where it dominated this year. The S gets bumped from GS to DS. Front runners in DS this year were an Integra Type R and BMW 330's. The MINI might be competitive, but I don't see any guarantees. The best bet for Cooper S is still STX.

Changes for the '05 S include 7 more hp, revised 3 and 4th gear ratios, and the availability of a LSD (thus the move to DS).

I don't understand the wording in your question regarding the convertible. Also, this might get more feedback in the "Racing Mini's" forum.

Brock

edit: I misread the December FasTrack- the Cooper S stays in GS for 2005. With a LSD, it will probably be the car to have for that class.