MINI Cooper S with John Cooper Works G_P Tuning Kit

[AlexF2003]

No...

We don't need wrapping in cotton wool

[Chief_Charlie]

Quote: Originally Posted by AlexF2003

No...

We don't need wrapping in cotton wool

Oh? Who was it then that decided that the MINI's bonnet had to be taller to give pedestrians a better chance of survival in 2007?

[AlexF2003]

hook.... line... sinker... copy of Fishing Monthly

[Chief_Charlie]

Quote: Originally Posted by AlexF2003

hook.... line... sinker... copy of Fishing Monthly

hee hee.........

[Jim Ray]

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB

Doesn't the car look ace in these pics

http://www.newmini-technik.de/ftopic3885.html

I'm starting to even like the bodykit.

Wow, now those photos I like. Much better than the PR photos. Thanks Mo.

[zstkng]

it does look pretty neat.
im getting excited now

[Fabio]

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB

Doesn't the car look ace in these pics

http://www.newmini-technik.de/ftopic3885.html

I'm starting to even like the bodykit.

i knew you'd begin liking it at some stage Mo

the car looks great there

[macmini]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

macmini, you sure on that? I think if they illumiate orange they're OK in pretty much all of Europe (the US has red back side markers, Eu has orange).

in terms of illumniation orange (front/back) its correct that that is allowed in germany as well!
the problem is that the front-side-lamps do not have the so called 'tüv-approval' in germany cause the costs to do that would be way too high for bmw for only 280 cars that will be going to germany!

[Damo]

Quote: Originally Posted by Chief_Charlie

Doesn't the UK have the equivalent of NTHSA....National Transportation and Highway Safety Administration watching out for you?

No we have the DVLA, which has one of the hardest driving tests in the world

US Driving license is only classed as a provisional license in the UK

[zstkng]

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo

No we have the DVLA, which has one of the hardest driving tests in the world

US Driving license is only classed as a provisional license in the UK

plus most u.s drivers only ever leard to drive an Auto. How can so many Americans not want to drive manual or "STICK" as they call it. It's changing gears that makes driving a car like the mini so fun.
sy.

[Jim Ray]

Quote: Originally Posted by zstkng

plus most u.s drivers only ever leard to drive an Auto. How can so many Americans not want to drive manual or "STICK" as they call it. It's changing gears that makes driving a car like the mini so fun.
sy.

Glad you set us straight on that one.

[jimskater]

We have to drive the GP with a stick?

What are we, goat-herders?

[Joogle]

Question folks, Has anyone who has seen the car at either of the Motorshows noticed if it has any speakers for the stereo in the back? Is it front speakers only?

The pictures of the rear show something circular on the C-pillar interior trim but I cannot work out if its speakers as its not very clear.

[Fabio]

Quote: Originally Posted by Joogle

Question folks, Has anyone who has seen the car at either of the Motorshows noticed if it has any speakers for the stereo in the back? Is it front speakers only?

The pictures of the rear show something circular on the C-pillar interior trim but I cannot work out if its speakers as its not very clear.

front speakers only

[PmP]

Quote: Originally Posted by Fabio

front speakers only

So it aint gonna be no ice competition winner, try fading your stereo in your mini to front speakers and it aint great. They should have removed the stereo and speakers and wiring and saved another 5 kilo Think a nice removable install were the back seats were would be good.