MINI Cooper S with John Cooper Works G_P Tuning Kit

[Wobert]

Quote: Originally Posted by goonery

And HEAVY

Unless they were magnesium........then with the 4 spokes, they probably wouldn't be strong enough........5 spokes might do though....

[AidenL]

There are 8 spokes there on the GP actually........

[Ginger]

Got the press release with teaser pic through my door on Saturday morning - was really excited. Then, came into work this morning and saw the pictures from the front and the back and am a bit dissapointed.

I am not a big fan of the front spoiler, it looks really unfinished - why is the front arch cut off where it meats the front spoiler. It looks very strange.

No rear washwipe or third rear brakelight? The former is a MINI necessity and the later I thought was the law.

Not convinced at the moment, but I could be convinced when I see or drive one in the flesh.
Would be tempted if I had the cash.

G

[Brynster]

Re. missing wiper: guy on MotoringFile says that the wing design, etc., will mean that the backwindow should keep clear/dry. Re. missing high level light: you'd have to racer-tape it to the wing, otherwise you wouldn't see it (apparently)....

[Wobert]

The current design makes the rear window dirty, because there is a low pressure area at the rear of the car.

As the new "wing" is supposed to increase the down-force on the rear axle, then all that can happen is to further increase the "depression" behind the car.....which will exacerbate the problem further........

[Brynster]

Wobert123, maybe that's why they made all the back windows black to start with, ho ho.
Either way, it's looking CR-P.

[F.A.S.]

Just had a call from my dealer. He confirmed the spec and price as has already been discussed at length in this thread. He wants a £1000 deposit (was £1500 last week) as he feels it's "such an awesome car and will sell out very quickly".....

I was also told there would be 444 available in the UK which means at least one per dealership.

I really wanted one, but what's been offered isnt what I wanted. Just have to go and see Roland and make mine better

[MiniAdventurer]

on the subjtct of the third brake light, you would get done for not having one but does anyone really think that bmw would produce a road going car without one somewhere?

[Brynster]

The official introductory summary Press Release is on MotoringFile now (though we've seen the same description and photos before) and I fear this probably means that what we're seeing is, sadly, what we're getting.....

[andreuroig]

that is a huge dissapointment!
I thought they would make something "special", but I guess I was wrong. Anyway, I'm sure some people will love it. I think it's a love-hate car type of thing.

[Berthil]

Just back from Misano where I witnessed the premiere right at the front, it looks exactly the same as the drawings I found that Sunday afternoon . Although it was nice to be there, I have to say it's a big disappointment.

At the introduction I even spoke with the MINI director about the drawings, he admitted it was a big mistake and intended for press release only.

I voted in the poll. 3rd option. Can't add anything new here, all is said. I'm glad I have two kids and didn't order because it doesn't have a backseat

[Carlos.]

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniAdventurer

on the subjtct of the third brake light, you would get done for not having one but does anyone really think that bmw would produce a road going car without one somewhere?

cant think where the cabrios third light is...but guessing they will use that in markets that require a third light

[TallAndy]

Just spoke to my dealer! They are getting 2 of these cars.

Deposit £1000.00

Available estimated Oct 2006.

Cost...... £22,000!

[Wobert]

Quote: Originally Posted by carlos2

cant think where the cabrios third light is...but guessing they will use that in markets that require a third light

It's in the sliver trim that runs around the base of all the windows and across the top of the boot lid.

[Washy]

Quote: Originally Posted by andeh

Just spoke to my dealer! They are getting 2 of these cars.

Deposit £1000.00

Available estimated Oct 2006.

Cost...... £22,000!

Which is reasonable value I guess. I paid more than that for my standard MCS with all the JCW bits on.....