MINI Cooper S with John Cooper Works G_P Tuning Kit

[MOTOR'N]

Quote: Originally Posted by coded2112

Agreed Motor'n, this thread keeps losing the plot, wasn't it originally about what the car was going to be like!! So anyone out there with actual facts on the car not speculation please!!!

What did I say? I like it the way it is. and was just wanting Paul to spill a few beans

[ScottieCoop]

Quote: Originally Posted by zoooooom

I like it the way it is

am I the only one?

nope not the only one

I like it the way it is

but we can recognise the potential of what we are getting. we do not have tunnel vision or blinkers on.

[MOTOR'N]

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottieCoop

but we can recognise the potential of what we are getting. we do not have tunnel vision or blinkers on.

I think we all recognize the potential of what we are getting, The question is, does
BMW/MINI and will they step up to the plate?

[Moris]

Quote: Originally Posted by zoooooom

I like it the way it is

am I the only one?

Noooooooooo !

I saw its unveiling in Misano, and loved it from the first moment...

[Tonyt3]

Another chancer on Ebay looking to sell their allocation - this time with a Buy It Now....


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MINI-Cooper-S-...QQcmdZViewItem

Only £5000..... :-)

Anyone on here owning up....????

Got to admit, I'd list it on ebay if i had an allocation.... Are they actually all gone...? Anyone actually checked....??

[LMB]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tonyt3

Another chancer on Ebay looking to sell their allocation - this time with a Buy It Now....


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MINI-Cooper-S-...QQcmdZViewItem

Only £5000..... :-)

Anyone on here owning up....????

Got to admit, I'd list it on ebay if i had an allocation.... Are they actually all gone...? Anyone actually checked....??

Whoever it is has nicked Paul's Review.........is that not breach of copyright?

[LMB]

Quote: Originally Posted by Max

It's in the open domain and unless PM review says it is copyrighted...?

I thought he did Copyright it.

[LMB]

The least he could do is give the site a plug.

[MOTOR'N]

Quote: Originally Posted by Tonyt3

Yeah, we need something to talk about.... all this yakking with no substance is actually just gettin us all tetchy....
Peace Love and Harmony to all.....

I just recieved this from my Motoring Advisor
While not new news, it is interesting and shows what news the dealer has
USA Spec

"Hello Everyone! Here is what I have received so far on the Lightweight. It is definitely subject to change. Price is TBD, I have heard approx. $30k. We are expected to get 5.
Fall 2006 delivery."

2006 MINI Cooper S with John Cooper Works GP Kit

Manufactured for MINI by Bertone (Italy)

Specifications:
Special Blue Exterior paint with Silver top and Red mirrors and accents
Leather Upholstery in Black Panther (an option?)
Cloth/Leather Upholstery in Grey/Black
Sport Seats (like the regular MINI S - not Recaro race seats)
18" Alloy Wheels
DSC (may be an option - TBD)
Heater
A/C (may be an option - TBD)
Multi-function Steering Wheel
Sport Steering Wheel
Head Airbags
Limited Slip Differential
JCW Tuning Kit
JCW Brakes
JCW Suspension
Special Bertone bodywork: front and rear aprons with side sills
Aluminum Control Arms
Only two front seats
Interior Surfaces White Silver Gloss
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment
Stowage Pack
Seat Heating
Anthracite Headliner
On-Board Computer
Lights package
Rear fog light (Pre-wired)
AM/FM Radio with CD

218 bhp
180.7 lb-ft of torque

[LMB]

Well on the spec list I have...

DSC is on
Recaro Sports Seats
Manual AC
Power approx 218bhp

..but most is the same.

[MOTOR'N]

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB

Recaro Sports Seats

Sure would like to get these on this side of the pond.

[LMB]

Quote: Originally Posted by MOTOR'N

Sure would like to get these on this side of the pond.

Are they an option over there?

[MOTOR'N]

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB

Are they an option over there?

No, we get:
Leather Upholstery in Black Panther (an option?)
Cloth/Leather Upholstery in Grey/Black
Sport Seats (like the regular MINI S - not Recaro race seats)

We did not get the JCW seats either, some rubbish about seat air bags you know .

[LMB]

Quote: Originally Posted by MOTOR'N

No, we get:
Leather Upholstery in Black Panther (an option?)
Cloth/Leather Upholstery in Grey/Black
Sport Seats (like the regular MINI S - not Recaro race seats)

We did not get the JCW seats either, some rubbish about seat air bags you know .

I can understand the situation with the JCW seats due to the lack of air bags but no Recaros??

Strange.

[MOTOR'N]

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB

I can understand the situation with the JCW seats due to the lack of air bags but no Recaros??

Strange.

I think, if the seats are changed, they would have to go through crash testing
again.