MINI2 at the International Media Launch of the MINI Cooper S with Works GP Tuning Kit

[Baker]

Did you get a chance to look under the bonnet or not, still interested in the aircon delete

[Paul]

My car has no aircon, what do you want to know about it exactly?

[Beastmaster]

Great write up Paul, very enjoyable read.

I'm not usually prone to jealousy, but have to admit to it a little bit in this case. Always felt that I would have loved one of these beauties and after reading your review, I'm convinced I would have loved one.

But anyway, best wishes for loads of fun to all those lucky enough to have one on order!

Ady

[Chief_Charlie]

Great write up Paul; and thanks for immortalizing the term WORKS GP. That's the license plate I have coming from CA DMV. JimSkater, JCW GP is yours for the asking

[jeffers]

Thanks for taking the time and effort Paul - looking good. Now if only someone would give a true indication on delivery.

[Paul]

As I was driving around I did curse the fact I really need 4 seats these days in my car, would have been a great car to own.

[DeadCanDanceR]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

Quicktime vids:

http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp.../38536/cat/525
http://www.mini2.com/galleries/showp.../38537/cat/525

Wooooooooooooooooooow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!! Great videos!

[LMB]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

Sorry Mo, hope I didn't keep you up!

http://www.mini2.com/article369-mini...ning-kit-.html

It's ok I bailed out.

Did you speak to Mini about why they deleted the rear wiper? And whether they thought it'd be an issue?

[AprilWhine]

Excellent write up Paul!

[LMB]

Who took the pics for you Paul?

They're very good.

[Rakey]

excellent write up Paul, a tough decision to be made now then

[LMB]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

excellent write up Paul, a tough decision to be made now then

Have you got the option of one?

[Paul]

Really nice freelance photographer who works with BMW took the shots, was interesting following him hanging out the back of an X3. I've been involved in car to car shots before, but not on a twisty race track! With the "pose" shots on the track I said "you've got to make me look cool now", I realise now what a task that must have been!

Asked about the rear wiper, because of the changes in aerodynamics they do not feel it's an issue with the dirt, as the low pressure area is affectively moved back a bit from the rear of the car compared to the regular S spoiler.

[LMB]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

With the "pose" shots on the track I said "you've got to make me look cool now", I realise now what a task that must have been!.

He did ok. There are some very cool shots.

Quote:

Asked about the rear wiper, because of the changes in aerodynamics they do not feel it's an issue with the dirt, as the low pressure area is affectively moved back a bit from the rear of the car compared to the regular S spoiler.

It is nice to know there was a reason and it wasn't purely to save weight.

[Rakey]

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB

Have you got the option of one?

I might have