Push to Pass Button

[brett]

Reading the Toowoomba Chronicle I read about a feature that I haven't heard of before with the new MINI. Appaerntly there is a button like the Indy cars have that when pressed it increases the Turbo Boost. therefore increase speed while overtaking

If it is correct, It'll be great

[CoolJamJar]

Sounds good - much like the new 911 Turbo, it has an overboost button.

But seeing as it is in a newspaper, it may be wrong.
Our local paper had a story about the success of the current Mini and stated that the Mini Cooper S was only available with a 6 speed MANUAL gearbox - no auto available....

[ScottyB]

There was something about overboost in the press details...

Quote:

The engine’s peak torque of 240 Nm or 177 lb-ft is maintained consistently between 1,600 and 5,000 rpm. When accelerating, torque is even boosted briefly to 260 Nm or 192 lb-ft by a short increase in turbocharger pressure. Referred to as “Overboost”, this function gives the MINI Cooper S even more dynamic acceleration, acting exclusively on the engine’s torque, not on maximum output.

I was under the impression it was automatic/integrated from that - but a 'push-to-pass' system would be pretty cool

[Paul]

As far as I've been told/am aware it's not a button, it's an automatic "overboost" function. Maybe they are confusing the overboost function with the sport button.

[brett]

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

As far as I've been told/am aware it's not a button, it's an automatic "overboost" function. Maybe they are confusing the overboost function with the sport button.

bummer, I thought it would to good, that button could have tempted /given me reasonto update
maybe Mikey or GBMINI could make a switch to perhaps force it to overboost as well as the automaticly.

whats this sports button you are refering to Paul???

[Paul]

Sports button (checks this has already been released.... yep) is an optional button that gives a better throttle response and makes the steering more direct/heavier/sporty/realistic.

[Root Ginger]

If it had an overboost button my first mod would be to wedge it on with a matchstick or chewing gum

I'm certain it will be an automatic system operated on WOT. I'm sure though that one of the initial mods will be a chip that switches this on permanently giving you higher boost throughout the rev range.

[teddybare]

Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger (original)

If it had an overboost button my first mod would be to wedge it on with a matchstick or chewing gum

I'm certain it will be an automatic system operated on WOT. I'm sure though that one of the initial mods will be a chip that switches this on permanently giving you higher boost throughout the rev range.

This new generation s engine sounds better and better by the minute
and the only whine you will hear is the sc owners wishing they had a turbo and any minute now i'm gunna get a load of flack ,i can feel it

[Root Ginger]

The Smart Pulse had the exact same over boost option in it. Hit the throttle and after about 3000rpm the tacho needle shot straight round to the red line like a rocket.

Shame it was only 600cc

[R1]

Quote: Originally Posted by teddybare (original)

This new generation s engine sounds better and better by the minute
and the only whine you will hear is the sc owners wishing they had a turbo and any minute now i'm gunna get a load of flack ,i can feel it

FLACK!!!

Just been listning to my JCW S in a multi story carpark with the window down (sad, I know, but you have too!)! Not gonna beat that sound with some silly turbo mate!!

[teddybare]

Quote: Originally Posted by R1 (original)

FLACK!!!

Just been listning to my JCW S in a multi story carpark with the window down (sad, I know, but you have too!)! Not gonna beat that sound with some silly turbo mate!!

Am saying nothing .....

[Root Ginger]

The supercharger whine is definitly good but there is no reason that this new BMW/PSA Turbo engine wont sound equally unique. Especially when the induction kits start coming out and the inevitable dump valves.

Brrrmmm Chssshhh

[R1]

Chav!

[Root Ginger]

Don't care, always wanted one and never had the chance. Had a girl in a Fiesta RS Turbo behind me the other day with a dump valve and a meaty exhaust and I must say the S sounded destinctly hairdryer in comparison

[teddybare]

Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger (original)

Don't care, always wanted one and never had the chance. Had a girl in a Fiesta RS Turbo behind me the other day with a dump valve and a meaty exhaust and I must say the S sounded destinctly hairdryer in comparison

round 1 to the turbo mini