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Rakey · Sep 27th, 2006, 12:47 PM

Good point Mo, try and find out anything you can with regards to the prototype getrag Awd system, are there any plans to use this or any other 4 or all wheel drive systems on the MINI.

Are there any plans to take MINI back into rallying?

hayesl · Sep 27th, 2006, 04:55 PM

Have a great trip Paul! I can't wait to see the photos and read all the new info

DaveyC · Sep 27th, 2006, 04:57 PM

How secure is the key next to the start/stop button? (Is it on the left or the right of the steering wheel on the righthand drive car?)

Could someone lean in and nick it, if the window was down?

Could be a selling point for the comfort access option?

Paul · Sep 27th, 2006, 05:20 PM

The RHD cars I've seen had the key holder on the right hand side, same as you'd have the key.

jamiep · Sep 27th, 2006, 06:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

Good point Mo, try and find out anything you can with regards to the prototype getrag Awd system, are there any plans to use this or any other 4 or all wheel drive systems on the MINI.

Are there any plans to take MINI back into rallying?

Mee too. A rally MINI would be awesome

miniman23 · Sep 27th, 2006, 06:55 PM

Paul can you please find out which mobile phones the Bluetooth prep is compatible with???

Rakey · Sep 27th, 2006, 08:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by miniman23 (original)

Paul can you please find out which mobile phones the Bluetooth prep is compatible with???

good question

namely does it work with Nokia would interest me

Derepente · Sep 28th, 2006, 07:58 AM

Wish I could be there today...its only a half days drive for me. But here's my questions if you get the chance:
Are painted fenders going to be an option from the dealer?
The Bluetooth - will it support A2DP or stereo bluetooth?
Will night fire red be available for the Cooper S convertible? (hoping for a last minute miracle)
Thanks!

SoggyCornFlakes · Sep 28th, 2006, 08:01 AM

<------------ Waiting patiently for live feed

Olly. · Sep 28th, 2006, 08:03 AM

Today is going to drag waiting for this

DaveyC · Sep 28th, 2006, 08:35 AM

I have a feeling it will be worth waiting for

Paul · Sep 28th, 2006, 09:24 AM

Hey, I never said live feed, I said reporting live.

Olly. · Sep 28th, 2006, 09:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Hey, I never said live feed, I said reporting live.

There already? Surely public transport hasn't been reliable?!

naids · Sep 28th, 2006, 09:34 AM

Pleeeez get us info on the Mini diesel. Is it truck sounding? whats it going to cost, when is it coming and what does the spec sheet say about its performance?!

SoggyCornFlakes · Sep 28th, 2006, 09:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Hey, I never said live feed, I said reporting live.

ok

So what you got to report

minisoopercooper · Sep 28th, 2006, 09:39 AM

is there a decent owners lounge

going next weekend

Paul · Sep 28th, 2006, 09:44 AM

Arrived at 10:30 loccal time, entetered Hall 1 and there, straight in front of you is the HUGE "MINI BOX", which is as best I can describe it. The display is pretty small, and the owners lounge will be a let down to those who went to London and are hoping for something on a similar scale. No chance.

Already these is one Laser Blue Cooper S on show, with the assembled media crawling all over the vehicle, inside and out.

I am hoping to arrange interviews with various MINI reps from design, engineering and project management, I also hope to get a good guided tour which I will attempt to video.

There is also a white MINI Convertible and a JCW on display, as well as an area devoted to the MINI collection.

They have interactive displays showing the MINI suspension and design etc with MINIs that you move over the glass to drive around a "track", the various pit stops being where they show you the different highlights of the new, new MINI.

I will not get any video online until tonight at the earliest, but I hope to update this thread a few times, and upload images to MINI2 from the show (unedited, so forgive the quality) as I progress.

The MINI stand is VERY busy, it's not big enough!

There are three more MINIs "hiding" out back, I assume waiting for the grand reveal at 2pm (just over two hours) today.

Paul · Sep 28th, 2006, 09:46 AM

79 images now online at http://www.mini2.com/images/paris_one/slideshow.php for you to go over and enjoy. Much more to come.

I'll report back as and when I can, competition is fearce for spaces in the media centre to get access to the net!

Paul · Sep 28th, 2006, 09:49 AM

Going offline now so see you all soon.

Root Ginger · Sep 28th, 2006, 10:15 AM

One question that has now occurred to me looking at the pics is: Does the Cooper S scoop go anywhere? Looking at the pics its hard to tell if air would blow into the bonnet or if it is sealed off under the bonnet.

If it is open it certainly offers some good scope for induction systems with the air filter being located at the back of the engine bay.

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Rakey all good things....... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The local Local Time: 07:18 AM Posts: 53,524 Offline	Good point Mo, try and find out anything you can with regards to the prototype getrag Awd system, are there any plans to use this or any other 4 or all wheel drive systems on the MINI. Are there any plans to take MINI back into rallying? Food rule fanatic

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Paul Trained Monkey Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:18 AM Posts: 46,127 Offline	The RHD cars I've seen had the key holder on the right hand side, same as you'd have the key. Trained Monkeys - New Fiat 500

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Rakey all good things....... My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The local Local Time: 07:18 AM Posts: 53,524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by miniman23 (original) Paul can you please find out which mobile phones the Bluetooth prep is compatible with??? good question namely does it work with Nokia would interest me Food rule fanatic

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Derepente MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 08:18 AM Posts: 37 Online	Painted Fenders and Night Fire Red options Wish I could be there today...its only a half days drive for me. But here's my questions if you get the chance: Are painted fenders going to be an option from the dealer? The Bluetooth - will it support A2DP or stereo bluetooth? Will night fire red be available for the Cooper S convertible? (hoping for a last minute miracle) Thanks!

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Sep 27th, 2006, 04:55 PM	#62 (permalink)
hayesl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London/Stockholm Local Time: 06:18 AM Posts: 77 Offline	Have a great trip Paul! I can't wait to see the photos and read all the new info

Sep 27th, 2006, 06:09 PM	#65 (permalink)
jamiep GTT'd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Slough Local Time: 06:18 AM Posts: 137 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) Good point Mo, try and find out anything you can with regards to the prototype getrag Awd system, are there any plans to use this or any other 4 or all wheel drive systems on the MINI. Are there any plans to take MINI back into rallying? Mee too. A rally MINI would be awesome

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miniman23 MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: London Local Time: 07:18 AM Posts: 381 Offline	Paul can you please find out which mobile phones the Bluetooth prep is compatible with???

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SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 07:18 AM Posts: 34,997 Offline	<------------ Waiting patiently for live feed Cotswolds 6, mmmmm, you sixy thing you, details tba MINI2 Charity Ball 2008 ....... might be a bit of a Job Global Moderator

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Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 07:18 AM Posts: 3,562 Online	Today is going to drag waiting for this

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DaveyC MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: Ingleby Barwick Local Time: 07:18 AM Posts: 180 Offline	I have a feeling it will be worth waiting for

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Paul Trained Monkey Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:18 AM Posts: 46,127 Offline	Hey, I never said live feed, I said reporting live. Trained Monkeys - New Fiat 500

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Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 07:18 AM Posts: 3,562 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Hey, I never said live feed, I said reporting live. There already? Surely public transport hasn't been reliable?!

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naids MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Local Time: 06:18 AM Posts: 1 Offline	If not2late Pleeeez get us info on the Mini diesel. Is it truck sounding? whats it going to cost, when is it coming and what does the spec sheet say about its performance?!

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SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 07:18 AM Posts: 34,997 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Hey, I never said live feed, I said reporting live. ok So what you got to report Cotswolds 6, mmmmm, you sixy thing you, details tba MINI2 Charity Ball 2008 ....... might be a bit of a Job Global Moderator

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Sep 28th, 2006, 09:44 AM	#77 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:18 AM Posts: 46,127 Offline	Arrived at 10:30 loccal time, entetered Hall 1 and there, straight in front of you is the HUGE "MINI BOX", which is as best I can describe it. The display is pretty small, and the owners lounge will be a let down to those who went to London and are hoping for something on a similar scale. No chance. Already these is one Laser Blue Cooper S on show, with the assembled media crawling all over the vehicle, inside and out. I am hoping to arrange interviews with various MINI reps from design, engineering and project management, I also hope to get a good guided tour which I will attempt to video. There is also a white MINI Convertible and a JCW on display, as well as an area devoted to the MINI collection. They have interactive displays showing the MINI suspension and design etc with MINIs that you move over the glass to drive around a "track", the various pit stops being where they show you the different highlights of the new, new MINI. I will not get any video online until tonight at the earliest, but I hope to update this thread a few times, and upload images to MINI2 from the show (unedited, so forgive the quality) as I progress. The MINI stand is VERY busy, it's not big enough! There are three more MINIs "hiding" out back, I assume waiting for the grand reveal at 2pm (just over two hours) today. Trained Monkeys - New Fiat 500

Sep 28th, 2006, 09:46 AM	#78 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:18 AM Posts: 46,127 Offline	79 images now online at http://www.mini2.com/images/paris_one/slideshow.php for you to go over and enjoy. Much more to come. I'll report back as and when I can, competition is fearce for spaces in the media centre to get access to the net! Trained Monkeys - New Fiat 500

Sep 28th, 2006, 09:49 AM	#79 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:18 AM Posts: 46,127 Offline	Going offline now so see you all soon. Trained Monkeys - New Fiat 500

Sep 28th, 2006, 10:15 AM	#80 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 07:18 AM Posts: 4,780 Offline	One question that has now occurred to me looking at the pics is: Does the Cooper S scoop go anywhere? Looking at the pics its hard to tell if air would blow into the bonnet or if it is sealed off under the bonnet. If it is open it certainly offers some good scope for induction systems with the air filter being located at the back of the engine bay. It was acceptable in the 80's

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