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matt21 · Nov 26th, 2006, 06:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Nothing in the manual about copying profiles I can find. And I'll have to check the wiper thing, I don't think it wipes when you reverse though, which is a shame as one of the worst cars we've ever had (a Clio) did this, and it was really handy.

reading the brochure a couple of days ago I'm sure it did say it was standard, or at least something similar

Paul · Nov 26th, 2006, 06:05 PM

Like I'll say I'll have to double check, they actually said it would be on the first generation too, back in 2001, and it wasn't.

R1 · Nov 26th, 2006, 06:20 PM

That MPG isn't far off what I'm getting with my JCW S?

Between 28.5 and 29.1 MPG.

Paul · Nov 26th, 2006, 07:57 PM

Nope, consumption so far is nothing like I'd expect.

And I can confirm the rear wiper doesn't go when you put it in reverse with the wipers on.

Sowellman · Nov 26th, 2006, 10:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

And I can confirm the rear wiper doesn't go when you put it in reverse with the wipers on.

That's interesting. The features section of the U.S. configurator claims that's a standard feature with the front wipers on and the transmission switched into reverse.

Paul · Nov 27th, 2006, 08:49 AM

Not happening here for certain. Although they are speed sensitive and I didn't switch that option on, so I guess that's default now.

Paul · Nov 27th, 2006, 09:52 AM

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Juno · Nov 27th, 2006, 07:40 PM

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Restyle · Nov 27th, 2006, 07:58 PM

It was interesting to read about OLLY.s test of the Sport Button, where he monitored the mpg at constant speed with & without the function enabled.
Do you think you could duplicate this test at various speeds & report back?

jon423 · Nov 27th, 2006, 08:09 PM

I noticed Paul's test mini was fitted with the regular suspension and 16" wheels. I was planning to purchase a Cooper S here in the States which comes with the regular suspension and 16" wheels. Was wondering what tires are fitted on the test car? Here we have a choice of Performance, run flat or all-season tires. Which would be best? During the winter we get a mix of ice and snow and I was wondering if the Mini could handle this, fitted with the all-season tires or am I better off with four dedicated snows on their own wheels. If I do this, which of the remaining two types to choose. Performance or run flat? Will the run-flats have a much harder ride than the performance type?

Decisions, decisions...

Thanks for any input.

jon

minicabrio · Nov 27th, 2006, 08:18 PM

Pauls car has the standard 16" wheels which means it will have runflats.

Runflats have a mixed following, but the latest car has been setup to work with the tyres. BMW have worked this successfully recently in the latest generation 3-series and the Z4 M Coupe, so it will be interesting to see what people make of the new setup...

Shaun · Nov 27th, 2006, 08:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

Nope, consumption so far is nothing like I'd expect.

And I can confirm the rear wiper doesn't go when you put it in reverse with the wipers on.

Does it do a sweep when you shut the boot lid?

I remember discovering this years ago

Not read the articles yet but pops and bangs are my most pressing concern.

Paul · Nov 28th, 2006, 08:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle (original)

It was interesting to read about OLLY.s test of the Sport Button, where he monitored the mpg at constant speed with & without the function enabled.
Do you think you could duplicate this test at various speeds & report back?

Just pressing the sport button while cruising at a regular speed didn't seem to have any direct effect (same pedal position etc) on the instant MPG.

Paul · Nov 28th, 2006, 08:45 AM

No idea, I've not been in the boot with the wipers going.

ru81 · Nov 28th, 2006, 07:46 PM

Paul, having now tried both the standard supension and the sports suspension which do you prefer? I want as smooth a ride as possible without sacrificing handling. I placed my order today with standard suspension, but I'm still undecided.

Paul · Nov 28th, 2006, 08:22 PM

I prefer sport, but standard is better than I expected. I'm sure you'll be happy.

Paul · Nov 28th, 2006, 08:23 PM

Update will come later today with two days in one, as I did nothing really Yesterday.

Root Ginger · Nov 28th, 2006, 09:10 PM

Paul, another question about the rear wiper. The one thing I've always wanted is to have the option to have the rear wiper on permanently as well as intermittant. You will appreciate that there is little point to it being interrmittant when doing 60 or 70 in heavy rain as the rear window is wet again as soon as it stops wiping. So can you do this with the R56?

Paul · Nov 28th, 2006, 09:14 PM

No, just intermittant.

Root Ginger · Nov 28th, 2006, 10:00 PM

D'oh. Might have to try and knock something up then for MINI's old and new. I've really needed a permanent wiper this week.

Nov 27th, 2006, 07:58 PM	#49 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 04:43 AM Posts: 4,338 Offline	It was interesting to read about OLLY.s test of the Sport Button, where he monitored the mpg at constant speed with & without the function enabled. Do you think you could duplicate this test at various speeds & report back? In da Wud

Nov 27th, 2006, 08:09 PM	#50 (permalink)
jon423 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 11:43 PM Posts: 18 Offline	Tires or tyres as you prefer I noticed Paul's test mini was fitted with the regular suspension and 16" wheels. I was planning to purchase a Cooper S here in the States which comes with the regular suspension and 16" wheels. Was wondering what tires are fitted on the test car? Here we have a choice of Performance, run flat or all-season tires. Which would be best? During the winter we get a mix of ice and snow and I was wondering if the Mini could handle this, fitted with the all-season tires or am I better off with four dedicated snows on their own wheels. If I do this, which of the remaining two types to choose. Performance or run flat? Will the run-flats have a much harder ride than the performance type? Decisions, decisions... Thanks for any input. jon

Nov 27th, 2006, 08:20 PM	#52 (permalink)
Shaun Mr Big Stuff Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oldham Local Time: 04:43 AM Posts: 3,152 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Nope, consumption so far is nothing like I'd expect. And I can confirm the rear wiper doesn't go when you put it in reverse with the wipers on. Does it do a sweep when you shut the boot lid? I remember discovering this years ago Not read the articles yet but pops and bangs are my most pressing concern. http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaun-g/

Nov 28th, 2006, 09:10 PM	#58 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 04:43 AM Posts: 4,715 Offline	Paul, another question about the rear wiper. The one thing I've always wanted is to have the option to have the rear wiper on permanently as well as intermittant. You will appreciate that there is little point to it being interrmittant when doing 60 or 70 in heavy rain as the rear window is wet again as soon as it stops wiping. So can you do this with the R56? It was acceptable in the 80's

Nov 28th, 2006, 10:00 PM	#60 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 04:43 AM Posts: 4,715 Offline	D'oh. Might have to try and knock something up then for MINI's old and new. I've really needed a permanent wiper this week. It was acceptable in the 80's

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Nov 26th, 2006, 06:01 PM	#41
matt21 Now with S power! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rugby/Loughborough Local Time: 04:43 AM Posts: 23,584 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) Nothing in the manual about copying profiles I can find. And I'll have to check the wiper thing, I don't think it wipes when you reverse though, which is a shame as one of the worst cars we've ever had (a Clio) did this, and it was really handy. reading the brochure a couple of days ago I'm sure it did say it was standard, or at least something similar

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Nov 26th, 2006, 06:05 PM	#42 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:43 AM Posts: 37,538 Offline	Like I'll say I'll have to double check, they actually said it would be on the first generation too, back in 2001, and it wasn't.

Nov 26th, 2006, 06:20 PM	#43 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 04:43 AM Posts: 4,972 Offline	That MPG isn't far off what I'm getting with my JCW S? Between 28.5 and 29.1 MPG.

Nov 26th, 2006, 07:57 PM	#44 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:43 AM Posts: 37,538 Offline	Nope, consumption so far is nothing like I'd expect. And I can confirm the rear wiper doesn't go when you put it in reverse with the wipers on.

Nov 26th, 2006, 10:46 PM	#45 (permalink)
Sowellman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oregon Local Time: 08:43 PM Posts: 235 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) And I can confirm the rear wiper doesn't go when you put it in reverse with the wipers on. That's interesting. The features section of the U.S. configurator claims that's a standard feature with the front wipers on and the transmission switched into reverse.

Nov 27th, 2006, 08:49 AM	#46 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:43 AM Posts: 37,538 Offline	Not happening here for certain. Although they are speed sensitive and I didn't switch that option on, so I guess that's default now.

Nov 27th, 2006, 09:52 AM	#47 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:43 AM Posts: 37,538 Offline	MINI2 - At Home with the MINI Cooper S - Day 4 Latest update, not much to report really, hopefully have more to report tomorrow, today is going to be a pretty boring day in MINI terms.

Nov 27th, 2006, 07:40 PM	#48 (permalink)
Juno MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Local Time: 04:43 AM Posts: 522 Offline	Hey Paul - 'your' car gets around : - Mini Cooper S v Renaultsport Clio 197 Pete

Nov 27th, 2006, 08:18 PM	#51 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 04:43 AM Posts: 13,979 Offline	Pauls car has the standard 16" wheels which means it will have runflats. Runflats have a mixed following, but the latest car has been setup to work with the tyres. BMW have worked this successfully recently in the latest generation 3-series and the Z4 M Coupe, so it will be interesting to see what people make of the new setup...

Nov 28th, 2006, 08:44 AM	#53 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:43 AM Posts: 37,538 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Restyle (original) It was interesting to read about OLLY.s test of the Sport Button, where he monitored the mpg at constant speed with & without the function enabled. Do you think you could duplicate this test at various speeds & report back? Just pressing the sport button while cruising at a regular speed didn't seem to have any direct effect (same pedal position etc) on the instant MPG.

Nov 28th, 2006, 08:45 AM	#54 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:43 AM Posts: 37,538 Offline	No idea, I've not been in the boot with the wipers going.

Nov 28th, 2006, 07:46 PM	#55 (permalink)
ru81 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 03:43 AM Posts: 271 Offline	Paul, having now tried both the standard supension and the sports suspension which do you prefer? I want as smooth a ride as possible without sacrificing handling. I placed my order today with standard suspension, but I'm still undecided.

Nov 28th, 2006, 08:22 PM	#56 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:43 AM Posts: 37,538 Offline	I prefer sport, but standard is better than I expected. I'm sure you'll be happy.

Nov 28th, 2006, 08:23 PM	#57 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:43 AM Posts: 37,538 Offline	Update will come later today with two days in one, as I did nothing really Yesterday.

Nov 28th, 2006, 09:14 PM	#59 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:43 AM Posts: 37,538 Offline	No, just intermittant.

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