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rec · Nov 21st, 2006, 09:55 AM

Saw these on NAM, thought I'd post them up.

Chris.F · Nov 21st, 2006, 09:58 AM

Excellent pics for comparing.......Soundproofing missing on ALL the cars I saw at weekend?

Washy · Nov 21st, 2006, 09:59 AM

The last two interior shot show just how big the new speedo is......

rec · Nov 21st, 2006, 10:36 AM

and also how dated the old centre console is :P

Washy · Nov 21st, 2006, 10:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original)

and also how dated the old centre console is :P

Still reckon it needs the nav to fill it up a bit though.....

The interior is better than the old car for sure.

MyNameIsEarl · Nov 21st, 2006, 10:43 AM

There is too much info crammed in that big speedo.

In the mk1 you looked up to see the clock, to the radio to see the radio/CD info and to the speedo/rev counter to see other relevant info.

Now everything is crammed in one place - not to mention the small radio controls...

A step backwards IMO!

rec · Nov 21st, 2006, 10:53 AM

yet you had a water guage as well as your petrol guage, still had a digital display and also the lights... pretty much what we have in the R56 :]

LMB · Nov 21st, 2006, 10:54 AM

You don't relise by how much they've raised the car....

LMB · Nov 21st, 2006, 10:56 AM

I've also just noticed the front indicator is in the light.

Olly. · Nov 21st, 2006, 10:56 AM

It also shows how little difference there is to the exterior of the car. Unless you really know your MINI's you would struggle to notice the changes

kooper trooper · Nov 21st, 2006, 10:59 AM

Thanks for the photos.

The new new mini speedo is just so BIG and ugly;

Those squashed side windows look ridiculous.

Olly. · Nov 21st, 2006, 11:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original)

You don't relise by how much they've raised the car....

The new car has a lower ride height apparently

(I'm sure Paul said this somewhere)

Phannarith · Nov 21st, 2006, 11:00 AM

i think im still in love with the r53 and i might just have to get it next month... =) though the r56 looks like it has more engine room.

rec · Nov 21st, 2006, 11:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original)

You don't relise by how much they've raised the car....

they haven't raised the car that much, they raised the base of the window line cos of the extra height in the bonnet.

R1 · Nov 21st, 2006, 11:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original)

and also how dated the old centre console is :P

and how "toysareus" the new one looks!

I do like the new interior though on the whole. Just not sure about those centre controls?

rec · Nov 21st, 2006, 11:05 AM

i'd much prefer to look at a ToysRUs centre console than one that looks like it was lifted out of a Sierra.

R1 · Nov 21st, 2006, 11:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original)

i'd much prefer to look at a ToysRUs centre console than one that looks like it was lifted out of a Sierra.

Personal choice! I don't think the heater controls will last and I also think, after trying a few times at the weekend that the outside edges of the centre console will start to look "worn" because your hand will rub it when operating the controls.

rec · Nov 21st, 2006, 11:12 AM

same way yours will wear cos you all rest your legs on them huh ? :P

Hat · Nov 21st, 2006, 11:14 AM

i think the lower grilles in the bumpers looks much better on the 56 than the 53 - especially the rear bumper.

R1 · Nov 21st, 2006, 11:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original)

same way yours will wear cos you all rest your legs on them huh ? :P

You must have the legs of a giraffe! Mine don't touch them!

Nov 21st, 2006, 09:55 AM	#1
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 09:44 PM Posts: 1,217 Offline	R53 & R56 Comparison Shots Saw these on NAM, thought I'd post them up. Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html Last edited by DaFlake : Nov 21st, 2006 at 12:03 PM. Reason: Made Tumbnails

Nov 21st, 2006, 09:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 09:44 PM Posts: 18,341 Offline	The last two interior shot show just how big the new speedo is...... Black to the future....

Nov 21st, 2006, 10:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 09:44 PM Posts: 1,217 Offline	and also how dated the old centre console is :P Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Nov 21st, 2006, 10:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 09:44 PM Posts: 18,341 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original) and also how dated the old centre console is :P Still reckon it needs the nav to fill it up a bit though..... The interior is better than the old car for sure. Black to the future....

Nov 21st, 2006, 10:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 09:44 PM Posts: 1,217 Offline	yet you had a water guage as well as your petrol guage, still had a digital display and also the lights... pretty much what we have in the R56 :] Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

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Nov 21st, 2006, 09:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chris.F MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennines Local Time: 08:44 PM Posts: 326 Offline	Excellent pics for comparing.......Soundproofing missing on ALL the cars I saw at weekend?

Nov 21st, 2006, 10:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
MyNameIsEarl MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 08:44 PM Posts: 7 Offline	There is too much info crammed in that big speedo. In the mk1 you looked up to see the clock, to the radio to see the radio/CD info and to the speedo/rev counter to see other relevant info. Now everything is crammed in one place - not to mention the small radio controls... A step backwards IMO!

Nov 21st, 2006, 10:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 09:44 PM Posts: 24,910 Offline	You don't relise by how much they've raised the car.... Global Moderator

Nov 21st, 2006, 10:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 09:44 PM Posts: 24,910 Offline	I've also just noticed the front indicator is in the light. Global Moderator

Nov 21st, 2006, 10:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 09:44 PM Posts: 3,492 Offline	It also shows how little difference there is to the exterior of the car. Unless you really know your MINI's you would struggle to notice the changes

Nov 21st, 2006, 10:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
kooper trooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Local Time: 09:44 PM Posts: 55 Offline	Thanks for the photos. The new new mini speedo is just so BIG and ugly; Those squashed side windows look ridiculous.

Nov 21st, 2006, 11:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 09:44 PM Posts: 3,492 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original) You don't relise by how much they've raised the car.... The new car has a lower ride height apparently (I'm sure Paul said this somewhere)

Nov 21st, 2006, 11:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
Phannarith MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Local Time: 05:44 AM Posts: 6 Offline	i think im still in love with the r53 and i might just have to get it next month... =) though the r56 looks like it has more engine room.

Nov 21st, 2006, 11:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 09:44 PM Posts: 1,217 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original) You don't relise by how much they've raised the car.... they haven't raised the car that much, they raised the base of the window line cos of the extra height in the bonnet. Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Nov 21st, 2006, 11:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 09:44 PM Posts: 4,915 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original) and also how dated the old centre console is :P and how "toysareus" the new one looks! I do like the new interior though on the whole. Just not sure about those centre controls?

Nov 21st, 2006, 11:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 09:44 PM Posts: 1,217 Offline	i'd much prefer to look at a ToysRUs centre console than one that looks like it was lifted out of a Sierra. Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Nov 21st, 2006, 11:10 AM	#17 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 09:44 PM Posts: 4,915 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original) i'd much prefer to look at a ToysRUs centre console than one that looks like it was lifted out of a Sierra. Personal choice! I don't think the heater controls will last and I also think, after trying a few times at the weekend that the outside edges of the centre console will start to look "worn" because your hand will rub it when operating the controls.

Nov 21st, 2006, 11:12 AM	#18 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 09:44 PM Posts: 1,217 Offline	same way yours will wear cos you all rest your legs on them huh ? :P Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Nov 21st, 2006, 11:14 AM	#19 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 09:44 PM Posts: 15,884 Offline	i think the lower grilles in the bumpers looks much better on the 56 than the 53 - especially the rear bumper.

Nov 21st, 2006, 11:16 AM	#20 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 09:44 PM Posts: 4,915 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original) same way yours will wear cos you all rest your legs on them huh ? :P You must have the legs of a giraffe! Mine don't touch them!

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