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Cthulhu · Dec 5th, 2006, 11:53 AM

Just got the dreaded "delayed"-call from my dealer. My MCS production was moved from week 51 to 04, and as I've specced the storage pack it will get further delayed (until March) if I want that option.

I'm actually willing to remove the storage pack, however, March build also means that the LSD will be available, which I initially wanted. Now, 1st gen MINI seemed to benefit from the LSD, will the same go for the new MCS? Or should the DSC be enough? Note that I live in Norway, and the roads are frequently snowy or slippery.

In short: will the LSD (and storage pack) be worth the 6 or so weeks wait?

ButtonIt · Dec 5th, 2006, 11:57 AM

On snow... probably worth waiting for LSD. In the UK I've driven both LSD and non LSD cars and you can really only notice a difference when pushing super hard or pushing hard on wet roads. LSD helps drive both wheels, DSC just cuts engine power when traction is lost to stop the wheels spinning. I guess on snow you want more traction rather than a device that stops wheel spin.

kcollins · Dec 5th, 2006, 12:59 PM

so LSD is delayed in the UK - doesn't seem to be delayed in the US just yet. I wonder if it has anything to do with right-hand drive cars versus left-hand drive cars. I called MINIUSA yesterday and they have no bulletins on it being delayed for the first week of January builds.

ButtonIt · Dec 5th, 2006, 01:02 PM

cthulhu is from Norway though, they're right hand drive over there

Cthulhu · Dec 5th, 2006, 05:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ButtonIt (original)

cthulhu is from Norway though, they're right hand drive over there

Yeah, that's right!

Thanks for the input ButtonIt, it's not an easy decision but I guess I could survive those extra weeks, extra traction will probably be nice to have on occation.

Dec 5th, 2006, 11:53 AM	#1
Cthulhu Newbie with new MINI Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oslo Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 9 Offline	LSD - worth the wait? Just got the dreaded "delayed"-call from my dealer. My MCS production was moved from week 51 to 04, and as I've specced the storage pack it will get further delayed (until March) if I want that option. I'm actually willing to remove the storage pack, however, March build also means that the LSD will be available, which I initially wanted. Now, 1st gen MINI seemed to benefit from the LSD, will the same go for the new MCS? Or should the DSC be enough? Note that I live in Norway, and the roads are frequently snowy or slippery. In short: will the LSD (and storage pack) be worth the 6 or so weeks wait?

Dec 5th, 2006, 12:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
kcollins Kaptain Krutaroo Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Washington, DC Local Time: 10:03 PM Posts: 390 Offline	so LSD is delayed in the UK - doesn't seem to be delayed in the US just yet. I wonder if it has anything to do with right-hand drive cars versus left-hand drive cars. I called MINIUSA yesterday and they have no bulletins on it being delayed for the first week of January builds. Kaptain Krutaroo - Kurt Collins - Washington, DC #8 2009 MINI JCW CR/B

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Dec 5th, 2006, 11:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
ButtonIt The Disorganiser My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waiting for others Local Time: 02:03 AM Posts: 15,379 Offline	On snow... probably worth waiting for LSD. In the UK I've driven both LSD and non LSD cars and you can really only notice a difference when pushing super hard or pushing hard on wet roads. LSD helps drive both wheels, DSC just cuts engine power when traction is lost to stop the wheels spinning. I guess on snow you want more traction rather than a device that stops wheel spin.

Dec 5th, 2006, 01:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
ButtonIt The Disorganiser My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waiting for others Local Time: 02:03 AM Posts: 15,379 Offline	cthulhu is from Norway though, they're right hand drive over there

Dec 5th, 2006, 05:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cthulhu Newbie with new MINI Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oslo Local Time: 04:03 AM Posts: 9 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ButtonIt (original) cthulhu is from Norway though, they're right hand drive over there Yeah, that's right! Thanks for the input ButtonIt, it's not an easy decision but I guess I could survive those extra weeks, extra traction will probably be nice to have on occation.

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