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Paul · Sep 10th, 2007, 06:20 PM

MINI2 will be reporting live, on and off, throughout the 11th September as we fly in and out of the International Motor Show in Frankfurt.

The MINI stand, featuring the public debut of the new ...Read full report

Paul · Sep 11th, 2007, 11:11 AM

Well, here I am at Frankfurt!

Two good interviews with Ulrich Kranz, who is head of MINI Development, and Bernd Koeber, MINI Clubman Product Manager. Don't expect any ground breaking revelations when these are published later Today, but I hope they will provide at least a little insight into the attitude and work behind the MINI Clubman and MINI in general.

Several photos have been taken and are currently winding their way through the interweb, and should all show in the main story (link above), provided technology doesn't fail us terribly!

I love MINI, Laura · Sep 11th, 2007, 11:28 AM

Exciting! Thanks Paul!

JD Cass · Sep 11th, 2007, 11:35 AM

Paul, any photos of the Challenge Car?

Paul · Sep 11th, 2007, 11:46 AM

Oh yes.

Unfortunately the broadband here is actually very slow, so the photos may not be uploaded in time for me to catch my quick exit back to the UK. If not, I will of course put those up as soon as possible on return. My rural 'high speed' internet puts this place to shame!

Paul · Sep 11th, 2007, 07:42 PM

Live from the IAA International Motor Show, Frankfurt is now showing the photos.

First interview published: MINI2 Interview, Bernd Koeber - MINI Clubman Product Manager

Jordan210 · Sep 11th, 2007, 08:02 PM

Great pics Paul

Now how do i get to frankfurt !

Paul · Sep 11th, 2007, 08:07 PM

Swim?

I wish I had more time, but time and budget meant it was a case of get in, get out. The internet connection there was woeful, if I had a team of two then we could have split jobs and probably managed to get more done, but such is live.

DerekH · Sep 11th, 2007, 08:11 PM

Great work Paul my chance to get some on saturday may be busy but will head straight for mini stand to get some pic's and compair with yours to see if i am any good, was it worth it and did you see any of the other stuff or was it just a dedicated Mini2 visit, i can't wait till sat to see that Challange car and am i glad we got CR/ White roof you bet, that wheeels are looking very nice indeed.

AprilWhine · Sep 11th, 2007, 08:11 PM

How exciting!

DerekH · Sep 11th, 2007, 08:14 PM

Jordan210 £40 Birmingham to Frankfurt , then im back via heathrow to aberdeen £79 Hotel 4 Star with airport pick up free and into show £42.50 per night cheap weeked as i was down to Birmingham on business so convinced the wife as flights cheap good time to pop across, and after seing that pic's im glad i booked this up.

R99 · Sep 11th, 2007, 08:15 PM

What are the wheels on the challenge car? I noticed the Borbet sponsorship logo's, are they made by them?

They are awesome wheels and if they are widely available I would love a set for my car.

James.

"Reedy" · Sep 11th, 2007, 08:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by R99 (original)

What are the wheels on the challenge car? I noticed the Borbet sponsorship logo's, are they made by them?

They are awesome wheels and if they are widely available I would love a set for my car.

James.

http://www.mini2.com/category/john-cooper-works/

Paul · Sep 11th, 2007, 08:19 PM

That's as much as anything at the event said too, Borbet 17" alloys (7.5 x 17 inches).

DerekH · Sep 11th, 2007, 08:20 PM

R99 yes they are Borbet but have emailed them twice on ther site with no reply so i take it they are not aware of customer service yet they will learn hopefully.

"Reedy" · Sep 11th, 2007, 08:22 PM

I see some Black Alloys with polished edge on the wall in one of the pics....looking interesting..

not R105's

Paul · Sep 11th, 2007, 08:22 PM

They may have an exclusive OEM deal with MINI for those particular alloys, and are just ignoring your contact. Which would be a pity.

DerekH · Sep 11th, 2007, 08:24 PM

Paul have you thought about a print service on the site the we could purchase nice glossy prints like some of the mags do im sure there must be a demand for this sort of stuf if cost effective only an idea.

Axelander · Sep 11th, 2007, 08:27 PM

Hi Paul,

it's me again ;-)

did you manage to ask the guys what's it all about the roof rails? i read at motoringfile (press release) that there will be an exclusive system. but is it aftermarket?

thanx!

DerekH · Sep 11th, 2007, 08:34 PM

Yes that may be the case with the wheels £1500 retail i think, cost price £600.

Sep 10th, 2007, 06:20 PM	#1
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:32 AM Posts: 41,220 Offline	Live from the IAA International Motor Show, Frankfurt MINI2 will be reporting live, on and off, throughout the 11th September as we fly in and out of the International Motor Show in Frankfurt. The MINI stand, featuring the public debut of the new ...Read full report

Sep 11th, 2007, 11:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:32 AM Posts: 41,220 Offline	Well, here I am at Frankfurt! Two good interviews with Ulrich Kranz, who is head of MINI Development, and Bernd Koeber, MINI Clubman Product Manager. Don't expect any ground breaking revelations when these are published later Today, but I hope they will provide at least a little insight into the attitude and work behind the MINI Clubman and MINI in general. Several photos have been taken and are currently winding their way through the interweb, and should all show in the main story (link above), provided technology doesn't fail us terribly! There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Sep 11th, 2007, 11:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:32 AM Posts: 41,220 Offline	Oh yes. Unfortunately the broadband here is actually very slow, so the photos may not be uploaded in time for me to catch my quick exit back to the UK. If not, I will of course put those up as soon as possible on return. My rural 'high speed' internet puts this place to shame! There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Sep 11th, 2007, 07:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:32 AM Posts: 41,220 Offline	Live from the IAA International Motor Show, Frankfurt is now showing the photos. First interview published: MINI2 Interview, Bernd Koeber - MINI Clubman Product Manager There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Sep 11th, 2007, 08:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jordan210 Cyber Police My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In your House ! Local Time: 05:32 AM Posts: 9,583 Offline	Great pics Paul Now how do i get to frankfurt ! MINI2's Resident Dyslexic
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Sep 11th, 2007, 11:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 05:32 AM Posts: 3,327 Offline	Exciting! Thanks Paul!

Sep 11th, 2007, 11:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
JD Cass MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 05:32 AM Posts: 38 Offline	Paul, any photos of the Challenge Car?

Sep 11th, 2007, 08:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:32 AM Posts: 41,220 Offline	Swim? I wish I had more time, but time and budget meant it was a case of get in, get out. The internet connection there was woeful, if I had a team of two then we could have split jobs and probably managed to get more done, but such is live. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Sep 11th, 2007, 08:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 05:32 AM Posts: 827 Offline	Great work Paul my chance to get some on saturday may be busy but will head straight for mini stand to get some pic's and compair with yours to see if i am any good, was it worth it and did you see any of the other stuff or was it just a dedicated Mini2 visit, i can't wait till sat to see that Challange car and am i glad we got CR/ White roof you bet, that wheeels are looking very nice indeed.

Sep 11th, 2007, 08:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 16,996 Offline	How exciting! Global Moderator

Sep 11th, 2007, 08:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 05:32 AM Posts: 827 Offline	Jordan210 £40 Birmingham to Frankfurt , then im back via heathrow to aberdeen £79 Hotel 4 Star with airport pick up free and into show £42.50 per night cheap weeked as i was down to Birmingham on business so convinced the wife as flights cheap good time to pop across, and after seing that pic's im glad i booked this up.

Sep 11th, 2007, 08:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 05:32 AM Posts: 1,465 Offline	What are the wheels on the challenge car? I noticed the Borbet sponsorship logo's, are they made by them? They are awesome wheels and if they are widely available I would love a set for my car. James. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- MT ---

Sep 11th, 2007, 08:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
"Reedy" Lost in Mini2 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 05:32 AM Posts: 927 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by R99 (original) What are the wheels on the challenge car? I noticed the Borbet sponsorship logo's, are they made by them? They are awesome wheels and if they are widely available I would love a set for my car. James. http://www.mini2.com/category/john-cooper-works/ JCW Black R105 - JCW Strut - More Mods Soon...

Sep 11th, 2007, 08:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:32 AM Posts: 41,220 Offline	That's as much as anything at the event said too, Borbet 17" alloys (7.5 x 17 inches). There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Sep 11th, 2007, 08:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 05:32 AM Posts: 827 Offline	R99 yes they are Borbet but have emailed them twice on ther site with no reply so i take it they are not aware of customer service yet they will learn hopefully.

Sep 11th, 2007, 08:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
"Reedy" Lost in Mini2 My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 05:32 AM Posts: 927 Offline	I see some Black Alloys with polished edge on the wall in one of the pics....looking interesting.. not R105's JCW Black R105 - JCW Strut - More Mods Soon...

Sep 11th, 2007, 08:22 PM	#17 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:32 AM Posts: 41,220 Offline	They may have an exclusive OEM deal with MINI for those particular alloys, and are just ignoring your contact. Which would be a pity. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Sep 11th, 2007, 08:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 05:32 AM Posts: 827 Offline	Paul have you thought about a print service on the site the we could purchase nice glossy prints like some of the mags do im sure there must be a demand for this sort of stuf if cost effective only an idea.

Sep 11th, 2007, 08:27 PM	#19 (permalink)
Axelander MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: zurich Local Time: 06:32 AM Posts: 10 Offline	Roof rails Hi Paul, it's me again ;-) did you manage to ask the guys what's it all about the roof rails? i read at motoringfile (press release) that there will be an exclusive system. but is it aftermarket? thanx! love our smallluxurysportsfamilycar

Sep 11th, 2007, 08:34 PM	#20 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 05:32 AM Posts: 827 Offline	Yes that may be the case with the wheels £1500 retail i think, cost price £600.

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