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Dave · May 19th, 2003, 09:54 AM

Don't think this quote makes me feel any better:

Jack Pitney: "The quality issue in the IQS report said we had a harsh ride. You know, we do. Beginning this month we changed the oil in the shock absorbers which has a dramatic effect on the compliance of the suspension system. We're real serious about quality and we're keeping an eye on it."

If anyone is perturbed by the change in suspension for the Cooper S - Please sign the online petition

http://www.petitiononline.com/USMINIS/petition.html

Dave (just my luck - I have a May build

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Qamper · May 19th, 2003, 10:21 AM

June 6 build here - hope I don't get a sofa on wheels.
Eeegads!!

mvalant · May 20th, 2003, 06:35 AM

Oh S*#@!!! Don't tell me it's the bait-and-switch AGAIN... arrrrghhh! This is ridiculous. It had better not be a floaty Buick-like MINI - I want my MCS to drive JUST LIKE the demo I flogged back in February!

Dave · May 20th, 2003, 06:51 AM

I called them today to get the skinny. Turns out that the cut over was on May 1 and it's all based on production start - which fir me was . . . . May 1 (amazing coincidence). She (the consumer relationship person at MINI USA) couldn't tell me what suspension I'd be getting because my date was so damned close!

We'll see. In the mean time sign the petition.

Dave

acetonic · May 20th, 2003, 07:19 AM

MINIUSA has already replied to this issue saying the handling performance will be unchanged. Maybe we shouldn't get our knickers knotted up until we find out for sure?

Dave · May 20th, 2003, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by acetonic
MINIUSA has already replied to this issue saying the handling performance will be unchanged. Maybe we shouldn't get our knickers knotted up until we find out for sure?

No offense - but if you already have your MINI which it seems you do - I guess getting your Knickers in a twist really isn't an issue.

Dave

barrie · May 20th, 2003, 02:59 PM

Hi

Will this effect UK cars as well?

Mine is due 16/6

Thanks

Martin L · May 20th, 2003, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by acetonic
MINIUSA has already replied to this issue saying the handling performance will be unchanged.

What a load of cr@p

How can the handling remain unchanged if your changing the suspension setup

It'd be good to know who has actually complained to MINI about the firm suspension in the first place.

Noel · May 20th, 2003, 03:21 PM

I'll second that - what about UK cars ?

Paul · May 20th, 2003, 03:37 PM

I'm closing this thread, as this has ALL been done in depth in other threads already.

Please search, or at the very least, take a quick read, before posting.

Please see this thread started by a MINI USA representative:

MINI Shock Absorber Improvement

This thread about the petition:

MINI Shocks Petition

And this one:

New info on shock-absorber "improvement"

All in the general discussion forum, as this is neither Cooper S specific, or country specific.

Paul

May 19th, 2003, 09:54 AM	#1
Dave MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Western WA Local Time: 09:49 AM Posts: 429 Offline	Shocking News Don't think this quote makes me feel any better: Jack Pitney: "The quality issue in the IQS report said we had a harsh ride. You know, we do. Beginning this month we changed the oil in the shock absorbers which has a dramatic effect on the compliance of the suspension system. We're real serious about quality and we're keeping an eye on it." If anyone is perturbed by the change in suspension for the Cooper S - Please sign the online petition http://www.petitiononline.com/USMINIS/petition.html Dave (just my luck - I have a May build ) Last edited by Dave : May 19th, 2003 at 11:00 AM.

May 19th, 2003, 10:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Qamper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Philadelphia Local Time: 05:49 AM Posts: 138 Offline	June 6 build here - hope I don't get a sofa on wheels. Eeegads!! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...r/mcsflare.jpg

May 20th, 2003, 06:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
mvalant MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Local Time: 04:49 AM Posts: 15 Offline	Oh S*#@!!! Don't tell me it's the bait-and-switch AGAIN... arrrrghhh! This is ridiculous. It had better not be a floaty Buick-like MINI - I want my MCS to drive JUST LIKE the demo I flogged back in February! Mike Valant Indi Blue/White MCS, ~190hp

May 20th, 2003, 03:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 10:49 AM Posts: 13,642 Online	Quote: Originally posted by acetonic MINIUSA has already replied to this issue saying the handling performance will be unchanged. What a load of cr@p How can the handling remain unchanged if your changing the suspension setup It'd be good to know who has actually complained to MINI about the firm suspension in the first place. MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

May 20th, 2003, 03:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:49 AM Posts: 41,276 Offline	I'm closing this thread, as this has ALL been done in depth in other threads already. Please search, or at the very least, take a quick read, before posting. Please see this thread started by a MINI USA representative: MINI Shock Absorber Improvement This thread about the petition: MINI Shocks Petition And this one: New info on shock-absorber "improvement" All in the general discussion forum, as this is neither Cooper S specific, or country specific. Paul There aint no party like my nana's tea party

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May 20th, 2003, 06:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dave MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Western WA Local Time: 09:49 AM Posts: 429 Offline	I called them today to get the skinny. Turns out that the cut over was on May 1 and it's all based on production start - which fir me was . . . . May 1 (amazing coincidence). She (the consumer relationship person at MINI USA) couldn't tell me what suspension I'd be getting because my date was so damned close! We'll see. In the mean time sign the petition. Dave

May 20th, 2003, 07:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
acetonic MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Castle, Delaware Local Time: 05:49 AM Posts: 289 Offline	MINIUSA has already replied to this issue saying the handling performance will be unchanged. Maybe we shouldn't get our knickers knotted up until we find out for sure?

May 20th, 2003, 12:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dave MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Western WA Local Time: 09:49 AM Posts: 429 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by acetonic MINIUSA has already replied to this issue saying the handling performance will be unchanged. Maybe we shouldn't get our knickers knotted up until we find out for sure? No offense - but if you already have your MINI which it seems you do - I guess getting your Knickers in a twist really isn't an issue. Dave

May 20th, 2003, 02:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
barrie MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Borehamwood Local Time: 09:49 AM Posts: 86 Offline	Hi Will this effect UK cars as well? Mine is due 16/6 Thanks

May 20th, 2003, 03:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Noel MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beds Local Time: 09:49 AM Posts: 12 Offline	I'll second that - what about UK cars ?

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