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AidenL · Feb 10th, 2004, 05:39 PM

Now that we have seen the Chrono Pack revealed, what do you all think of it?

While I like the idea of having oil pressure and temperature visibly displayed, for me, the central speedo is an iconic MINI design featuer, and I for one would regret losing that feature.

The new design certainly makes the gauges more visible, as opposed to having them buried down in the centre console.

Actually, for me, if the Oil Pressure and Temp gauges had moved to the steering wheel pod,while retaining the central speedo, that would have been my ideal solution............

Will you be speccin it on your next MINI or not?

Spookyfish · Feb 10th, 2004, 06:06 PM

I'd vote "I'd like my speedometer on the steering column, but can't say I fancy the new chrono pack" if it were an option.

NEMINI · Feb 10th, 2004, 06:09 PM

The chrono-pack to me looks aftermarket in that it does not follow the same design elements as the rest of the gauges.

I prefer the central speedo and agree I'd be more likely to order it if it was on the column rather then moving the speedo.

PS- Another option Nav. owners cannot have.

MiniMinor · Feb 10th, 2004, 06:18 PM

It's the central speedo for me

Hat · Feb 10th, 2004, 06:20 PM

depends how much it costs to be honest. those gaugs aren't really that much use

AidenL · Feb 10th, 2004, 07:01 PM

Poll now altered..............

Spookyfish · Feb 10th, 2004, 07:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL

Poll now altered..............

Can I have my 'I'd like my speedometer on the steering column, but can't say I fancy the new chrono pack", please?

dietcokeplease · Feb 10th, 2004, 07:09 PM

I find that oil pressure and temperature gauges are the enthusiastic drivers best friend. With the oil temp gauge you can see when the engine has warmed up sufficiently to "have fun".

The oil pressure gauge helps identify any leaks and problems with the engine. On my modified Golf I had an oil pressure gauge and this warned me of a leak when the sump plug came loose.

lotoole3 · Feb 10th, 2004, 07:11 PM

I'd like to see oil pressure and temperature gauges moved TO EITHER SIDE of the steering wheel pod as seperate, but similarly themed gagues, while retaining the central speedo. As said before, it doesn't follow the same design elements as the rest of the gauges. I've never been fond of the Nav system screen because of the strange "square peg in a round hole" look. Overlapping oversized gauges in such a huge circular space doesn't make sense to me either.

AidenL · Feb 10th, 2004, 07:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Spookyfish

Can I have my 'I'd like my speedometer on the steering column, but can't say I fancy the new chrono pack", please?

Done, just for you..............

What would you put in the centre position though, assuming you weren't going for Sat Nav?

Goonery · Feb 10th, 2004, 07:33 PM

I like the chrono pack, but I'd like more guages.

Ammeter,
Oil Pressure
Water Temperature
Fuel Gauge
Turbo Boost in a year or two maybe

And more graduations on the dials, its too plain.

Looks great in the dark though, bit like my missus

Eric B · Feb 10th, 2004, 07:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by goonery

Looks great in the dark though, bit like my missus

motoring · Feb 10th, 2004, 08:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by lotoole3

I'd like to see oil pressure and temperature gauges moved TO EITHER SIDE of the steering wheel pod as seperate, but similarly themed gagues, while retaining the central speedo. As said before, it doesn't follow the same design elements as the rest of the gauges. I've never been fond of the Nav system screen because of the strange "square peg in a round hole" look. Overlapping oversized gauges in such a huge circular space doesn't make sense to me either.

^^^^ I agree ^^^^

shiredweller · Feb 10th, 2004, 08:47 PM

Gauges look too jumbled and mis-matched.

Martin L · Feb 10th, 2004, 08:54 PM

I think I'll be holding out for the HUD which is bound to become a feature sometime in the distant future

SteveM3 · Feb 10th, 2004, 08:56 PM

The chrono pack looks like it belongs in any old car while the central
speedo is unique and instantly Mini. No contest, central speedo wins.

Spookyfish · Feb 10th, 2004, 08:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL

Done, just for you..............

What would you put in the centre position though, assuming you weren't going for Sat Nav?

Thanks! Not sure what I'd put there, maybe a better looking chrono pack. Can't say I like this one very much. Maybe a huge globe that you can actually rotate, or they could put the radio there. Or whatever...

KenL · Feb 10th, 2004, 09:00 PM

More options is good but I'll stick with the central speedo on my next MINI.

Wobert · Feb 10th, 2004, 09:24 PM

IMHO I think the new gauges look PANTS!

Central speedo for me everytime!

Robert

Z1GZAG N · Feb 10th, 2004, 10:35 PM

Central Speedo here. I'll be installing gauges next to the tach, where BMW should have put them to begin with. Not offering them as an option is as bad as not putting the gauges there to begin with. Seems they are doing everything they can to get us to accept loosing the central speedo location.

View Poll Results: Chrono Pack or Central Speedometer?
I like the Chrono Pack...........	55	21.57%
I prefer the Central Speedometer.........	131	51.37%
I'd have liked the Additional Gauges on the Steering Wheel Pod.........	55	21.57%
I'd like the Speedo on the Steering Wheel Pod, but don't like the Chrono Pack anyway.........	14	5.49%
Voters: 255. You may not vote on this poll

Feb 10th, 2004, 05:39 PM	#1
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:01 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Chrono Pack versus Central Speedometer? Now that we have seen the Chrono Pack revealed, what do you all think of it? While I like the idea of having oil pressure and temperature visibly displayed, for me, the central speedo is an iconic MINI design featuer, and I for one would regret losing that feature. The new design certainly makes the gauges more visible, as opposed to having them buried down in the centre console. Actually, for me, if the Oil Pressure and Temp gauges had moved to the steering wheel pod,while retaining the central speedo, that would have been my ideal solution............ Will you be speccin it on your next MINI or not? Attached Thumbnails *Global Moderator*

Feb 10th, 2004, 06:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spookyfish I'm probably out motoring Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Overijssel Local Time: 03:01 AM Posts: 397 Offline	I'd vote "I'd like my speedometer on the steering column, but can't say I fancy the new chrono pack" if it were an option. Black / Whte Cooper

Feb 10th, 2004, 06:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 09:01 PM Posts: 7,911 Offline	The chrono-pack to me looks aftermarket in that it does not follow the same design elements as the rest of the gauges. I prefer the central speedo and agree I'd be more likely to order it if it was on the column rather then moving the speedo. PS- Another option Nav. owners cannot have. NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Feb 10th, 2004, 06:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
MiniMinor ****** Off ! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Here.. Local Time: 03:01 AM Posts: 85,850 Offline	It's the central speedo for me The hardest thing you'll ever do is watch the one you love, love someone else.

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Feb 10th, 2004, 06:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 03:01 AM Posts: 15,868 Offline	depends how much it costs to be honest. those gaugs aren't really that much use

Feb 10th, 2004, 07:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:01 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Poll now altered.............. *Global Moderator*

Feb 10th, 2004, 07:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Spookyfish I'm probably out motoring Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Overijssel Local Time: 03:01 AM Posts: 397 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL Poll now altered.............. Can I have my 'I'd like my speedometer on the steering column, but can't say I fancy the new chrono pack", please? Black / Whte Cooper

Feb 10th, 2004, 07:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 02:01 AM Posts: 5,315 Offline	I find that oil pressure and temperature gauges are the enthusiastic drivers best friend. With the oil temp gauge you can see when the engine has warmed up sufficiently to "have fun". The oil pressure gauge helps identify any leaks and problems with the engine. On my modified Golf I had an oil pressure gauge and this warned me of a leak when the sump plug came loose. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

Feb 10th, 2004, 07:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
lotoole3 MINI2 Irregular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Local Time: 10:01 PM Posts: 181 Offline	I'd like to see oil pressure and temperature gauges moved TO EITHER SIDE of the steering wheel pod as seperate, but similarly themed gagues, while retaining the central speedo. As said before, it doesn't follow the same design elements as the rest of the gauges. I've never been fond of the Nav system screen because of the strange "square peg in a round hole" look. Overlapping oversized gauges in such a huge circular space doesn't make sense to me either. lotoole3 2005 JB/B MCS :: Motoring since 8.22.04 2002 DS/B MCS :: RIP due to flood 8.1.04

Feb 10th, 2004, 07:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:01 AM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Spookyfish Can I have my 'I'd like my speedometer on the steering column, but can't say I fancy the new chrono pack", please? Done, just for you.............. What would you put in the centre position though, assuming you weren't going for Sat Nav? *Global Moderator*

Feb 10th, 2004, 07:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 03:01 AM Posts: 13,617 Offline	I like the chrono pack, but I'd like more guages. Ammeter, Oil Pressure Water Temperature Fuel Gauge Turbo Boost in a year or two maybe And more graduations on the dials, its too plain. Looks great in the dark though, bit like my missus

Feb 10th, 2004, 07:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
Eric B N.O.T. Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Where you left me Local Time: 07:01 PM Posts: 1,608 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by goonery Looks great in the dark though, bit like my missus

Feb 10th, 2004, 08:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
motoring Autox Monster Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Des Moines, WA Local Time: 07:01 PM Posts: 619 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by lotoole3 I'd like to see oil pressure and temperature gauges moved TO EITHER SIDE of the steering wheel pod as seperate, but similarly themed gagues, while retaining the central speedo. As said before, it doesn't follow the same design elements as the rest of the gauges. I've never been fond of the Nav system screen because of the strange "square peg in a round hole" look. Overlapping oversized gauges in such a huge circular space doesn't make sense to me either. ^^^^ I agree ^^^^ IB/W MC with the really big checkered flag on top 2004 H Stock National Champion

Feb 10th, 2004, 08:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
shiredweller MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2003 Local Time: 09:01 PM Posts: 2,635 Offline	Gauges look too jumbled and mis-matched.

Feb 10th, 2004, 08:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 03:01 AM Posts: 13,602 Offline	I think I'll be holding out for the HUD which is bound to become a feature sometime in the distant future MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Feb 10th, 2004, 08:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
SteveM3 MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malmesbury, Wilts Local Time: 03:01 AM Posts: 1,800 Offline	The chrono pack looks like it belongs in any old car while the central speedo is unique and instantly Mini. No contest, central speedo wins.

Feb 10th, 2004, 08:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
Spookyfish I'm probably out motoring Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Overijssel Local Time: 03:01 AM Posts: 397 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL Done, just for you.............. What would you put in the centre position though, assuming you weren't going for Sat Nav? Thanks! Not sure what I'd put there, maybe a better looking chrono pack. Can't say I like this one very much. Maybe a huge globe that you can actually rotate, or they could put the radio there. Or whatever... Black / Whte Cooper

Feb 10th, 2004, 09:00 PM	#18 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 03:01 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	More options is good but I'll stick with the central speedo on my next MINI. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Feb 10th, 2004, 09:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
Wobert Mr 120d Sport Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chester, UK Local Time: 03:01 AM Posts: 4,679 Offline	IMHO I think the new gauges look PANTS! Central speedo for me everytime! Robert

Feb 10th, 2004, 10:35 PM	#20 (permalink)
Z1GZAG N MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hurricane Alley, FL Local Time: 09:01 PM Posts: 1,434 Offline	Central Speedo here. I'll be installing gauges next to the tach, where BMW should have put them to begin with. Not offering them as an option is as bad as not putting the gauges there to begin with. Seems they are doing everything they can to get us to accept loosing the central speedo location.

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