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Basil · Dec 23rd, 2001, 09:09 PM

Can someone please tell me why the area behind the gear stick in this photo (which I can't find in any of the brochures I have) is different to the one posted below.
(this one I prefer, but what do those buttons/switches do?)

Basil · Dec 23rd, 2001, 09:11 PM

This one's the only one shown in my brochures and in the cars I have seen. The buttons are for the mirror adjustment, as you will all no doubt be aware. The Cooper "S" photo's I've seen have the console as shown above.

BruceK · Dec 23rd, 2001, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Basil
Can someone please tell me why the area behind the gear stick in this photo (which I can't find in any of the brochures I have) is different to the one posted below.
(this one I prefer, but what do those buttons/switches do?)

Basil, that first picture is of a pre-production interior which made it's way into a lot of the early hand-built MINIs that did car show and promotional duty. I believe one of the switches adjusted the mirrors and the other was to adjust the height of the headlights.

The two switches and blanking plate were changed to the setup with the single switch (your second photo) once production started.

Basil · Dec 24th, 2001, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BruceK

Basil, that first picture is of a pre-production interior which made it's way into a lot of the early hand-built MINIs that did car show and promotional duty. I believe one of the switches adjusted the mirrors and the other was to adjust the height of the headlights.

The two switches and blanking plate were changed to the setup with the single switch (your second photo) once production started.

Thanks for clearing that point up Bruce "the mini guru" K.

I think they got it right the first time !

Basil · Mar 30th, 2002, 10:06 AM

Finally, conclusive proof that these controls do exist and are for the seat heating controls......

BruceK · Mar 30th, 2002, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Basil
Finally, conclusive proof that these controls do exist and are for the seat heating controls......

Basil, those aren't the same switches as shown on the top of this thread. The other ones were different shaped and were mirror adjustments and headlight level control switches.

Sure, the new heated seat controls are round and in the same area, but that is about it.

Try again!

Basil · Mar 30th, 2002, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BruceK

Basil, those aren't the same switches as shown on the top of this thread. The other ones were different shaped and were mirror adjustments and headlight level control switches.

Sure, the new heated seat controls are round and in the same area, but that is about it. Try again!

Amazing, I must have dreamt the first reply you put here

Your right, they arn't the same, but this picture is off a brand new cooper (and I will credit it's owner tomorrow) and it's really just to show where the differences now lie. Personaly I prefer the black surround to the slightly cheap looking silver ones on the the models without the heating controls.

The headlight controls were probably for the Xenons, but of course that has now been automated......

Oh well, can't blame a man for trying........

Geez, now its nearly 2.00am......... Arghhhhhh.......

night.

noahe · Mar 30th, 2002, 12:32 PM

It does look like a very good spot for any accessories one might want... Someone has already put a starter button there.

I didn't opt for heated seats, but now I know there's a part you can order if you wanted the buttons. Or just drill 'yer own once the new-car-fear has lapsed.

They look awful neat, but I just can't see luxury features in a MINI. If the heater, wipers, and defroster actually work, that will be luxury enough for me.

Basil · Mar 31st, 2002, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by noahe

... If the heater, wipers, and defroster actually work, that will be luxury enough for me.

nice to see someone who's easily pleased.

Im sure they will work most of the time.

Red Cooper · Apr 2nd, 2002, 07:07 AM

AFAIK the controls for the heated seats are at the base of the hand brake:http://www.mini2.com/images/gallery/...Showroom16.jpg

At least thats where the blank covers are on my Cooper...

Dom · Apr 2nd, 2002, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Red Cooper
AFAIK the controls for the heated seats are at the base of the hand brake:http://www.mini2.com/images/gallery/...Showroom16.jpg

At least thats where the blank covers are on my Cooper...

That's what I thought... if I had a pound for every different gearstick area that was made...

Dom

Basil · Apr 2nd, 2002, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Red Cooper
AFAIK the controls for the heated seats are at the base of the hand brake:http://www.mini2.com/images/gallery/...Showroom16.jpg

At least thats where the blank covers are on my Cooper...

I think your right. But the temperature controls are as shown above. The last picture is off a brand new Cooper

spanky2k · Apr 2nd, 2002, 08:29 AM

That pic is from a new cooper & it happens to be mine!

Those are heated seat controls, press them once and they go to full power, again goes to half power and once more turns them off again. They are really nice actually! You suddenly think 'oh, wow!' as they kick in!

More photos on www.hellary.co.uk.

Basil · Apr 2nd, 2002, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by spanky2k
That pic is from a new cooper & it happens to be mine! Those are heated seat controls, press them once and they go to full power, again goes to half power and once more turns them off again. They are really nice actually! You suddenly think 'oh, wow!' as they kick in!

More photos on www.hellary.co.uk.

Thank you kind sir

Your car is fantastic, and your photo's equally so. I hope you don't mind them being used for illustration purposes.

And thanks for clearing that up.

Huh Humm...... BruceK !!!!

spanky2k · Apr 2nd, 2002, 09:11 AM

No probs basil, anytime! Glad you like the pics & the car!

BTW, the only worry I have about the heated is seats is whether they'll give me piles!!!

Basil · Apr 2nd, 2002, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by spanky2k
No probs basil, anytime! Glad you like the pics & the car!

BTW, the only worry I have about the heated is seats is whether they'll give me piles!!!

I did think about that, but was far too polite to mention it........

Just stay off the radiators and I'm sure you'll be fine.

ha ha

BruceK · Apr 2nd, 2002, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Basil
..Huh Humm...... BruceK !!!!

Ummm...what?

Missed your point on that one Basil.

Basil · Apr 2nd, 2002, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BruceK

Ummm...what? Missed your point on that one Basil.

Don't worry Bruce. Just my strange sense of humour, and it's nearly 1.00am AGAIN!!!!!!..........

cheers

AidenL · Apr 2nd, 2002, 10:21 AM

I know what you mean about the radiators Basil........sitting on cold walls have the same effect too I believe!!

Paul · Apr 2nd, 2002, 12:02 PM

Basil, the Japanese market MINI would have even more switches.

Wing mirror toggle switch and 'joystick', heated seat buttons, AND the switch to retract the wing mirrors.

Dec 23rd, 2001, 09:09 PM	#1
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 09:15 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Different Center Console Can someone please tell me why the area behind the gear stick in this photo (which I can't find in any of the brochures I have) is different to the one posted below. (this one I prefer, but what do those buttons/switches do?) Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Basil : Dec 23rd, 2001 at 09:12 PM.

Dec 23rd, 2001, 09:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 09:15 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	This ones the only one i have seen in the flesh This one's the only one shown in my brochures and in the cars I have seen. The buttons are for the mirror adjustment, as you will all no doubt be aware. The Cooper "S" photo's I've seen have the console as shown above. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Basil : Dec 23rd, 2001 at 09:14 PM.

Dec 23rd, 2001, 11:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 05:15 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Re: Different Center Console Quote: Originally posted by Basil Can someone please tell me why the area behind the gear stick in this photo (which I can't find in any of the brochures I have) is different to the one posted below. (this one I prefer, but what do those buttons/switches do?) Basil, that first picture is of a pre-production interior which made it's way into a lot of the early hand-built MINIs that did car show and promotional duty. I believe one of the switches adjusted the mirrors and the other was to adjust the height of the headlights. The two switches and blanking plate were changed to the setup with the single switch (your second photo) once production started. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Dec 24th, 2001, 01:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 09:15 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Re: Re: Different Center Console Quote: Originally posted by BruceK Basil, that first picture is of a pre-production interior which made it's way into a lot of the early hand-built MINIs that did car show and promotional duty. I believe one of the switches adjusted the mirrors and the other was to adjust the height of the headlights. The two switches and blanking plate were changed to the setup with the single switch (your second photo) once production started. Thanks for clearing that point up Bruce "the mini guru" K. I think they got it right the first time !

Mar 30th, 2002, 10:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 09:15 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Finally, conclusive proof that these controls do exist and are for the seat heating controls...... Attached Thumbnails

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Mar 30th, 2002, 10:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 05:15 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Basil Finally, conclusive proof that these controls do exist and are for the seat heating controls...... Basil, those aren't the same switches as shown on the top of this thread. The other ones were different shaped and were mirror adjustments and headlight level control switches. Sure, the new heated seat controls are round and in the same area, but that is about it. Try again! + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Mar 30th, 2002, 10:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 09:15 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by BruceK Basil, those aren't the same switches as shown on the top of this thread. The other ones were different shaped and were mirror adjustments and headlight level control switches. Sure, the new heated seat controls are round and in the same area, but that is about it. Try again! Amazing, I must have dreamt the first reply you put here Your right, they arn't the same, but this picture is off a brand new cooper (and I will credit it's owner tomorrow) and it's really just to show where the differences now lie. Personaly I prefer the black surround to the slightly cheap looking silver ones on the the models without the heating controls. The headlight controls were probably for the Xenons, but of course that has now been automated...... Oh well, can't blame a man for trying........ Geez, now its nearly 2.00am......... Arghhhhhh....... night.

Mar 30th, 2002, 12:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
noahe MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Local Time: 06:15 PM Posts: 1,639 Offline	It does look like a very good spot for any accessories one might want... Someone has already put a starter button there. I didn't opt for heated seats, but now I know there's a part you can order if you wanted the buttons. Or just drill 'yer own once the new-car-fear has lapsed. They look awful neat, but I just can't see luxury features in a MINI. If the heater, wipers, and defroster actually work, that will be luxury enough for me. Chilli Red/White Cooper S, Sport Pack & Sunroof. Delivered June 12th, 2002! Now with MCS Winter Tire Package.

Mar 31st, 2002, 04:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 09:15 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by noahe ... If the heater, wipers, and defroster actually work, that will be luxury enough for me. nice to see someone who's easily pleased. Im sure they will work most of the time.

Apr 2nd, 2002, 07:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
Red Cooper Master of Disaster Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Auburn Hills, MI Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 591 Offline	AFAIK the controls for the heated seats are at the base of the hand brake:http://www.mini2.com/images/gallery/...Showroom16.jpg At least thats where the blank covers are on my Cooper...

Apr 2nd, 2002, 07:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 8,543 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Red Cooper AFAIK the controls for the heated seats are at the base of the hand brake:http://www.mini2.com/images/gallery/...Showroom16.jpg At least thats where the blank covers are on my Cooper... That's what I thought... if I had a pound for every different gearstick area that was made... Dom

Apr 2nd, 2002, 07:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 09:15 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Red Cooper AFAIK the controls for the heated seats are at the base of the hand brake:http://www.mini2.com/images/gallery/...Showroom16.jpg At least thats where the blank covers are on my Cooper... I think your right. But the temperature controls are as shown above. The last picture is off a brand new Cooper

Apr 2nd, 2002, 08:29 AM	#13 (permalink)
spanky2k MINI2 Crash Test Driver Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 1,384 Offline	That pic is from a new cooper & it happens to be mine! Those are heated seat controls, press them once and they go to full power, again goes to half power and once more turns them off again. They are really nice actually! You suddenly think 'oh, wow!' as they kick in! More photos on www.hellary.co.uk. Spanky2k Officially the worst MINI driver in the Universe!!!

Apr 2nd, 2002, 08:38 AM	#14 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 09:15 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by spanky2k That pic is from a new cooper & it happens to be mine! Those are heated seat controls, press them once and they go to full power, again goes to half power and once more turns them off again. They are really nice actually! You suddenly think 'oh, wow!' as they kick in! More photos on www.hellary.co.uk. Thank you kind sir Your car is fantastic, and your photo's equally so. I hope you don't mind them being used for illustration purposes. And thanks for clearing that up. Huh Humm...... BruceK !!!!

Apr 2nd, 2002, 09:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
spanky2k MINI2 Crash Test Driver Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 1,384 Offline	No probs basil, anytime! Glad you like the pics & the car! BTW, the only worry I have about the heated is seats is whether they'll give me piles!!! Spanky2k Officially the worst MINI driver in the Universe!!!

Apr 2nd, 2002, 09:16 AM	#16 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 09:15 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by spanky2k No probs basil, anytime! Glad you like the pics & the car! BTW, the only worry I have about the heated is seats is whether they'll give me piles!!! I did think about that, but was far too polite to mention it........ Just stay off the radiators and I'm sure you'll be fine. ha ha

Apr 2nd, 2002, 09:44 AM	#17 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 05:15 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Basil ..Huh Humm...... BruceK !!!! Ummm...what? Missed your point on that one Basil. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Apr 2nd, 2002, 09:49 AM	#18 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 09:15 AM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by BruceK Ummm...what? Missed your point on that one Basil. Don't worry Bruce. Just my strange sense of humour, and it's nearly 1.00am AGAIN!!!!!!.......... cheers

Apr 2nd, 2002, 10:21 AM	#19 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 42,173 Offline	I know what you mean about the radiators Basil........sitting on cold walls have the same effect too I believe!! *Global Moderator*

Apr 2nd, 2002, 12:02 PM	#20 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 41,270 Offline	Basil, the Japanese market MINI would have even more switches. Wing mirror toggle switch and 'joystick', heated seat buttons, AND the switch to retract the wing mirrors. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

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