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franktaus1 · Feb 6th, 2004, 11:14 PM

how do i tell the diffrence from the boost radio and the wave radio...my mini is a 2003 s

Goonery · Feb 6th, 2004, 11:36 PM

From external appearance its not easy, but radio control features can give it away, but you are in US, so I'm a bit stuck.
Do you have speed dependent volume control?, if so the Boost is likely, if not then its wave (PROBABLY)

mikeythemini · Feb 6th, 2004, 11:37 PM

You don't get wave in the USA
mike

Goonery · Feb 6th, 2004, 11:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini

You don't get wave in the USA
mike

I suspected that, but knowing our lot, they probably fit em anyway. oops unfair the production teams only fit the parts they are given.

Cooper D · Apr 23rd, 2004, 12:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by franktaus1

how do i tell the diffrence from the boost radio and the wave radio...my mini is a 2003 s

There are visual differences:
Wave

Boost

From the Mini Website

Wave:
Power output 4 x 20 watts. Radio device has six station buttons. Integrated cassette player with cassette loader / ejector motor. Includes a speed-sensitive volume control.

Boost:
Power output 4 x 20 Watts. Radio device with six stations. Integrated cassette player with loader / ejector motor. Device includes a speed-sensitive volume control.

Yes thats what I thought too! exactly the same but with slight difference in wording!! The boost does have advantages, but why on earth do they not specify these on the website???

JBOO · Jun 11th, 2004, 03:27 PM

Can you use a Boost in a car that had a Wave originally installed?

Are the rear connections the same?

Wobert · Jun 11th, 2004, 07:24 PM

Yes you can use a BOOST HU in a car originally fitted with a WAVE HU, as I've done the conversion myself.

The WAVE HU has connectors with round pins, whilst BOOST has flat pins.

Check out this link, as I've added the loom adapter part nos.......

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32628

BTW, WAVE does not come with ejector motor or speed sensitive volume, despite what the tech info above states!

Robert

wow · Jun 12th, 2004, 08:47 PM

y did u change from wave to boost and was there a diffrence?

racer-x · Jun 12th, 2004, 08:49 PM

I think this MINI has a Wave radio.

Wobert · Jun 12th, 2004, 09:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wow

y did u change from wave to boost and was there a diffrence?

Yes I did........and yes there was........cassette to CD is a massive change in quality, plus you gain the extra stuff like speed related volume etc. Well worth the 140GBP the conversion cost. (For a CD HU and cables)

Robert

Feb 6th, 2004, 11:14 PM	#1
franktaus1 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 28 Offline	wave or boost how do i tell the diffrence from the boost radio and the wave radio...my mini is a 2003 s Frank T

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Feb 6th, 2004, 11:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 13,617 Offline	From external appearance its not easy, but radio control features can give it away, but you are in US, so I'm a bit stuck. Do you have speed dependent volume control?, if so the Boost is likely, if not then its wave (PROBABLY)

Feb 6th, 2004, 11:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 13,617 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini You don't get wave in the USA mike I suspected that, but knowing our lot, they probably fit em anyway. oops unfair the production teams only fit the parts they are given.

Apr 23rd, 2004, 12:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cooper D Dazzling Diesel Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 74 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by franktaus1 how do i tell the diffrence from the boost radio and the wave radio...my mini is a 2003 s There are visual differences: Wave Boost From the Mini Website Wave: Power output 4 x 20 watts. Radio device has six station buttons. Integrated cassette player with cassette loader / ejector motor. Includes a speed-sensitive volume control. Boost: Power output 4 x 20 Watts. Radio device with six stations. Integrated cassette player with loader / ejector motor. Device includes a speed-sensitive volume control. Yes thats what I thought too! exactly the same but with slight difference in wording!! The boost does have advantages, but why on earth do they not specify these on the website???

Jun 11th, 2004, 07:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
Wobert Mr 120d Sport Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chester, UK Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 4,679 Offline	Yes you can use a BOOST HU in a car originally fitted with a WAVE HU, as I've done the conversion myself. The WAVE HU has connectors with round pins, whilst BOOST has flat pins. Check out this link, as I've added the loom adapter part nos....... http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32628 BTW, WAVE does not come with ejector motor or speed sensitive volume, despite what the tech info above states! Robert

Jun 12th, 2004, 09:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
Wobert Mr 120d Sport Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chester, UK Local Time: 12:37 AM Posts: 4,679 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wow y did u change from wave to boost and was there a diffrence? Yes I did........and yes there was........cassette to CD is a massive change in quality, plus you gain the extra stuff like speed related volume etc. Well worth the 140GBP the conversion cost. (For a CD HU and cables) Robert

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