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MadMiniManiac · Jan 22nd, 2002, 01:34 PM

Has JCW given any indication on the 0-60 time of the Works Cooper S. I guess it will be similar to the CTR but unlike the CTR it will look nice , have INSPIRATIONAL handling and have the gear stick in the right place.
Has anyone read the new edition of EVO, CTR gets a second chance and blows it again.

LostBoyScout · Jan 22nd, 2002, 03:38 PM

The dash mounted stick shift is much better than a console mounted shifter, sorry.

Doesn't mean I don't prefer the Mini by a long shot though!

MadMiniManiac · Jan 22nd, 2002, 06:44 PM

I suppose I shouldn't slag off something i've never tried.
All the testers in EVO said it was ergonomicaly sound so i geuss it probably is.

LostBoyScout · Jan 22nd, 2002, 07:46 PM

There is definitely merit to the fact that different is sometimes hard to accept right away - but think about the ergonomics of having the shifter closer to the wheel when driving, um, quickly!

A good example is the shifters in WRC rally cars!

NMaino · Jan 24th, 2002, 10:51 PM

I sat in the New Civic at the LA Auto Show, what a load of crap that car is! The build quality is very low, the shift lever is in the wrong place and feels completely out of wack when you try and row through the gears. The thing is UGLY and has no personality at all, so basically it is a perfect Honda.

MarcoRacer · Jan 25th, 2002, 09:45 AM

At least you got to sit in one. The Civic Si they had at Detroit was locked!! :-( Still on the fence between Civic and Cooper S. Money and or waiting may keep me out of the Cooper.

AER · Jan 25th, 2002, 09:58 AM

I've been in the new Type R, and everything is to hand, you don't have to move far to get to the important things.

Are you really selling the M3 for the S?

Mini Chopo "S" · Jan 25th, 2002, 05:07 PM

hey Nmaino I sat in the Civic in Orlando Fl and frankly i have to be biased since I have owned a Civic for * yrs I like it but I want to move up to BMW mini, the shifter was different but also liked it Sorry about this guys but i am honest!!

Basil · Jan 25th, 2002, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LostBoyScout
The dash mounted stick shift is much better than a console mounted shifter, sorry.

Doesn't mean I don't prefer the Mini by a long shot though!

Yes, my partner much prefers the dash mounted stick.......very attracted to it in fact. Didn't like the rest of the car.....just that shifter.

Maybe she's just a bit odd.

Basil · Jan 25th, 2002, 09:36 PM

A CTR thread, with a Cooper Works title........very cool, and very different....

excellent work.......

ha ha ha..........

Jan 22nd, 2002, 01:34 PM	#1
MadMiniManiac MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Perth Local Time: 07:20 AM Posts: 59 Offline	Works Cooper S Has JCW given any indication on the 0-60 time of the Works Cooper S. I guess it will be similar to the CTR but unlike the CTR it will look nice , have INSPIRATIONAL handling and have the gear stick in the right place. Has anyone read the new edition of EVO, CTR gets a second chance and blows it again. Cooper, Silver with Black Roof. Full Black Leather, Chilli, ASC+T Fully Run-in and Fast as Hell!(for a 1600) Track Days rule...... Speed Camera's Don't!!!

Jan 22nd, 2002, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
LostBoyScout MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Coquitlam BC Local Time: 07:20 AM Posts: 12 Offline	The dash mounted stick shift is much better than a console mounted shifter, sorry. Doesn't mean I don't prefer the Mini by a long shot though! Jason \| Dasfuls.com 96 Jetta

Jan 22nd, 2002, 06:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
MadMiniManiac MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Perth Local Time: 07:20 AM Posts: 59 Offline	I suppose I shouldn't slag off something i've never tried. All the testers in EVO said it was ergonomicaly sound so i geuss it probably is. Cooper, Silver with Black Roof. Full Black Leather, Chilli, ASC+T Fully Run-in and Fast as Hell!(for a 1600) Track Days rule...... Speed Camera's Don't!!! Last edited by MadMiniManiac : Jan 22nd, 2002 at 07:06 PM.

Jan 22nd, 2002, 07:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
LostBoyScout MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Coquitlam BC Local Time: 07:20 AM Posts: 12 Offline	There is definitely merit to the fact that different is sometimes hard to accept right away - but think about the ergonomics of having the shifter closer to the wheel when driving, um, quickly! A good example is the shifters in WRC rally cars! Jason \| Dasfuls.com 96 Jetta

Jan 24th, 2002, 10:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
NMaino MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Fallbrook, CA Local Time: 11:20 PM Posts: 3 Offline	I sat in the New Civic at the LA Auto Show, what a load of crap that car is! The build quality is very low, the shift lever is in the wrong place and feels completely out of wack when you try and row through the gears. The thing is UGLY and has no personality at all, so basically it is a perfect Honda. Yes I want a Mini, I'm selling my M3 to get one!

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Jan 25th, 2002, 09:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
MarcoRacer MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Detroit , Michigan a Local Time: 03:20 AM Posts: 113 Offline	More on Si At least you got to sit in one. The Civic Si they had at Detroit was locked!! :-( Still on the fence between Civic and Cooper S. Money and or waiting may keep me out of the Cooper. "My drinking team has a racing problem!"

Jan 25th, 2002, 09:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
AER MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Herts, UK Local Time: 07:20 AM Posts: 105 Offline	I've been in the new Type R, and everything is to hand, you don't have to move far to get to the important things. Are you really selling the M3 for the S?

Jan 25th, 2002, 05:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mini Chopo "S" MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Jacksonville, Florid Local Time: 02:20 AM Posts: 126 Offline	hey Nmaino I sat in the Civic in Orlando Fl and frankly i have to be biased since I have owned a Civic for * yrs I like it but I want to move up to BMW mini, the shifter was different but also liked it Sorry about this guys but i am honest!!

Jan 25th, 2002, 09:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 05:20 PM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by LostBoyScout The dash mounted stick shift is much better than a console mounted shifter, sorry. Doesn't mean I don't prefer the Mini by a long shot though! Yes, my partner much prefers the dash mounted stick.......very attracted to it in fact. Didn't like the rest of the car.....just that shifter. Maybe she's just a bit odd.

Jan 25th, 2002, 09:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 05:20 PM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Another CTR Thread............... A CTR thread, with a Cooper Works title........very cool, and very different.... excellent work....... ha ha ha..........

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