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Rakey · Oct 25th, 2003, 06:23 PM

that rumour is still floating about, but intial launch is just roof chop from what I have read

Paul · Oct 25th, 2003, 06:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by smartbomb

I heard that the S model would be a speedster. Havind just 2 seats and the roof would be shorter, think Audi TT cabrio....

From what I know there was a speedster project, but it's been shelved, maybe in years to come it will be pulled off the shelves again, who knows.

Factory Cat · Oct 25th, 2003, 06:48 PM

Still gently bubbling on the back burner, but the heat is beginning to rise methinks!

Factory Cat · Oct 25th, 2003, 07:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by azimmerm

so can we assume from Paul's pictures that the open is going to be available as an S, or is the scoop just part of the general redesign due in mid 04. The car pictured has both the scoop and the orange sidemarker lights from the cooper.

One, Coop & S are all in the pipeline

These pics are just representations of what will be.

Factory Cat · Oct 25th, 2003, 07:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Sc00bster

Well... i was just thinking that. all comes down to "where are you thou boot hinges"..

Boot hinges are not planned to be visible, and hence not attract rust and dirt as per Classic Mini, however you can purchase stick on 'dummy' hinges from all good Mini aftermarket accessory stores.

You can even get a glass fibre 'classic' lookalike front end

that sits over the new MINI's own, with lights and everything. what is the point?

smartbomb · Oct 25th, 2003, 07:57 PM

The old mini boot hinges were a nightmare ! They collected every bit of dirt possible and had more nooks and crannys than Wookie hole.

I'm going for the current line up as standard cabrio, maybe gaining the speedster when the current model is replaced. There seems to be enough interest in the current model and no doubt in the forthcoming cabrios that to add a 3rd body style is not needed...

mia · Oct 26th, 2003, 01:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by uptick

I think a good way to tell is looking for that very obtrusive antenna atop the windshield.

IMHO: it does look ugly stuck up there, like an after-thought. Overall profile would look much sleeker without an aerial. They could imbed the antenna into the windshield glass.

i don't think i dig that antenna on the front of the windshield! can't they put it into the windshield? some cars have that instead of an ariel antenna.
i am loving the OPEN though. i don't know if i can part with my silkgreen. ugh........the agony! what to do?

Goonery · Oct 26th, 2003, 08:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mia

i don't think i dig that antenna on the front of the windshield! can't they put it into the windshield? some cars have that instead of an ariel antenna.
i am loving the OPEN though. i don't know if i can part with my silkgreen. ugh........the agony! what to do?

It has to go somewhere, rear screen, and side windows have been looked at, but with roof and windows out of the way, reception is a probem. You could fit an aftermarket antenna?, or maybe the design will change before launch, knowing our past history it will change before lunch

.

Order an orange one, you'll luurve it

Minimum · Oct 26th, 2003, 09:14 PM

Okay, this is fake, but I made it using only genuine MINI parts.

smartbomb · Oct 26th, 2003, 09:30 PM

Neat pic Minimum.....

Paul · Oct 27th, 2003, 07:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by goonery

Order an orange one, you'll luurve it

I've heard the Orange can appear to be black?

Goonery · Oct 27th, 2003, 09:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

I've heard the Orange can appear to be black?

Only at night in Northamptonshire during November

MINIALEX · Oct 27th, 2003, 11:46 AM

Orange appearing black - it must be a strange ass Orange - is it metallic

Goonery · Oct 27th, 2003, 01:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIALEX

Orange appearing black - it must be a strange ass Orange - is it metallic

Yes underneath the paint,

smartbomb · Oct 27th, 2003, 08:40 PM

No, the orange ain't black ! It's milk chocolate not dark !

Oct 25th, 2003, 06:23 PM	#61
Rakey knowing me, knowing you My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Norwich Local Time: 10:46 AM Posts: 50,614 Offline	that rumour is still floating about, but intial launch is just roof chop from what I have read Its only a forum you know!

Oct 26th, 2003, 01:27 AM	#67 (permalink)
mia MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: lower macungie, penn Local Time: 05:46 AM Posts: 474 Offline	i don't know...... Quote: Originally Posted by uptick I think a good way to tell is looking for that very obtrusive antenna atop the windshield. IMHO: it does look ugly stuck up there, like an after-thought. Overall profile would look much sleeker without an aerial. They could imbed the antenna into the windshield glass. i don't think i dig that antenna on the front of the windshield! can't they put it into the windshield? some cars have that instead of an ariel antenna. i am loving the OPEN though. i don't know if i can part with my silkgreen. ugh........the agony! what to do? 2002silkgreen/black cooper-cvt-premium-sport-xenon-ss+

Oct 27th, 2003, 11:46 AM	#73 (permalink)
MINIALEX MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: LEICESTERSHIRE Local Time: 10:46 AM Posts: 1,077 Offline	Orange appearing black - it must be a strange ass Orange - is it metallic Cometh the Hour, Cometh the MINI

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Oct 25th, 2003, 06:40 PM	#62 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:46 AM Posts: 40,710 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by smartbomb I heard that the S model would be a speedster. Havind just 2 seats and the roof would be shorter, think Audi TT cabrio.... From what I know there was a speedster project, but it's been shelved, maybe in years to come it will be pulled off the shelves again, who knows.

Oct 25th, 2003, 06:48 PM	#63 (permalink)
Factory Cat On the Prowl Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: CATATONIA ! Local Time: 10:46 AM Posts: 233 Offline	Still gently bubbling on the back burner, but the heat is beginning to rise methinks!

Oct 25th, 2003, 07:04 PM	#64 (permalink)
Factory Cat On the Prowl Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: CATATONIA ! Local Time: 10:46 AM Posts: 233 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by azimmerm so can we assume from Paul's pictures that the open is going to be available as an S, or is the scoop just part of the general redesign due in mid 04. The car pictured has both the scoop and the orange sidemarker lights from the cooper. One, Coop & S are all in the pipeline These pics are just representations of what will be.

Oct 25th, 2003, 07:10 PM	#65 (permalink)
Factory Cat On the Prowl Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: CATATONIA ! Local Time: 10:46 AM Posts: 233 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Sc00bster Well... i was just thinking that. all comes down to "where are you thou boot hinges".. Boot hinges are not planned to be visible, and hence not attract rust and dirt as per Classic Mini, however you can purchase stick on 'dummy' hinges from all good Mini aftermarket accessory stores. You can even get a glass fibre 'classic' lookalike front end that sits over the new MINI's own, with lights and everything. what is the point?

Oct 25th, 2003, 07:57 PM	#66 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 09:46 AM Posts: 2,437 Offline	The old mini boot hinges were a nightmare ! They collected every bit of dirt possible and had more nooks and crannys than Wookie hole. I'm going for the current line up as standard cabrio, maybe gaining the speedster when the current model is replaced. There seems to be enough interest in the current model and no doubt in the forthcoming cabrios that to add a 3rd body style is not needed...

Oct 26th, 2003, 08:59 PM	#68 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 10:46 AM Posts: 13,608 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mia i don't think i dig that antenna on the front of the windshield! can't they put it into the windshield? some cars have that instead of an ariel antenna. i am loving the OPEN though. i don't know if i can part with my silkgreen. ugh........the agony! what to do? It has to go somewhere, rear screen, and side windows have been looked at, but with roof and windows out of the way, reception is a probem. You could fit an aftermarket antenna?, or maybe the design will change before launch, knowing our past history it will change before lunch . Order an orange one, you'll luurve it

Oct 26th, 2003, 09:14 PM	#69 (permalink)
Minimum MINI2 Something or Other Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Oregon Local Time: 02:46 AM Posts: 309 Offline	Okay, this is fake, but I made it using only genuine MINI parts.

Oct 26th, 2003, 09:30 PM	#70 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 09:46 AM Posts: 2,437 Offline	Neat pic Minimum.....

Oct 27th, 2003, 07:37 AM	#71 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 10:46 AM Posts: 40,710 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by goonery Order an orange one, you'll luurve it I've heard the Orange can appear to be black?

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Oct 27th, 2003, 09:48 AM	#72 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 10:46 AM Posts: 13,608 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett I've heard the Orange can appear to be black? Only at night in Northamptonshire during November

Oct 27th, 2003, 01:25 PM	#74 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 10:46 AM Posts: 13,608 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIALEX Orange appearing black - it must be a strange ass Orange - is it metallic Yes underneath the paint,

Oct 27th, 2003, 08:40 PM	#75 (permalink)
smartbomb Bring the noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Trancentral Local Time: 09:46 AM Posts: 2,437 Offline	No, the orange ain't black ! It's milk chocolate not dark !