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wozcoop · Feb 4th, 2006, 06:54 PM

Just got a new 06 coop. Previously owned a '02 coop and maybe it's just me but the '06 is feeling much quicker and has a more sporty sound. I'm still running in so I can't wait to really let it all go! Anyone else found this or know why??

MINIAC · Feb 4th, 2006, 07:45 PM

The gear ratios were changed in July 2004 resulting in better acceleration.

HarryHBMCC · Feb 5th, 2006, 12:56 PM

New airbox might also have changed the sound from up front. The '02's box was square while the '05 and '06 box is wedge shaped.

Also as Miniac said above, the '02s had a longer geared Midland gearbox while the newer Coopers have a shorter geared, but still 5-speed Getrag. The 2007's will have 6-speed Getrags and I must say that will be nice as while the acceleration of the new Getrag 5-speed is certainly better it is pulling more RPMs at fast freeway speeds than the old Midland box did which sounds sporty but isn't great for gas mileage; an extra gear will alleviate that problem.

Harry

wozcoop · Feb 5th, 2006, 03:10 PM

Cheers, that probably explains the differences in feel and sound. I think there is less of a noise from the power steering as well? Overall it does seem slightly more refined...

Feb 4th, 2006, 06:54 PM	#1
wozcoop MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 07:28 AM Posts: 153 Offline	06 v 02 Coop Just got a new 06 coop. Previously owned a '02 coop and maybe it's just me but the '06 is feeling much quicker and has a more sporty sound. I'm still running in so I can't wait to really let it all go! Anyone else found this or know why??

Feb 5th, 2006, 12:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 01:28 AM Posts: 2,686 Offline	New airbox might also have changed the sound from up front. The '02's box was square while the '05 and '06 box is wedge shaped. Also as Miniac said above, the '02s had a longer geared Midland gearbox while the newer Coopers have a shorter geared, but still 5-speed Getrag. The 2007's will have 6-speed Getrags and I must say that will be nice as while the acceleration of the new Getrag 5-speed is certainly better it is pulling more RPMs at fast freeway speeds than the old Midland box did which sounds sporty but isn't great for gas mileage; an extra gear will alleviate that problem. Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

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Feb 4th, 2006, 07:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 11:28 PM Posts: 8,526 Offline	The gear ratios were changed in July 2004 resulting in better acceleration.

Feb 5th, 2006, 03:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
wozcoop MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Local Time: 07:28 AM Posts: 153 Offline	Cheers, that probably explains the differences in feel and sound. I think there is less of a noise from the power steering as well? Overall it does seem slightly more refined...

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