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spod · Apr 7th, 2003, 07:58 PM

.. to the new MINI.

Firstly hello to everyone here, from what I have seen a very useful and informative site.

MY GF has decided its time for a new car and looking whats about we can't find anything better looking than the new mini so we are ordering one this weekend ...

A couple of questions from a newbie ...
1. What is the service interval ?
2. Anyone got pictures of a Cosmos black cooper ?
3. Experience of the Harman Kardon upgrade - is it worth it ?
4. I have an IPAQ, what can be done with this ?
5. How do you re-program bits as mentioned is FAQ's - e.g. Auto door locking, follow me home lights etc.

Thanks in advance boys and girls!

Martin L · Apr 7th, 2003, 08:05 PM

Welcome to MINI2

Check out my gallery by clicking on the camera icon at the bottom of my post, I used to have a cosmos black cooper

With regards to your Ipaq you can get a satnav "jacket" for it e.g. Navman, TomTom etc. Save's you getting the ugly factory fit one

To re-program bits you need your dealer to sort this out but watch out as there have been cases when people have been charged for this

2nd Mini · Apr 7th, 2003, 08:18 PM

On question 3 (Harman Kardon stereo): I've done a review/tutorial which should be posted here soon, or you can click HERE. It is an excellent stereo, but for certain tastes.

1. It seems more oriented towards the audiophile market than the ghetto-blaster market. The bass and treble aren't as exaggerated as some would like.
2. For its best-sounding modes, it uses the back speakers as woofers and subwoofers and the front arrays for mids and tweeters. If you understand that, you'll be fine in a purchasing decision.

2nd

Hat · Apr 7th, 2003, 08:19 PM

yep first service is around 10k but the intervals aren't fixed. The car has some in-built diagnostics where the service intervals are adjusted dependant on your driving.

At the mo my first service is going to come in at around 9300 miles

AidenL · Apr 7th, 2003, 09:35 PM

Hi and welcome........check my gallery for Cosmos Black pictures too, (camera icon at bottom of post) !

Also, heres a thread re: Navman equipment for the Ipaq!

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ghlight=navman

spod · Apr 7th, 2003, 09:39 PM

Thanks for you help people.

I have a NAVMAN Jacket for the IPAQ but doubt I will use it as the GF only drives round town (not literally!) and to work and back (10mins).

I will be taking a look at those pictures whilst whilst eating my desert!

spod · Apr 7th, 2003, 09:46 PM

Are the side skirts you 2 guys have standard ?

Do you think they would look better colour coded together with the wheel arches ?

AidenL · Apr 7th, 2003, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by spod
Are the side skirts you 2 guys have standard ?

Do you think they would look better colour coded together with the wheel arches ?

Yep, mine are standard.......colour coding, I've never thought about TBH - Id prefer to fit the Aero Skirts if I had an S, but I believe they dont fit too well on a Cooper, S skirts are the only viable option !

spod · Apr 7th, 2003, 10:01 PM

Are you happy with the Cosmos Black over the solid black ? Does it disguise the stone chips at all ?

I will add just one more thing, I can't believe how much you can do and has been done to the new MINI. Only problem now is I am tempted for her to buy the S, but she doesn't really need it, it would be more for me.

Martin L · Apr 7th, 2003, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by spod
Are you happy with the Cosmos Black over the solid black ? Does it disguise the stone chips at all ?

I will add just one more thing, I can't believe how much you can do and has been done to the new MINI. Only problem now is I am tempted for her to buy the S, but she doesn't really need it, it would be more for me.

My Cooper had standard skirts too

Cosmos black IMO is far better then solid black as solid black looks dirty very quickly. The sparkles in cosmos black hide the dust better and do make chips less obvious

I do like black cars and would've gone for an all black S if it were done in cosmos black but alas they only do it in solid

Black also has the advantage of hiding tar/rubber spots well. I spent an hour over the weekend removing these from my DS paintwork

Colour coded skirts/wheelarches????? I've never thought of that.... would look pretty good on a black car i think

If you don't really need the extra power don't go for the S. The Cooper is more then enough fun in its own right

Bonjour · Apr 7th, 2003, 10:32 PM

I haven't heard the Harman Kardon system but tomorrow I'm going to enquire about the Sound Module which was in the MINI accessory brochure they sent me on Friday. I think it's a bit more expensive than the HK system but sounds more to my tastes.

spod · Apr 7th, 2003, 10:35 PM

Sound Module ?? What does that involve and what do you need in your MINI to 'ave it' ?

When you say to your taste what exactly do you mean ?? Is the HK a bette stereo with improved sound. I dont expect it to vibrate the car like a JL 12W6 would!

Bonjour · Apr 7th, 2003, 10:41 PM

I don't have the brochure with me at work, but from my memory the soundmodule works in conjunction with the standard MINI stereo, but adds an amp. which makes the system 4x70 watts. It mentions a couple of 16cm cones being put in the back, and upgraded speakers in the front. Having read what a few people have said about the HK system (ie lot of sound coming from the front 'like a concert'), the Sound Module although more expensive sounds a better bet.

I'll tell you exactly what the brochure said when I get home tonight.

If you do a search for 'modul*' in the ICE forum you should get up some info on the sound modul (as mini call it).

spod · Apr 7th, 2003, 11:46 PM

So it is a MINI dealer option then ?

When you say more expensive what sort of price you talking ? The HK setup can be expensive if you have it all!

Bonjour · Apr 7th, 2003, 11:51 PM

The HK system is a £350 option. The Soundmodul I believe costs around £450 fitted.

spod · Apr 8th, 2003, 12:00 AM

£350 .. and the rest...

Harman Kardon = £350 but then you need the BOOST = £135 and at least a single CD = £70 = TOTAL £555

So it aint that bad really!

spod · Apr 8th, 2003, 12:01 AM

I have not seen that as an option in the gumf I have, I will have to ask the dealer about it on Friday when I order!

Martin L · Apr 8th, 2003, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by spod
I have not seen that as an option in the gumf I have, I will have to ask the dealer about it on Friday when I order!

That's because it's a dealer fit and not a factory fit. Hence the higher cost then the H/K

If you use the search function you'll find some reviews of the H/K and Sound Module

Bonjour · Apr 8th, 2003, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by spod
£350 .. and the rest...

Harman Kardon = £350 but then you need the BOOST = £135 and at least a single CD = £70 = TOTAL £555

So it aint that bad really!

The soundmodul doesn't include a headunit. It's meant to work in conjunction with the MINI sound system, so you add the £450 to whatever upgrades you've already got (i.e BOOST, CD, MD etc.)

So added to my current spec, the total would be £655 (BOOST + CD + Soundmodul). Wow that sounds like a lot. Think about the aftermarket stuff you could get for that...

Apr 7th, 2003, 07:58 PM	#1
spod MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Midlands Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 203 Offline	I'm a virgin ... .. to the new MINI. Firstly hello to everyone here, from what I have seen a very useful and informative site. MY GF has decided its time for a new car and looking whats about we can't find anything better looking than the new mini so we are ordering one this weekend ... A couple of questions from a newbie ... 1. What is the service interval ? 2. Anyone got pictures of a Cosmos black cooper ? 3. Experience of the Harman Kardon upgrade - is it worth it ? 4. I have an IPAQ, what can be done with this ? 5. How do you re-program bits as mentioned is FAQ's - e.g. Auto door locking, follow me home lights etc. Thanks in advance boys and girls!

Apr 7th, 2003, 08:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 13,607 Offline	Welcome to MINI2 Check out my gallery by clicking on the camera icon at the bottom of my post, I used to have a cosmos black cooper With regards to your Ipaq you can get a satnav "jacket" for it e.g. Navman, TomTom etc. Save's you getting the ugly factory fit one To re-program bits you need your dealer to sort this out but watch out as there have been cases when people have been charged for this MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Apr 7th, 2003, 08:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
2nd Mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: VA USA Local Time: 05:07 AM Posts: 258 Offline	On question 3 (Harman Kardon stereo): I've done a review/tutorial which should be posted here soon, or you can click HERE. It is an excellent stereo, but for certain tastes. 1. It seems more oriented towards the audiophile market than the ghetto-blaster market. The bass and treble aren't as exaggerated as some would like. 2. For its best-sounding modes, it uses the back speakers as woofers and subwoofers and the front arrays for mids and tweeters. If you understand that, you'll be fine in a purchasing decision. 2nd "Go not to the elves for counsel for they will say both no and yes." JRR Tolkien Last edited by 2nd Mini : Jul 15th, 2003 at 04:43 PM.

Apr 7th, 2003, 09:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 40,007 Offline	Hi and welcome........check my gallery for Cosmos Black pictures too, (camera icon at bottom of post) ! Also, heres a thread re: Navman equipment for the Ipaq! http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ghlight=navman *Global Moderator*

Apr 7th, 2003, 09:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 40,007 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by spod Are the side skirts you 2 guys have standard ? Do you think they would look better colour coded together with the wheel arches ? Yep, mine are standard.......colour coding, I've never thought about TBH - Id prefer to fit the Aero Skirts if I had an S, but I believe they dont fit too well on a Cooper, S skirts are the only viable option ! *Global Moderator*

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Apr 7th, 2003, 08:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hat Wolves Did It! My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 15,638 Offline	yep first service is around 10k but the intervals aren't fixed. The car has some in-built diagnostics where the service intervals are adjusted dependant on your driving. At the mo my first service is going to come in at around 9300 miles

Apr 7th, 2003, 09:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
spod MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Midlands Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 203 Offline	Thanks for you help people. I have a NAVMAN Jacket for the IPAQ but doubt I will use it as the GF only drives round town (not literally!) and to work and back (10mins). I will be taking a look at those pictures whilst whilst eating my desert!

Apr 7th, 2003, 09:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
spod MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Midlands Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 203 Offline	Are the side skirts you 2 guys have standard ? Do you think they would look better colour coded together with the wheel arches ?

Apr 7th, 2003, 10:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
spod MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Midlands Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 203 Offline	Are you happy with the Cosmos Black over the solid black ? Does it disguise the stone chips at all ? I will add just one more thing, I can't believe how much you can do and has been done to the new MINI. Only problem now is I am tempted for her to buy the S, but she doesn't really need it, it would be more for me.

Apr 7th, 2003, 10:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 13,607 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by spod Are you happy with the Cosmos Black over the solid black ? Does it disguise the stone chips at all ? I will add just one more thing, I can't believe how much you can do and has been done to the new MINI. Only problem now is I am tempted for her to buy the S, but she doesn't really need it, it would be more for me. My Cooper had standard skirts too Cosmos black IMO is far better then solid black as solid black looks dirty very quickly. The sparkles in cosmos black hide the dust better and do make chips less obvious I do like black cars and would've gone for an all black S if it were done in cosmos black but alas they only do it in solid Black also has the advantage of hiding tar/rubber spots well. I spent an hour over the weekend removing these from my DS paintwork Colour coded skirts/wheelarches????? I've never thought of that.... would look pretty good on a black car i think If you don't really need the extra power don't go for the S. The Cooper is more then enough fun in its own right MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Apr 7th, 2003, 10:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 1,551 Offline	I haven't heard the Harman Kardon system but tomorrow I'm going to enquire about the Sound Module which was in the MINI accessory brochure they sent me on Friday. I think it's a bit more expensive than the HK system but sounds more to my tastes.

Apr 7th, 2003, 10:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
spod MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Midlands Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 203 Offline	Sound Module ?? What does that involve and what do you need in your MINI to 'ave it' ? When you say to your taste what exactly do you mean ?? Is the HK a bette stereo with improved sound. I dont expect it to vibrate the car like a JL 12W6 would!

Apr 7th, 2003, 10:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 1,551 Offline	I don't have the brochure with me at work, but from my memory the soundmodule works in conjunction with the standard MINI stereo, but adds an amp. which makes the system 4x70 watts. It mentions a couple of 16cm cones being put in the back, and upgraded speakers in the front. Having read what a few people have said about the HK system (ie lot of sound coming from the front 'like a concert'), the Sound Module although more expensive sounds a better bet. I'll tell you exactly what the brochure said when I get home tonight. If you do a search for 'modul' in the ICE forum you should get up some info on the sound modul (as mini call it). Last edited by Bonjour : Apr 7th, 2003 at 11:10 PM.*

Apr 7th, 2003, 11:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
spod MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Midlands Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 203 Offline	So it is a MINI dealer option then ? When you say more expensive what sort of price you talking ? The HK setup can be expensive if you have it all!

Apr 7th, 2003, 11:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 1,551 Offline	The HK system is a £350 option. The Soundmodul I believe costs around £450 fitted.

Apr 8th, 2003, 12:00 AM	#16 (permalink)
spod MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Midlands Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 203 Offline	£350 .. and the rest... Harman Kardon = £350 but then you need the BOOST = £135 and at least a single CD = £70 = TOTAL £555 So it aint that bad really!

Apr 8th, 2003, 12:01 AM	#17 (permalink)
spod MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Midlands Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 203 Offline	I have not seen that as an option in the gumf I have, I will have to ask the dealer about it on Friday when I order!

Apr 8th, 2003, 12:10 AM	#18 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 13,607 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by spod I have not seen that as an option in the gumf I have, I will have to ask the dealer about it on Friday when I order! That's because it's a dealer fit and not a factory fit. Hence the higher cost then the H/K If you use the search function you'll find some reviews of the H/K and Sound Module MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Apr 8th, 2003, 12:13 AM	#19 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 10:07 AM Posts: 1,551 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by spod £350 .. and the rest... Harman Kardon = £350 but then you need the BOOST = £135 and at least a single CD = £70 = TOTAL £555 So it aint that bad really! The soundmodul doesn't include a headunit. It's meant to work in conjunction with the MINI sound system, so you add the £450 to whatever upgrades you've already got (i.e BOOST, CD, MD etc.) So added to my current spec, the total would be £655 (BOOST + CD + Soundmodul). Wow that sounds like a lot. Think about the aftermarket stuff you could get for that...

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