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dmanmulder · Jan 22nd, 2004, 03:33 PM

Is the on-board computer for the MINI Cooper really worth $200? Does it do anything extra besides calculate fuel stuff, temp, and speed?

NEMINI · Jan 22nd, 2004, 03:35 PM

IMO yes I like it, you'll find plenty of people who say no it isn't, it is not a precision instrument.

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MiniMinor · Jan 22nd, 2004, 05:10 PM

I have it and i like it, normally just leave it on the digital speed readout which is quite cool.

Deadliner · Jan 22nd, 2004, 05:28 PM

It may a little expensive, but consider that you're already going to spend a lot of money for the car, won't you need a thermometer, or some statistics about speed and fuel consumption? I think all new cars have this. And I do think they're useful. I kept looking at the temperature in my old car, it was kinda handy.

Average fuel consumption was also handy because you could see how aggressive you were driving

MarkL · Jan 22nd, 2004, 06:13 PM

Even if you don't have the on-board computer you still get the temperature readout (except if you have a base spec One without the rev counter).

My MINI doesn't have the on-board computer, mainly because I couldn't justify shelling out £100 for it at the time (preferring ASC+T instead). However, in the UK (at least), it now forms part of all the option packs. In the USA, I believe, it forms part of the Premium package only.

I had a trip computer on a courtesy One D that I had on Monday and thought that the digital speedo was quite useful. Others have commented on the accuracy of the fuel consumption reading and range options.

dmanmulder · Jan 22nd, 2004, 06:51 PM

I've already ordered it, and I'm sure it should be cool. It just seems weird that you would still get temp and speed readings on your tach without the onboard computer. I didn't know that when I ordered, and I may not have spent the extra 200 bucks. Everything else is cool, and I'm looking forward to my MINI being built! Thanks for all the feedback.

MarkL · Jan 22nd, 2004, 06:55 PM

To get the speed readout you need the trip computer; it's only temperature that comes as standard!

edm81363 · Jan 23rd, 2004, 02:33 AM

It does take a bit of tweaking, but we were able to get our on board computer to run a version of Windows (Pocket PC 2003, build 229). The display is very small and the UI is clumsy, but having e-mail, Word, Excel and maps available is pretty neat. I could send you some screen shots and instructions if you want. Ours is a April 1, 2003 build MCS.

dmanmulder · Jan 23rd, 2004, 03:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by edm81363

It does take a bit of tweaking, but we were able to get our on board computer to run a version of Windows (Pocket PC 2003, build 229). The display is very small and the UI is clumsy, but having e-mail, Word, Excel and maps available is pretty neat. I could send you some screen shots and instructions if you want. Ours is a April 1, 2003 build MCS.

Thank you. That would be very cool to try when the new MINI gets here. Either post up the stuff here or email me at derget@ameritech.net.

Pikapin · Jan 23rd, 2004, 10:30 AM

You can read the speed because it´s a 2004 Mini, isn´t it? What else differences are from the 2003, about the aboard computer?

thanks

bobnobski · Jan 23rd, 2004, 10:36 AM

spend your $200 on a nice meal and bottle of chianti!!! and ditch the OBC, a complete waste of money, why?
1. Digital speedo! - There happens to be a huge speedo in the Dash
2. MPG - its either going to be good or bad, and the amount you fill up will tell you how your car is performing!
3. Range - Bright red light = fill the car up with petrol!

The only decent computer function BMW did was estimated arrival time - and guess what it aint on the MINI!!

valnmike · Jan 23rd, 2004, 10:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by edm81363

It does take a bit of tweaking, but we were able to get our on board computer to run a version of Windows (Pocket PC 2003, build 229). The display is very small and the UI is clumsy, but having e-mail, Word, Excel and maps available is pretty neat. I could send you some screen shots and instructions if you want. Ours is a April 1, 2003 build MCS.

What?????? How? You're joking right? Build date of 4/1/3 -that's got to be it.

bobnobski · Jan 23rd, 2004, 10:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by valnmike

What?????? How? You're joking right? Build date of 4/1/3 -that's got to be it.

Yeah, and I got mine to display the local air traffic control radar!

valnmike · Jan 23rd, 2004, 10:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bobnobski

Yeah, and I got mine to display the local air traffic control radar!

Don't laugh. That is not too far off true, just not the OBC. The RDS radio can display traffic alerts (for the roads not Air Traffic ;-) -yet) and such in addition to the song + artist.

valnmike · Jan 23rd, 2004, 10:47 AM

Are the OBCs that display the digital speed different or can the older OBCs be programed to display it too?

edm81363 · Jan 23rd, 2004, 12:39 PM

OK, I was just joking about running Windows on the OBC. The screen is like 80 pixels wide by 20 pixels tall, one color. It would be hilarious to see though....

dmanmulder · Jan 23rd, 2004, 01:43 PM

I had a feeling that Windows thing was a joke. I still don't have my car yet to look at the OBC real close, but I wouldn't put it past MINI to allow for something cool like that. I would just like to know where you'd put the mouse!

edm81363 · Jan 23rd, 2004, 05:28 PM

Actualy, the steering wheel controls the vehicle AND the pointer.

RyanDodd · Mar 19th, 2004, 03:43 PM

I don't have the on board computer but now wish that I'd had it when I ordered the car! How easy are they to install? Does anyone know how much it costs to have it installed?

fj0 · Dec 2nd, 2004, 08:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by valnmike

Are the OBCs that display the digital speed different or can the older OBCs be programed to display it too?

Old thread, sorry.

But can anyone answer that question?

Jan 22nd, 2004, 03:33 PM	#1
dmanmulder D-man Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 11:09 PM Posts: 39 Offline	on-board computer questions Is the on-board computer for the MINI Cooper really worth $200? Does it do anything extra besides calculate fuel stuff, temp, and speed?

Jan 22nd, 2004, 03:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 11:09 PM Posts: 7,911 Offline	IMO yes I like it, you'll find plenty of people who say no it isn't, it is not a precision instrument. Welcome to MINI2 NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Jan 22nd, 2004, 05:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
MiniMinor Never trust a hope ! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ? Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 86,430 Offline	I have it and i like it, normally just leave it on the digital speed readout which is quite cool. Soon be Christmas !

Jan 23rd, 2004, 02:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
edm81363 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mill Creek, WA, USA Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 138 Offline	It does take a bit of tweaking, but we were able to get our on board computer to run a version of Windows (Pocket PC 2003, build 229). The display is very small and the UI is clumsy, but having e-mail, Word, Excel and maps available is pretty neat. I could send you some screen shots and instructions if you want. Ours is a April 1, 2003 build MCS. See profile for MAX MINI details. Support MINI2.com!

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Pikapin eSpaña Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 06:09 AM Posts: 106 Offline	You can read the speed because it´s a 2004 Mini, isn´t it? What else differences are from the 2003, about the aboard computer? thanks www.todomini.com

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Jan 22nd, 2004, 05:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Deadliner MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Thessaloniki, Greece Local Time: 06:09 AM Posts: 85 Offline	It may a little expensive, but consider that you're already going to spend a lot of money for the car, won't you need a thermometer, or some statistics about speed and fuel consumption? I think all new cars have this. And I do think they're useful. I kept looking at the temperature in my old car, it was kinda handy. Average fuel consumption was also handy because you could see how aggressive you were driving

Jan 22nd, 2004, 06:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
MarkL MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Abingdon, Oxon. Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 228 Offline	Even if you don't have the on-board computer you still get the temperature readout (except if you have a base spec One without the rev counter). My MINI doesn't have the on-board computer, mainly because I couldn't justify shelling out £100 for it at the time (preferring ASC+T instead). However, in the UK (at least), it now forms part of all the option packs. In the USA, I believe, it forms part of the Premium package only. I had a trip computer on a courtesy One D that I had on Monday and thought that the digital speedo was quite useful. Others have commented on the accuracy of the fuel consumption reading and range options.

Jan 22nd, 2004, 06:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
dmanmulder D-man Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 11:09 PM Posts: 39 Offline	I've already ordered it, and I'm sure it should be cool. It just seems weird that you would still get temp and speed readings on your tach without the onboard computer. I didn't know that when I ordered, and I may not have spent the extra 200 bucks. Everything else is cool, and I'm looking forward to my MINI being built! Thanks for all the feedback.

Jan 22nd, 2004, 06:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
MarkL MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Abingdon, Oxon. Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 228 Offline	To get the speed readout you need the trip computer; it's only temperature that comes as standard!

Jan 23rd, 2004, 03:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
dmanmulder D-man Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 11:09 PM Posts: 39 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by edm81363 It does take a bit of tweaking, but we were able to get our on board computer to run a version of Windows (Pocket PC 2003, build 229). The display is very small and the UI is clumsy, but having e-mail, Word, Excel and maps available is pretty neat. I could send you some screen shots and instructions if you want. Ours is a April 1, 2003 build MCS. Thank you. That would be very cool to try when the new MINI gets here. Either post up the stuff here or email me at derget@ameritech.net.

Jan 23rd, 2004, 10:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
bobnobski MINI2 Irritant My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 1,022 Offline	spend your $200 on a nice meal and bottle of chianti!!! and ditch the OBC, a complete waste of money, why? 1. Digital speedo! - There happens to be a huge speedo in the Dash 2. MPG - its either going to be good or bad, and the amount you fill up will tell you how your car is performing! 3. Range - Bright red light = fill the car up with petrol! The only decent computer function BMW did was estimated arrival time - and guess what it aint on the MINI!!

Jan 23rd, 2004, 10:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
valnmike MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Silver Spring, MD Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 152 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by edm81363 It does take a bit of tweaking, but we were able to get our on board computer to run a version of Windows (Pocket PC 2003, build 229). The display is very small and the UI is clumsy, but having e-mail, Word, Excel and maps available is pretty neat. I could send you some screen shots and instructions if you want. Ours is a April 1, 2003 build MCS. What?????? How? You're joking right? Build date of 4/1/3 -that's got to be it. -=Mike=- laissez les bons temps rouler

Jan 23rd, 2004, 10:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
bobnobski MINI2 Irritant My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 1,022 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by valnmike What?????? How? You're joking right? Build date of 4/1/3 -that's got to be it. Yeah, and I got mine to display the local air traffic control radar!

Jan 23rd, 2004, 10:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
valnmike MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Silver Spring, MD Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 152 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bobnobski Yeah, and I got mine to display the local air traffic control radar! Don't laugh. That is not too far off true, just not the OBC. The RDS radio can display traffic alerts (for the roads not Air Traffic ;-) -yet) and such in addition to the song + artist. -=Mike=- laissez les bons temps rouler

Jan 23rd, 2004, 10:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
valnmike MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Silver Spring, MD Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 152 Offline	Are the OBCs that display the digital speed different or can the older OBCs be programed to display it too? -=Mike=- laissez les bons temps rouler

Jan 23rd, 2004, 12:39 PM	#16 (permalink)
edm81363 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mill Creek, WA, USA Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 138 Offline	OK, I was just joking about running Windows on the OBC. The screen is like 80 pixels wide by 20 pixels tall, one color. It would be hilarious to see though.... See profile for MAX MINI details. Support MINI2.com!

Jan 23rd, 2004, 01:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
dmanmulder D-man Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 11:09 PM Posts: 39 Offline	I had a feeling that Windows thing was a joke. I still don't have my car yet to look at the OBC real close, but I wouldn't put it past MINI to allow for something cool like that. I would just like to know where you'd put the mouse!

Jan 23rd, 2004, 05:28 PM	#18 (permalink)
edm81363 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mill Creek, WA, USA Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 138 Offline	Actualy, the steering wheel controls the vehicle AND the pointer. See profile for MAX MINI details. Support MINI2.com!

Mar 19th, 2004, 03:43 PM	#19 (permalink)
RyanDodd Ryan's Cooper Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Waltham, Grimsby Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 16 Offline	I don't have the on board computer but now wish that I'd had it when I ordered the car! How easy are they to install? Does anyone know how much it costs to have it installed?

Dec 2nd, 2004, 08:12 PM	#20 (permalink)
fj0 Sugardaddy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Local Time: 06:09 AM Posts: 230 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by valnmike Are the OBCs that display the digital speed different or can the older OBCs be programed to display it too? Old thread, sorry. But can anyone answer that question? Cheers, Mario MCS '03 JB/B - Black, LOUD and loow!

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