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rusty · Jun 12th, 2003, 03:22 PM

Looking at the recent pictures of the Mini One D, why does it have the cooper S side skirts and both the Mini One and Cooper Doesn't? To me this seems pointless!

SoggyCornFlakes · Jun 12th, 2003, 03:25 PM

To make it go faster

rusty · Jun 12th, 2003, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by soggycornflakes
To make it go faster

In reverse?

Minty · Jun 12th, 2003, 04:06 PM

why do you think it has 6 gears......

dinger · Jun 12th, 2003, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Minty
why do you think it has 6 gears......

Maybe because it thinks or wants to be a Cooper S.

dinger

rinos69 · Jun 12th, 2003, 04:26 PM

it has chrome grill on the front also... like my Coop!!

dietcokeplease · Jun 12th, 2003, 04:28 PM

The fastest MINI is not the S Works, Hartge MINI or any other MINI.

It will be the Company Car Pepper White/Steel Wheeled MINI One Diesel in Lane 3 on the Motorway.

Paul · Jun 12th, 2003, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rinos69
it has chrome grill on the front also... like my Coop!!

That's an optional extra.

rusty · Jun 12th, 2003, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul Mullett
That's an optional extra.

I'm not so sure it is, you might be right though mate. Why isn't in then on the One and Cooper?

Paul · Jun 12th, 2003, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rusty
I'm not so sure it is, you might be right though mate. Why isn't in then on the One and Cooper?

Well, I am 100% sure it is because my press information says so, and the Diesels on the media launch had a mix of chromed and non-chromed.

Paul · Jun 12th, 2003, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Minty
why do you think it has 6 gears......

Because the 5 speed wouldn't take the torque?

Oh, and the better economy of a 6th gear 'overdrive'.

Jmini5 · Jun 12th, 2003, 04:40 PM

You know diesels have alot of torque!

Jmini5 · Jun 12th, 2003, 04:47 PM

In fact I heard that the VW Golf with the turbo diesel was almost as fast as the VR6 version to about 50mph! Bottom end torque verses VR6's higher rev. HP.?

Sorry about getting off the subject*(MINI)

Ginger · Jun 12th, 2003, 08:55 PM

MINI claim that the fitment of the S skirts on diesel models is to improve airflow, I think they look great - it will be the next mod I make to my car. When I've got some cash together.
G

ALD0 · Jul 5th, 2003, 08:29 PM

MINI D also has traction as standard, I had to pay 100 notes!!

Paul · Jul 5th, 2003, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by interceptor
MINI D also has traction as standard, I had to pay 100 notes!!

Due to the high torque figures..

Jun 12th, 2003, 03:22 PM	#1
rusty MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 08:53 AM Posts: 123 Offline	Mini Diesel with Cooper S side Skirts!! Looking at the recent pictures of the Mini One D, why does it have the cooper S side skirts and both the Mini One and Cooper Doesn't? To me this seems pointless! Chlli Red Cooper, White roof, 17" S Spoke, Chilli Pack , Chrome Vents, Personalised Plate + all other little extras inc CD Boost, Air Con, Heatad Mirrors, Traction Control.

Jun 12th, 2003, 03:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 09:53 AM Posts: 32,682 Offline	To make it go faster Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Jun 12th, 2003, 03:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
rusty MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 08:53 AM Posts: 123 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by soggycornflakes To make it go faster In reverse? Chlli Red Cooper, White roof, 17" S Spoke, Chilli Pack , Chrome Vents, Personalised Plate + all other little extras inc CD Boost, Air Con, Heatad Mirrors, Traction Control.

Jun 12th, 2003, 04:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 09:53 AM Posts: 4,005 Offline	why do you think it has 6 gears...... E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

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dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 08:53 AM Posts: 5,316 Offline	The fastest MINI is not the S Works, Hartge MINI or any other MINI. It will be the Company Car Pepper White/Steel Wheeled MINI One Diesel in Lane 3 on the Motorway. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

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Jun 12th, 2003, 04:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 08:53 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Minty why do you think it has 6 gears...... Maybe because it thinks or wants to be a Cooper S. dinger

Jun 12th, 2003, 04:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
rinos69 MINI2 Goofy Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: in the middle of pia Local Time: 10:53 AM Posts: 165 Offline	it has chrome grill on the front also... like my Coop!!

Jun 12th, 2003, 04:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 09:53 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by rinos69 it has chrome grill on the front also... like my Coop!! That's an optional extra.

Jun 12th, 2003, 04:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
rusty MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 08:53 AM Posts: 123 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Paul Mullett That's an optional extra. I'm not so sure it is, you might be right though mate. Why isn't in then on the One and Cooper? Chlli Red Cooper, White roof, 17" S Spoke, Chilli Pack , Chrome Vents, Personalised Plate + all other little extras inc CD Boost, Air Con, Heatad Mirrors, Traction Control.

Jun 12th, 2003, 04:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 09:53 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by rusty I'm not so sure it is, you might be right though mate. Why isn't in then on the One and Cooper? Well, I am 100% sure it is because my press information says so, and the Diesels on the media launch had a mix of chromed and non-chromed.

Jun 12th, 2003, 04:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 09:53 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Minty why do you think it has 6 gears...... Because the 5 speed wouldn't take the torque? Oh, and the better economy of a 6th gear 'overdrive'.

Jun 12th, 2003, 04:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jmini5 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Miami,Fla. Local Time: 04:53 AM Posts: 108 Offline	You know diesels have alot of torque! Pull up your pants , your "S" is showing!

Jun 12th, 2003, 04:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jmini5 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Miami,Fla. Local Time: 04:53 AM Posts: 108 Offline	In fact I heard that the VW Golf with the turbo diesel was almost as fast as the VR6 version to about 50mph! Bottom end torque verses VR6's higher rev. HP.? Sorry about getting off the subject*(MINI) Pull up your pants , your "S" is showing!

Jun 12th, 2003, 08:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ginger Lovin my iPod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Back darn sarf Local Time: 08:53 AM Posts: 2,002 Offline	MINI claim that the fitment of the S skirts on diesel models is to improve airflow, I think they look great - it will be the next mod I make to my car. When I've got some cash together. G

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Jul 5th, 2003, 08:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 09:53 AM Posts: 9,421 Offline	MINI D also has traction as standard, I had to pay 100 notes!!

Jul 5th, 2003, 08:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 09:53 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by interceptor MINI D also has traction as standard, I had to pay 100 notes!! Due to the high torque figures..

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