[qax]

hi everyone,i heard the 05 mini is gonna dominate in its stock class in auto-x.
so here are my questions:
1. is this true or only true to the S?
2. why and wut are the upgrades from the pre-05's?
3. are there none-convertible available?

thanks in advance!

 

[nevr2qk]

If you want stock class competitiveness, stick with the n/a MINI. I believe it stays in HS, where it dominated this year. The S gets bumped from GS to DS. Front runners in DS this year were an Integra Type R and BMW 330's. The MINI might be competitive, but I don't see any guarantees. The best bet for Cooper S is still STX.

Changes for the '05 S include 7 more hp, revised 3 and 4th gear ratios, and the availability of a LSD (thus the move to DS).

I don't understand the wording in your question regarding the convertible. Also, this might get more feedback in the "Racing Mini's" forum.

Brock

edit: I misread the December FasTrack- the Cooper S stays in GS for 2005. With a LSD, it will probably be the car to have for that class.

 

[qax]

thanks for the help!

I don't understand the wording in your question regarding the convertible.

Brock

all the 05 models i see on ebay are convertible, so i was wondering if there are hardtops available?

 

[nevr2qk]

Yes. www.miniusa.com

Brock

 

[steebo777]

thanks for the help!



all the 05 models i see on ebay are convertible, so i was wondering if there are hardtops available?

The only real MINI IMO is the hardtop

More cowbell!!!