http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums Cooper and Cooper S convertible (R57) discussion. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:43:55 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums//forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/178750-looking-for-a-place-that-makes-custom-magnetic-badges-new-post.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:49:36 GMT I cannot seem to find anything on the web, but I am looking for a badge of Stewie from Family Guy as that is the name of my car. If anyone could help me out, I would appreciate it. Thanks Larry I cannot seem to find anything on the web, but I am looking for a badge of Stewie from Family Guy as that is the name of my car.

If anyone could help me out, I would appreciate it.

Thanks
Larry ]]> Cabrio Talk (2009+) LSK6453 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/178750-looking-for-a-place-that-makes-custom-magnetic-badges.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/178735-help-top-wont-open-past-the-sunroof-position-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:12:16 GMT I dropped off my R56 for service and got an R57 convertible as a loaner - the problem is, I can't open the top. I hit the toggle switch and it just opened the sunroof. I get some signal on the dashboard that looks like the car and then a piece of luggage on top. I thought it meant there was something in the trunk, but I checked and the trunk is empty.

Could some R57 owners help me with this? Am I doing something wrong?

TIA! ]]> Cabrio Talk (2009+) at7815 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/178735-help-top-wont-open-past-the-sunroof-position.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/178629-proud-papa-of-brand-new-09-mini-s-convertible-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:58:27 GMT Just wanted to jump right in and announce that I have finally purchased my very first Mini Cooper. After all those years of watching Mr. Bean and the announcement of the new Mini some years ago here in the U.S. I have wanted one ever since and the wife finally said I could get one.

It was originally going to be a Hardtop Chili Red S, but at the last minute I found a 2009 Horizon Blue S Convertible with Blue Top that I just couldn't stop staring at. It has a few features that I really didn't plan on getting (ie. Auto Wipers, Bluetooth, Ipod), but the more the merrier I suppose.

I live in Dayton, OH, but picked it up in Dublin, OH as it was one of only two somewhat local Mini Dealers. Couldn't resist the .09% finance rate, and the mini select program, plus the dealer worked out a few more incentives which helped to make up the difference between the hardtop and the convertible.

Anyhoot, I just wanted to run a couple things by all you Mini lovers to see if you knew the answers to my first couple of questions that have come up:

1) I ended up getting an Automatic (don't hate, wife did not want manual), and was wondering if anyone noticed when you are starting from a stand still in regular auto-drive mode, the gas pedal seems to move about 2 inches before it starts to accelerate the Mini. This seems to only happen when in Auto. When I switch the gear shift to the left, or use the paddles, first gear seems to hit right away when I hit the gas peddle. Anyone know if this is normal?

2) Own a Verizon Wireless Samsung Rogue phone, no problems pairing up using the Mini's bluetooth, but when I went to use the VZ Navigator on my cellphone it does not output any audio to the phone or the cars speakers. I have to turn off bluetooth and then the Navigator comes through the phone again. Anyway to fix this?

3) Also concerning Bluetooth - I noticed that the microphone is on the steering column in the convertible. I have a couple of friends who complain that they can barely hear me unless I sit right up on the steering wheel near the mic. This is when I am idle without car on too. Is there a fix to adjust the mic volume or angle it better for voice pickup?

Sorry such a long post and multiple questions, I probably should have separated these into the correct sub-forums, but figured I would throw it in with my first post. Thanks for reading!

Will try to post some pics of my new Mini soon. ]]> Cabrio Talk (2009+) GMini2009 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/178629-proud-papa-of-brand-new-09-mini-s-convertible.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/178592-r57-and-the-ipod-adapter-availability-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:25:47 GMT We bought my wife a new MCS convertible (took delvery in late April) and opted for the iPod adapter. This is the one where the iPod is stored in the hidden compartment. We also opted for the upgraded stereo. Upon delivery, the salesman informed us that was an issue with the iPod adapter and the R57 and it could not be installed. Has anyone else had the upgraded stereo and iPod adapter installed in their R57? Check in if you have the iPod adapter installed (from the dealer) in your R57. ... We bought my wife a new MCS convertible (took delvery in late April) and opted for the iPod adapter. This is the one where the iPod is stored in the hidden compartment. We also opted for the upgraded stereo.
Upon delivery, the salesman informed us that was an issue with the iPod adapter and the R57 and it could not be installed. Has anyone else had the upgraded stereo and iPod adapter installed in their R57?

Check in if you have the iPod adapter installed (from the dealer) in your R57.

Joe ]]> Cabrio Talk (2009+) TrackAttack! http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/178592-r57-and-the-ipod-adapter-availability.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/178540-looking-at-a-new-2010-cabrio-concerned-about-top-reliability-new-post.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:37:00 GMT My wife and I looked at a new cabrio yesterday......salesman was demonstrating the top....It wouldn't raise back up. The trunk wouldn't open either.

As far as the top goes we got the predictable, "We never have this happen."

Do I need to be concerned about the convertible top, and either buy a coupe or buy something else altogether? ]]> Cabrio Talk (2009+) mafpolo http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/178540-looking-at-a-new-2010-cabrio-concerned-about-top-reliability.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/178502-mini-cooper-can-haul-an-entire-bed-inside-new-post.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:48:29 GMT ....and I have the picture to prove it:



:lol::lol::lol:

Of course, I cheated a bit: that's a compressed Novaform mattress. Still, people around the parking lot were smirking when they saw which car I was going towards with the huge box. But haul it home I did. With a passenger no less. ]]> Cabrio Talk (2009+) redZip http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/178502-mini-cooper-can-haul-an-entire-bed-inside.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/178489-mini-cooper-can-haul-an-entire-bed-inside-new-post.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:14:08 GMT ....and I have the picture to prove it:



:lol::lol::lol:

Of course, I cheated a bit: that's a compressed Novaform mattress. Still, people around the parking lot were smirking when they saw which car I was going towards with the huge box. But haul it home I did. With a passenger no less. ]]> Cabrio Talk (2009+) redZip http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/178489-mini-cooper-can-haul-an-entire-bed-inside.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/178206-red-cabrio-2010-interior-new-post.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:34:14 GMT Anyone with a new Cabrio that has some interior suggestions? It is tough to choose based on the website listings, and although I have a dealership literally next door to my job - they never have the color combinations I want to see. Buying a Cooper S Convertable in Red with Black stripes , and the John Cooper Works aero kit. The Rooster Red interior looks very iffy... and not sure about any other color options that would go with it. I am scared of getting a car with a little too much going... Anyone with a new Cabrio that has some interior suggestions? It is tough to choose based on the website listings, and although I have a dealership literally next door to my job - they never have the color combinations I want to see.

Buying a Cooper S Convertable in Red with Black stripes , and the John Cooper Works aero kit. The Rooster Red interior looks very iffy... and not sure about any other color options that would go with it.

I am scared of getting a car with a little too much going on. ]]> Cabrio Talk (2009+) jaelae http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/178206-red-cabrio-2010-interior.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/178197-one-of-us-isnt-compensating-new-post.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:45:17 GMT I bet you can't guess which one of I'm speaking of...



]]> Cabrio Talk (2009+) Jeremy1026 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/178197-one-of-us-isnt-compensating.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/178165-is-this-normal-handling-q-new-post.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:18:39 GMT The car handles good BUT when in a turn and smallest pothole or bump the car hops. scary:eek2:is it the run flat tires? or is this normal. I know I can't have this. any suspension changes needed?
TIA ]]> Cabrio Talk (2009+) RM5 http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/178165-is-this-normal-handling-q.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/177828-aerokit-new-post.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:26:37 GMT I spec'ing a new cabrio. I'm leaning towards getting an aerokit (for purly aesthic reasons). Does it have any really effect on the perfomance of the car? What does it do to ground clearance?

Thanks,
Tony ]]> Cabrio Talk (2009+) cadfael_tex http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/177828-aerokit.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/177807-real-world-fuel-economy-new-post.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:54:27 GMT Did a search and haven't seen one of these in a while for the drop top. What are you getting MPG wise? I'm looking at replacing my '05 S with a '10. I'm leaning toward getting another S but haven't totally ruled out a justa cooper. I'm slightly worried about the loss in power but I'm not a particularly aggressive drive with the throttle anymore.

So help me decide, what fuel mileage are you getting out of you 2nd gen cabrio's? S and non-S.

Thank you,
Tony ]]> Cabrio Talk (2009+) cadfael_tex http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/177807-real-world-fuel-economy.html http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/177744-help-me-spec-my-next-mini-cabrio-new-post.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:57:28 GMT About to leave my 2005 MCSCa BRG for a new 2010 MCSC?

First choice, colour: leaning heavily toward horizon blue with chili red the runner up.

If I choose the blue, I'd go with the malt leather interior but then I'm stuck on the color line for the interior. I've tried the horizon blue and the oak wood. Not sure I'm sold on either. Ideas?

I'm going with just about every option including all four packages and navi. I'm leaning against upgrading the bluetooth. Is the arm rest wiring worth it for my iPhone?

It will have to be another auto so my wife can drive it if need be.

Any other thoughts on the spec?

TIA,
Tony ]]> Cabrio Talk (2009+) cadfael_tex http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/cabrio-talk-2009/177744-help-me-spec-my-next-mini-cabrio.html