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The storage wells in the doors have a groove, or channel that comes out of them at the rear - can't figure out why that is.
If someone could find that out it would help me sleep at night. I work for a MINI dealer and we haven't been able to get an answer on what the grooves are for, and now it's becoming an obsession for me!!!!!
If it's what I think you're describing, could it be to make it easier to get maps out?
__________________ Zippeee! is an '07 MCS, 6-spd, CR/W with Premium, Sport, and Cold Weather packages, LSD, Automatic Windshield Wipers, arm rest, Fluid Silver colorline, and Union Jack mirror covers. Week 3 build, delivered 2/21/07, one of the first R56s in the U.S. Currently at 79,000+ trouble-free miles, and I'm still smiling. (That's a heap o' fun motoring, too--I work out of my home and never commute!)
Locking my car kills the lights.. Makes them fade out.
The need is for the interior lights to never come on. You are out on a mountaintop with a bunch of amateur astronomers. Everyone's eyes are dark adapted. You go to get something out of the car and white lights come on -- blasting everyone's night vision. No one is happy.
Any way to completely disable the interior lights?
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Robin Casady Bombadil: 2007 MINI Cooper S, R56, Pure Silver, LSD, Wood Shift Knob, Rota Slipstream 16x7, NAV, HIFI...
If someone could find that out it would help me sleep at night. I work for a MINI dealer and we haven't been able to get an answer on what the grooves are for, and now it's becoming an obsession for me!!!!!
I don't have my Mini yet, so not sure exactly where this groove is. If it is at the bottom, it could be to drain the mocha latte your girlfriend flung at you... Or, drain the rain when you left a window open...
Just a thought.
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Robin Casady Bombadil: 2007 MINI Cooper S, R56, Pure Silver, LSD, Wood Shift Knob, Rota Slipstream 16x7, NAV, HIFI...
haha, i only use the small area inside the mini's for a pen and a pad of paper. Anything its used for, is my arm. I think well worth it for long drives
I don't have my Mini yet, so not sure exactly where this groove is. If it is at the bottom, it could be to drain the mocha latte your girlfriend flung at you... Or, drain the rain when you left a window open...
Just a thought.
The groove comes up out of the door storage bin towards the back. Drainage? Perhaps its meant to collect drips if you stuff your umbrella in there?
Its very deliberate. There has to be an explanation.
I noticed the funny groove before I left the parking lot of the dealership. Haven't come up with a use for it yet, but I'm sure it has something to do with holding an emergency french fry.
Did not realize if you lock the car with the lights on - the lights will shut off to conserve the battery (non-convenience pack cars, non-autoheadlights).
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Not here in the US. I have mine set to lock at 10mph, then when i turn off the engine I have to do the double door handle pull to unlock then open the door.
Do you suppose this is some sort of sarcastic swipe at the "dangerous" States, to prevent immenent carjackings?????
__________________ BlooMeeni - 2004 Mini Copper, Auto A/C, HK Stereo, Leather, 5sp.
That's the $64,000 question. MINI had problems with rattles in the earlier models, so our cars have the cubby hole locked/bolted/glued shut. There is "supposed" to be a fix in the works. Don't hold your breath. There's a thread about this elsewhere.
__________________ Zippeee! is an '07 MCS, 6-spd, CR/W with Premium, Sport, and Cold Weather packages, LSD, Automatic Windshield Wipers, arm rest, Fluid Silver colorline, and Union Jack mirror covers. Week 3 build, delivered 2/21/07, one of the first R56s in the U.S. Currently at 79,000+ trouble-free miles, and I'm still smiling. (That's a heap o' fun motoring, too--I work out of my home and never commute!)
That's the $64,000 question. MINI had problems with rattles in the earlier models, so our cars have the cubby hole locked/bolted/glued shut. There is "supposed" to be a fix in the works. Don't hold your breath. There's a thread about this elsewhere.
I see... Thanks for the tip. I need to stop by the dealer anyways, I'll let them know to see what they can do.
You also don't need to put the key in the dock at all. Just leave it in your pocket. When you sit down, the MINI dash lights up with a little key. Depress the clutch, hit the start button and you are ready to go!
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Originally Posted by inomis
I first read this on MINI2 and it works for me.
Put your key in.
Start the car with the start/stop button.
Stop the car with the start/stop button.
Remove your key.
Start the car with the start/stop button.
I'm not sure how long you have after you remove the key to start the car but it's at least 5 seconds or until you open the door.
__________________ 2007 Sparkling Silver and White MINI Cooper S
That's only if you have the "Comfort Access" option. The rest of us DO need to use the key.
__________________ Zippeee! is an '07 MCS, 6-spd, CR/W with Premium, Sport, and Cold Weather packages, LSD, Automatic Windshield Wipers, arm rest, Fluid Silver colorline, and Union Jack mirror covers. Week 3 build, delivered 2/21/07, one of the first R56s in the U.S. Currently at 79,000+ trouble-free miles, and I'm still smiling. (That's a heap o' fun motoring, too--I work out of my home and never commute!)
Some have it, some don't. Depends on the build date, and whether it "slipped through" on the VDC end.
__________________ Zippeee! is an '07 MCS, 6-spd, CR/W with Premium, Sport, and Cold Weather packages, LSD, Automatic Windshield Wipers, arm rest, Fluid Silver colorline, and Union Jack mirror covers. Week 3 build, delivered 2/21/07, one of the first R56s in the U.S. Currently at 79,000+ trouble-free miles, and I'm still smiling. (That's a heap o' fun motoring, too--I work out of my home and never commute!)
Zippeee! is an '07 MCS, 6-spd, CR/W with Premium, Sport, and Cold Weather packages, LSD, Automatic Windshield Wipers, arm rest, Fluid Silver colorline, and Union Jack mirror covers. Week 3 build, delivered 2/21/07, one of the first R56s in the U.S. Currently at 79,000+ trouble-free miles, and I'm still smiling. (That's a heap o' fun motoring, too--I work out of my home and never commute!)
I think well worth it for long drives
BlooMeeni - 2004 Mini Copper, Auto A/C, HK Stereo, Leather, 5sp.
I think it might be for water dripping in, but it's puzzling.
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