Great site - look forward to being here alot. Just took delivery of my new 06 Cooper and it is great. Have been looking around under the hood, to familialize myself, and I notice that the pre-formed upper radiator hose is flat in one of the bends. Apparently not enough to restrict flow as the temp gauge is always slightly below center. Just seems strange. Is this typical of all?

 

Out of curiosity, I went out and looked. Mine has no flat spots at all. May want to inquire about it. Congrats on the MINI!