Hee hee!

 

well, be honest. I really dont know how to use the radio sys. How can I show the time of the sound track as other radio does.

Is there anyway, that I can control the iPod when I connected to the cable??

 

I was wondering about the Comfort Access System. Do you know if there is a way to program it to only open one door automatically or are they all "unlocked" when you get close to the car with your key in your pocket? Seems to me this would be a safety concern since you can see the black dots on the doors and know it is "unlocked" when the owner is close to the car.

 

I believe you can program it to just unlock one door or two, and even your boot. I remember reading something in the OM about it.

 

Cool thanks!! I just ordered mine today and that was one option I was really on the fence about.

 

No worries. I'm still waiting on mine but I have downloaded the owners manual and began reading that. It's really going to take me sitting in the car and figuring things out on my own.

 

Comfort Acess doesn't do anything on its own - you have to push the little button on the door handle. It can be programed to open just the driver's door or all the doors. Boot can be accessed as long as you have the fob in your pocket.

 

I did not know that the run flat tires on my countryman can not be repaired! I really don't see why the hell people would want these, the ride is not as good and once you run over a nail your suppose to replace the tire rather then fix it! This has to be the biggest marketing gimmick I have ever heard of.

 

You also probably didn't noice that they advertise the All4 as a go everywhere soft-roader for all weather motoring. And the RFs are not reccommened for any of that.

 

Run flat tires differ from regular tires only in that they have additional sidewall support that allows the car to be driven for a short distance at low speed (50 max). However if you actually make that drive the tire _may_ get hot enough to compromise its safety if repaired and used for high speed driving. If you stop immediately upon getting a low tire warning, then the tire should be just as repairable as any other tire. If it has a small leak, a tire inflation pump with sealer may fix the problem, at least temporarily.

Note however that many shops will not patch either regular or runflat tires because of their liability concerns.

I carry an inflation pump with sealer with my Minis. For my CM4 I may also get a temporary spare of the correct diameter to carry on long trips or on trips into remote areas.

 

This is what I do. I have repaired a few flats on my RF Tires. No issues at all.

 

I just found out that the the CM is actually assembled in Graz, Austria. This is where my mother's side of the family comes from. My great-grandmother was born and raised in Graz. I actually visited Graz when I was a kid.

Have I come full circle?

 

This is true and the reason why the only thing we bought extra after my car came in was the tire/wheel replacement plan. For a period of 5 years they will replace any tire that is damaged (i.e. nail, road hazard, etc) or wheel- unlimited/no questions asked. We thought that out of all the extra stuff they tried to sell us in the "finance room" that this was probably the one that we'd get the most out of. They were asking $1900 but we go them down to $1400...so that means I need to get about 4.5 flats over 5 yrs excluding any possible wheel damage to get my money back. If nothing happens after a few I may just get my toolbox out...j/k

 

Yep I went for the same deal. At least with my plan, it's not just damage, but also when they are worn out and ready for replacement. Also they will fix small cosmetic damage. All for $1500 for 5 years/unlimited mileage. I think it will pay for itself, or at least give me some piece of mind.

 

Let us know if you find that temp spare. I want one for long trips and the occasional trip to the bush for camping and fishing. detroit tuned has one for the regular mini, but not the CM.

 

I typically get slow leaks, which I can usually get home and fix. I just pulled a small piece of metal (think it was from a watch band) out of my run flat tire the other day. I repaired it with some tire sealant and a bike pump. I can do this on the side of the road as well if I had to.

 

Right here:
http://www.outmotoring.com/micro-spa....html?&cat=656

 

Where do you store it? Does it fit in the boot?

 

Don't have one yet. I have read on this site that it will fit in the boot upright with one rear seat adjusted forward somewhat. Use a luggage rack or box to make up for the lost boot space.

 

It fits laying flat (horizontal) with one seat one click up. Or you could take the boot floor out completely and bungee it upright (vertical) to the back seats using the LATCH anchors.

 

Bought the luggage rack. I am going to get one and lash it to the rack! My camping trip will be complete!

 

FYI - I called and there currently is no micro spare that fits under the boot floor, and there probably won't ever be. It's just too small a space. We're stuck with RFs, repair kits, or having the spare sticking out in the back.

 

collapsible tire spare? porsche uses these.



that and a small, cheap 12V compressor might fit under the load floor.

 

Nice, I want one!

 

this is perfect, where can we get this kind of tires?