F55/F56 Has anyone had their F56 up to triple digits?

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May 1, 2014 | 08:04 PM

champ198

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From: Lebanon TN

Has anyone had their F56 up to triple digits?

Give us a high speed report! Handling, feel, steering feel, feeling of being in control, aerodynamics? Of course we all know that driving at excessive speeds are dangerous and discouraged.

May 2, 2014 | 02:37 PM

torpeau

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No, but do our US cars have a governor that prevents us from reaching the claimed 130 & 146 mph top speeds?

May 2, 2014 | 07:06 PM

JohnBLZ

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Originally Posted by torpeau

No, but do our US cars have a governor that prevents us from reaching the claimed 130 & 146 mph top speeds?

I believe the governor kicks in at those speeds.

May 3, 2014 | 10:07 AM

torpeau

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Originally Posted by JohnBLZ

I believe the governor kicks in at those speeds.

If so, that means they they didn't put any governors on our MINIs. Engine power and aerodynamics are what decides how fast our cars can go.

May 3, 2014 | 11:21 AM

Mrdi

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My won't go a hundred,
wife keeps hollering....
Let me down..
Let me down.
Way too much windage.

Is that what you mean by the Governor?

May 3, 2014 | 06:40 PM

buzzsaw

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Why?

May 3, 2014 | 08:59 PM

marcussoori

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I was at 103 on the track...handles great, speed feels much lower than what is indicated, a sign of stability.

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May 5, 2014 | 10:21 AM

Nochaz01

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Car felt solid at 95. Had to test the speed tone warning. The road was a worn highway so I could feel the sway of the worn in tire tracks but it was like the mini was humming with zero issues.

May 5, 2014 | 10:33 AM

JohnBLZ

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Quote:

Originally Posted by torpeau

If so, that means they they didn't put any governors on our MINIs. Engine power and aerodynamics are what decides how fast our cars can go.

So.... Physics?

May 5, 2014 | 10:43 AM

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tigerhonaker

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I got tired of a car right on my bumper before I could calmly pass a Semi the other day and did Mat it.

Don't think it went to a 100, but it sure was way up there fast to either a 100 or right below it.

It just took off and that was it !!!

It was not even in the Sport position.

It was in the middle Default position at the time.

Terry

BTW,

I wonder if in the "Future" if Mini will offer a
(JCW-Performance) up-grade to us that have
the MCS ???

May 5, 2014 | 12:05 PM

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VYPUR

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerhonaker

I got tired of a car right on my bumper before I could calmly pass a Semi the other day and did Mat it. Don't think it went to a 100, but it sure was way up there fast to either a 100 or right below it. It just took off and that was it !!! It was not even in the Sport position. It was in the middle Default position at the time. Terry BTW, I wonder if in the "Future" if Mini will offer a (JCW-Performance) up-grade to us that have the MCS ???

You could get JCW upgrades on the R56 but it's NOT cheap at all.

May 5, 2014 | 04:34 PM

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StevenZoz

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ive gotten to 117 so far in sport mode. its so effortless

May 5, 2014 | 05:36 PM

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tigerhonaker

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Quote:

Originally Posted by VYPUR

You could get JCW upgrades on the R56 but it's NOT cheap at all.

Actually I came Very-Very close to getting that and the Larger JCW front brakes.

Then, stopped and paused and started reading about everything I could find on the new 2014 MCS.

As you know I ordered the new 2014 MCS.

What I am hoping is Mini will maybe later on offer a Power Up-Grade to the MCS owners.

If so I am in !!!

Terry

May 5, 2014 | 05:54 PM

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marcussoori

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Me too, Terry!

May 5, 2014 | 06:43 PM

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tigerhonaker

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Originally Posted by marcussoori

Me too, Terry!

I will not be the least bit surprised that as time goes by we see a JCW Up-Grade for the 2014 MCS.

Actually it just really makes sense as we all know the MCS in Stock form is certainly not stressed or certainly not even close to being overstressed.

If Mini offers it I will get it so I can retain the factory warranty.

Terry

May 6, 2014 | 05:48 PM

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OaklandMini

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Is it wrong if this was done during the test drive?
(Just asking, of course.) :D

May 6, 2014 | 06:05 PM

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angrybears

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerhonaker

In the past it's been close to 3 grand for less than a 10 hp increase.

May 6, 2014 | 06:21 PM

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tigerhonaker

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Quote:

Originally Posted by angrybears

In the past it's been close to 3 grand for less than a 10 hp increase.

I'm keeping the faith though for the 2014 MCS as it has lots of room for increased power.

We shall see as time goes by but I'm thinking that Mini might just offer some sort of JCW Package for us.

Terry

May 7, 2014 | 04:40 AM

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CobraBob

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I was on a local freeway the other day and I felt to let it stretch it's legs a bit. NOT something I normally do. Never changed out of 6th gear and zipped from 70 to 115 surprisingly quick. Not sure if I was in Mid or Sport mode.

Oh, and I was alone in the car. My wife would have screamed at me! LOL.

May 7, 2014 | 05:34 AM

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Mrdi

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Over 100 in CA gets your license suspended, and 2 points on your record.
$1.000 fine plus fees.
You must appear.
Driver beware.

Last edited by Mrdi; May 7, 2014 at 05:43 AM.

May 7, 2014 | 06:34 AM

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Grizld700

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrdi

Over 100 in CA gets your license suspended, and 2 points on your record.
$1.000 fine plus fees.
You must appear.
Driver beware.

Speaking from experience?.....

May 7, 2014 | 08:23 AM

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tigerhonaker

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CobraBob

Oh, and I was alone in the car. My wife would have screamed at me! LOL.

Bob,

If there was a place where I did not have to be concerned over going straight to, (Jail) I would put mine in Sport and give it a try.

I just don't want to take a change on a Wide-Open-Run with also owning the 800 H/P Bullitt Mustang.

I prefer to get a ticket in it.