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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by sequence
is A/F available on Scangauge II?
Yes, on 2nd gen cars - R55, R56, R57 (yours)
No, on 1st gen cars - R50, R52, R53 (mine)
 
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Old Feb 28, 2010 | 08:51 AM
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just bought a 2010 clubman auto, like it so far. pic on post was my 07 , have yet to post new pic
 

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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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Add me to the group. It seems like I one of the only ones that has done a good amount of mods to there auto car. I can say I am extremely pleased with the results.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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Updated 3/2/10, 11:00pm:

MINI AuTOs (MINI Automatic Transmission Owners) club roster:

1. TimL -- '05 MCS
2. Curious George -- '05 MCS
3. 10Zero -- '10 MCS
4. RJKimbell -- '08 MC
5. AggieMini11 -- '04 MC
6. Tall Mini -- '08 MC Clubman
7. 4130 -- '05 MCS
8. Ferroequine -- '06 MCS
9. BensMini -- '09 MC
10. morphix -- '06 MCS
11. VioletDC -- '06 MCS
12. MINIxB -- '09 MCS
13. MINI28741 -- '06 MCS Cabrio
14. lacynpiper -- '09 MC
15. SteelersFan -- '09 MCS
16. OXYBLUECOOP -- '07 MC
17. pilotart -- '08 MC
18. Prost -- '08 MCS Clubman
19. checkers -- '05 MCS
20. ej -- '05 MCS
21. mochi -- '09 MCS
22. sequence -- '09 MCS JCW
23. smurfette26 -- '05 MC Cabrio
24. gaffer -- '05 MC and '09 MC Clubman
25. Themajickman -- '07 MCS Cabrio
26. ran-o-matic -- '08 MC Clubman
27. calicoop -- '08 MCS
28. saturn -- '07 MCS
29. CalgaryX3 -- '03 MC
30. MinnieMama -- '08 MCS
31. onetigerlsu -- '09 MC
32. darmog -- '07 MCS JCW
33. Herleman -- '05 MC and '09 MC
34. tekron -- '06 MCS
35. old rebel -- '05 MC
36. zemina -- '10 MCS
37. Cactusflier -- '06 MCS
38. hexmonkey -- '09 MCS
39. ke4sfq -- '07 MCS
40. Kodan -- '10 MCS
41. AutoMCS -- '06 MCS
42. Tio Barry -- '10 MC
43. SteveB625 -- '04 MC
44. kopov -- '07 MCS
45. moe-jiller -- '09 MCS Clubman
46. BlimeyCabrio -- '06 MCS Cabrio
47. atcql -- '08 MC Clubman
48. gonzoe11 -- '09 MC
49. MINIchaser -- '08 MCS
50. riversong -- '05 MCS
51. ian3 -- '10 MCS
52. jnoll -- '09 MC Clubman
53. Warnen -- '08 MCS Clubman
54. Suzanne's Chili Red S -- '06 MCS
55. flint-hills-mini -- '07 MC
56. chiorozco -- '10 MC
57. wineguy -- '08 MCS JCW
58. slotibartfast -- '07 MCS
59. Hawkeye -- '09 MCS Clubman
60. danmay -- '01 MC
61. garbageburrito -- '10 MC Mayfair
62. futuremini -- '08 MCS JCW
63. MattSaint -- '10 MCS
64. clutchless -- '08 MCS
65. Davidoyo -- '09 MCS
66. George Hinkel -- '06 MCS Cabrio
67. edub -- '10 MC Cabrio
68. vader -- '10 MCS Cabrio
69. ddfs12 -- '10 MC Clubman
70. mattolson -- '07 MCS

MINI AuTOs by model:

R50_____ 7
R52_____ 1
R52S____ 4
R53_____ 13
R55_____ 7
R55S____ 4
R56_____ 11
R56S____ 23
R57_____ 1
R57S____ 1
 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mattolson
Add me to the group. It seems like I one of the only ones that has done a good amount of mods to there auto car. I can say I am extremely pleased with the results.
+1
 
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 12:05 AM
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glad some people are modding their autos for speed too, definately something i'll be looking at in the future once i get the outside as i want it.

Got 40mpg on a road trip at the weekend, well happy with that!
 
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 01:22 AM
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I didn't know there were 70+ women on NAM Just giving ya a hard time I wanna try out an auto Mini sometime.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Oakland Raiders Mini
I didn't know there were 70+ women on NAM Just giving ya a hard time I wanna try out an auto Mini sometime.
haha, we could bring the raiders into this debate....but lets just keep it on topic
 
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 07:29 AM
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Making Mods, be careful!

Just thought I would drop a few lines to say, when making mods to you MINI be careful not to over tighten bolts and other things. I just got through replaceing my valve cover on my 06 MCS conv. automatic. When installing a MSD coil I over tightened the bolts and put a severe crack in the back of the cover, "that was dum". after changing the cover, "expensive" I am back to finger fliping on the road. Geo.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 07:36 AM
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If doing that type of work on your car you need to invest in a quality click type torque wrench. Preferably 2 of them. One in foot pounds that goes up to about 150 pounds (especially good for lug nuts, etc) and one in inch pounds for small items like valve covers and oil filters and drain plugs. Worth the money in the damage you can prevent. Helpful if you do not have or are just developing the experienced feel to not damage things when tightening.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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Count me in

Originally Posted by TimL
I was thinking of naming this the "Automatic Transmission Owners' Support Group" for all of the grief auto tranny owners get from our non-paddle-shifting friends. But hey, we know we don't need to justify our choice of transmission to anyone, so if you own a MINI with an automatic transmission -- CVT or Aisin, we won't discriminate -- stand up, be counted, and be proud!

'05 MCSa
Mine is not only an auto, I have the JCW stage 1 Kit.

Tim,
Please add me to the club list. thanks
 
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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Updated 3/4/10, 8:30am:

MINI AuTOs (MINI Automatic Transmission Owners) club roster:

1. TimL -- '05 MCS
2. Curious George -- '05 MCS
3. 10Zero -- '10 MCS
4. RJKimbell -- '08 MC
5. AggieMini11 -- '04 MC
6. Tall Mini -- '08 MC Clubman
7. 4130 -- '05 MCS
8. Ferroequine -- '06 MCS
9. BensMini -- '09 MC
10. morphix -- '06 MCS
11. VioletDC -- '06 MCS
12. MINIxB -- '09 MCS
13. MINI28741 -- '06 MCS Cabrio
14. lacynpiper -- '09 MC
15. SteelersFan -- '09 MCS
16. OXYBLUECOOP -- '07 MC
17. pilotart -- '08 MC
18. Prost -- '08 MCS Clubman
19. checkers -- '05 MCS
20. ej -- '05 MCS
21. mochi -- '09 MCS
22. sequence -- '09 MCS JCW
23. smurfette26 -- '05 MC Cabrio
24. gaffer -- '05 MC and '09 MC Clubman
25. Themajickman -- '07 MCS Cabrio
26. ran-o-matic -- '08 MC Clubman
27. calicoop -- '08 MCS
28. saturn -- '07 MCS
29. CalgaryX3 -- '03 MC
30. MinnieMama -- '08 MCS
31. onetigerlsu -- '09 MC
32. darmog -- '07 MCS JCW
33. Herleman -- '05 MC and '09 MC
34. tekron -- '06 MCS
35. old rebel -- '05 MC
36. zemina -- '10 MCS
37. Cactusflier -- '06 MCS
38. hexmonkey -- '09 MCS
39. ke4sfq -- '07 MCS
40. Kodan -- '10 MCS
41. AutoMCS -- '06 MCS
42. Tio Barry -- '10 MC
43. SteveB625 -- '04 MC
44. kopov -- '07 MCS
45. moe-jiller -- '09 MCS Clubman
46. BlimeyCabrio -- '06 MCS Cabrio
47. atcql -- '08 MC Clubman
48. gonzoe11 -- '09 MC
49. MINIchaser -- '08 MCS
50. riversong -- '05 MCS
51. ian3 -- '10 MCS
52. jnoll -- '09 MC Clubman
53. Warnen -- '08 MCS Clubman
54. Suzanne's Chili Red S -- '06 MCS
55. flint-hills-mini -- '07 MC
56. chiorozco -- '10 MC
57. wineguy -- '08 MCS JCW
58. slotibartfast -- '07 MCS
59. Hawkeye -- '09 MCS Clubman
60. danmay -- '01 MC
61. garbageburrito -- '10 MC Mayfair
62. futuremini -- '08 MCS JCW
63. MattSaint -- '10 MCS
64. clutchless -- '08 MCS
65. Davidoyo -- '09 MCS
66. George Hinkel -- '06 MCS Cabrio
67. edub -- '10 MC Cabrio
68. vader -- '10 MCS Cabrio
69. ddfs12 -- '10 MC Clubman
70. mattolson -- '07 MCS
71. interchange1 -- '09 MCS Cabrio JCW
72. old81 -- '07 MCS

MINI AuTOs by model:

R50_____ 7
R52_____ 1
R52S____ 4
R53_____ 13
R55_____ 7
R55S____ 4
R56_____ 11
R56S____ 24
R57_____ 1
R57S____ 2
 

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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 10:03 PM
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Why not!

Interesting, I thought everyone preferred the MINI automatic.

I have had my 07 MCS since June 07, ordered in April.

Mildly modded, see the sig., always adding or changing something, next up is an exhaust change, some new wheels and track tires. Yes, I do lapping days with my MCSa.

I don't have the JCW Stage 1 kit, but I do have 205WHP/265WTQ.

Don (old81)
 
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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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Very proud 'new to me' 2007 MCSa, with only 9000 miles! Loving the paddle shifters. Mods so far... removed the back shelf thingie, added grill badge holder and some badges last night, and replaced the cigarette lighter with a Belkin USB plug. Very serious mods, I know.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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Updated 3/18/10, 10:00pm:

MINI AuTOs (MINI Automatic Transmission Owners) club roster:

1. TimL -- '05 MCS
2. Curious George -- '05 MCS
3. 10Zero -- '10 MCS
4. RJKimbell -- '08 MC
5. AggieMini11 -- '04 MC
6. Tall Mini -- '08 MC Clubman
7. 4130 -- '05 MCS
8. Ferroequine -- '06 MCS
9. BensMini -- '09 MC
10. morphix -- '06 MCS
11. VioletDC -- '06 MCS
12. MINIxB -- '09 MCS
13. MINI28741 -- '06 MCS Cabrio
14. lacynpiper -- '09 MC
15. SteelersFan -- '09 MCS
16. OXYBLUECOOP -- '07 MC
17. pilotart -- '08 MC
18. Prost -- '08 MCS Clubman
19. checkers -- '05 MCS
20. ej -- '05 MCS
21. mochi -- '09 MCS
22. sequence -- '09 MCS JCW
23. smurfette26 -- '05 MC Cabrio
24. gaffer -- '05 MC and '09 MC Clubman
25. Themajickman -- '07 MCS Cabrio
26. ran-o-matic -- '08 MC Clubman
27. calicoop -- '08 MCS
28. saturn -- '07 MCS
29. CalgaryX3 -- '03 MC
30. MinnieMama -- '08 MCS
31. onetigerlsu -- '09 MC
32. darmog -- '07 MCS JCW
33. Herleman -- '05 MC and '09 MC
34. tekron -- '06 MCS
35. old rebel -- '05 MC
36. zemina -- '10 MCS
37. Cactusflier -- '06 MCS
38. hexmonkey -- '09 MCS
39. ke4sfq -- '07 MCS
40. Kodan -- '10 MCS
41. AutoMCS -- '06 MCS
42. Tio Barry -- '10 MC
43. SteveB625 -- '04 MC
44. kopov -- '07 MCS
45. moe-jiller -- '09 MCS Clubman
46. BlimeyCabrio -- '06 MCS Cabrio
47. atcql -- '08 MC Clubman
48. gonzoe11 -- '09 MC
49. MINIchaser -- '08 MCS
50. riversong -- '05 MCS
51. ian3 -- '10 MCS
52. jnoll -- '09 MC Clubman
53. Warnen -- '08 MCS Clubman
54. Suzanne's Chili Red S -- '06 MCS
55. flint-hills-mini -- '07 MC
56. chiorozco -- '10 MC
57. wineguy -- '08 MCS JCW
58. slotibartfast -- '07 MCS
59. Hawkeye -- '09 MCS Clubman
60. danmay -- '01 MC
61. garbageburrito -- '10 MC Mayfair
62. futuremini -- '08 MCS JCW
63. MattSaint -- '10 MCS
64. clutchless -- '08 MCS
65. Davidoyo -- '09 MCS
66. George Hinkel -- '06 MCS Cabrio
67. edub -- '10 MC Cabrio
68. vader -- '10 MCS Cabrio
69. ddfs12 -- '10 MC Clubman
70. mattolson -- '07 MCS
71. interchange1 -- '09 MCS Cabrio JCW
72. old81 -- '07 MCS
73. TheCheatOSX -- '07 MCS

MINI AuTOs by model:

R50_____ 7
R52_____ 1
R52S____ 4
R53_____ 13
R55_____ 7
R55S____ 4
R56_____ 11
R56S____ 25
R57_____ 1
R57S____ 2
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 08:10 AM
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...and the paddle monster keeps growing

according to a recent MF post, not only will the 3rd gen 2012 model MCS's have a BMW-made 3-banger that's lighter and pumps out more HP and torque, there's a good chance MINI will offer a dual-clutch auto as an option to mate with it. I hope it's the Aisin 7-speed. How many here would drool over THAT?
 

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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 08:17 AM
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Me.

Though it creates a quandry... as I'm keeping Blimey forever.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by old81
Yes, I do lapping days with my MCSa. Don (old81)
So Don do you post slightly faster lap times than the manuals? Mine average nearly 1.2 seconds better as a whole, altho I will admit Ive not gone up against a factory JCW--yet.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 08:21 AM
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From: Your Worst Nightmare :)
Originally Posted by BlimeyCabrio
Me.

Though it creates a quandry... as I'm keeping Blimey forever.
Aw c'mon Paul: Blimey will need a new garage-mate. A chili red one at that. You could name it "Biscuit."

(oh and a call-out to Tim for keeping this updated. good job man.)
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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Gonna be a tough decision between a Countryman and an Evo for Blimey's stable-mate.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by BlimeyCabrio
Gonna be a tough decision between a Countryman and an Evo for Blimey's stable-mate.
Evo?

That Countryman looks compelling, but as the snow is falling hard und heavy today Id like to see MINI come up with a utility truck that can be configured to one's needs, a smaller version of the Benz Unimog. We can call it "MINIMog." and I will then attach a snowplow to it so I can do a better job clearing our alleys than the dorks our HOA contracted to do the work.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by sequence
...and the paddle monster keeps growing

according to a recent MF post, not only will the 3rd gen 2012 model MCS's have a BMW-made 3-banger that's lighter and pumps out more HP and torque, there's a good chance MINI will offer a dual-clutch auto as an option to mate with it. I hope it's the Aisin 7-speed. How many here would drool over THAT?
Originally Posted by BlimeyCabrio
Me.

Though it creates a quandry... as I'm keeping Blimey forever.
+1
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 10:02 AM
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add me to the list, I just got my new MCCSa this week!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 10:07 AM
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Updated 3/19/10, 8:45pm:

MINI AuTOs (MINI Automatic Transmission Owners) club roster:

1. TimL -- '05 MCS
2. Curious George -- '05 MCS
3. 10Zero -- '10 MCS
4. RJKimbell -- '08 MC
5. AggieMini11 -- '04 MC
6. Tall Mini -- '08 MC Clubman
7. 4130 -- '05 MCS
8. Ferroequine -- '06 MCS
9. BensMini -- '09 MC
10. morphix -- '06 MCS
11. VioletDC -- '06 MCS
12. MINIxB -- '09 MCS
13. MINI28741 -- '06 MCS Cabrio
14. lacynpiper -- '09 MC
15. SteelersFan -- '09 MCS
16. OXYBLUECOOP -- '07 MC
17. pilotart -- '08 MC
18. Prost -- '08 MCS Clubman
19. checkers -- '05 MCS
20. ej -- '05 MCS
21. mochi -- '09 MCS
22. sequence -- '09 MCS JCW
23. smurfette26 -- '05 MC Cabrio
24. gaffer -- '05 MC and '09 MC Clubman
25. Themajickman -- '07 MCS Cabrio
26. ran-o-matic -- '08 MC Clubman
27. calicoop -- '08 MCS
28. saturn -- '07 MCS
29. CalgaryX3 -- '03 MC
30. MinnieMama -- '08 MCS
31. onetigerlsu -- '09 MC
32. darmog -- '07 MCS JCW
33. Herleman -- '05 MC and '09 MC
34. tekron -- '06 MCS
35. old rebel -- '05 MC
36. zemina -- '10 MCS
37. Cactusflier -- '06 MCS
38. hexmonkey -- '09 MCS
39. ke4sfq -- '07 MCS
40. Kodan -- '10 MCS
41. AutoMCS -- '06 MCS
42. Tio Barry -- '10 MC
43. SteveB625 -- '04 MC
44. kopov -- '07 MCS
45. moe-jiller -- '09 MCS Clubman
46. BlimeyCabrio -- '06 MCS Cabrio
47. atcql -- '08 MC Clubman
48. gonzoe11 -- '09 MC
49. MINIchaser -- '08 MCS
50. riversong -- '05 MCS
51. ian3 -- '10 MCS
52. jnoll -- '09 MC Clubman
53. Warnen -- '08 MCS Clubman
54. Suzanne's Chili Red S -- '06 MCS
55. flint-hills-mini -- '07 MC
56. chiorozco -- '10 MC
57. wineguy -- '08 MCS JCW
58. slotibartfast -- '07 MCS
59. Hawkeye -- '09 MCS Clubman
60. danmay -- '01 MC
61. garbageburrito -- '10 MC Mayfair
62. futuremini -- '08 MCS JCW
63. MattSaint -- '10 MCS
64. clutchless -- '08 MCS
65. Davidoyo -- '09 MCS
66. George Hinkel -- '06 MCS Cabrio
67. edub -- '10 MC Cabrio
68. vader -- '10 MCS Cabrio
69. ddfs12 -- '10 MC Clubman
70. mattolson -- '07 MCS
71. interchange1 -- '09 MCS Cabrio JCW
72. old81 -- '07 MCS
73. TheCheatOSX -- '07 MCS
74. vereinmann -- '10 MCS Clubman
75. Hannibal King -- '10 MC Clubman

MINI AuTOs by model:

R50_____ 7
R52_____ 1
R52S____ 4
R53_____ 13
R55_____ 8
R55S____ 5
R56_____ 11
R56S____ 25
R57_____ 1
R57S____ 2
 

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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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+1 Bought a 2010 Clubman early last month.
 
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