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Fixed the dome light switch button on #211 (no direct replacement available so you have to purchase the assembly for about $114.00 or spend time hunting through scrap yards)
Driving #24 today still running strong >260K miles
Fixed the dome light switch button on #211 (no direct replacement available so you have to purchase the assembly for about $114.00 or spend time hunting through scrap yards)
Driving #24 today still running strong >260K miles
Motor On!
Did you need the button itself or the whole dome light?
lol. The kids must have been pressing it on/off while setting in the back.
haha
Yes, I think you are right. Mini should have tested that button more so that it just doesnt "fall off"... haha Kids...
I tried telling them the button is not to be used for morse code but that opened up a entirely new conversation. One of which I was not willing to have...
I wonder if he will have the influence to correct the current state of MINI...
McLaren's Design Director Is Reportedly Headed Back to Mini
Frank Stephenson, who designed the 2001 Mini before taking over design at McLaren, is apparently headed back to BMW's small car brand.
He might not be a household name, but Frank Stephenson is one of the most important car designers of the current era. Since 2008, he's served as Design Director at McLaren Automotive, helping oversee the styling of all the company's 21st-century cars, from the 12C to the new 720S. But that phase of Stephenson's career could be drawing to a close: According to German publication Auto Motor Und Sport, Stephenson is leaving his post at McLaren to rejoin Mini, where he was chief designer until 2002.
At the time of writing, Stephenson is still listed as design director on both McLaren's website and his own LinkedIn page.
Stephenson returning to Mini would be an interesting career move for the 57-year old designer. He's the man who led the design of the iconic 2001 Mini, the car that definitively revived the classic British marque after it was acquired by BMW—and that introduced Mini to the US market. Since Stephenson's departure from Mini, the brand has retained the general design themes that he created, while expanding into a larger and more varied lineup of cars and crossovers.
Mini has been on the hunt for a new head designer since its former chief designer, Anders Warming, left the company last summer. Warming's departure came amid numerous staffing changes in BMW's design departments. Earlier this year, the automaker appointed Bugatti Veyron-designer Jozef Kaban to head up design at BMW.
In an interview with R&T at last year's Geneva Motor Show, Stephenson told us he's not a fan of the current state of car design.
"I'm flat-out not fond of modern-day cars," he said. "They're going to where ugly cars are the new beautiful. Everybody loves the '50s and '60s in terms of what those cars were like. And we've kind of lost that romance of the design from that period, where the goal was to design a beautiful car, and people would love it at first sight. Nobody had to 'get used to' the design."
After leaving Mini in 2002, Stephenson went to Fiat, where he designed both the retro Fiat 500 and the Ferrari F430, among many others, before moving to McLaren in 2008. As McLaren's Design Director, Stephenson helped establish the design language that's now found across the British supercar maker's lineup, overseeing the work of chief designer Robert Mellville, who penned the 570S, 570GT, and 720S.
We'll update this post if we receive confirmation of Stephenson's departure from McLaren, or his new position at Mini. In the meantime, read our interview with Stephenson from last year's Geneva Motor Show for a fascinating take on car design.
When reached by email, a McLaren spokesperson said that Frank is "off work currently for personal reasons."
Last week I went out for drinks. When I got home, drunk me made a purchase on Advance Auto Parts thanks to a coupon code that sober me had found earlier in the day. Drunk me got me a K&N Typhoon CAI, but was considerate enough to save me $50 through a coupon code.
Well, it arrived last night.
Tonight, after a quick run to Harbor Freight to pick up a 13mm socket, I installed it and now Pulga makes choo choo noises.
Yes indeed, that is correct, and I did in fact order one , then when I received it I realized it wasn't the reading light switch button I needed, it is the main dome light switch button that I wanted, and that is not available as a replacement part. To replace it, it looks like you have to replace the dome light assemble.
Interesting post, CooperSAZ. Would be interesting to see what Stephenson would do at Mini if he does return.
Thanks. I found it and thought it would be a good discussion point or share the knowledge.
Agreed. Curious to see what, if any, impact he will have on future designs. I seem to recall that there is a concern with current Mini sales sliding. (2013 was the peak???) So if this an attempt to change things up to help build more sales again? I guess only time will tell.
Took mine to the repair place because of a 17yo texter...[image]
My WRX is in the body shop right now. I got rear-ended 2 Friday's ago. I FEEL YOUR PAIN.
Regarding my MINI: I gave 'im an oil change last week, and since then he's leaking from the drain plug. I think I might have over-tightened the drain plug I got from MiniMania. They have that plastic washer.
I ordered a Fumoto oil drain valve which should arrive today. So I may just do another oil change here real quick so Jasper doesn't keep leaving spots on the concrete. :embarrassed emoji:
And sounds awesome !
, so decided to clean up engine bay.
The kids must have been pressing it on/off while setting in the back.
