What You Hate Most about Your Mini???
4th Gear
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 350
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From: Greater Boston, Mass.
Have you tried moving the microphone to the left-hand side? It comes stock on the right side of the head unit (which my MA told me Mini says works better because there's a noise canceling microphone by the driver's door). According to pretty much EVERYONE on here, though, the voice instructions work way better if the microphone is moved to the left. Here's a link to a YouTube video showing how to do it (it says it's for '07-'08 cars, but nothing's changed):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymLQR8sYfqQ
I haven't moved mine yet, but I think I'm going to try it. When I'm using my phone over Bluetooth, everyone says it sounds super clear, but the Voice Assist doesn't really listen to me. I'm hoping that moving it over will help with that. And if it doesn't, I can always move it back!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymLQR8sYfqQ
I haven't moved mine yet, but I think I'm going to try it. When I'm using my phone over Bluetooth, everyone says it sounds super clear, but the Voice Assist doesn't really listen to me. I'm hoping that moving it over will help with that. And if it doesn't, I can always move it back!
2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 63
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From: Southern New Jersey
The sun visors. They are awful in every sense. I'm constantly adjusting my head position during my morning commute to block the sun. Never had a problem like this in any previous car I've owned.
I have no rear window wiper so I've had to stop every 10 miles or so to clean it off just to see. 
1.I hate the run flats(have a bubble on my right passenger tire)
2.I also hate stereo(higher end stereo base needed)
and 3.BRAKE DUST(FML, I WILL GET BLACK RIMS NEXT TIME)
Other then that, it's all great, I love my R56!!
2.I also hate stereo(higher end stereo base needed)
and 3.BRAKE DUST(FML, I WILL GET BLACK RIMS NEXT TIME)
Other then that, it's all great, I love my R56!!
1st Gear
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 21
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Dave King, 2011 Red S convertible
I hate my Mini dealer.
I hate the fact that I just want to drive it really really fast - but can't! Got a ticket the first week I owned it - got overturned in court, but have tried to be cautious since then. Doesn't mean I don't drive it fast up to the speed limit though!!
I hate the fact that I just want to drive it really really fast - but can't! Got a ticket the first week I owned it - got overturned in court, but have tried to be cautious since then. Doesn't mean I don't drive it fast up to the speed limit though!!
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,961
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From: Robertsdale, Alabama
Plus, I've got gun metal grey rims which helps also but when you're ready try the EBC's.
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 121
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From: Philly
Still in Love
I'm extremely happy with the JCW. My only complaint is that in the dead of summer the intercooler can't keep up and I notice a drop in power output. But that could be said of any turbo I guess.
2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 146
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From: pennsylvania
i Have the 2011 Countryman, and its soooo big. Why cant they just make a regular MINI with 4 doors so the kids can get in and out?!? I loved the size of my old mini, and this is more like a regular SUV. I just wanted 4 doors and MINI quality and driving experience!
I hate the horrible throttle response. It's annoying when I mash the gas, and I have to wait before the engine responds. It would be nice to be able to tap the throttle and get the engine to rev up a little.....but it's like it's got a 1-2 second delay from what the gas pedal to when the motor responds.
Very annoying....
Very annoying....
5th Gear
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 729
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Get a Sprint Booster. It is a wonderful fix for that. I never turn mine off.
I hate the horrible throttle response. It's annoying when I mash the gas, and I have to wait before the engine responds. It would be nice to be able to tap the throttle and get the engine to rev up a little.....but it's like it's got a 1-2 second delay from what the gas pedal to when the motor responds.
Very annoying....
Very annoying....
I hate how the doors open. The first notch isn't enough for me to get out, and the second one is always too much. I'll be in a parking lot next to a car and will always have to make sure the door doesn't hit the other car because the second notch causes it to open too far out.
5th Gear
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 729
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So much so, that you won't believe such a change can happen so easily. I have an 08 Cooper Non-S Automatic. I wanted one but also felt like you did. I lucked out and found a member here selling one and I grabbed it. 5 minute installation, and my car will actually spin the tires off the line. I have the Sport button in mine and I leave it off now and just run the Sprint Booster. Similar response, but the Sport button would make the car a bit jittery and lock you out of 6th gear. With this, I have a very natural feel. It feels like a huge increase in hp, even though its not. I am trying to get the company to make one for my Cadillac CTS-V. The improvement is awesome.
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,961
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From: Robertsdale, Alabama
installing a Forge Step Intercooler next week.
Should help with the heat soak issue.
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 210
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From: Columbus, Ohio
boost, and other stuff. Plugs right into the OBD. I used velcro to place it
just to the left of the tach (on dash), slightly angled in. Amazon was best
price last summer.
Mark