"MY2004 Changes for the MINI
850- Pepper White for Cooper S
903- Velvet Red deleted for Cooper( need to make room for future convertible colors)
TC3B- Cordoba Beige available in sport seats ( Cooper and Cooper S )
255-3 Spoke Leather steering wheel (phase in 12/01/03 for Cooper and Cooper S)
240-Leather basic steering wheel ( Phase out 11/30/03 for Cooper)
STD- Rear power socket will return as standard
STD- Digital Speed read- out in tach will be standard(switch between temp and speed)
550- On Board Computer will also include an instantaneous fuel consumptio function
476- Magnesium door casings will be dropped out for Cooper S

Other key points to note are that as of 12/03 Rear Fog Lights wiil be a factory orderable option(option # TBD ) and in the mean while a dealer installed accessory rear fog light kit is being developed to coincide with the September MY04 changeover

All of these new items will complement the existing options and packages,..and pricing will be announced shortly"




MINIUSA- this is what my friend emailed to me.


Anything new I will post.
enjoy, and happy Motoring.

 

STD- Digital Speed read- out in tach will be standard(switch between temp and speed)

I wonder if this can be programmed for older models. Hmmm...

 

I will have to find out.

 

thanks for posting this AGAIN..you must not have seen the other threads

 

oh yeah i found this on the bottom of the 1st page


https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...c=12091&37

 

Is the 3 spoke steering wheel the only steering wheel available for the 2004 MINI? I dont like the 3 spoke wheel

 

>>STD- Digital Speed read- out in tach will be standard(switch between temp and speed)
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>>I wonder if this can be programmed for older models. Hmmm...


yes!!! i hope...... that would be soooooo sweet!

 

Why would you want a digital speedo in the tach?

 

>>Why would you want a digital speedo in the tach?


its on the bottom part of the tach
so people dont have to look over at the big speedo in the dash

for me i like looking over a bit
but a digi speedo would be cool :smile:

 

>>>>Why would you want a digital speedo in the tach?
>>
>>
>>its on the bottom part of the tach
>>so people dont have to look over at the big speedo in the dash
>>
>>for me i like looking over a bit
>>but a digi speedo would be cool :smile:

i just really like those!, but i would still admire the center speedo

 

I would think that a digital speedo in the tach would take away from the perceived fondness for the centered mounted speedo espoused by so many on MCO. I once stated that I personally didn’t care much for the center mounted speedo and was attacked and questioned as to why I even bought a MC. One of my main motivations for getting the Nav was getting the speedo located next to the tach behind the steering wheel. It appears that MINI has conceded that the center mounted speedo may have its charm but is not the most ergonomic location. I wonder if cars equipped with Nav will also have the digital speedo located in the tach.
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2003 Chili Red/White MCS, sport pack w/white wheels, cold weather pack, black leather w/anthracite dash, DVD-based Navigation w/OBC, HK sound, MFSW, PDC, rain sensing wipers & auto dim mirror.

 

I love the center mounted speedo, sure its not in the best place but I think thats why they made it so big.

 

I wonder if I get my MCS built before december if I can go to the dealer and have them replace the steering wheel with the new one free of charge, even if there is a charge I'd still like to do it if possible.

 

>>I wonder if I get my MCS built before december if I can go to the dealer and have them replace the steering wheel with the new one free of charge, even if there is a charge I'd still like to do it if possible.

You can ask but I don't think they will do it. If they order a replacement steering wheel then they will charge you for the part and the labor I would think unless you can cut a deal with your sales advisor. The other option is to buy the car at a time when the right steering wheel will be standard.

 

Odds are that it WOULD be possible to upgrade an O2 or 03 MINI to provide the digital speed readout and instantaneous mpg...since these are software functions, and as has been pointed out in other threads (use the search function to find) that particular data is stored on the computer but simply not reported (in an 02 or 03). That said, there will come a time when MINI refuses to "upgrade" older cars to the specs of new models. Just because it's technically possible doesn't mean that the marketing folks will allow it...hey, they're a car company...there's got to be some reason to get you to want to trade in and upgrade.

Anyhow, re. the speed/instantaneous mpg...that'll only be useful info if they ALSO make changes to get the computer more accurate. See the many threads about inaccurate MINI computers. I find that mine is off 2 or 3 mpg regularly (that's over 10% inaccuracy) and the "avg speed" function is also off. What good will the data be if it's inaccurate?

Oh yeah, my clock loses about a minute a month too. Again, known problems...

 

The digital speed on the tach caught my eye, but most of all its the rear fog light possibilities, for the cars.

 

The center mounted speedo is perfect where it is! Personally, I don't even notice myself when I look over at it, but for anyone who has problems turning your head, can't you figure out your speed by reading the tack and knowing what gear you're in? That's what I do most of the time.
But I can see how the digital speed readout would be useful for knowing your exact speed, since there are no half dash marks between say the 60 and 70 dashmarks on the speedometer.

 

I read somewhere that the 3 spoke wheel won't be an available option if your MCS has the sport package #2 with the steering wheel mounted controls.

 

>>I read somewhere that the 3 spoke wheel won't be an available option if your MCS has the sport package #2 with the steering wheel mounted controls.

It will be available for both the MC and MCS in either regular or MFSW versions starting on 12/01/03 builds.

 

>>thanks for posting this AGAIN..you must not have seen the other threads :smile: Yeah I felt like I saw this thread somewhere before. I'll bet we have at least 10 like the original in the next month.

 

It's the new Transmission Cable Recall

 

Not that I personally want the digital speed readout, but I do wonder if it'll be as accurate as the original speedometer?

 

har har :smile:

 

>>Why would you want a digital speedo in the tach?

As opposed to a thermometer in the tach?

 

>>>>Why would you want a digital speedo in the tach?
>>
>>As opposed to a thermometer in the tach?

No. My query refers to the need for two speed displays. MINI's with Nav do not have the temp display in the tach; it is on the OBC page on the center mounted Nav screen. As I am sure you are aware, MINI’s with Nav have the speedo located next to the tach behind the steering wheel and I seriously doubt that they will get the digital speedo display when it becomes available on the '04 models. What the vehicles equipped with Nav need is a coolant temp gauge instead of an idiot light.