I am trying to find out if it is possible to retrofit the factory boost and volt gauges in R56. See discussion here: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=131047

I was wondering if there is any MCS in NoVa area with this option to take a look if it is feasible at all and what would be involved.

 

Wow, I thought there will be at least one MCS with the optional gauges in NoVa/Capitol area. Is it really the case that there is none?

 

...you really should have considered posting in a more appropriate forum to hit your target audience... either:

2nd Gen Coupe Talk (since you are asking about R56s) - you posted this in 1st Gen!

or

DC Metro MINIs (DC, MD & Northern VA club)

Would you like me to move your thread to one of those forums? If so, which one?

Please don't post the exact same thread in multiple forums though - that's a no-no here.

Also, I should point out that those gauges in 1st Gens were not "factory"... they were dealer-installed accessories.

 

I am sorry, I could post in DC Metro indeed.

But I am in fact looking for the 1st gen MINI, because the gauge kit was designed for the 1st gen. I want to compare it to 2nd gen and see if I can retrofit the kit in 2nd gen.

 

Ahh - well your post was a bit ambiguous, sorry... you didn't specifically say if there were any R53s here that had it.

I have no idea if it's feasible or not, but I would wonder if it's practical at all, because the R53 has a Supercharger and the R56 has a Turbocharger... totally different things! I imagine they'd need different gauges too, but I'm not sure.

 

Here is a bit of trivia as they were factory installed on a limited bases; here is one such example

Takes care

Shadowman

The MINI Cooper S MC40
Competitors could not miss the distinctive red and white colors and tidy dimensions of the Mini that wrote history in 1964. Taking cues from the winning car, the same colors adorn the MINI Cooper S MC40. Special commemorative markings on the car include the famous "33-EJB" on the bonnet and a special 40th anniversary rally graphic on both the bonnet and rear quarters. The car proudly wears special magnetic door plaques with the unmistakable white and black "number 37". The plaques stay securely in place at speed, but can be easily removed if needed.

The MINI Cooper S MC40 comes with a set of distinctive 17-inch, multi-spoke alloy wheels. The two-piece wheels are finished in anthracite gray and feature a polished aluminum lip. Other special equipment includes rally-style driving lights with chrome bezels, a chrome grille, mirror caps and rear boot handle. A tasteful 'GB' insignia adorns the rear boot lid, paying tribute to the car's place-of-origin in Oxford, England.

The standard equipment list also includes a sport package with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), front and rear fog lights, on-board computer and Xenon headlamps with power wash - features a rally driver could have only dreamed of in 1964.

In the cabin, the dash panel is clad in genuine, lightweight carbon fiber and the seats wear striking red and black leather upholstery unique to this model. A special gauge package is mounted in the center console and indicates voltage and oil temperature. The shift **** features a 40th Anniversary Monte Carlo insignia and has a satin aluminum finish. The interior also features a thick leather wrapped, three-spoke sport wheel and all-weather rubber floor mats to protect the carpets from would-be rally drivers' shoes.

To round out the unique features included in the MINI Cooper S MC40, there is a special numbered commemorative plate in the center console indicating the exclusivity of each car.

"We have created this car to mark a great event in MINI's history", stated Jack Pitney, Vice President, MINI USA. "The 1964 Monte Carlo victory was the event that put MINI on the map to become a lasting motoring icon and the MINI Cooper S MC40 pays a fitting tribute to our rich heritage."
Customers are able to order the MINI Cooper S MC40 at dealers with expected delivery by April, 2004. MSRP will be about $27,000 including $550 for destination.