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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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"easy load" system

However, Mini Convertible owners with bulky items to carry need not despair. By turning two levers in the boot, the rear fastening of the roof can be released allowing the rear section to be raised. This creates a wide aperture through which larger items can be loaded. In fact, by using this ‘easy load’ facility and putting the rear seats down, the Mini Convertible instantly offers 605 litres of storage space.
I'm trying to picture this. Does this mean you can release the rear side of the top and open up a gap between the rear window and the body? Can somebody point me to a picture that demonstrates this?

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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 12:32 PM
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Check out this review of the Cabrio S at cars.com for some pix. It's a bit hard to explain until you see it in person. The bottom part of the convertible top frame is hinged to fold up to provide a wider opening. Works like a charm once you get used to it.

(Hope the link works properly; if not, go to cars.com homepage and see the link on the lower right side of the page.)
 
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 12:43 PM
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Here's the idea....


 
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 02:36 PM
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 03:48 PM
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Think of a clam! You can also enlarge the boot by placing the shelf in the higher position option. I didn't discover this for about a month. Only problem is the top cannot be lowered when the shelf is raised. In the low position the window sits on the shelf when the top is down. As a safety feature, the top mechanism does not work when the shelf is raised. Have I confused you

Also the bars clamp onto a mechanism when doing the clam thing. I discovered this after trying to put grocery bags in the boot while trying to hold the top up. It's all very nifty after you figure it out

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