R50/53 05/06 Bentley Manual
Originally Posted by motor on
The Bently Response to a dozen requests from MINI owners.
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It would be a lot easier for Bentley to publish an updated manual than it was for the original edition. Since a good 80% of the car is essentially unchanged from '04 and before, they need only supplement the existing manual with the new and/or revised information. The biggest changes are the convertible and the MCS automatic trans, with accessory and wiring changes otherwise. Major teardown, procedures and photography is relevent with the entire 1st generation, they need only to make updates for the few major changes. They have it easy in this case. They have to start from scratch with the '07s.
Bentley is doing themselves a disservice just as much as us if they dont release an updated manual.
Bentley is doing themselves a disservice just as much as us if they dont release an updated manual.
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Agreed, it would be easier, but it's still a matter of economics.
Bentley is in the business to make $$. And while MINI production and sales are very strong for the 05/06 model years, we are still talking a niche vehicle. It might not be worth it for them to invest the time and energy for a total run or what, 100,000 cabrios? Maybe a specialty aftermarket house like Mini-Madness or Webb Motorsports could come up with a supplement that covers the changes made to the last two model years, or better still, why not petition Haynes. I know that they too have done a manual for the new MINI.
Bentley is in the business to make $$. And while MINI production and sales are very strong for the 05/06 model years, we are still talking a niche vehicle. It might not be worth it for them to invest the time and energy for a total run or what, 100,000 cabrios? Maybe a specialty aftermarket house like Mini-Madness or Webb Motorsports could come up with a supplement that covers the changes made to the last two model years, or better still, why not petition Haynes. I know that they too have done a manual for the new MINI.
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The Haynes manual covers 05. This is from their website:
I already have the Bentley and have hesitated to get the Haynes because it is reported to have much less detail. However, I've heard that the Haynes has very good electrical diagrams so I'll probably get it anyway.
For working on my '06 convertible, the BMW TIS service manual CD ROM has been very helpful. They are available on eBay for very low prices (search eBay Motors for BMW TIS). The user interface is bad and awkward to find the information you want, but it has given me good information for taking apart various trim on my convertible. There is much information in the Bentley manual that seems to have been derived from the BMW CD-ROM.
Mini Petrol (July 2001 - 05) Y to 05 Reg
Covers new Mini (including Cooper and Cooper S) petrol models July 2001 to date.
Covers major mechanical features of Cabriolet.
Does not cover Diesel models.
Book No: 4273
ISBN: 1844252736
Covers new Mini (including Cooper and Cooper S) petrol models July 2001 to date.
Covers major mechanical features of Cabriolet.
Does not cover Diesel models.
Book No: 4273
ISBN: 1844252736
For working on my '06 convertible, the BMW TIS service manual CD ROM has been very helpful. They are available on eBay for very low prices (search eBay Motors for BMW TIS). The user interface is bad and awkward to find the information you want, but it has given me good information for taking apart various trim on my convertible. There is much information in the Bentley manual that seems to have been derived from the BMW CD-ROM.
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Re: 05 manuals?
Posted: Apr 20, 2006 9:30 AM
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Thanks for the feedback. Owing to all the feedback we have recieved from the MINI community, we are working on scheduling this title, but at this point, I can't give you an exact time frame. Will post more infromation when it becomes available, thanks again for taking the time to write us. Good luck with your new S.
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Re: 05 manuals? Posted: Apr 20, 2006 9:30 AM
Reply Thanks for the feedback. Owing to all the feedback we have recieved from the MINI community, we are working on scheduling this title, but at this point, I can't give you an exact time frame. Will post more infromation when it becomes available, thanks again for taking the time to write us. Good luck with your new S.
Good news, now there will be lots of happy MINI owners with running cars and Bentley will have a few extra $$ everybody wins Thanks for showing your support everbody, I'm going to send them a thank you message now.
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Originally Posted by motor on
Good news, now there will be lots of happy MINI owners with running cars and Bentley will have a few extra $$ everybody wins Thanks for showing your support everbody, I'm going to send them a thank you message now.
One is glad to be of service, the differeance was made by the community and understanding people within Bentley, their willingness to listen to the community has made me a lifetime coustomer of theirs.
Wow that's great news indeed! Heck I never would have thought they'd decide to go with the new manual this quick. I thought we'd be asking for a very long time before they decided to print one, if ever. Thanks Bentley Publishing!!!
http://tech.bentleypublishers.com/th...rt=60&tstart=0
Just a bump for those that have joined since April, they are indeed making one, still no date availible yet, every once and a while there is a post on the maufacter forum with another request, they've been very understanding so far, but these things do take time.
Just a bump for those that have joined since April, they are indeed making one, still no date availible yet, every once and a while there is a post on the maufacter forum with another request, they've been very understanding so far, but these things do take time.
Posted @ 2:38pm today:
http://tech.bentleypublishers.com/th...rt=75&tstart=0
Vazquezgordo,
We are currently updating the 2002-2004 MIMI manual to cover 2002-2006, including convertible and whatever applicable JCW (John Cooper Works) factory info we can find. It should available by March 2007.
Stan Wohlfarth
Service Manual Editor
Bentley Publishers
http://tech.bentleypublishers.com/th...rt=75&tstart=0
Vazquezgordo,
We are currently updating the 2002-2004 MIMI manual to cover 2002-2006, including convertible and whatever applicable JCW (John Cooper Works) factory info we can find. It should available by March 2007.
Stan Wohlfarth
Service Manual Editor
Bentley Publishers
