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Old May 18, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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What things would you like MINI to change or add on the next years model?

What things would you like MINI to change or add on the next years model? It can be on the engine, body, interior, etc...

I'd like to see an option for "non" runflat tires.
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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Useful gauges!!!
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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zero damage from the factory to the owner...... I just read the VDC thread
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Elwood09
Useful gauges!!!
That or expand the OBC options in the speedo display to include a suite of readouts. Make it an option like they did for the chrono pack. Could probably be done just with software. Either way, I think the car is great!!
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Mini Mee
zero damage from the factory to the owner...... I just read the VDC thread
Mini Mee,

Can you post a link?

Thanks...
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Elwood09
Useful gauges!!!
Or better yet maybe make the speedo smaller then the steering wheel
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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Mini Mee,

Can you post a link?

Thanks...
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...on-center.html
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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Buy one; get one free
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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bring back the R53

make a new new new mini replica of the old new mini , in a Challenge Edition street car,turbo or whatever

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Or better yet maybe make the speedo smaller then the steering wheel
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by JPMM
make a new new new mini replica of the old new mini , in a Challenge Edition street car,turbo or whatever
and add a supercharged turbo engine!
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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how about the speedo is the steering wheel
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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Improved climate controls, oil temp gauge, useful hood scoop (see M7 or DDM intakes), solid cover for sunroof
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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Yea gauges. How about making all the colors available on all the models? Why no Nightfire Red or Mellow Yellow on the Clubman S?
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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I would like a rear view mirror that wasn't so large that I have to duck, lean over to see around the next twisty. Like the speedo, it is way, way too large. Actually, I don't care about the speedo. It is just a waste to me, I never use it. It is great place to mount a suction cup mount for your video camera.
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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Proper gauges should be part of a standard design, in my not so humble opinion.
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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how about an interior that doesn't rattle after 1k miles.
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by drewpoeppel
how about an interior that doesn't rattle after 1k miles.
+1

And maybe an ejection seat.
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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Unless I am not finding it, a release for the rear seats in the clubbie that is accessible from in front of the rear seats. With the boot "privacy cover" as I call it, it is a pain to reach back underneath to fold the seats down.

Temp/boost/oil pressure readouts through the displays or gauges.

Other than that after owning it two days nada!
 
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Old May 19, 2009 | 03:22 AM
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As much as we love our US Clubbie, there are many little things I'd rather have standard or as options, but tops on that list would have to be, "factory-darkened glass" including the sun-roof (or at least, an opaque shade). So many choices, just not enough of the "right" ones, IMHO. Hopefully, many of them will be available next time around!
 
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Old May 19, 2009 | 05:12 AM
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...a supercharger and shrink it about 2.5 inches.
 
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Old May 19, 2009 | 05:24 AM
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How about installing "Light in Sight" (http://tinyurl.com/orbd9k) in every MINI?

I'd also like to see AutoXCooper's Jsart wing thingie (http://tinyurl.com/om5edq) offered as a factory option.

Better cupholders would be nice.

And yes! Lose the runflats!!!!!
 
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Old May 19, 2009 | 06:17 AM
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it would be kind of cool if all the dash lights would follow the disco light patterns
 
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Old May 19, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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Driver's seat recline lever on the left side please!
 
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Old May 19, 2009 | 11:54 AM
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AWD w/280wtq
 
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Old May 19, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by drewpoeppel
how about an interior that doesn't rattle after 1k miles.
My 2007 MCS interior didn't rattle at all, even after 36K miles of potholed roads. My 2009 MCC hasn't rattled yet, after 2.6K miles.

Maybe there's some gravel in your glove box
 
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