I was just informed by my MA that in addition to the 'only Auto Coopers' until March, MINI has added 'only standard Cooper S' until March builds.
Oh well, since I'll be waiting, I added the factory aero kit to the order. May as well, if I'm waiting anyway.

 

Wow..

I know both the cooper and the S both use 6 speed for auto and manuals.. I wonder if they are exactly the same trans or a bit different.

 

Not trying to be a d__k here... but this thread is at the very top of the R56 forum right now:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=85990

Might have some pertanant info in it...

 

LoL.. your link points to this thread - which happens to be at the top of the R56 forum ATM.

 

HA!!! What an idiot!

I think it's fixed now...