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08-24-2016 | 06:21 AM
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First Post & Hello
Good Morning to all,
Just Bought a 2014 Mini Paceman on Saturday 28k miles (r61 I think its called). I'm liking it a lot, but I do have some concerns/questions.
1. It seems a little squirrel when heading down the highway. Is this a characteristic of all of the Pacemen/Countrymen. I understand that they sit higher and the suspension is different so I guess this is the type of handling that I'm in for. Tried to take a sip of my coffee on my way into work yesterday and it spilled all over me due to the non-smooth ride.
2. The sound system leave me with a "where's the beef" statement every time I turn it on. I think its in desperate need of a sub-woofer. Can you recommend some decent sub-woofer upgrades that I can have a look at. How about the one from Mini is it worth it? I think it goes for $179.
3. My Mini does not have the connected package (I think), but it does support Bluetooth calling/pairing to my phone. However, I cant for the life of me seem to be able to figure out how to play music from my phone over Bluetooth, any advice in this area would be greatly appreciated.
Just Bought a 2014 Mini Paceman on Saturday 28k miles (r61 I think its called). I'm liking it a lot, but I do have some concerns/questions.
1. It seems a little squirrel when heading down the highway. Is this a characteristic of all of the Pacemen/Countrymen. I understand that they sit higher and the suspension is different so I guess this is the type of handling that I'm in for. Tried to take a sip of my coffee on my way into work yesterday and it spilled all over me due to the non-smooth ride.
2. The sound system leave me with a "where's the beef" statement every time I turn it on. I think its in desperate need of a sub-woofer. Can you recommend some decent sub-woofer upgrades that I can have a look at. How about the one from Mini is it worth it? I think it goes for $179.
3. My Mini does not have the connected package (I think), but it does support Bluetooth calling/pairing to my phone. However, I cant for the life of me seem to be able to figure out how to play music from my phone over Bluetooth, any advice in this area would be greatly appreciated.
Last edited by spearmin; 08-24-2016 at 06:57 AM.
#2
08-24-2016 | 07:14 AM
Congrats on the new Paceman,
1. It has a CM / PM smoother ride then most MINIs , did the Paceman get the sport suspension option , it will ride a little tighter ?
2. Do you have the Harman / Kardon system, by the sound I don't think you do.
3. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...connected.html
1. It has a CM / PM smoother ride then most MINIs , did the Paceman get the sport suspension option , it will ride a little tighter ?
2. Do you have the Harman / Kardon system, by the sound I don't think you do.
3. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...connected.html
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#3
08-24-2016 | 01:59 PM
New MINI Owner
Good Morning to all,
Just Bought a 2014 Mini Paceman on Saturday 28k miles (r61 I think its called). I'm liking it a lot, but I do have some concerns/questions.
1. It seems a little squirrel when heading down the highway. Is this a characteristic of all of the Pacemen/Countrymen. I understand that they sit higher and the suspension is different so I guess this is the type of handling that I'm in for. Tried to take a sip of my coffee on my way into work yesterday and it spilled all over me due to the non-smooth ride.
2. The sound system leave me with a "where's the beef" statement every time I turn it on. I think its in desperate need of a sub-woofer. Can you recommend some decent sub-woofer upgrades that I can have a look at. How about the one from Mini is it worth it? I think it goes for $179.
3. My Mini does not have the connected package (I think), but it does support Bluetooth calling/pairing to my phone. However, I cant for the life of me seem to be able to figure out how to play music from my phone over Bluetooth, any advice in this area would be greatly appreciated.
Just Bought a 2014 Mini Paceman on Saturday 28k miles (r61 I think its called). I'm liking it a lot, but I do have some concerns/questions.
1. It seems a little squirrel when heading down the highway. Is this a characteristic of all of the Pacemen/Countrymen. I understand that they sit higher and the suspension is different so I guess this is the type of handling that I'm in for. Tried to take a sip of my coffee on my way into work yesterday and it spilled all over me due to the non-smooth ride.
2. The sound system leave me with a "where's the beef" statement every time I turn it on. I think its in desperate need of a sub-woofer. Can you recommend some decent sub-woofer upgrades that I can have a look at. How about the one from Mini is it worth it? I think it goes for $179.
3. My Mini does not have the connected package (I think), but it does support Bluetooth calling/pairing to my phone. However, I cant for the life of me seem to be able to figure out how to play music from my phone over Bluetooth, any advice in this area would be greatly appreciated.
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