R56 2011 model updates you may not know yet
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2011 model updates you may not know yet
Got some hot news! Some you may have heard, some you haven't.
Cooper 121hp
Cooper S 181hp
Anti torque steer coded into the steering system
THE BURBLE IS BACK ON S MODELS
"Joey mod" black headlight housings available from factory - no charge
More sound deadening
Sunroof glass is tinted to 30% (was 90%)
no factory aero kit
Sirius Satelite radio and HD radio become standard equipment (includes 1 year sirius)
greater integration for ipod with integration for blackberry and droid coming.
Cooper 121hp
Cooper S 181hp
Anti torque steer coded into the steering system
THE BURBLE IS BACK ON S MODELS
"Joey mod" black headlight housings available from factory - no charge
More sound deadening
Sunroof glass is tinted to 30% (was 90%)
no factory aero kit
Sirius Satelite radio and HD radio become standard equipment (includes 1 year sirius)
greater integration for ipod with integration for blackberry and droid coming.
Last edited by MotorMouth; 07-02-2010 at 01:03 PM.
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maybe, but I wouldn't hold your breath - there is much more to it than a cable. This is one of the other things I don't feel like typing out because there is so much. Motoringfile will probably have a story on it within the next 48 hours.
*hint* think small video screen and joystick and (maybe) internet (not the nav)
Last edited by MotorMouth; 07-02-2010 at 04:19 PM.
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maybe, but I wouldn't hold your breath - there is much more to it than a cable. This is one of the other things I don't feel like typing out because there is so much. Motoringfile will probably have a story on it within the next 48 hours.
*hint* think small video screen and joystick and (maybe) internet (not the nav)
*hint* think small video screen and joystick and (maybe) internet (not the nav)
Still hope they come out with something that allows for 2010 Android interface. No interest whatsoever in an iPhone.
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Yeah, having found some wireless and read the whole MotoringFile article (was too much to get on a phone), it doesn't sound likely... MINI Connect sounds like a cool option, and for $1k, well worth it.
Still hope they come out with something that allows for 2010 Android interface. No interest whatsoever in an iPhone.
Still hope they come out with something that allows for 2010 Android interface. No interest whatsoever in an iPhone.
Also, Gabe seems to be holding back some stuff. Maybe he wants to release it bit by bit. The MINI connect was worth it's own article.
Last edited by MotorMouth; 07-02-2010 at 07:07 PM.
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i read on autoblog that LED brake lights are going to be standard.
also from autoblog:
"the Minis are now available with a high-resolution screen within in the oversized central speedometer that can display video from an iPod or whatever other device that has been plugged in via the USB port. "
also from autoblog:
"the Minis are now available with a high-resolution screen within in the oversized central speedometer that can display video from an iPod or whatever other device that has been plugged in via the USB port. "
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The brake lights will not be LED. There are closeup photos on MotoringFile and you can actually see the halogen bulb inside the taillight. The turn signals are not LED either. The only LEDs are some accent stripes on the taillight lens.
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Sorry about that, I easily know phones and other tech more than cars, but the 2011 Mini does look enticing. I was somewhat hoping my next car would be electric, but from what I hear of the '09 road test from the electric Mini in conjunction with the logistics of owning an electric car while living in an apartment I just don't think it's going to be possible. My 2004 Cooper S is actually starting to sound kind of old... :(
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