Comments on: Getrag's All Wheel Drive MINI In-Depth

By: victor

victor — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:33:13 +0000

AWD!!!Awd!!!!Awd!!!! MINI needs awd. I own an 06 mcs with just a couple of minor upgrades and found for the MINI tuner crowd to really enjoy there MINI mods they/we definatly need an awd MINI. I have other performance parts but haven’t installed them due to lack of traction. you just can’t get the MINI fwd to hook up. oh ya and some kind of tinny ultra light spare tire wouldn’t be a bad idea. and gp parts over the counter would be nice. MINI wouldn’t sell me the gp wing :( the only wing that looks nice on the car. id also like to buy the gp side skirts. back to thw awd id rather buy a awd kit for my MINI than some extra wide front tires that will make it look like it deformed. make a kit available or give us some parts #’s or list I wouldn’t want to trade my MINI 06 for one of those look alike 07 and up MINI’s. the only good thing about the big goon is the turbo and streight out exaust. If you ask me the new design looks MINI but is a s%&t design. if I was incharge of MINI production. the new07 and up MINI would go back to the drawing board. although the clubman is done well. keep redoing it and your gonna have a one of them really big ford things. MINI should sue ford for selling a big goon version. I could sit here for ever talking about what would be nice to have,or see on the MINI. but I don’t get paid for that. next on my list cosworth head,biger t-body,injectors, and awd??? by M7? moss? getrag dirrectly? MINI?

By: Car Magazine Reports on the MINI Crossover « Mickey and Mini’s Weblog

Car Magazine Reports on the MINI Crossover « Mickey and Mini’s Weblog — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:18:01 +0000

[...] The MINI crossover code-named R60 and often referred to (internally) as the Colorado get a bit of an expose this month at Car Magazine. According to Car the all-wheel drive system was designed by Getrag, the company some MF readers may remember had produced an AWD R53 test vehicle as a prototype a few years back. [...]

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MotoringFile » Archive » Car Magazine Reports on the MINI Crossover — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:00:39 +0000

By: victor

victor — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:31:01 +0000

I say ” build it they will come” i would pay up to 35k for an AWD MCS then just add some lil after market tuning and look out. Damb just tell me where i could buy a kit for my MCS or send me the parts ill feild test it for you. Lord knows i been testing my MCS now and i find it needs an AWD system. Just look how fast the JCW GP mini’s went and they just lost the back seat got a few number stickers exclusive wheels and a wing oh ya and like 20 hp moore. I think i added 20hp to my MCS just by putting air in my tires. J/K but We the MCS drivers NEED an AWD system PLeese make it available.

By: GermanGuy

GermanGuy — Wed, 16 May 2007 21:12:55 +0000

Please dont interchange VW with BMW. VW = Volkswagen (a car for the masses) BMW = Freude am fahren... (ya know what I mean)

No way BMW releases something like an FWD car that has a connection to the rear axle (R32). It is more likely that the AWD Mini comes with an AWD system that empethizes the back axle. So it would be more like the EVO not like R32!

By: Steven

Steven — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:26:40 +0000

I would SELL everything to buy a AWD MINI COOPER S…even if i dont have the money lol. It would be must cooler and faster. Imagine making it twincharged with 400hp and remove the back seats. It would compete realy fast and exotic cars(porsches, ferraris).

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 16:55:14 +0000

WOW! I’ve looked into all wheel drive for my car for a little while and just came across this. I have to know what they use so I can make a Mini AWD. I fancy the rallye golf and sport quattros, but an AWD Mini? forgedaboudit!!!

By: Bilbo Baggins

Bilbo Baggins — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 14:27:51 +0000

Just found this article. Great work Gabe. Another, "Well done!!!" for you.

IT sound delicious. I'll keep my fingers crossed that Twinster will be made available in the R56 MCS, without saddling it with other expensive options.

By: Ashton

Ashton — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:27:09 +0000

The twinster on the new mini with power tuned up to 300hp easily reached thanx to the turbo… i can’t wait to be next to a porsche :D

By: ALI

ALI — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:04:20 +0000

do you think that there can be a conversion kit built for a honda civic coupe 1996-2000?

By: MotoringFile » 2006 » December » 31

MotoringFile » 2006 » December » 31 — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 18:52:35 +0000

[...] Previous MF Features 2007 Nav Includes iDrive-Like Controller 2007 US Market Options Packages Hey Stracco: The Interview Behind the Wheel of the 2007 MINI Let’s Plan: MINI Clubs & MTTS MINI’s Official R56 Preview Photos MINI’s Official R56 Preview Next Generation MINI Revealed (#2) ’07 MC & MCS Spotted in Death Valley 2007 MINI Color List (US Market) ’07 MINI Gets More Power/Less Weight MF Review: MINIs on the Dragon MINI USA Releases JCW GP Pricing JCW Cooper S Long Term Review Seven New Colors for 2007 Getrag’s All Wheel Drive MINI In Depth MINI USA’s JCW GP Delivery Program MINI Release Info on Next Gen Engines Chicago Autoshow Gallery JCW GP at Geneva (final release info) 2006 JCW Product Info MINI Concept Detroit – In Detail MINI Concept Tokyo – In Detail MINI Concept Frankfurt – In Detail Driven: The Nürburgring Nordschleife MINI Wins at Targe Newfoundland 2006 JCW Accessories US Market Color Changes for 2006 BMW/MINI to Buy JCW? Official 2006 MINIUSA Pricing Special Editions/Package for 2006 Checkmate Options Package (USA) JCW Direct From to the Factory in ’06 Tips on How to Sell Your MINI 2006 Model Year Timeline MINI’s 2006 Color Changes Getrag Tests All-Wheel Drive MINI Official MINI Armrest Revealed MotoringFile Review: MCS Auto Details on the MCS Limited Slip Dif Q&A on the OutMotoring ARC Armrest 2005 Chicago Auto Show / Gallery MotoringFile 2004 Holiday Gift Guide 2005 MINI Changes The Cabrio In Depth / Gallery Special Edition MC40 / Gallery MINI Plant Tour Review Hood Rub Service Bulletin 2004 Chicago Auto Show / Gallery [...]

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 13:42:49 +0000

Wow, an AWD Mini. Perhaps Mini is going to venture out and see what they can accomplish if they were to start a WRC racing team. As long as 60% of the power goes to the rear wheels, it will be a great platform.

By: HondaKiller

HondaKiller — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 23:45:41 +0000

Well if everyones interested in having/owning the AWD Conversion Kit for the mini then the mini community should gather up and let BMW, Mini and GETRAG know that the people want this AWD Conversion Kit. The more people jump on the AWD Mini bandwagon! The more they realize that the people want the AWD Conversion Kit the more they will realize that they will have to satisify their customers or risk losing possible customers and/or sales and shit like that!

If we the people want AWD in the Minis then damn it we should have them. or at least the Conversion Kit! Let the voice of the Mini owners/enthusiast be heard!!

P.S Is there going to be any electronics and/or complicated systems involved with the mini, if any BMW/Mini needs to take care of those issues. That way the only thing the Mini owner needs to worry about is retrofitting the AWD Conv. Kit!

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By: MrSpocksSon

MrSpocksSon — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 13:32:12 +0000

SIGN ME UP!

I have a 2003 MCS, and I have been on the fence about getting a new car. I keep checking out other car companies, but the MCS (with all the new refinements since 2003) keep it in the running.

Ever since I read about the AWD a number of months ago on this site, I have waited to see if this would be an option. FWIW, I am still not sold on the new 07 interior and exterior mods. I think I would cry if I found out that Chris Bangle is in charge of MINI designs. The interior does have a hint of his philosophy with touches of the Z4 interior showing through. Call me old school, but I cannot look at the new Bimmers, so my only choice is the MINI.

If Bright Yellow and AWD showed back up on the MINI website I would immediately be at the dealer ordering my new MCS w/ AWD.

By: Minian

Minian — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 09:40:05 +0000

I love my car, since the day I purchased it I felt I would never sell it. Well as soon as I read the PDF about the twinster I knew that I would part with “My-T-Maus.” Then I thought “why should I have to part with my car?” Getrag took an existing platform and added its product to it. Why can’t we have a “bolt-on” and add it to our already loved cars?
I don’t know about you guy’s, but as soon as I get the pinks for my car it will be twin charged. If I were able to add a twinster to lets saaayyyyyy 350hp, Oh my god!!! R30what?!! Evo who?!! Boxter???? whaaa haahaaa

By: Gabe

Gabe — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 19:45:52 +0000

If Getrag wants to generate some buzz… let me drive it and review it on this site. MINI owners everywhere will be clamoring for it.

By: Marvin

Marvin — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 19:41:37 +0000

The AWD unit, at least in kit form, is not being produced yet. The GETRAG components are off the shelf parts for existing applications. There has been a second car retrofitted with the AWD setup, this one in the US. There were also some tuning enhancements for the engine. Watch out for that red one down south!

By: MotoringFile » Archive » More on Audi’s “MINI Killer”

Sun, 12 Mar 2006 05:57:05 +0000

[...] We at MotoringFile welcome Audi’s new MINI competitor. For one, competition in the form of a small AWD hatch may finally push MINI to release a car with Getrag’s very trick Twinster AWD system that MINI owners have been clamoring for. Further, competition from another premium car maker would probably put pressure to on MINI to both keep power and quality on an upward trend. Neither of which can be a bad thing. [...]

By: Rick

Rick — Sun, 12 Feb 2006 19:31:20 +0000

I have just covered 7000kms in 6 days in a MCS JCW. I took part in the Arctic Challenge 2006. This is a speed limited rally. The rally covered 3 stretches. 1) Non stop Holland – Akaslompolo: Finland (3000km) 2) Finland – Sweden – Norway – Finland: (1500km) 3) Akaslompolo Finland – Holland: (3000km) Needless to say I found out what the limitations of a frontwheel drive are. I absolutely would want to realise Getrags solution on my car.

As to marketing concerns indeed sales volume might be limited. However what about a retrofit kit like JCW for those who want it? One could then have an efficient production at the same time secure market demand in niches. If it would grow one might take it into production again, just like the JCW set. I might be wrong but it seems that the whole game is about satisfying consumer demand, not realising marketeers dreams.

The fact that Mini stands for front wheel drive only is marketing bull shit. Mini stands for people who love to drive a fun to drive car. Mini stands for mobile enjoyment without the signalling need to other people that the driver is succesfull (like BMW/Audi) So if Mini are able to offer differentiating cars this will remain a growing brand. If Mini cash on their perceived brand identity with the next generation it will be a car for style lovers only.

By: MinMax

MinMax — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 23:06:33 +0000

I’m wondering when we might see kit to retrofit this to our MCSs. I’d definitely be interested. Said in the presentation, “Commercially available”. Wonder what they mean by that? If you find any answer to this, please post them. Would love to realize my Dream car. Tks, MinMax