Comments on: Let's MINI http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/08/23/lets_mini/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:37:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: MotoringFile » Blog Archive » JCW Carbon Fiber Bonnet http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/08/23/lets_mini/comment-page-1/#comment-27570 MotoringFile » Blog Archive » JCW Carbon Fiber Bonnet Mon, 07 Nov 2005 16:56:43 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/08/23/#comment-27570 <p>[...] Yes, that was full carbon fiber bonnet/hood seen recently at the Let’s MINI event in Germany. Despite assumptions, we’ve recently received word that this is not something specifically for a potential special edition MCS Lightweight (which is reportedly still up in the air) but as an option that may simply be a dealer accessory. [...]</p> [...] Yes, that was full carbon fiber bonnet/hood seen recently at the Let’s MINI event in Germany. Despite assumptions, we’ve recently received word that this is not something specifically for a potential special edition MCS Lightweight (which is reportedly still up in the air) but as an option that may simply be a dealer accessory. [...]

]]> By: Robert Smith http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/08/23/lets_mini/comment-page-1/#comment-24082 Robert Smith Tue, 30 Aug 2005 19:31:26 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/08/23/#comment-24082 <p>You should consider making that lead picture, the one from above with cars spelling MINI, as a poster - its great</p> You should consider making that lead picture, the one from above with cars spelling MINI, as a poster – its great

]]> By: Kyle http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/08/23/lets_mini/comment-page-1/#comment-24081 Kyle Thu, 25 Aug 2005 05:03:59 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/08/23/#comment-24081 <p>Any high resolution shots of all the cars making the word "MINI"? I want that as my wallpaper!!!</p> Any high resolution shots of all the cars making the word “MINI”? I want that as my wallpaper!!!

]]> By: Ryan http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/08/23/lets_mini/comment-page-1/#comment-24080 Ryan Wed, 24 Aug 2005 19:47:06 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/08/23/#comment-24080 <p>Nurburgring review?????!!!!!!!! woo-hoo</p> Nurburgring review?????!!!!!!!! woo-hoo

]]> By: Vanwall http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/08/23/lets_mini/comment-page-1/#comment-24079 Vanwall Wed, 24 Aug 2005 03:56:14 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/08/23/#comment-24079 <p>Out of curiosity, did Aaltonen happen to bring his home movies?</p> <p><pre><code> BCNU, Rob in dago </code></pre></p> Out of curiosity, did Aaltonen happen to bring his home movies?

        BCNU,
      Rob in dago

]]> By: O(=^=)O Capn http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/08/23/lets_mini/comment-page-1/#comment-24078 O(=^=)O Capn Wed, 24 Aug 2005 03:36:54 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/08/23/#comment-24078 <p>I liked the CF spoiler in these pictures, it didn't stick up as high as I thought it would.</p> I liked the CF spoiler in these pictures, it didn’t stick up as high as I thought it would.

]]> By: Paul http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/08/23/lets_mini/comment-page-1/#comment-24077 Paul Tue, 23 Aug 2005 23:40:03 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/08/23/#comment-24077 <p>I was one of the few Americans who attended the Let's MINI event (I live and work in Bavaria), and I can confirm the event was simply massive. I especially enjoyed the 1.5 half MINI Drivers Training where they featured the JCW Cooper S in both emergency breaking and showed each student how to do essentially a Italian Job-style 180 degree turn at full speed from reverse. I've got more pictures, so if anyone wants to see one of the first MINI Coopers used as a police vehicle, and more, just let me know. Cheers!</p> I was one of the few Americans who attended the Let’s MINI event (I live and work in Bavaria), and I can confirm the event was simply massive. I especially enjoyed the 1.5 half MINI Drivers Training where they featured the JCW Cooper S in both emergency breaking and showed each student how to do essentially a Italian Job-style 180 degree turn at full speed from reverse. I’ve got more pictures, so if anyone wants to see one of the first MINI Coopers used as a police vehicle, and more, just let me know. Cheers!

]]> By: Steve http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/08/23/lets_mini/comment-page-1/#comment-24076 Steve Tue, 23 Aug 2005 22:53:48 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/08/23/#comment-24076 <p>I wonder if a CF hood would be more impervious to stone chips...</p> I wonder if a CF hood would be more impervious to stone chips…

]]> By: Philip http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/08/23/lets_mini/comment-page-1/#comment-24075 Philip Tue, 23 Aug 2005 21:54:42 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/08/23/#comment-24075 <p>Oh-ho!</p> <p>The official news are in: 2,237 fans and 1,320 MINIs participated in the LET'S MINI event.</p> <p>We'll top that in Misano :-D</p> Oh-ho!

The official news are in: 2,237 fans and 1,320 MINIs participated in the LET’S MINI event.

We’ll top that in Misano :-D

]]> By: Philip http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/08/23/lets_mini/comment-page-1/#comment-24074 Philip Tue, 23 Aug 2005 21:35:48 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/08/23/#comment-24074 <p>Gabe, thanks for posting the article and I hope many of you can make it to MINI UNITED in Italy later this year.</p> <p>The event was very cool, but there are definitely some areas of improvement for BMW. The catering was lousy and overpriced. The community of MINI drivers was not well presented - the different regional MINI groups had not been well integrated in the planning of the event.</p> <p>My MINI friends here in the Rhein-Main region had prepared chilli, pepper and salt MINI shaped cookies, a slide show and flyers but we ended up with not getting a proper stand on the event.</p> <p>But as this was the first centrally (BMW) organized event we are looking forward to next year. The location was awesome and thanks to all the people is was a truly memorable weekend. </p> <p>RB, no worries. Hope you enjoyed your visit to Europe.</p> Gabe, thanks for posting the article and I hope many of you can make it to MINI UNITED in Italy later this year.

The event was very cool, but there are definitely some areas of improvement for BMW. The catering was lousy and overpriced. The community of MINI drivers was not well presented – the different regional MINI groups had not been well integrated in the planning of the event.

My MINI friends here in the Rhein-Main region had prepared chilli, pepper and salt MINI shaped cookies, a slide show and flyers but we ended up with not getting a proper stand on the event.

But as this was the first centrally (BMW) organized event we are looking forward to next year. The location was awesome and thanks to all the people is was a truly memorable weekend.

RB, no worries. Hope you enjoyed your visit to Europe.

]]> By: minjadude@yahoo.com http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/08/23/lets_mini/comment-page-1/#comment-24073 minjadude@yahoo.com Tue, 23 Aug 2005 20:25:05 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/08/23/#comment-24073 <p>Philip,</p> <p>Very nice pix.</p> <p>Didn't get to hook up with Nederlands MINI', was way to busy with family stuff here in Hilversum, or as they call it here Hilverslum, for 3 weeks.</p> <p>Heading home Saturday, sorry we couldn't have connected.</p> <p>RB</p> Philip,

Very nice pix.

Didn’t get to hook up with Nederlands MINI’, was way to busy with family stuff here in Hilversum, or as they call it here Hilverslum, for 3 weeks.

Heading home Saturday, sorry we couldn’t have connected.

RB

]]> By: Josh http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/08/23/lets_mini/comment-page-1/#comment-24072 Josh Tue, 23 Aug 2005 19:36:43 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/08/23/#comment-24072 <p>Wow, there's no telling how much that hood is going to cost. I wonder if they will release the weight savings too.</p> Wow, there’s no telling how much that hood is going to cost. I wonder if they will release the weight savings too.

]]> By: R50 http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/08/23/lets_mini/comment-page-1/#comment-24071 R50 Tue, 23 Aug 2005 18:39:14 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/08/23/#comment-24071 <p>Great photos, Philip Red Nose Day - har</p> Great photos, Philip Red Nose Day – har

]]> By: ANTSMINI http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/08/23/lets_mini/comment-page-1/#comment-24070 ANTSMINI Tue, 23 Aug 2005 18:31:08 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/08/23/#comment-24070 <p>Wow. Looks like an amazing event. We need something like that in states!</p> Wow. Looks like an amazing event. We need something like that in states!

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/08/23/lets_mini/comment-page-1/#comment-24069 Gabe Tue, 23 Aug 2005 17:43:47 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/08/23/#comment-24069 <blockquote> <p>even the MINI trailer I pointed out?</p> </blockquote> <p>I believe it's a one off.</p>

even the MINI trailer I pointed out?

I believe it’s a one off.

]]> By: Edge http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/08/23/lets_mini/comment-page-1/#comment-24068 Edge Tue, 23 Aug 2005 17:38:41 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/08/23/#comment-24068 <blockquote>All other accessories that everyone mentioned above have been reported on MotoringFile previously.</blockquote> <p>Gabe, even the MINI trailer I pointed out? I haven't seen anything on that before. Maybe it's a one-off creation by an enthusiastic MINIac, but it looks like an EXCELLENT match for the MINI (same taillights, etc.), so I wondered if it was official, even if rare.</p> All other accessories that everyone mentioned above have been reported on MotoringFile previously.

Gabe, even the MINI trailer I pointed out? I haven’t seen anything on that before. Maybe it’s a one-off creation by an enthusiastic MINIac, but it looks like an EXCELLENT match for the MINI (same taillights, etc.), so I wondered if it was official, even if rare.

]]> By: DanC http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/08/23/lets_mini/comment-page-1/#comment-24067 DanC Tue, 23 Aug 2005 17:25:51 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/08/23/#comment-24067 <p>Thanks, my connection's a bit slow, and so is my typing ;) The two post appeared after I hit the post button... oops. It was fun anyways</p> Thanks, my connection’s a bit slow, and so is my typing ;) The two post appeared after I hit the post button… oops. It was fun anyways

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/08/23/lets_mini/comment-page-1/#comment-24066 Gabe Tue, 23 Aug 2005 17:12:39 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/08/23/#comment-24066 <p>Dan - the last one was answered two comments above yours.</p> Dan – the last one was answered two comments above yours.

]]> By: DanC http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/08/23/lets_mini/comment-page-1/#comment-24065 DanC Tue, 23 Aug 2005 17:07:22 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/08/23/#comment-24065 <p>Its gotta be the fog lights or the entire front bumper/trim, it seems a bit different. Or mayby its just the door graphics of the Dark Silver MINI in the background. I dunno, i'm stumped.</p> Its gotta be the fog lights or the entire front bumper/trim, it seems a bit different. Or mayby its just the door graphics of the Dark Silver MINI in the background. I dunno, i’m stumped.

]]> By: matt http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/08/23/lets_mini/comment-page-1/#comment-24064 matt Tue, 23 Aug 2005 17:02:44 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2005/08/23/#comment-24064 <p>saw the sticker, dismissed it thinking it couldn't be what you're talking about, only to be wrong.</p> saw the sticker, dismissed it thinking it couldn’t be what you’re talking about, only to be wrong.

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