Comments on: MINI UK Releases New R56 Photos http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: MotoringFile » 2006 » December » 31 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-77317 MotoringFile » 2006 » December » 31 Sat, 30 Dec 2006 19:05:28 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/#comment-77317 <p>[...] MF Featured Articles MINI's Future Models Revealed R56 Pedestrian Crash Analysis 2007 MINI USA Pricing and Options 2007 MINI In Detail (Part 2 / Part 3) 2007 MINI Official Photos (Part 2 / Part 3) 2007 MINI Drops Weight 2007 JCW Accessories Revealed MINI Names the R55: The Clubman MF Design Analysis: 2007 MINI Official 2007 MINI UK PDFs [...]</p> [...] MF Featured Articles MINI’s Future Models Revealed R56 Pedestrian Crash Analysis 2007 MINI USA Pricing and Options 2007 MINI In Detail (Part 2 / Part 3) 2007 MINI Official Photos (Part 2 / Part 3) 2007 MINI Drops Weight 2007 JCW Accessories Revealed MINI Names the R55: The Clubman MF Design Analysis: 2007 MINI Official 2007 MINI UK PDFs [...]

]]> By: GZ http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-59201 GZ Thu, 02 Nov 2006 21:55:20 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/#comment-59201 <p>Thanks Bruce. I'm gonna order one of these for my Lexus.</p> Thanks Bruce. I’m gonna order one of these for my Lexus.

]]> By: Bruce http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-59015 Bruce Thu, 02 Nov 2006 04:42:13 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/#comment-59015 <blockquote>Is it possible that the hood scoop may be made functional(maybe part of the future JCW plan)? </blockquote> <p>The fake hood scoop <em>actually is</em> part of a JCW plan.</p> <p>Except in this case JCW = <em>JCWhitney</em>, the purveyor of automotive kitsch.</p> <p>Take a look and spot the R56 one: http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Browse/tf-Browse/s-10101/N-111+10201+600002538/c-10101</p> <p>.</p> Is it possible that the hood scoop may be made functional(maybe part of the future JCW plan)?

The fake hood scoop actually is part of a JCW plan.

Except in this case JCW = JCWhitney, the purveyor of automotive kitsch.

Take a look and spot the R56 one: http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Browse/tf-Browse/s-10101/N-111+10201+600002538/c-10101

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]]> By: pete http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-58969 pete Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:03:02 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/#comment-58969 <p>the hoodscoop all sounds very much like a future jcw plan. Even without the jcw, one can just take out the fake grille and use the scoop as a better cooling method for the turbo that is RIGHT UNDER NEATH THE HOODSCOOP. It all sounds to me like jcw will be adding an intercooler for added ponies ;-)</p> the hoodscoop all sounds very much like a future jcw plan. Even without the jcw, one can just take out the fake grille and use the scoop as a better cooling method for the turbo that is RIGHT UNDER NEATH THE HOODSCOOP. It all sounds to me like jcw will be adding an intercooler for added ponies ;-)

]]> By: GZ http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-58892 GZ Wed, 01 Nov 2006 19:29:04 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/#comment-58892 <p>I'm not a gearhead, however, here's a thought. Is it possible that the hood scoop may be made functional(maybe part of the future JCW plan)? I remember several turbo charged cars with hood scoops.</p> I’m not a gearhead, however, here’s a thought. Is it possible that the hood scoop may be made functional(maybe part of the future JCW plan)? I remember several turbo charged cars with hood scoops.

]]> By: Aniawn http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-58856 Aniawn Wed, 01 Nov 2006 15:58:52 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/#comment-58856 <p>I know this may have been answered before, as it involves the pre-07 modles, but... Why are the front and rear fog lights on two seperate switches? Would it not make sense to intergrate them into one switch, and use that newly freed-up switch for something like the driving lamps?</p> I know this may have been answered before, as it involves the pre-07 modles, but… Why are the front and rear fog lights on two seperate switches? Would it not make sense to intergrate them into one switch, and use that newly freed-up switch for something like the driving lamps?

]]> By: blalor http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-58845 blalor Wed, 01 Nov 2006 12:30:22 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/#comment-58845 <blockquote> <p>Of course all that said, the car now looks rather awkard with 15″ wheels.</p> </blockquote> <p>Actually, I think it looks awkward with the 17" wheels. :-( That and the rear fogs are the two exterior design elements that bug me. I'm wondering what wheel/tire combo will finally make it look right to me.</p>

Of course all that said, the car now looks rather awkard with 15″ wheels.

Actually, I think it looks awkward with the 17″ wheels. :-( That and the rear fogs are the two exterior design elements that bug me. I’m wondering what wheel/tire combo will finally make it look right to me.

]]> By: Eelke http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-58787 Eelke Wed, 01 Nov 2006 07:41:59 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/#comment-58787 <blockquote>I wonder which company will be the first to make a replacement piece to smooth out and fill in the fake hood scoop?</blockquote> <p>I think that company is called BMW/Mini; they're fitting just that to the Cooper model ;) I wonder whether a Cooper bonnet will fit a Cooper S without any problems in terms of spacing and cooling.</p> I wonder which company will be the first to make a replacement piece to smooth out and fill in the fake hood scoop?

I think that company is called BMW/Mini; they’re fitting just that to the Cooper model ;) I wonder whether a Cooper bonnet will fit a Cooper S without any problems in terms of spacing and cooling.

]]> By: Bruce http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-58752 Bruce Wed, 01 Nov 2006 04:32:54 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/#comment-58752 <p>I wonder which company will be the first to make a replacement piece to smooth out and fill in the fake hood scoop? Body color would suit it fine. That would make a Cooper S hood look more like a Cooper.</p> I wonder which company will be the first to make a replacement piece to smooth out and fill in the fake hood scoop? Body color would suit it fine. That would make a Cooper S hood look more like a Cooper.

]]> By: eto http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-58729 eto Wed, 01 Nov 2006 03:28:40 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/#comment-58729 <p>Has anyone found a site with these images in higher resolution?</p> Has anyone found a site with these images in higher resolution?

]]> By: GSKChicago http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-58722 GSKChicago Wed, 01 Nov 2006 03:05:23 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/#comment-58722 <p>I don't care for the rims shown in picture 25 of 36. I presume there will be several other rim options?</p> I don’t care for the rims shown in picture 25 of 36. I presume there will be several other rim options?

]]> By: RRudorf http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-58700 RRudorf Wed, 01 Nov 2006 01:43:12 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/#comment-58700 <p>I still cannot get past the fake hood scoop. That is the single reason I won't look into a new MINI when it's time to trade or sell my '05 MCS.</p> <p>Maybe it's time for therapy.</p> I still cannot get past the fake hood scoop. That is the single reason I won’t look into a new MINI when it’s time to trade or sell my ’05 MCS.

Maybe it’s time for therapy.

]]> By: Chad in VA http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-58665 Chad in VA Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:17:23 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/#comment-58665 <p>Wow, I had never noticed before that the 15"s look much smaller. But now that you guys mention it...</p> <p>However, the whole design continues to grow on me as I see more and more pictures. I'm looking forward to actually seeing one in person.</p> Wow, I had never noticed before that the 15″s look much smaller. But now that you guys mention it…

However, the whole design continues to grow on me as I see more and more pictures. I’m looking forward to actually seeing one in person.

]]> By: bluzeke http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-58655 bluzeke Tue, 31 Oct 2006 20:54:31 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/#comment-58655 <p>Thanks Gabe . . if anyone's got the answer I'm looking for, it'd be you! Nevertheless, the wheels look insubstantial - I guess now it's gonna take a 20" aftermarket wheel to fill the void!</p> Thanks Gabe . . if anyone’s got the answer I’m looking for, it’d be you! Nevertheless, the wheels look insubstantial – I guess now it’s gonna take a 20″ aftermarket wheel to fill the void!

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-58652 Gabe Tue, 31 Oct 2006 20:40:21 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/#comment-58652 <blockquote> <p>I'm sorry, but it's still buggin' me . . . why oh why did they have to make the wheel arch trim pieces so much fatter?</p> </blockquote> <p>Because the hood was raised (due to new pedestrian crash laws) and the belt-line is substancially higher as a result. Without the change the trim and the wheels would have looked insubstancial compared to the mucher taller hood and beltline. The proportions would have been off and the "wheels at the corners" stance the MINI is known for would have watered down.</p> <p>Of course all that said, the car now looks rather awkard with 15" wheels.</p>

I’m sorry, but it’s still buggin’ me . . . why oh why did they have to make the wheel arch trim pieces so much fatter?

Because the hood was raised (due to new pedestrian crash laws) and the belt-line is substancially higher as a result. Without the change the trim and the wheels would have looked insubstancial compared to the mucher taller hood and beltline. The proportions would have been off and the “wheels at the corners” stance the MINI is known for would have watered down.

Of course all that said, the car now looks rather awkard with 15″ wheels.

]]> By: bluzeke http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-58649 bluzeke Tue, 31 Oct 2006 20:37:12 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/#comment-58649 <p>I'm sorry, but it's still buggin' me . . . why oh why did they have to make the wheel arch trim pieces so much fatter?</p> I’m sorry, but it’s still buggin’ me . . . why oh why did they have to make the wheel arch trim pieces so much fatter?

]]> By: GZ http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-58626 GZ Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:58:32 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/#comment-58626 <p>Amen! Enough with the blue! Already saw red so bring on other colors!! Interior looks good. I hope auxiliary gages are still an option. It was always a favorite of mine since I first saw the red 40th aniversary model(04').</p> Amen! Enough with the blue! Already saw red so bring on other colors!! Interior looks good. I hope auxiliary gages are still an option. It was always a favorite of mine since I first saw the red 40th aniversary model(04′).

]]> By: dickdavid http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-58621 dickdavid Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:34:29 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/10/31/mini-uk-releases-new-r56-photos/#comment-58621 <p>These are cool, but I can't wait to see the R56 in some other colors.</p> These are cool, but I can’t wait to see the R56 in some other colors.

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