The Washington Times drives the R56

Pretzel Logic Mar 13th, 2007 Link

Functional air intake scoop? Five-speed manual? Which car did this guy drive?

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rhawth99 Mar 13th, 2007 Link

Both the auto and the manual lost a gear according to the reviewer. :) He sure was politically correct and neutral in describing the center console!

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DRC Mar 13th, 2007 Link

Haha, Functional hoodscoop!

What else would you expect from DC’s “other” newspaper… ;)

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lavardera Mar 13th, 2007 Link

Hate to break it to you guys, but more recent builds are coming in with venting opened up in the hood scoop. I’d post a link to a photo, but you will see them, they are out there.

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Pretzel Logic Mar 13th, 2007 Link

Just because it’s vented doesn’t mean it’s “functional.”

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lavardera Mar 13th, 2007 Link

whatever

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Sowellman Mar 13th, 2007 Link

He said two transmissions are “offered for USA-bound Minis.” How many are they offering in the rest of the worlod?

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MauiMac Mar 13th, 2007 Link

“…I’d post a link to a photo…” lavardera, please post a link…

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DB Mar 13th, 2007 Link

He said two transmissions are “offered for USA-bound Minis.” How many are they offering in the rest of the worlod?

There are only 2. The 6speed manual and the automatic.

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GZ Mar 13th, 2007 Link

Don’t be negative Mr. Salty. A vented scope means a possible retrofit air intake. Good news.

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lavardera Mar 13th, 2007 Link

This thread, this page: http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/showthread.php?t=88486&page=6

this photo: http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/gallery/uploads/4799/scoop2.jpg

They have only opened some of the cells in the honeycomb. Does this really make anybody feel better?

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Pretzel Logic Mar 13th, 2007 Link

I’d love to be pleasantly surprised. Maybe Gabe can fill us in when the opportunity strikes.

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