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Here's some miscellaneous information that I heard while in Oxford recently. Some of it is certain and some of unsubstantiated at this point and some of it is very confirmed.
- The Anthracite R90s are out in the UK. I saw them at a dealer while over there.
- An official armrest is coming beyond the retrofitted MINI-FINI one at dealers now. This isn't expected soon and maybe coming early next year.
- An automatic Cooper S is coming. Knowing that the current CVT is barely capable of handling the torque in the 115hp Cooper we can guess it probably will be a more typical auto found in current BMWs. This will happen sooner rather than later.
- I've also heard (not from the plant) that MINI is currently dealing with the Windshield cracking and pitting issues. I've been told “new news will be coming shortly” Of course we'll report anything as soon as we hear it.
- There are strong rumors of a new street legal JCW kit with at least 20hp more than the current version. We may even see this sometime as early as late 2004.
<p>Check out the MINI at the New York International Auto Show. </p>
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<p>It would be great to have an option in price for existing works owners. I don't know what they are going to do to get the extra 20hp (chip tuning, different components, etc…) Cool either way.</p>
<p>I have a giant crack in my windshield all the way from the top to the bottom right in the center. ONe day while washing the car hot day, cold water, noticed it, cant figure out what caused it, never came in contact with anything that couldve. Could you describe further what the issue is with the windshield so I can bring it up with the dealership. Thank you.</p>
<p>Andy – you may want to do a search for “windshield” in the search box to the right. I think you'll find a ton of useful information. </p>
<p>Also check out MINI2 or NorthAmericanMotoring.com for more information about this issue. There just too much to list about it here.</p>