White Roof Radio #323
Todd, Gabe and DB are all here this week and we wrap up talk of the R60 and sagging hood scoops among the rest of the MF news.
Woofcast 323: [audio:http://www.whiteroofradio.com/podcasts/woof323.mp3]
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Todd, Gabe and DB are all here this week and we wrap up talk of the R60 and sagging hood scoops among the rest of the MF news.
Woofcast 323: [audio:http://www.whiteroofradio.com/podcasts/woof323.mp3]
<p>The Countryman is beginning to win my favor despite its non-MINI scale and potential to dilute the integrity of the MINI design tradition. I am intrigued by the design’s renaissance use of a glass curvilinear c-pillar. Is there hope that it will return to grace the Cooper and Cooper S? What about those five-lug wheel carriers … is this a grand indulgence that the BMW bean counters will soon regret? Despite these considerations, I think the Countryman will succeed in the MINI lineup and create a new enthusiast niche with legions of after-marketeers in the queue ready to turn this baby into green. Caveat emptor: The danger lurking will be — what cost hath this Mighty MINI fully spec’d out (of the market)?</p>
<blockquote>What about those five-lug wheel carriers … is this a grand indulgence that the BMW bean counters will soon regret?</blockquote>
<p>They were probably required because of the vehicle’s weight. Unfortunately it was mentioned here that they are not compatible with BMW 5 lug wheels.</p>
<p>Those wheels are setting off my “hate them so much, I might actually really like them” alert.</p>
<p>I can’t stand the Toyota FJ Cruiser inspired rear roof line.</p>
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<p>Those wheels are setting off my “hate them so much, I might actually really like them†alert.</p>
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<p>Think early 80’s Guigario. That was the inspiration.</p>