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  1. Metalman

    Metalman Well-Known Member
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    #2 Metalman, Jun 21, 2012
    Welcome to M/A.....:D

    The 2nd gen manual MINI's come with "Hill Assist".... It could very well be the switch that holds the brakes for a few seconds after you take your foot off the brake pedal to engage the clutch.....
     
  2. Justa Jim

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    #3 Justa Jim, Jun 21, 2012
    Welcome aboard.

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  3. Little big car

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    #4 Little big car, Jun 21, 2012
    That is a great thought. I hope you are correct. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #5 Nathan, Jun 21, 2012
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the friendly MINI community.
     
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    #6 rum4, Jun 21, 2012
    Welcome to m/a
     
  6. Justa Jim

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    #7 Justa Jim, Jun 21, 2012
    Haven't noticed that on my 2009 "justa". :cornut:

    (You all know I had to say that)

    Jim
     
  7. Little big car

    Little big car New Member

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    #8 Little big car, Jun 21, 2012
    You can actually feel it in the pedal. It is kind of annoying. I am planning on having it looked at before the warranty is up but thought I would ask here also.

    Thanks for all of the welcomes already!
     
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    #9 ljmattox, Jun 21, 2012
    I'll say I haven't noticed such on my 2012, but if you're three for three noticing it on these cars, I'm probably just not as perceptive.

    Curious.

    I'd agree with thought that it would be hill-assist related, something to tell the 'brain' that it can let loose, the clutch is coming out. Does it hill-hold only with the clutch in? I'll have to try that, just for curiousity's sake.

    Yes, forums, a fine thing, I've learned lots here!
     
  9. Little big car

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    #10 Little big car, Jun 21, 2012
    I didn't notice it on the 2007 I drove but that one had a throwout bearing which was really getting tired. It was one hard to push clutch. You would have thought it had a big block connected to it. :D
     
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    #11 Little Wing, Jun 21, 2012
    Welcome to M/A!

    I can't offer any advice on the clutch issue other than get it checked out while still under warranty. Even if the dealer says it's fine, it could be helpful in the future to have it documented that you voiced a concern about it. Just a thought, FWIW.

    I hope that you are ready for miles of smiles in your MINI!

    Please post pictures if you have a minute.
    We just love to admire each others' MINIs!
     
  11. Johngo

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    #12 Johngo, Jun 21, 2012
    The Georgia Mini Auto Club welcomes you! :D
     
  12. T8rChick

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    #13 T8rChick, Jun 21, 2012
    Howdy!
     
  13. Little big car

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    #14 Little big car, Jun 21, 2012
    Thanks!

    I will get some pictures up very soon.
     
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    #15 Little big car, Jun 26, 2012
    Here are some pictures of my new to me MINI. I have now owned it for exactly one week and am completely happy with the decision to buy a MINI.

    Front view:

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    Side view:

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    Back:

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    Interior:

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  15. Little big car

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    #16 Little big car, Jul 22, 2012
    The dealer got the clutch issue sorted out. They had to replace a bushing as well as the entire pedal itself. Apparently due to the fact that the pedal is made out of plastic the bushing is supposedly pretty good at wearing out. According to the dealer they all do this just the question is how bad and how tolerant you are of it. The guy who actually worked on the car said it could be back in as little as a year. Thankfully it does not do any real harm it is just kinda annoying so the next time it starts clicking I will just ignore it.
     
  16. LegoMINI

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    #17 LegoMINI, Jul 22, 2012
    Great looking car! Make sure you check out the Hampton Roads MINI club. They do a lot of great rides in and around Virginia, and are a fun bunch of people to be around.
     
  17. Dave.0

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    #18 Dave.0, Jul 22, 2012
    Welcome to M/A!
     
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    #19 90intherain, Jul 22, 2012
    Welcome!
     
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    #20 Little big car, Jul 22, 2012
    Thanks very much. I am already familiar with the Hampton Roads MINI club. If you look closely you will see an HR MINI decal on the left rear window I picked up at a recent Cars and Coffee event in Va Beach. They do seem to be a good bunch of people. I am sure I will get to a few events here and there.
     
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    #21 Little Wing, Jul 22, 2012
    I'm glad you got the clutch sorted under warranty.
    Very nice car - thanks for the pics!