Daily Toggle Most liked posts in thread: Nonfunctional Scoop: MINI USA Announces the Heritage Package

  1. Angib

    Angib New Member

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    #2 Angib, Feb 28, 2016
    It is disappointing to see the Daily Toggle don't know their own heritage that well, as the full heritage package should also include the magic wand gearlever fitted to early classic Minis. Not only did this make gear selection an exciting guessing game ("put that stick somewhere else Daphne, we're slowing down") but it also allowed a sharp clutch engagement (the only sort possible in an early Mini) to rock the engine enough that the weight of the long gearlever would pull it out of first or third gear. Now that was real engineering.....

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  2. Metalman

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    #3 Metalman, Feb 28, 2016
    Who knew....
    Mini was on to something way way ahead of their time... Early Mini DSG transmission... Anticipating the next gear change in advance....:Thumbsup:
     
  3. Crashton

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    #4 Crashton, Feb 28, 2016
    Let's not forget the push button starter between the seats.
     
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    #5 Firebro17, Feb 28, 2016
    This is the stupidest thing I can remember wasting my time reading in quite some time.
     
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    #6 minirab, Feb 29, 2016
    They bring "lame" to a whole new level.
     
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    #7 whaap, Feb 29, 2016
    ^Perhaps, but it made me smile.
     
  7. Dave.0

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    #8 Dave.0, Feb 29, 2016
    I wont believe it until I see it on MF first. :lol::rolleyes:

    This was stupid waste of time.
     
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    #9 00Mini, Feb 29, 2016
    Ya gotta love the new more mellow Dave !! :biggrin5: