2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Rare '07 Cooper S?

Ummm Dave...

It's a 2007, a second generation car. Wasn't long before they dropped the mechanical one and went to that e-diff that applies brakes.

 

I guess a fancy box (and the logo) justifies the extra $$$.....ostcount

 

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http://www.motoringalliance.com/forums/mini-stuff/19242-how-your-mini-equipped-factory-tutorial.html#axzz3H0txR5qk

You can get the setup as it left the factory.

The mechanical LSD on the 07's is rare as hen's teeth.

 

Ahhh a a second gen.... Never mind the first gen is better. :lol:

 

Almost, the box is different.

 

Manual locking differential? The only option I'm aware of was the 2TA Limited Slip Differential which was a $500 item. After a cursory inspection of my car, it seems the aux sun visor uses the same mounting points as the "Oh Crap handle" so they should be easily changeable if you want to swap them.
I would like to see pictures of your car though.

 

Rare huh? I have the S2TAA Sperrdifferenzial on mine, but figured it was a commonly ordered option. It's an option block I always opt for if it's available.

Very nice looking car Jim.

 

I believe the Ford Focus SVT unit is the exact same as the MINI oem LSD.

 

I'd much rather have a Torsen. Although I'm so glad I spent my $500 on the LSD & not the DSC nanny when I ordered my MINI. The MA had never heard of anyone who did not want DSC. I think he thought I was nuts. He was right. :crazy:

 

I have both, but have never pushed the DSC button. Doesn't that mean DeStruC(t) or something sinister like that?

 

Jointly developed between Peugeot and BMW....

Peugeot owners claim they have a BMW engine.... LOL

 

Yes they are, as I recall it was called a cone type LSD. It isn't a very aggressive lock up, but sure beats an open diff.

 

Transmissions in the MINI/Focus SVT are not the same... The side of the case on the MINI trans says MINI! Pretty sure the Ford doesn't...

 

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Congrats on the car!!
In all honesty, I think the dealer was trying to make you feel good about your "rare" car, but heck...they say my r53 (gen1) is rare....
What counts is you love your car!! Sounds like it has a good owner!!
Post some pictures!! Color combo sounds cool!!

 

P.s.
If you post a picture of the interior, we can let you know if it is real or fake leather!!