08-31-2006, 10:21 AM | #1 |
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'07 MCS sheds 192lbs.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/...k-ii-unveiled/
Per Edmunds, current weight stands at 2679. That would make the '07 2487lbs with better power figures and torque of 177lb-ft from 1600 rpm. That sounds pretty good. I still don't care for it personally, but my wife is obsessed with it. I'm just glad she likes the '07 just in case we get a used one years down the road. |
08-31-2006, 10:30 AM | #2 |
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Lighter? Must be a typo. After all, BMW is involved with this car.
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08-31-2006, 11:36 AM | #3 |
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08-31-2006, 01:05 PM | #4 |
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08-31-2006, 01:33 PM | #5 |
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Now if they can just fix the gearing. It's way too tall, making left-turn-rolling-starts in 2nd gear pretty much a near-death experience. Really hurts overall acceleration too. I know the car's capable of so much more.
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08-31-2006, 02:02 PM | #6 | |
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Anyway, that's why they offer a first gear in the transmission |
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08-31-2006, 02:53 PM | #7 |
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it is definately a transmission that requires first gear. I had forgotten about that feature until it was mentioned here.
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08-31-2006, 02:57 PM | #8 |
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Maybe after stripping 200 lbs out that problem will be solved.
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Now we just need to list ours so we can sell it before too many people learn about the '07s...
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08-31-2006, 03:05 PM | #10 |
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Completely disagree 300%. 400%. It's a big problem with the mini because of the unusually tall gearing and complete lack of torque. And according to the manual, you're not supposed to shift into 1st gear unless you're at a dead stop, or damage to the transmission may result.
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