2018 LCI/Facelift Minis
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I was hoping the facelifted F56 would debut at the IAA, but I can't see any mention of it in this MF article. I guess the LCI could be shown, but the headline will be the MINI E?
http://www.motoringfile.com/2017/08/27/expect-mini...
http://www.motoringfile.com/2017/08/27/expect-mini...
The GP concept previewed last night probably shows a few bits that might make it to the LCI car - http://www.motoringfile.com/2017/09/05/world-premi...
My guesses;
My guesses;
- LED Headlights with full Halo ring and redesigned projector
- TFT instrument cluster in front of the driver
- Steering wheel maybe a dealer fit JCW upgrade?
GiveItSomeWellie said:
The GP concept previewed last night probably shows a few bits that might make it to the LCI car - http://www.motoringfile.com/2017/09/05/world-premi...
My guesses;
I love the look of this. Hope it looks similar in production. My guesses;
- LED Headlights with full Halo ring and redesigned projector
- TFT instrument cluster in front of the driver
- Steering wheel maybe a dealer fit JCW upgrade?
Wonder about the gearbox though. Will it be the sport auto or a revised ZF job?
Otherwise looks spot on to me.
The cars are running round pretty much undisguised now.
Good news is they don't look all that different. Minor bumper tweaks front and rear, new headlights at the front (which were on the GP concept), and the UJ tail lights, which will be an option - can't imagine they'll go down well in all markets!
Makes it clear that the big news will be in the tech....
Good news is they don't look all that different. Minor bumper tweaks front and rear, new headlights at the front (which were on the GP concept), and the UJ tail lights, which will be an option - can't imagine they'll go down well in all markets!
Makes it clear that the big news will be in the tech....
Dr Interceptor said:
The cars are running round pretty much undisguised now.
Good news is they don't look all that different. Minor bumper tweaks front and rear, new headlights at the front (which were on the GP concept), and the UJ tail lights, which will be an option - can't imagine they'll go down well in all markets!
Makes it clear that the big news will be in the tech....
Thanks, interesting pics. What size wheels is that 'Ring test car running?Good news is they don't look all that different. Minor bumper tweaks front and rear, new headlights at the front (which were on the GP concept), and the UJ tail lights, which will be an option - can't imagine they'll go down well in all markets!
Makes it clear that the big news will be in the tech....
SS7
shoestring7 said:
Dr Interceptor said:
shoestring7 said:
Thanks, interesting pics. What size wheels is that 'Ring test car running?
SS7
They are 17" track spokes....SS7
SS7
I imagine that the 15/16" wheels with non run flats is the sweet spot in terms of ride/handling.
cerb4.5lee said:
I have 17" wheels on my 2017 Cooper S and I think they look tiny, but I wouldn't want them any bigger because the ride is poor as it is even though they're non run flats, 18" wheels look much better for me but I bet the ride is almost unbearable.
I imagine that the 15/16" wheels with non run flats is the sweet spot in terms of ride/handling.
Really I'm on 18 runflats and they arnt that bad certainly not like I feared with the pro suspension it would be harder still but not that badI imagine that the 15/16" wheels with non run flats is the sweet spot in terms of ride/handling.
Dr Interceptor said:
The large wheels and runflat combo are much better now than they used to be.
The first generation runflats like the old Pirelli Euforias they fitted on the 17s were truly dreadful.
Mines running p7 CINTURATO I wouldn't have them again when mpss and mps4 still existThe first generation runflats like the old Pirelli Euforias they fitted on the 17s were truly dreadful.
cerb4.5lee said:
shoestring7 said:
Dr Interceptor said:
shoestring7 said:
Thanks, interesting pics. What size wheels is that 'Ring test car running?
SS7
They are 17" track spokes....SS7
SS7
I imagine that the 15/16" wheels with non run flats is the sweet spot in terms of ride/handling.
SS7
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