Archive for April, 2007

MINI Disappointment : Still no MFSW for my new MINI Cooper!

When I purchased my new 2007 R56 MINI Cooper S I was promised a Multifunction steering wheel (MFSW) to be installed at a later date. This was generally stated as being around 30 days after delivery. Now that it’s been 60 days I’m starting to get impatient. I figured it was a small lie to […]

Future of Norris Hall Virginia Tech

What should be done with Norris Hall at Virginia Tech? Tear it down? Memorial site? Nothing special?
It’s a historical yet tragic site, especially in those classrooms and hallways where the tragedy occurred. What would it mean to keep it? How can it be used to prevent what occurred? Wouldn’t the victims, families and […]

Reason for MINI R56 Engine Startup Noises

I believe the new 2007+ R56 MINI startup noises are due to a similar mode that VW uses to heat up the Cats when cold starting. Here is a paragraph from a VW Document.
The 2.0L turbo operates in two modes. Cold-start conditions initiate a dual-injection mode for rapid heating of the dual catalytic converters. […]

Sad Day at Virgina Tech

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This is a sad day for my college.


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