[wildsdi5530]

Originally Posted by Turbanator

Last week while returning from Jaipur, left wheel went into a deep rut, I was following a fortuner which obviously went easily but I was surprised the way Mini handled despite limited suspension travel. Any of my other BMW’s - I would have been looking at least a blown tyre if not a damaged rim.

Doesn't the mini come with Adaptive suspension, Albeit as an option? Will that not make tyres last better?

[Turbanator]

Originally Posted by wildsdi5530

Doesn't the mini come with Adaptive suspension, Albeit as an option? Will that not make tyres last better?

The new ones surely, but for the old one, am not sure. Even if it was available must be an option only.

New options include Adaptive Suspension, which is available for the first time on a MINI. The system constantly monitors and adjusts the car’s suspension through the use of continuous frequency-selective damping. MINI says it “redefines the brand’s hallmark go-kart feeling”.

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mini/m...feeling”.

[wildsdi5530]

Originally Posted by Turbanator

The new ones surely, but for the old one, am not sure. Even if it was available must be an option only.

Actually was available for extra Rs. 60,000/- even 7 years back. Not sure how useful it was though.

[Turbanator]

Originally Posted by wildsdi5530

Actually was available for extra Rs. 60,000/- even 7 years back. Not sure how useful it was though.

I think previously there used to be settings to make ride firm or soft (Sports/ Comfort mode) by damper controls.

[quickdraw]

Originally Posted by wildsdi5530

Doesn't the mini come with Adaptive suspension, Albeit as an option? Will that not make tyres last better?

Originally Posted by Turbanator

The new ones surely, but for the old one, am not sure. Even if it was available must be an option only.

New options include Adaptive Suspension, which is available for the first time on a MINI. The system constantly monitors and adjusts the car’s suspension through the use of continuous frequency-selective damping. MINI says it “redefines the brand’s hallmark go-kart feeling”.

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mini/m...art%20feeling”.

F54 Cooper S has this option. The JCW does not as it comes with a lightweight racey suspension (v stiff). The 54 suspension is great. Even more so with adaptive damper option (₹80k iirc).

[AMG Power]

Homage to a legend.

The most famous Mini Cooper S.

60 years ago, on 21st January 1964, this Mini won the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally with Paddy Hopkirk and co-driver Henry Liddon behind the wheel.

It was this win that made the world aware of what this car was capable of.

The rest as they say is history.

To celebrate 60 years, the car was on display at the Waterloo station yesterday:



Paddy Hopkirk with the car and alongside the current Mini:





Paddy Hopkirk at work:



Pics from the rally and the winning Mini's return to England with drivers Paddy Hopkirk and Henry Liddon.