Just received my 2005 NorthAmericanMotoring calendar – same great quality as last year, updated with a whole new set of pics and new MINI info …
I got an email from Scott at MINI Peabody today about the just in “2005 you-ification workbook” (showing various MINI motoring accessories). I also got an email from Keith, and a phone call from Gary!
Why? Because the inside front & back cover of this booklet is covered with pictures of MINIs collected presumably from the web, and including GBMINI:
Who else can identify their MINI in these pics – it will be interesting to see how many of the pictures can be identified. For example, a covered bridge pic (6 down, 3 in) on the inside front cover is probably from MINIsOnTop. I am interested to know about the “bulldog on roof” pic (4 down, left edge) on the inside front cover, which looks like it was taken on GBMINIs roof – or another painted roof …
WELL DONE MINI USA! A very cool booklet encouraging and recognizing the MINI community.
PS: If anyone can identify their MINI and lives a long way from a dealership so cannot easily get a copy, I have a couple of spares, thanks to Scott 😉
Today at MINI Peabody, GBMINIs JCW upgrade got upgraded to the ’05 spec – this consists of replacing the fuel injectors with ones that allow more fuel flow, and replacing the air filter with a sophisticated two intake version; the original front air intake remains but an extra valved intake is added at the back, with air being taken in through the duct at the base of the windshield, through a cutout in the cowl (this replacement part is included in the upgrade kit).
The valve is electronically controlled by the updated engine computer, and opens at 4500 rpm – when it opens, the noise level increases significantly!
This new air intake is available without the rest of the JCW kit and would be a great option for someone that wants a better performing air intake without the constant extra noise that many aftermarket ones give – by having the extra valve open only at high revs, there is no extra noise during “normal” driving below 4500 rpm …
UPDATE: This post on MINI2 makes the interesting comment that after installing the new JCW air intake, the flap appears to open even without update the engine computer! Very curious …
M&I / GBMINI 
