Didn't apply out here mate, we got REAL tyres...
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| Author: | willy [ Tue May 23, 2006 11:08 pm ] |
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"The Mini Clubman and 1275GT were responsible for two motoring "firsts". They were the first vehicles to use a flexi printed-circuit board behind the dash instruments (universal nowadays, but technically advanced for 1969). Secondly, the 1275GT was the first vehicle to be offered with run-flat tyres; from 1974 this model could be ordered with optional Dunlop Denovo tyres on 12-inch diameter rims. In the event of a puncture, the Dunlop Denovo tyre would not burst and quickly deflate, but could continue to be used safely at speeds of up to 50 mph. This was a useful safety feature, although the increased road noise and relatively poor grip of this tyre meant that many 1275GT buyers ignored this option." Snatched from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_Cooper |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed May 24, 2006 6:43 am ] |
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Didn't apply out here mate, we got REAL tyres...
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| Author: | Angusdog [ Wed May 24, 2006 7:25 am ] |
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And universal opinion of the Dunlop run flat tyres was they may as well have been solid rubber, a claim Jezza Clarkson made of the BMW run-flats. |
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| Author: | slide [ Wed May 24, 2006 9:29 am ] |
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The Mini had a few 'firsts' I guess. Rubber cone suspension, tiny disc brakes. Not sure about 10 inch wheels. I think Citroen may have had front wheel drive in the 50s. Transverse engine with gearbox in the sump was, I believe, a first. Had hydro been done before? |
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| Author: | cush [ Wed May 24, 2006 9:37 am ] |
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i think they were first with the ten inchers... as bmc worked with dunlop to make the tyres |
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| Author: | Mike_Byron [ Wed May 24, 2006 10:32 am ] |
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Both rubber cones and hydro had been used by Sir Alec in previous ventires of his. Thats why he was so comfortable with the concepts. |
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| Author: | jbeenz [ Wed May 24, 2006 10:48 am ] |
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front wheel drive has been arround much longer, it was fiddled with very early on. citreon really were the first to use it succesfully though. |
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| Author: | Steve.E [ Wed May 24, 2006 11:49 am ] |
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There is also a front wheel drive Bugatti but not east west layout of the motor Steve |
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| Author: | Lillee [ Wed May 24, 2006 1:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Interesting fact... |
willy wrote: "technically advanced for 1969
I didn't know they made Clubman GT's in 1969? 
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Wed May 24, 2006 6:17 pm ] |
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I don't think that the Mini actually had any unique features. Front wheel drive had been done for years. 10" wheels had also been done on microcars. Transverse engine had been done. Transmission in the sump had also been done. Rubber suspension was also old news. Hydro was first done on the Morris 1100. (It is just rubber suspension anyway) I also doubt the claim about the printed circuit dash as well. I have seen 1960's Yank cars with printed circuit dashes.
But.... The Morris 1100 was the first Australian made car with..... Curved side glass. Headlight flashers on the blinker switch. Kiddie locks on the doors. |
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| Author: | jbeenz [ Wed May 24, 2006 6:20 pm ] |
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first to start an empire of auto accesory stores? |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed May 24, 2006 7:38 pm ] |
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Morris 1100 wrote: I don't think that the Mini actually had any unique features.
First peacetime use of this particular type of CV joint- (Rzeppa) it had only been used in conning tower controls on UK submarines. Citroen used a double Cardan joint instead, as did Authi in their Spanish Minis. Also Renault in the R4. Not as good.
<edit> I think the 850's rubber U/J was a new design, too. |
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| Author: | JAM_IT [ Wed May 24, 2006 7:52 pm ] |
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68Delux wrote: willy wrote: "technically advanced for 1969 I didn't know they made Clubman GT's in 1969? Pommie GT mate.... 1275GT....*yawn*...nothing like the Aussie Muscle car Clubman GT
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed May 24, 2006 8:33 pm ] |
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JAM_IT wrote: Pommie GT mate.... 1275GT....*yawn*...nothing like the Aussie Muscle car Clubman GT
Yep, Oz GT was the only Clubby factory made with balls, except maybe Sth Africa? |
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