White Roof Radio - The MINI Cooper Podcast

Big show to close out 2023! Full crew too! A quick heads up, it's not, it's the audio for this episode. And, we do go a little long. Lots of news from Motoringfile.com including: Gabe Demo's the new Car Play experienceMF ordered one of the last ClubmanMore Aceman newsUpdated F66 SpecsThe MINI SEBMW CCA Needs Your MINIThe MF CoupeAll JCW News Long show. Don't forget to go over to BlackRoofRadio.com to download not 1, but 2 additional episodes! The first one has some great information on why we hate the sunroof, and sunroofs in general. The 2nd is for you, the true BRR fan. Enjoy the end of your year everyone! We look forward to talking about more MINI Cooper stuff in 2024!

Comments are open! After a 2 week delay that was 100% my fault, I am proud to deliver the latest episode of White Roof Radio. Getting started with news and MINIUSA on again off again manual transmission status is finally updated, for reals, to no longer offering a manual transmission on any of the models. Of course, details on getting one can be found at MotoringFile Gabe also just wrapped up his stint with the worse named MINI in the history of MINI; The Untamed Edition. The short version you hear, for the full review, including video, can also be found at MF. By the way, Untamed is worse than Untold, don't listen to two weeks ago db, he was wrong. Moving on, we all agree that the R53 is the G.O.A.T. Chad does school us on some gotchas that can come along with owning an old MINI. Gabe is looking really hard at getting an R53, but that could change. What do you think he should get? Special thanks to the extra technical info provided by Chad! Are you looking for the sunroof drain fix? Detroit Tuned has your covered! From the archives, when we talked to Randy Webb during Woofcast 9 when Todd learned what adiabatic expansion was. By following that link, you will find that episode 9 has been restored! And, as mentioned, you really can't beat watching James May reassemble anything, especially a Honda Monkey.

Starting off reminding you that MotoringFile.com is the only source for MINI Cooper news. If you disagree, or prefer to get MINI news elsewhere, please, let us know. Also, we have all pretty much stopped using X/Twitter and can find us on Threads (and, in my case, Mastodon too!). Before getting into it, this is your reminder that there was a brand new episode of Black Roof available, 100% free of charge! Ok, with that out of the way, click over to MotoringFile and start scrolling. I recommend that you start with Gabe's hands-on review of the MINI Cooper Electric, then, check out his take on the Electric Countryman. From there, go where you like to get ALL of the information about these two MINIs. There is a ton, photos, specs, everything to make your MINI nerd heart happy! And, we promise the next show will be for us OG MINI people to talk about the R cars and cool stuff being done by our man Chad at Detroit Tuned and MINIs on the Mac (Spoiler: they did not break the record). It will be hoot!

We were able to check everything out earlier in the week and it's been difficult not sharing this sooner! While you listen, go ahead and open up to view the pictures and see what we are talking about. It's very cool! We teased this during . Remember, this is always a free download. While you are there, if you want to help keep WRR listener supported, you can do that too! Thank you for your support! Don't forget to get your favorite graphics and badges over at MotoringStripes.com, including the ! #alwaysBeAlly For those of you playing the home game, there are a few updates under the White Roof! First, is back, baby! Fireball Tim and I talking about movie cars, diecast, movies and TV. It's so fun and we hope you'll give us a listen! Also, is making it's triumphant return with updates from our boy Brian, and myself, talking about riding bikes, like we like to do.

Todd, Chad and db catching you up on all things MINI, directly from MotoringFile. We also had a great Black Roof Radio session prior to this show, and you can download it for free . Free as in beer, not free as in a zilliondy popup ads. Lots of news, lots of updates! and this will probably be edited again in the next few days.

Big show for you this week! Lots about electric MINIs, but first, let's begin by providing our thoughts about , and we might not have had anything nice to say about it. It's almost time to remind you about the awesome that was . Then we get right into the electric MINI stuff, starting with Gabe's latest . For those of you that are looking for our pre-show, you can find that, 100% free of charge, at . While you are there, if you would like to support the show, awesome! If not, that is totally ok too! Other links from this episode:

We woke up and realized that it's been quite a while since we last made a show. So, let's get right to it since I'm also terribly late getting this one posted! Kicking things off, a quick reminder is that there is a new episode of available to download. Once we get started, the title of the show pretty much describes what we were seeing at Motoringfile when we recorded. Needless to say, we are talking a lot about electric MINIs this episode. And nerd website stuff. And, Go Motoring (#IYKYK). This is to serve as your reminder that is your best source for MINI news. Gabe is the only one out there, really, that has the inside track. Trust me. Add in the MINI boobs and some chatGPT and we have ourselves a show! Finally, don't forget the OG sponsors of White Roof Radio and Motoringfile: , , and .

We managed to rally together one more time before closing out 2022! A quick not to the affliates, we do go long. We are pretty sure all y'all won't mind. Catching up, (and replaced it with a ). His garage is now home to a BMW X3, which there will be more words about that coming (like, it really should be a wagon). Then, the latest news from MotoringFile, as usual! If you missed Gabe's review of the , go check it out if you want to find out what the next version of the Countryman will be like. We get filled on on life with in Gabe's garage with a horrible name, and , plus some other information you will find to be very interesting. Oh, yea. is totally a thing. For those of you that have missed it, we are still recording . Click through for access to the most recent episodes, all available **FREE OF CHARGE**! Also, as db mentioned, RSS is not dead! You can still follow and subscribe to your favorite sites using any of the latest versions of RSS Readers. Check out (yes, it's back!) for OSX/IOS, Aggregator for Android and Newsflow on Windows! Any of these will let you subscribe and help break you of your social media habit! Links for the podcast players below db sold his MINI: db's new vehicle: Bimmerfile X1 review: Untamed Edition: Product codes: First looks, NexGen MINI: Feather Bowling: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feather_bowling

We still aren't driving very much, but Todd just got back from Philly, Detroit Tuned is still busy, Gabe is still pivoting. Mini (yes, Mini) Heritage Recharged, which is a classic Mini that has been fully converted to electric, to MINIs specifications. ! We also catch up with Gabe and his trip to the UK to attended which is a great story! He even got to meet and check out the MINI Strip Concept! Video: Paul Smith Talks To Us About The MINI Strip Concept - https://www.motoringfile.com/2022/10/02/video-paul-smith-talks-to-us-about-the-mini-strip-concept/ Video Review: MINI Recharged – Official Classic Mini Electric Conversion - https://www.motoringfile.com/2022/09/27/first-drive-mini-recharged-official-classic-mini-electric-conversion-kit/ The Goodwood Revival – A Time Warp Of Vintage Motorsports Unlike Anything - https://www.motoringfile.com/2022/09/23/the-goodwood-revival-the-most-epic-vintage-motorsports-event-in-the-world/

Starting off with our rememberance of Mr. Paddy Hopkirk. He was a great human that we were all lucky enough to meet and interview. We are still looking for the interview we did we him, but fear it might have been lost to the great server outage of aught nine. Gabe catches us up on #mtts2022 and thank you to those of you that asked about Todd and I. We really appreciate that. Then, we have a little something to say about the . Don't forget , the pre show for each episode, available to you 100% free of charge!

That's right. They attached a giant wing to a JCW GP to take it to the 'ring. Plus some #mtts2022 updates and a bit more on supply chain issues. I am still struggling to get caught up and hope to have the site up-to-date this week or early next. For those of you that keep with us, thank you! For those of you wondering where to get Black Roof Radio, you can download it for free at ! If you are still looking for the coolest #mtts2022 decals for your MINI before the big event, make sure to head over to for all of that and more.

I'm joined by Todd & Gabe and we spend dang near the entire episode talking about all the cool stuff that we have seen surrounding this car we all know and love so well. This was fun to record and we hope you enjoy listening! Side note, click over to blackroofradio.com and listen to the latest extra episode, again, free of charge if you so desire. After you listen, you will understand why I'm a little behind in getting the site updates, among other things. I hope to get a bunch of that done early next week!

db interviews WRR Listener Niall Simpson about his experience with only having electric vehicles as his families daily drivers, including a '21 MINI SE.

A whole bunch of new MINI stuff happening, and we've got the latest right here under the White Roof! Click over to with us to play the home game. Start with , move on to see how . Finish up with some Countryman news about , along with a new . Plus, Todd has a scoop on door handles for us, letting us know MINI handles will be flush, like BMWs, very soon! You heard it here first! Are you looking for #mtts2022 badges and decals? You know Todd as you covered! Click over to MotoringStripes () to get the goods! Looking for the next Mod for your MINI, plus anything else you need? Detroit Tuned () has you covered! In case you missed it, Black Roof Radio is now something you can get 100% free of charge! Just click over to to find it. I don't have a feed for it yet, but am working on that. For those that want to us keep us listener supported, you can do that there. Totally not necessary! Links for the players Pricing Updates - https://www.motoringfile.com/2022/02/24/mini-usa-2023-pricing-equipment-updates/ Ukraine - https://www.motoringfile.com/2022/03/03/russias-invasion-of-ukraine-disrupts-bmw-and-mini-production/ JCW F60 Hybrid Power/range - https://www.motoringfile.com/2022/03/04/an-all-new-jcw-countryman-hybrid-is-coming-with-more-power-usable-range/ JCW F60 shifter - https://www.motoringfile.com/2022/03/01/2024-mini-countryman-to-feature-radically-new-shifter-center-console/ Black Roof Radio - http://www.blackroofradio.com

Big news this week and we jump right into it! In case you missed it, there are 3 new special editions that MINI announced this week; , and, quite possibly our favorite, . We take as deep a dive as we can on these and our looking forward to seeing this in person soon. Also from the in-case-you-missed-it files, MINI has a . As Gabe said, she has an impressive CV. Click over for the official release. A few other things we mentioned were the , which I think would be rad on the bonnet of the Clubman Untold. There is also the madness that is the , in case you missed that. And, yes, the Hoonigan crew put a into a 3rd Gen Camaro. Welcome to White Roof Radio for 2022. Thanks to you, the fine and good looking White Roof Radio listener, we are now listener supported! Not only that, but everyone can now get . For Free! Follow the link to download the latest episodes. If you would like to help keep us listener supported, you can donate on that site. We appreciate your continued support!

#mtts2022 updates that we all know you guys have been jonesin' for and a lot of talk about community and enthusiasm. If you haven't done a MINI event in a while, you should. It is really coming back in a very big way! We also get an update from Todd about his JCW Countryman. Look around and you can find the photo of Todd's new F60 in the garage with his R59. It's cool! And, yes, White Roof Radio is now listener supported! Not only that, but EVERYONE now has access to Black Roof Radio! All of this happens at buymeacoffee.com. Click over to download the latest episode of Black Roof, 100% free of charge. If you want to help support us, you can do that at the same time, on the same site! Links MTTS2022 updates: https://www.motoringfile.com/2022/01/20/mini-usa-announces-official-route-for-mtts-2022/ Time for BMW to embrace the first gen MINIs: https://www.motoringfile.com/2022/01/17/embrace-mini-r53-generation/ Support White Roof Radio! https://buymeacoffee.com/whiteroofradio

For our final show of 2021, we spend more than a fair share of time talking about the leaked 2024 MINI SE photos and the rest of the time talking about electric cars in general. Plus, a few other stories from (MotoringFile.com)[motoringfile.com]. Oh, and we might have been drinking sometime during or before this episode. We finish off talking about Todd's new MINIs. As mentioned, this is the last episode of 2021. We do have an inteview with Mike Peyton from the LA Auto that Gabe did a few weeks ago that I'm going to be sharing with you, if you promise to use headphones. Also, there is an episode of Black Roof, if you know the secret hand shake. I am working on a better way to get that, coming very soon! All stories we talked about linked up below! The MINI Cooper SE in NYC - https://www.motoringfile.com/2021/12/14/the-mini-cooper-se-in-new-york-gallery/ Interview Luis Parocarpi from Lap Motorsports - https://www.whiteroofradio.com/interview-luis-parocarpi-of-lap-motorsports/ Giant Killer - MINIUSA and MotorTrend The Story of MINI Cooper - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zRajXqeKsc Leaked 2024 MINI SE Photos - https://www.motoringfile.com/2021/12/10/uncovered-all-new-2024-electric-mini-hatch/

Let's start by talking about Bridger's DQ at Thermal. I was there and can verify what the line judge saw. That is not to say that he did not have the quickest run of the day, because he did. Then lets remember The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, as we originally discussed during (yes, it's there). If you are new here, this is a great insight into the history of White Roof Radio. Since the last time we met, it was just Gabe and I at (now with updated audio, as promised!), we spent some time disucssing the cars we drove in more detail. Man, that M5CS was truly an amazing automobile! We also get some time to really talk about the updated MINI Cooper, which I thought was amazing! As mentioned above, the audio for Woofcast 676 has been updated, if you had a hard time listening. Winter tire show is forthcoming and, really, get back in the habit of listening until the end and make sure you are following on Twitter.

You probably already saw that Gabe and I were at BMW MINI Test Fest this week. We recorded some time in some very cool cars, but, most importantly, we got an interview with Mike Peyton and our pal Pat McKenna. I wanted to get this out to you guys quickly. Next show might be delayed because Todd is going to SEMA and you know he is taking his recording gear! Photos can be found and Instagram accounts. And we will be talking JCW and electric MINI when we come back!

So, wrong show number not withstanding, this is Woofcast 675 and we do not mess around, getting right to it. The lack of window controls on the F56 in the center, not needing to double pull door handles and Gabe with his software issues. Oh, and electronic e-brake. Pour one out for the reverse J-Turn. On to a bunch of Ask Chad. Like, mods, mods, MODS! We know we need to come back to this further, and we will. But this was a great place for us to start! Especially remembering about doing a rear sway bar upgrade. Roxy had that and it was an amazing mod #becauseRaceCar. Thank you to everyone for taking the survey! We really appreciate it. It has been closed, but if you are interested in checking out the results, they are still live for a bit longer using the link in the last 2 shows.