It’s been awhile since we’ve been able to enjoy the audio stylings of Robert Gold. He’s been busy with the Mobile Movie Minute and the new and improved Business Cast, both of which would be worthy of your subscription.
So Robert went to the Toronto Auto Show with Paul, one of his frequent co-hosts on the Mobile Movie Minute. He talks to everyone and spends quite a bit of time crawling in, on and around a 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman. Good stuff as always, I’m sure you’ll like it!
Robert’s Soundseeing Tour #23:
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Just getting it in the feed. Show notes to follow shortly. Sorry for the delay.
Woofcast 226:
Ok, first things first, lets get the links out of the way.
- Bimmerfile Reviews of the M3 and 135i.
- R56 Cold Start Issue
Remember, if you are having the cold start issue, bring it up with your dealer and MINI USA right away! They want to help, really they do! Be sure to follow the link above and watch the videos if you aren’t sure if you are affected or not.
Finally, what do you think about us changing up the show a bit. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated as always.
And yes, for the record, we are ‘Stick Shift Snobs’. There, I said it.
Woofcast 225:
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Something special today. Robert went to the Toronto Auto Show and took his video camera! Presenting, the Clubman in Canada!
As mentioned a bazillion times already, Gabe went to the BMW Press Event in Monterey, California, last week. And this is his story, plus our questions.
A note to our affliates, this show does go long. Weighing in at an impressive 55:55, we let Gabe cover his entire week, pretty much start to finish. I think you’ll be surprised about his take on the automatic transmission in the Clubman, and his thoughts, overall, on the //M3.
Be sure to check back to WRR tomorrow. Robert in Toronto stopped by the Toronto Auto Show and snagged a bit of video of the Clubman in the MINI Booth!
We have also been tossing around a few ideas this week that we will be discussing on next weeks show. Listen up! We will, as always, be looking for your feedback.
Woofcast 224:
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No Gabe tonight since he as at the BMW Press junket. You can read all about it over at MF or BF if you haven’t already.
So Todd and I being the troopers we are carry on with Todd’s take on the automatic Clubman and news of the week. I even throw down a few rants. You can read one of them over at dbmini.us and the other you can find at Motoringfile.
Be sure to check back tomorrow for Gabe’s complete wrap up of the Press Days in Monterey. Some great information coming your way!
Woofcast 223:
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For those of you that enjoy the long shows, you are in for a treat. We actually go on quite a bit on the upcoming factory JCW car, what we think about it and what pricing we think it will come in at. We also discus the MINI challenge car a bit too. Oh yea, and Gabe’s recent trip the Chicago Auto Show.
The flash back at the beginning? Yea, Gabe’s dead on prediction for the new JCW Car, from Woof 30!. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, he is just that good.
Speaking of, Gabe will be at the BMW/MINIUSA Press Junket in California all week. Keep an eye out for pictures and thoughts about the Clubman. And, keep an eye on Bimmerfile for the BMW news.
Woofcast 222:
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A quick news show for you tonight, with news, of course, from Motoringfile.
Don’t forget Gabe has started Bimmerfile as well, for BMW news and whatnot. Be sure to check it out if you are interested in getting the good BMW news in one location.
Big show tomorrow talking about the new Factory JCW car, the MINI Challenge car and Gabe’s trip to the Auto Show. And, it is quite long, for those of you that are the lovers of the long show. Be sure to check back for that!
Woofcast 221:
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A bit of tech talk before going into our thoughts about the outcome of Street Tuner Challenge. That brings us to a question; Is it possible to tune an R56 to the same levels that you can an R53? Quite a bit of discussion ensues and we do go a bit long.
Then a reminder about Gabe going on the BMW Press Junket. Click here to leave a question for Gabe to think about as he drives the Clubman and 1 Series. Don’t bother with the questions about the Rolls Royce since he probably won’t get to drive one.
Watch for interviews coming up before AMVIV. I’m asking everyone now and hopefully we can get them in the show soon.
Woofcast 209:
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Starting off talking a bit about the outdoor carting that our respective clubs do. I did miss it this weekend, but hopefully I’ll be able to take part next time around.
A quick AMVIV reminder before rolling into news of the week, including some lively discussion, from Motoringfile.com
Don’t forget, if there is something specific you would like Gabe to check out while he is on the big BMW press junkets later this month, leave a comment and he will see what he can do.
Woofcast 219:Download | 16.5MB | 35:51 | WRR @ iTunes
Have you seen the Flip video camera? Little guy, about the size of an iPod Classic, shoots an hour of VGA Video and costs about $150? Well, besides WRR listener and all around good guy Josh picking one up, so did Robert in Toronto.
Go Team Gold!
