Live from MINI of Ontario for their huge grand opening party. We talk news from Motoringfile and R60 with Jim McDowell.
Thanks to everyone that came by to join us. For those of you that missed it, next time you are nearby definitely make sure to stop by and check out the largest MINI Cooper Dealership in California. And, be sure to tell them that White Roof Radio sent you!
I even uploaded a couple of videos to the WRR YouTube Channel that you can go over and check out. And, no. We did not write the Mayor of Ontario’s jokes. Really!
Woofcast 328:
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Todd and Gabe interview the MINI design team. The big story of the week was the Beachcomber concept and they got to ask them a few questions about it plus other during this almost 30 minute long interview.
White Roof Radio Interview: Gert and Marcus
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Todd and Gabe with Mr. McDowell talking from the inside of a JCW Clubman at the NAIAS in Detroit. The spend a lot of time talking about the Beachcomber concept and what it means to MINI.
Interview with Gert and the rest of the design team to follow later today.
Interview: Jim McDowell
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Todd and Gabe had a chance to catch-up with Dr. Armbrecht (VP of the MINI brand worldwide) yesterday a few hours before the introduction of the MINI Beachcomber. Dr. Armbrecht talked about the Beachcomber, the R60 and of course the coming Roadster and Speedster. We even got a smile with the mention of MINI in the WRC.
Interview: VP of MINI Dr. Armbrecht:
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Shortly after we reported on the WC50, Todd was able to connect with Gabe during his weekend to talk about the car and a little bit about MINI United.
There is still more to come gang! We’ve got interviews with owners, Dr. Armbrecht and others that will be coming later in the week.
MINI United: Todd & Gabe
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We had the chance to interview Michael Hoehn, Director of MINI Challenge Development. Still to come is our interview with the Technical Director for the MINI Challenge as well as Dr. Armbrecht from MINI AG.
MINI United Interview: Michael Hoehn
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Another fantastic interview with the head of MINI design, Gert Hildebrand. You want to pay special attention to this one, especially when Gert starts talking colors.
MINI United Interview: Gert Hildebrand
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One of our very first guest under The White Roof was Randy Webb. He gave us some great information during this show that I think you r53 owners will really appreciate. Why the old episodes? We are taking a break.
Since most of you have already heard this by now…
We burned through a few buckets of cuss words making this one happen gang. We think you will be pleased with the results!
Huge thanks for our special guest Randy Webb for coming on with us tonight!
- Randy schools us on adiabatic expansion
- New exhaust system should be ver very cool!
- Randy talks alot
- Pulley Party © Webb Motorsports
- Popping exhaust sounds cute
- Randy tells jokes as bad as Gabes
- Pulley Parties will still happen with the Turbo after serious testing
- Aluminum coolant tanks don’t leak
- New Webb Motorsports Exhaust sounds very very cool!
Todd did the hard part
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During MINI United last summer, we got the change to interview some great people, including Gert Hildebrand, Lead Designer for MINI. Why the old episodes? We are taking a break.
Another great person that we got to speak with was Gert Hildebrand. He is the man in charge of making the MINI look as cool as it does!
There is still more audio coming gang! Todd will be working furiously during his travels home so we can get those posted right away! Be sure to check out the photos if you haven’t already over at the MINI United Flickr Group.
Gert interview:
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This past Saturday at MTTS Chicago Todd got the chance to interview Edgar from Bosch about the MINI Cooper Diesel they have in the US for testing.
It’s a great conversation about a car we don’t yet get but everyone (it would appear) wants. Hopefully they will have it in LA for us to check out.
Watch later in the week for more from Chicago from Todd.
Bosch Interview:
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Todd recently found this short bit of audio left from last year’s MINI United.
Recorded during dinner at ‘15′, it’s Rauno talking about his experience during the 1967 Monte Carlo Rally, which he won, in a Mini Cooper S. If you are missed our original interview with Rauno during MINI United, you will find it here.
If you are going to be participating in MINI Takes the States, there is a chance you could ask him questions about this yourself as he will be attending the Miami and Boston Events, plus making a 5 day rally between the two events!
Keep an eye out here and at Motoringfile for more information about MTTS as it becomes available! We’ll have more information later this week.
1967 Monte Carlo Rally:
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Immediately after touring Plant Oxford last June, Todd and I where wisked into a very large room where we got to interview the Quality and Engineering Director for MINI. We got to ask some great questions, and he answered all of them! Everyone at Plant Oxford was very generous with their time while we were there and if you ever get the chance to get over there for a tour it is highly recommended.
A short week this week as I mentioned during #188. Don’t worry, we are going to make it up to you in the form of a live show this Thursday! Full details to follow soon.
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Or, what we shall call the Interview Show. Starting off with Adam and Jeff from Alta MINI Performance talking about events, their big ass trailer, cool stuff for the R53 and R56 plus their new building. If you are in the PDX area, keep an eye out as they are going to start offering full service towards the end of the year. More info at altaminiperformance.com. After you check out their gear, be sure to check out their blogs!
2nd for today is Fireball Tim, Brian and Hubie from Fireballed! as well as Chris Hall, the producer of the upcoming Street Tuner Challenge from Was Productions. Some (not) details about the car and plenty of information about the series, to be broadcast on Speed Channel starting October 17th. I can tell you that the car is going to totally blow you away!
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Fireball Tim took time with us again this week to clue us in on what’s going on with Fireballed! Mainly, the upcoming season of Speed TV’s Street Tuner Challenge. It sounds like it’s going to be cool!
If you want to be a part of the build, you can sign up over at stcMINI.com. I know I will be! Gotta get a couple of Whiteroofradio decals on the car ya know?
To keep up with the build process, besure you are watching Fireball Tim’s blog where he will be posting details and photos as the build goes along. Of course, you can expect more audio from us at Whiteroofradio during the build process.
WRR Interview: Fireball Tim
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In this latest MINI United interview we get an exclusive sit down with Dr. Kay Segler, MINI brand vice president. We talk MINI United. Motorsport, and the new MINI Challenge race car among other things. The latter will be the big take-away for many of you. Listen closely as Dr. Segler talks about the “new heart” of the MINI that will debut with the MINI Challenge car and that will eventually make it’s way to a new JCW product. All fascinating stuff for those of us who follow the brand.
Dr. Kay Interview:
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