Todd got a great interview with Dr. Kay Segler, MINI Brand Manager Worldwide, at the Detroit Auto Show this past week. Dr. Kay was in a great mood talking with Todd about all great things MINI, including hints of a possible reboot of the JCW MINI GP.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Download audio file (gert2009.mp3)

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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 Download audio file (fbtstc.mp3)

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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: Download audio file (ksegler.mp3)

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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: Download audio file (gert.mp3)

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He fills us in on what’s going on during the event including most of the live entertainment, the track schedule and beach activities! Plus, a few surprises. Of course he couldn’t let us know about those. They wouldn’t be much of surprise if he did.

MINI United is being held in Amsterdam, Netherlands at Zandvoort Raceway, June 22-24 2007. If you are in the US and are interested in going, click over to MINIUSA.com for details.

To stay up-to-date with all that is going on with MINI United 2007, be sure to check out the news page at MINIUnited.com. Also, there is the brand-spankin’ new MINI United blog that Gabe and I will be posting to. Ok, mostly Gabe, but I’ll spell check. You can check that out at blog.miniunited.com. There is also the Flickr group and of course we’ll be posting audio, video and reports here and at Motoringfile.

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He fills us in on the history of the event, why it started and what we can expect for this year. We tried to get him to spill the beans on what the “special” event will be, but no dice. I would imagine that you could guess what we think it might be.

MINI United is being held in Amsterdam, Netherlands at Zandvoort Raceway, June 22-24 2007. If you are in the US and are interested in going, click over to MINIUSA.com for details.

Be sure to stay tuned to Whiteroofradio and Motoringfile for more updates as the event gets closer, as well as almost live updates from the event once it’s underway! If you haven’t already, now would be a great time to subscribe to the feed from WRR (RSS or iTunes) or Motoringfile (RSS – Full posts) to get all the updates as soon as they become available.

MINI United Interview: Download audio file (WRR_MU1.mp3)

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They will be at AMVIV in the parking lot next to the parking structure. Big truck and trailer with a lift built right in! You’ll be able to check out the new stuff they have for the R56 AND the R53. Yes, they are not going to forget about the R53 anytime soon. In fact, they are just release their v2.0 stuff for the R53.

We get the lowdown from them on how to increase performance on the R56, including what is going to be the new ‘pulley’ for the newest MINI. Some great information! Definitely worth the listen.

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If you are going to AMVIV, watch for this sight, and possibly, the WRR/Motoringfile flagged microphone to show up!

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Thanks for understanding!

Our 2nd interview with Phil Wicks.

For more information about the North American MINI Cooper Challenge, check out minidriving.com. If you are wanting to get track time during AMVIV, you would need to sign up there as well, but make it quick as spots are filling fast!

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WARNING…this episode wasn’t edited as much as others. There might be parts here that will make your fellow cube dwellers look over at you to see what you are looking at. No f bombs or anything, but when you start talking about the H2, things can get silly.

We turn Randy loose on the mic to fill us in on what he has been up to and squash some rumors. No, he hasn’t been fixing Hummers or running the shop at a go fast ranch.

He also revisits our weekend in St. Louis, when Todd let his car be transformed into the Mule v2.0 and throws out big thanks to EVERYONE that helped Randy finish the NAMCC season last year.

Watch for changes upcoming at Webb Motorsports. Like a brand new chatroom and new monthly podcast! And don’t forget the best way to get ahold of Randy is via email. That’s randy (at) webbmotorsports (dot) com. It’s also all over the site as well.

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Robert gets a chance to drive a Smart. The grandfather of the lads owns one. 3 cylinder diesel, incredible mileage and quite peppy. Plus, it has the cutest little horn. Awwww.

This isn’t the car he drove, but it looked way cooler. Also to note is the lack of snow on the ground. Robert says:

Note the complete lack of snow in Toronto. It’s almost balmy outside. Methinks we’re going to pay for this come February!

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This weekend I will also have a bit of a soundseeing tour of the LA Auto show. Just the lad and I cruisin’ around, checkin’ out cars. Watch for it!

Music for this episode came from the Butn Pushn Teknohedz, found at the Podsafe Music Network.

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While not too MINI related, you will get an idea of what happens behind the scenes, plus our thoughts on podcasting in general and what the future holds.

Of course, if you are looking for tech reviews and other technology related news, check out thetechlounge.com. It’s independant and the writing is top notch!

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We spend some time interviewing Peter Horvath of M7 Tuning. He tells us about up coming projects and how he got started working on MINI’s. It’s a great interview!

Thanks again Peter for taking time out. Don’t forget you can check out all the new products coming over at the M7 website:

And Todd did sneak a bit of GP update in there too.

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For more information about the new Fireballed! cars, just follow the link below to the registry.

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Be sure to keep an eye on Fireballed.com for updates on new products. Don’t forget you can also see Tim over at CarTV.com and follow his daily antics at his blog.

Oh yea, George Marsh snapped some pics…

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Questions answered:

Gabe asks… Which is better; Schroth harness or G-Lock seat belt tensioner? Any benefit to upgrading to an aftermarket seat? Brings up why a 15% pulley is more reliable than a 19%.

Todd asks… What kind of numbers will he pull on the dyno?

db asks… What will the required safety equipment for racing cost? What beer is in the ‘fridge in the shop?

Randy, as always, answers our questions, even after spending all day driving to Chicago! And, as always, he gives us the best answers to our questions and puts up with our shenanigans! But, for a change, no dictionary was needed this time around

Don’t forget to go over to this NAM thread to help Randy keep racing!

Questions, comments or concerns? You know what to do. But just in case… Email us feedback@whiteroofradio.com OR comment below OR voicemail to (206) 33-WHITE

Thanks for waiting for the zip file and full show notes. If you want to hear even more of Randy, you can check out Woof32, Woof33 and Woof9.

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And Congrats to SCMM members Brad and Karin. By the time you are reading this they have tied the knot! Good luck you two!

Be sure to check back tomorrow for part II of the interview. I think we even go pretty long, for those of you that like that sort of thing .

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-Db has intro trouble -Ghostbusters? Again? -Todd needs more time at the MINI configurator. -Listener feedback via the survey. -Gabe doesn’t have any infections. -Listener e-mail questions answered. -Randy Webb interview part 2 –Randy is a drug dealer and the drugs are in the form of MINI performance parts. –Stoichiometry – def-b : the quantitative relationship between two or more substances especially in processes involving physical (or chemical) change. –Robert Gold breaks in his MCS JCW.

We went WAY long this week with the Randy Webb interview part II. So you will see the news segment coming up next.

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-Department of clarification. Motoringfile is Motoringfile, Whiteroofradio is Whiteroofradio -No business model whatsoever (you can trust me on this one) -Gabe sheds a tear -Putting up some HUGE numbers this month -Todd putting down the pledge drive -Big news of the week from Motoringfile -Part 1 Interview with Randy Webb –Unobtainium bushing material for the Extreme Sway Bar –Upcoming hot new products! Keep an eye on this thread for more information –What’s upcoming for the race season -More audio comments from Robert in Canada! Stay tuned next week for part II.

Don’t forget to take the survey if you haven’t yet, or subscribe via iTunes. While at iTunes, feel free to put down a review for the show.

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-We pick on Todd. -It should be ToddTodd, not TomTom -We talk about the benefits of changing the factory airbox to an aftermarket cold air intake -Check out outmotoring for a fine selection -db was a little sick and VERY slow on the mute button tonight. Michael covers the big news stories from Motoringfile including: -JCW for the MCSa -The next generation engine -A little bit of info on the ’07. Micheal says duh. -Easier to hit pedestrians? We interview “Fireball” Tim Lawrence of FTR -What’s coming up for Tim and FTR -FTR Forums. Click here to check ‘em out! -Some juicy info on the M600 -Some top secret stuff. Oh wait, Tim didn’t share that.

Again, thanks to Michael for filling in for Gabe, who will be back next week. Don’t forget to take the survey and join the frappr!

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-It’s too cold. Well, except where db lives -Don’t forget to move those car care products someplace warm! -Don’t wash your MINI with a power washer -Our Frappr map -Good autoX = tornado? -Don’t forget to get your ’06 NAM Calendar! -Mark is looking for assist on site development! Contact him here -Mark will be going to AMVIV as a participant! -Lots of club support. -NAM Sponsored event! Keep an eye out for it! -Upcoming features for NAM, including a dating service?

Thanks again to Mark for giving up 2 hours of his life that he will never get back! And for running one of the best message boards, automotive or not, on the internet!

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-db is back! Complete with cool new intro! -if you hear it, db forgot to kill AIM sounds. -Almost 1/10th of MINI owners in the US listen to WRR! -Gabe doesn’t use his key.
-Don’t forget about the how-to’s. News – MINI United – JCW GP Tuning Kit Specs -The Phil Wicks interview, part II -Todd’s wearing the producer hat.
Listener emails: -Lisa asked what BitTorrent is. Instead of a long drawn out explination you won’t understand, go to this page in the Wikipedia instead. -Marybeth in Encino…ditch the runflats! -Christopher asked about the most bang for your buck as far as horsepower goes.

Again, thanks to all of you that have linked us up on your site, in your message board sig or have actually posted to a message board about WRR! Keep it up!

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-News of the week from Motoringfile, include Gabe & Todd’s take on the ‘green’ MINI. -Interview with Phil Wicks, part 1

Not being this there time around, the interview is VERY interesting. Big thanks from db to Todd and Gabe for doing such an awesome job with it!

As some of you have been requesting both here and on some of the boards (oh yea, we read almost all of those posts), this show is almost 1 hour long!

Stayed tuned for Part 2 of the Phil Wicks interview next week!

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Anyway, on to the notes…

-Price of gas doubled? -Interview with Fireball Tim Lawrence -Paris Hilton has a purple garage door -George C. Scott looking at Tuna -Tim explains VHP -M600 will be powered by rodents -It was a pretty bad storm -Lots of MINI motorsports news -GM owns MINI? No, we haven’t gotten our checks yet. -I’m linking, but please, be nice Click here and listen about 1/2 way through.

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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

update – For those of you behind a corporate firewall that prevents multimedia downloads, you can get Woof #8 and Woof #9 as zip files. As a service to you, the WRR listener stealing bandwidth from your employer, I will continue to upload the Sunday show as a .zip file.

Just doing my part
Woof8.zip Woof9.zip For best results, right click and choose save file as.

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