Mini Cooper S

The Cooper S is a high-performance variant of MINI's iconic hatchback. Like the regular Cooper, the "S" model was fully redesigned for the 2007 model year. The second-generation Cooper S is powered by a 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine producing 172 horsepower, eclipsing the desirable "100-hp-per-liter" measure revered by enthusiasts.
he engine features a twin-scroll turbocharger, which provides 177 pound-feet of torque maintained consistently throughout from 1600 rpm all the way up to 5000. When accelerating, torque is briefly increased even further to 192 pound-feet by the "overboost" function. All this translates into zero-to-60 mph acceleration in 6.7 seconds and a top speed of 139 mph.

Compared to the first-generation MINI , the new model has a lower center of gravity, wide track and the wheels moved to the extreme corners. This helps ensure go-kart like handling and increased safety during spirited driving. The EPAS Electrical Power Assisted Steering helps to make the MINI even more nimble and agile on the road, speed-related assistance ensuring low steering forces when parking and precise control at high speeds.

While the 2.76-inch-longer exterior is mostly evolutionary, BMW describes the new interior as "revolutionary." For increased safety, curtain airbags now protect all passengers.

Despite the car's increased measurements, its weight has been reduced by 192 lbs for the Cooper S manual, 72 lbs for the Cooper S auto.

The Cooper S comes standard with six standard airbags, plus a number of electronic safety features. Anti-lock ABS brakes are standard, as are Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) and Cornering Brake Control (CBC).

Automatic Stability Control + Traction (ASC+T) is standard on the MINI Cooper S with an on/off switch. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is optional.

A new Hill Assist feature for manual gerabox models maintains brake pressure for up to 3 seconds after the brake pedal has been released and before the clutch has been engaged.

MECHANICAL

6-speed manual Getrag transmission

1.6L OHC 16-valve turbocharged I4 engine

Fully electronic throttle control

Front wheel drive

Engine start/stop button

MacPherson independent front suspension w/single-joint spring-strut front axle

Multi-link rear suspension w/multiple-control-arm rear axle

Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering

Ventilated front & solid rear disc brakes

Twin-pipe exhaust system

EXTERIOR

16" X 6.5" S-winder alloy wheels

P195/55R16 all season tires

Hood scoop air intake

Body color sport bumpers

Rear spoiler

Black honeycomb grille

Halogen headlights -inc: follow-me-home function, beam throw control

Front fog lights

Body-color pwr mirrors

Heat insulated green glass

Speed-sensitive front intermittent wipers

Auto rear window wiper

Chrome fuel filler cap cover

INTERIOR

Leatherette front sport bucket seats -inc: manual seat adjustment, seat height adjustment, seatback easy-entry

50/50 split-folding rear bench seat

Center console -inc: storage compartment, (2) cup holders

Aluminum alloy foot pedals

Sport leather tilt/telescopic steering wheel

Sport button

Instrumentation -inc: tachometer, center-mounted speedometer w/digital "actual speed" indication, date/time, trip odometer, engine oil level indicator, brake fluid level

On-board computer -inc: outside temp, average fuel consumption & speed, trip computer

Pwr windows -inc: one-touch up & down, automatic window lowering when door is opened, trap release

Pwr locks

Remote keyless entry -inc: central locking open/close, liftgate unlock feature

Central locking system -inc: fuel filler cap release

Pre-wiring for alarm system

Engine immobilizer

Air conditioning

Rear window defogger

Climate controlled glove box

Checkered interior trim finishers

Door panel storage pockets

Front sun visors w/vanity mirrors

Side sun visor for driver

Roof-mounted grab handles

Color-adjustable ambient lighting

Lighting -inc: front map/reading, luggage compartment

Front seatback storage nets

(1) rear cup holder

Rear storage trays

12V auxiliary pwr outlet in luggage compartment

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)

Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)

Cornering brake control (CBC)

Traction control w/automatic stability control (ASC)

Dynamic stability control (DSC)

Dual stage front air bags -inc: passenger occupant sensor

Front seat-mounted side-impact air bags

Front/rear side curtain air bags

Crash sensor -inc: fuel cutoff, activate hazard lights & interior lights, doors unlock, airbag deployment

3-point seat belts for all positions w/belt stopper, pyrotechnic belt tightener, belt limiter

ISOFIX child seat attachments w/(2) rear anchorages (LATCH)

Laptops in class

From updating Facebook statuses to chatting on AIM, wireless Internet provides plenty of opportunities to do anything other than pay attention in class.

Because of the growing number of students bringing laptops to lecture in recent years, many professors across the nation have started banning laptops from their classrooms in order to ensure student participation and discussion.

In 2003, Cornell researchers Prof. Geri Gay, communication, and Helene Hembrooke ’83 conducted a study examining the effects of multi-tasking on a laptop during a lecture. Two groups of students watched the exact same lecture and took a memory test immediately after. One group of students was allowed to use their laptops and browse the Internet during lecture, while the other group was banned from using their laptops. Results showed that multi-tasking on a laptop limited the students’ memory of the lecture, while the group without laptops scored higher on the memory test.

Elina Kagan ’12 does not bring her laptop to class for these reasons, but she admitted that “Sometimes, I even catch myself watching other people on their Facebook or buying clothes online.”

To prevent distractions such as these, several professors and teaching assistants from Yale University have recently banned or discouraged the use of laptops in classrooms, claiming they want students’ active participation and utmost attention. Other universities, such as the University of Chicago, went a step above the “no laptop” policy by banning Internet access in their law classrooms altogether.

As other universities ban laptops and Internet access in classrooms, several professors at Cornell do not believe that these measures will solve typical classroom problems.

“It’s not that much different from years ago when students used to pass notes,” said Prof. Michael McCall, marketing. “People have been passing notes and not paying attention in class since the first class anywhere ... they’ve been finding other things to do in class other than paying attention. It’s now just a technology-based activity.”

Prof. Michael Goldstein, psychology, reiterated these thoughts.

“I feel like I take notes much faster and better on my laptop … it puts me in an active learning mind set, and I’m much more likely to participate than I would if I were taking notes by hand,” said Nicole Offerdahl ’12.

“I hate handwriting,” said John Armstrong ’09, as he scrolled through his PowerPoint lecture notes. “I use my laptop in classes that I have to take a lot of notes in.”

Other students use their laptops for other important purposes besides taking notes. Engineering student Deven Roy ’12 stores e-textbooks in his laptop that he references during lecture.

Moreover, Cornell professors also argue that Internet access may provide valuable real-world resources in class.

Prof. Bruce Rusk, Asian studies, noticed, “whenever I wrote something on the board, students would actually Google what I was talking about and read about it as I’m lecturing.”

Rusk continued by saying that if students were genuinely interested in the topic he was lecturing on, they are provided the opportunity to quickly responsible enough to attend lecture, then they should recognize the fact that they are responsible for their own grades. Ultimately, the individual student must decide if they want to take notes or not. Attention cannot be forced or guaranteed in any given lecture with or without the his developmental psychology course, but he asserted that it is not his , I’m relying on them to pay attention as well,” Goldstein said. “It’s not our job to be theizarro said. “I try to make my lectures as interesting as possible, but at the end of the day, I can’t compete with Facebook

texting behind the wheel

"I've got a 22-year old who has been in three accidents because of texting while she's driving," Bob Compan of Farmers Insurance said

probably seen it. You might even do it. But some Nevada lawmakers say text messaging while driving is dangerous and should be illegal. The legislature is considering a bill that would make it illegal to text and drive.

"I can't tell you how many times I've driven down I15 and saw someone who was too focused on typing something into their cell phone to pay attention to where they were going," Sheila Breeden a Democrat from Clark County said.

Law enforcement officers say they've also see the results of texting and driving on Nevada roadways.

David Kallas of tracted drivers these days. And if we can do anything to save one officer having to go to an accident, one fatal investigator from have to go to some place because somebody died, because they were not paying attention to what they're doing, that anything we can enact this year will be a benefit to our communities.

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texting behind the wheel

"I've got a 22-year old who has been in three accidents because of texting while she's driving," Bob Compan of Farmers Insurance said

probably seen it. You might even do it. But some Nevada lawmakers say text messaging while driving is dangerous and should be illegal. The legislature is considering a bill that would make it illegal to text and drive.

"I can't tell you how many times I've driven down I15 and saw someone who was too focused on typing something into their cell phone to pay attention to where they were going," Sheila Breeden a Democrat from Clark County said.

Law enforcement officers say they've also see the results of texting and driving on Nevada roadways.

David Kallas of tracted drivers these days. And if we can do anything to save one officer having to go to an accident, one fatal investigator from have to go to some place because somebody died, because they were not paying attention to what they're doing, that anything we can enact this year will be a benefit to our communities.

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2007 BMW 3 Series Convertible

The new roof design allows for high-speed rides a high level of noise comfort. The long bonnet, the deep shoulder line and the flat rear graduate, the new BMW 3 Series Convertible unmistakable.

2007 BMW 3 Series Convertible

BMW 3 Series Convertible

Thanks to the space-saving housing roof of the three elements in the luggage space is required for a typical BMW 3 Series Convertible, low shoulder in a line running just flat rear end.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

The short front body overhang, the long bonnet and the long wheelbase stretched support the idea momentum. These lines will be combined with powerful forms. This gives the elegance of open car a fascinating sporting touch. Compared to the previous model, the rear side windows by 30 percent increases. The view to the rear, even by 38 percent.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

Maximum Comfort also marks the opening and closing of the new roof. The three elements of electro be hard tops, fully automatic and in a fluid motion raised to the back of a compact and lying on top stowed in the rear.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

To accommodate the roof elements open the rear door of the convertible, as a canopy cover serves to the back. In order to ensure optimum utilization of capacity to allow congestion, hood and luggage space with a separated variable coverage.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

The luggage compartment cover can be of a closed roof to the storage space to expand. Once it is lowered again, the transformation of the open vehicle using a switch in the center console start.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

The switch must only - analogous to the roof movement direction - backward drawn. In addition, it is possible to the opening and closing the optional use of the radio remote control central locking of the vehicle to steer.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

After Sedan, Touring Coupe and the new convertible 3s, the fourth variant of the successful BMW 3 series. The athletic style of convertibles with the contours of the long and flat bonnet, and with the design of the front apron, and the headlamp impressively demonstrated.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

The design of the headlights gives the new convertible 3er a self-focused view. The new BMW 3 Series Convertible is equipped with bi-xenon lamps. Furthermore, the circular headlights on Corona rings to be used as daytime running lamps were designed. Thus, the new convertible a visually attractive option for many countries already legally prescribed use of lighting on the day.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

Sporting elegance also marks the rear view: Especially in the open state does the new BMW 3 Series Convertible from this perspective, low and wide. The flush to the rear and the sides are divided into two integrated lamps and pull back to the trunk lid inside. LED-powered, horizontally extending provide a concise night design. The additional stop in the aerodynamically shaped demolition edge of the luggage compartment lid.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

Flowing lines, powerful tense areas, and a delightful combination of convex and concave forms also determine the design of the interior. The dashboard is at the top of the rider attached, on the other hand, the controls for air conditioning, audio and navigation equipment, including passenger best be viewed and can be reached.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

The surfaces of the side panels feature a continuous momentum established by the instrument panel to the backs of the two rear seats last. Also, the center console is consistently up in the fund, where it will become storage compartment between the two individual seats.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

In addition, lighting effects, color matching and material selection in the new BMW 3 Series Convertible for a unique atmosphere. Frequently touched controls as door handles and shifter are both high-quality refined metal, not only visually, but also hap tic an exclusive charm exercise.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

First come the new 3er convertible under the hood newly developed six-and four-cylinder motors with gasoline direct injection are used. Top model is the BMW 335i Convertible, whose terraced six-cylinder engine with twin turbo technology 225 kW / 306 hp. It also has to launch in Europe on 24th March 2007 convertible BMW 330d. Its 3.0 liter in-line six-cylinder diesel engine is equipped with an all-aluminium crankcase and a common rail injection of the latest generation.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

Series, the new BMW 3 Series Convertible in all gasoline and diesel engine variants with a six-speed manual gearbox equipped. Despite the large spread between the smallest and largest gear allows a close variation to the passage of a bill at the optimum connection speed. A spontaneous and long sustained vigorous acceleration is just like a guaranteed even at high speed optimized consumption.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

As an option, there is a further development of a comprehensive six-speed automatic gearbox is available. For spontaneous response to every movement of the accelerator is a more effective by using hydraulics significantly more powerful control software provided. The response times were compared with previous automatic transmissions by about 40 percent, also was the actual switching almost halved. Even the return of more than a road stage, thanks to a goal direct passage making no additional time.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

Optional is a specifically to the BMW 3 Series Convertible concerted Active Steering. It varies the steering angle as a function of road speed. For each of the same movement of the steering wheel is with lower speed steering angle, a larger effect than at high. Depending on the situation, the driver with low power and driving expenses rank, but also at high speed accurately the course.

BMW 3 Series Convertible


The low priority vehicle, the balanced axle load distribution and a special shock absorbers vote to help the two-vehicle impressive qualities. Likewise, the very body torsional rigidity of ideal conditions for high agility and dynamism.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

The BMW 3 Series Convertible is equipped with a high-performance braking system. Powerful delay, high strength and low wear draw from the braking system. As the world's first manufacturer to equip its BMW models with a continuous wear display, the permanent information on the condition of the brake pads.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

The standard 17-inch light alloy wheels with 225/45R17 tires of the size standard. These tires have emergency running even with complete loss of pressure can be up to 250 kilometres. In addition, the tyre puncture display (RPA) permanent air pressure and warns once the ideal value by more than 30 percent lower.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

The effectiveness of the braking system of the innovative features of the chassis control system, DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) increased. It also compensates for any reduction in the delay effect brakes at extremely high temperatures. In addition, regular dry braking delay the optimum strength when wet.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

In particularly strong need for delay maximizes Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) the brake. In connection with asset management, the DSC also with a targeted and discreet counter-steering while braking impulse to lanes with different friction for additional stability.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

On unpaved surface causes the integrated stability control ASC optimum traction. Even for a sport-active stresses of driving, the DTC function can be used. You can slight slip on the drive wheels and then turning in controlled drift. Moreover, the DSC in the new BMW 3 Series Convertible also totally disabled.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

In a side impact, the forces on the ground closer to the vehicle group derived counterparts. The interior space itself ensures coordinated and centrally controlled restraint and arrest for individual occupant protection. Roll-over sensors continuously recorded the vertical and horizontal movements of the vehicle. In addition, from a central computer data on the driving situation evaluated.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

Driving pleasure under open sky can be in the new BMW 3 Series Convertible four enjoy. The front seats are equipped with integrated seat belt systems. The fund until reaching the center console, the rear seat into two separate seats.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

They enjoy the passengers due to their low seating position generous headroom. Compared to the previous model was also shoulder the freedom of the fund-inch by 8 passengers and their elbows freedom by 12 centimeters. Access to the two seats in the fund is determined by the comfort initial function of the front seats easier.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

Generously is also the luggage compartment with a volume of up to 350 litres, with the roof open, which are still 210 litres available. Moreover, the fund of convertibles as additional storage space available. After the fund-piece flips the seatback can be bulky luggage on a flat surface behind the front seats stowed, without the risk of contamination or damage to the upholstery.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

Unique for a convertible this segment is the optional, about 40 centimeters wide opening, the luggage compartment to the passenger compartment. But even with the use of all seats can be a connection between luggage and passenger space can be used. Thanks to a folding By charging hole in the middle of the rear seat back can be, in this case additional storage space.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

To control the functions navigation, climate control, entertainment and communications, the new BMW 3 Series Convertible with the groundbreaking BMW iDrive operating concept. The comfort and communication settings are with the iDrive controller on the centre console made, the selected functions and setting options on the control display.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

On the new glare monitor whose brightness automatically to the ambient light adjusts, the driver can the displayed information at any time without heads turning and with only a quick look, averting happening on the street read. To further simplify the operation eight customizable favorites keys can be used.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

The automatic programs of ventilation, the iDrive control system on the disks, has been added to another mode. In addition to the three levels of "soft", "medium" and "intense" can open a roof convertible mode. Instead, based temperature control and blower strength especially at the external factors, temperature and sunlight. At speeds of more than 70 km / h, the circulating air Automatic Control (AUC) automatically disabled. The heating will also air distribution optimized to maximize uniform temperature in the interior of the convertibles to reach.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

With this new material variant modified pigments provide for a reflection of the sunlight contained infrared radiation. This is the - especially in otherwise perfect convertible weather occurring - excessive heating of the seats in an open vehicle effectively blocked.

BMW 3 Series Convertible

They are in the manufacturing process so-called Cool pigments in the material submitted. These pigments reflect the infrared radiation of sunlight in to the human eye invisible wavelength range of more than 720 nanometers. The warming of the surface is thus significantly reduced. All other material properties of leather remain unaffected.

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