White Roof Radio - The MINI Cooper Podcast

19 years of White Roof Radio, 20 years of Detroit Tuned, 22 years of Motoringfile. That, plus a ton more stuff, including Gabe's thoughts from MTTS and the latest from Motoringfile.com!

Just getting this into the feed, full notes to follow at WRR and MF. Meanwhile, here are the links you are looking for. Oh, and there is new Black Roof Radio!https://www.motoringfile.com/2024/04/17/the-f66-j01-mini-cooper-dimensions-in-depth-inside-out/https://www.motoringfile.com/2024/03/06/video-review-electric-mini-countryman-se/https://www.motoringfile.com/2024/02/29/exclusive-minis-3-cylinder-engine-is-dead-in-the-us/https://www.motoringfile.com/2024/04/29/rumor-the-new-f66-mini-cooper-jcw-to-debut-at-the-nurburgring-24-hours/https://www.motoringfile.com/2024/03/20/motoringfiles-2025-u25-mini-countryman-ordering-guide-us/https://www.motoringfile.com/2024/03/29/our-jcw-clubman-gets-dialed-in-with-suspension-and-chassis-modifications/

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 NewsLong 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 MotoringFileGabe 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.

Y'all came this close (db pinches fingers) to getting an actual gin show this week. Instead, Gabe was able to join us so we talked about MINI stuff instead! Since Gabe joined us, we allowed him to wax poetic about his 2020 JCW Clubman (spoiler alert: he loves it) and we answer listener email! Oh, and you guys already watched the Goodwood Mini Race already, right? Spoil yourself, put it on the TV. Trust us. And, one more reminder about the survey. It only takes a few minutes and we would really love your feedback. You can click through and check it out at the Survey link below. Survey link: https://forms.gle/V9DgUR5pDsfr9M7F9 Oh yea. Want to save 5% on your next [3][MotoringBadges] order? Use the code **WRR21** [Goodwood Mini Race]:https://www.motoringfile.com/2021/09/22/goodwood-revival-hosts-the-most-insane-classic-mini-race-youll-ever-see/ [Survey Link]:https://forms.gle/V9DgUR5pDsfr9M7F9 [MotoringBadges.com]:http://www.motoringbadges.com

This week, it was decided that we should spend some time talking about the NFL. Oops, I mean the engines that are in the current generation of MINIs. Specifically, the B38 and, the Chevy 350 of BMW engines, the B48, which we discover goes into just about everything. LInks are below.  Are you a mechanic? Live in Detroit? Know a mechanic in Detroit? Want to work for one of the most prominent MINI Cooper shops on the planet? Send your CV over to Detroit Tuned (resume@). Chad would love to talk to you, 3,000%. A HUGE thank you to everyone that has filled out the survey so far. We really appreciate you taking the time to provide us your amazing answers. We are still looking at you that haven't filled it out yet. It is pretty short, anonymous and a bunch of the questions aren't even required. If you could, link is below. https://forms.gle/V9DgUR5pDsfr9M7F9 B38: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_B38 B48:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_B48

Full crew this week and we jump right into Gabe's first impression of the 2021 MINI Convertible. He 1,000 miles with and thought it was a great car. Watch for his upcoming review at MotoringFile. If you have a few minutes to take our survey, we would really appreciate it! Link is below: https://forms.gle/aPWEzWXGJdWf19rX6

This week catching up with finally, talk about the and Todd has the scoop on HK availability in upcoming deliveries and an interview with our buddy Pat McKenna! Oh, and Gabe is a jerk (his words!)! 2 things. #1, we want to see your #whiteroofradio! Show us your stickers or show us WRR on your playback device. Take to Twitter or Instagram, tag us and use the #whiteroofradio hashtag! #2, listen to the end of the show. Then, if you have a minute, , we want to hear from you. Good or bad. We want to hear it!

It's good to be back. All MINIs, all the time here this week. I have joined the F56 club, Gabe has added an to his garage, and Todd just ordered 2 JCW MINIs because he says he isn't getting a GP3. We talked about quite a bit this episode, links are below. Don't forget to click over to and check out the products. Cool stuff there for your MINI! Because blank is boring! And you guys keep going to and eventhough we haven't reminded you since last year? , right? Ok, cool. Appreciate you folks sticking around, especially through all of my bullsh*t. We will be getting back to a regular schedule, starting with 2 shows per month. Appreciate your thoughts on any of this, comments are open or you can ping us on or . Please do not message us on Facebook, we aren't monitoring that any longer. If you are following us elsewhere, you can unfollow that page. We won't be sneaking anything there, promise!

Wait, db is podcasting? What about WRR?

Just 4 dudes talking about MINI Coopers, Macs and drinking. Listen to the end for more details. More details coming later.

Just Chad and I talking about how awesome the R50/R53 was. Gabe joins us for a few minutes to add to it. And Chad gives us some great tips on what we should be doing for care and maintenance of our MINIs since they aren't getting driven as much as before. At least, mine isn't. We talked about a few things, like: Sharing is free! Heading over to our sponsers, however, might cost you a few dollars! , , and .

In this, the show formally known as Woofcast 66six, we meet up on Zoom since that seems to be the cool thing to do. As mentioned, please excuse any quality and delays. And, to go a bit in reverse, please don't forget any of the fine sponsors under the White Roof Radio that have been supporting us and all of our habits since 2006! Now that we have paid the bills, here are a few of the things we talk about. Todd's new basement bar. Check the cover photo! Crazy drivers in and The Amazing move A Taking a classic Thanks for joining us gang. Stay safe and wash your hands!

We interrupt your regularly scheduled MINI Cooper podcast to discuss our favorite snacks. And, yes, You can still get . Plus, paczki's and vodka in Detroit! Hello Fat Tuesday! Getting started, our man Brian Dallas, from got a chance to see the new JCW GP at the auto show, along with the new electric MINI and then we end up down a Car Play/Android Auto rabbit hole and some how end up on wondering why nobody has 'fixed' physics. Lots of reminiscing. Just some old dudes, and Chad, remembering with longing and simpler times, about how things used to be. Who among us really misses the Hostess rack? Come on! I ask Chad a question too; how to reset your service/brake lights on an R56 MINI. Is this something you need to be able to do? Chad has you covered with to walk you through the process! So awesome! DT has a great selection of for your MINI. Check it out, then go . We have all confirmed that we will all be in Las Vegas, at Palace Station, March 27th - March 29th. We do have an you can mark you are interested or going so you won't forget. We hope to see you all there! Be sure to follow @, or on Twitter to stay up-to-date when we get to town! Don't forget your #mtts2020 magnets, grill badges and rally stickers! has you covered and Todd is offering FREE shipping for a limited time! It's a short route so you have plenty of time to get this ordered (even if you aren't going!). Do not wait!

Gabe was able to drive the MINI Cooper SE last week in Miami and we got to talk about it prior to his review going up on Motoringfile. We tried to cover the questions we think you guys would ask, but check the post on Motoringfile if you have any other questions. You can read his full review, complete with some amazing photos, . I wanted to this posted sooner, but we were experiencing some technical issues with the site that required my time to assist in getting sorted out. A few other things I want to remind you about. Todd, Chad and I FOR SURE will be in Las Vegas March 27th - March 29 at Palace Station and we are hoping that maybe you might be able to take some time and come hang out with us. Would be super rad and hope you can make it! I am really excited about the opportunity to make the show listen supported. I think 2020 is our year and it's super simple. If we can get 300 listeners supporting us through our , then it's going to happen! Keep in mind that one of the best perks you get by becoming a patron is you get access to Black Roof Radio, which is our un-edited pre show discussion that is, really, 2 extra episodes every month. All of you that have kids or if you are child adjacent, then you really need to be handing out the out as gifts. From our friends over at . Finally, don't forget about the chat! Click over to and use the code whiteroofradio to join the discussion over there! Free to join and everything. Check it.

First things first; We were serious about a Vegas meetup! Here are the details: White Roof Radio Vegas Meetup (aka AMVIV rememberance Tour 2020) March 27 - 29 Palace Station, Las Vegas, NV There is a and I will be updating that as more details are available. Sales, GP3, SUVs, Car Play, coffee, donuts and more. What else would you expect from our first show back for 2020? We've been away for a bit, so we had a lot to catch up. Oh, and we go a little long, as you would expect. If you have some holiday money burning a hole in your pocket, a good use of those funds would be cool MINI stuff from and . for service if you are 7.5 hours away. Now offering custom tunes too! for your #mtts2020 badges and door magnets! And, we need your help! Make 2020 the year that you share White Roof Radio with anyone! We are @whiteroofradio everywhere, so share away! Finally, wouldn't it be cool if White Roof Radio was listener supported? . If we had 300 listeners supporting us, we would be able to go 100% listener supported. Let's do this!

Steve has been on for almost a year, Gabe thought it was about time we had him on under the White Roof. This in an interview you are not going to want to miss! Renewed focus on fun and community and some admissions that you might find shocking! 

Gabe had the chance to Interview Mike Peyton, VP MINIUSA recently. Here is that interview. More details can be found at

The Thirty Year Gap We finally manage to get Gabe on again while he was at an event at the BMW Plant in South Carolina (you have probably ). Since we have him, we talk new GP, , including vs. the previous generation GPs vs. JCWs in General. Think of this as a JCW Show. Don't forget #mtts2020 coming Click the link for the dates and mark those calendars! Speaking of calendar marking, in case you didn't hear, the boys and I have decided that it's been far too long since we hung out with you, the fine and good looking White Roof Radio listener, and have also decided to change that. So, on your way to marking the dates for #mtts2020, stop at March 27th - 29th and put that as the WRR Meetup in Las Vegas! Todd, Chad, Brian and I will be hanging out at Palace Station for that weekend and would love to see a bunch of MINIs on the top parking deck and just hang out. We don't have anything planned yet and won't be organizing any group drives, but we will all be there and hope that you will be too!

Woof 661 Thunder Something Todd, Chad and I get together, yet again, to discuss time zone math, Halloween tips and, of course, MINIs! A note to the affiliates, we do run long this week. Make sure to listen to the full show, we are looking for feedback on a potential Las Vegas WRR meetup in 2020. Head into the (use the code whiteroofradio) to chime in. Besides that, we talk about the sans swirls graphics that you probably already saw photos of, and not being able to configure a Cooper Clubman which we covered a few shows back. Finally, click over to to read up on what we have talked about before; auto loan debt. Crazy stuff. From the Department of Shout-outs, did you guys see that our pal from Philly, Susan, has made 200,000 miles on her MINI? Sure, big deal you say? What if I told you her's is a CVT!! Holy cats! Congrats Susan! And, from the sponsors, did you get the at Cravenspeed? It looks pretty rad to me, along with all of their other products that are super rad! And if you are looking for car care products (or anything else for that matter), Outmotoring always has your covered. of awesome stuff to get your MINI winter ready.  

Todd Throws a Code For the first time even, Todd threw a code in his JCW. We all grow mullets and dream about El Camino's. Sounds like a normal episode of White Roof Radio to me! Of course we pick a few stories from to discuss, along with a few other things. Cool stuff from our sponsors; and (including the ever!) Meetups? Palm Springs in October? Las Vegas in 2020? Who's in? Let us know by downloading the and get into the chat. Once you get it installed on your mobile device, use the code whiteroofradio (all one word) to get in!  

  A little reminiscing, a little news and catching up with Chad and the last few events in Michigan, including the last Dream Cruise and MINIs on the Mac! 2 events that everyone needs to add to their 2020 and 2021 calendars! As mentioned, please stop linking up crappy products on Amazon and eBay. Most everything you need for your MINI can be found at and . Anything you buy from them can be installed at and Todd will make it look hot with custom graphics from . You have to listen to the entire show, but we are looking for anyone that would be interested in a Vegas meetup. Comments are open, who's in? And, for you those of you that aren't subscribed to , you missed some really talk about the upcoming GP. Token to be removed later: 6BZ2aCq64lRSjTPnkg3L

We talk electric cars, high end English cars and skateboards with clear wheels. Plus, for those of you that missed it, I did manage to fix the top on my roadster! Links on the key topics below. Instagram hashtags that we dig and think you should follow! As always, comments are open!

  A shorter than normal show this week that is also oddly shaped. Trying to get something while the gettin' was good. Todd and Gabe were available for about 45 minutes, so one short show it is! Quite a bit more GP talk, along with questioning the difference in power output for the GP models. Gabe is pro, Todd and I are con. What say you? If you are looking for the random JCW GP video I mentioned, you can find that over at . Quick reminder gang; we know you really enjoy using Facebook. Here's the thing; when you leave those awesome comments over there, it's like talking in an empty room. Nobody sees those comments. Gabe doesn't see them. Todd doesn't see them. I don't see them. MINI and MINIUSA don't see them. If you want your voice to be heard, make sure you are leaving those comments at or  

It has been a while since we have made a show, and we haven't made many shows so far for 2019. Listen in; stuff has been going on which has been keeping us from making a show. Todd is going to get a GP, Gabe hates 4 spoke wheels and Chad Likes ham and I have finally figured out how to drive an automatic. I know I said back in , it has taken me this long to figure it out. We discuss the upcoming GP, the new Electric MINI, the current MotoringFile company car, sales and more. Just 4 dudes talking about MINI Cooper stuff, like we like to do. Please remember the fine sponsors under the White Roof! , , and . Todd even has a special discount code for the rest of summer for you guys!  

Detroit Tuned is doing video, Gabe posted some stories to that you should read, but we aren't talking about that this week. We start off with shout-outs to our girl Crazy Susan with her crazy odometer readings for a CVT and Xiek, who cracked FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND kilometers on his Canadian MINI! That's more miles than Roxy, for the record! Well done sir! I drive an F56, we compare rattles in our MINIs and Chad is and getting ready to go the dragon. We really think you are going to enjoy this show! If you are going to the Dragon and want Chad and Marzo to do some work on your car, you still have time to book that. Email address is in the show, but make sure you do that ASAP! For those of you that called us out for the poor sound quality in the last episode, thank you! We knew it and posted it anyway. That won't happen again. When you get a minute, check out the fine sponsors under the White Roof; and . They really keep us going and have been a proud supporter of both WRR and MotoringFile since 2005, if not sooner! And don't keep these guys to yourself. Share with your friends, club members, facebook, etc...  

  A quick note to the affliates; we do go long this week*. Todd wraps a Toyota, Gabe gets us pulled from YouTube and Chad is trying to sell out of purses. It has been a bit since we last did a show, so we had some catching up to do. New JCW Motor, a lot of transmission talk, a lot of talk about electric and some talk about sales. And the future of the internal combustion engine. And, and, and, and. Like I mentioned, it's been a while since we did a show, so we had some catching up to do. This delay has been my fault. I was busy buying and moving into a house. That process has been completed and we will be back on track with 2 shows per month for you guys going forward. Along with that, please watch this space as I have some plans for things that I am going to need your help with. Don't forget the fine sponsors here either. for everything that you need for your MINI and your person that is MINI related. for the coolest, custom created accessories for your MINI, for all of your graphics and, of course, for everything else, including full service repairs and custom tuning for your MINI (and other cars too!). *Listen to the end for bonus out-takes!

Random Logan's Run references notwithstanding, we do talk about MINI stuff for this, our first episode of 2019. Welcome to our 15th year of podcasting excellence! We did discuss a few things or I said I would link a few things, so here they are. If you belong to the club, you have homework. Get logged in and get to it! If you aren't a member of that club, here's the deal; If you want to help support White Roof Radio, this is your way to do that. It's slow going, but we are working toward being completely listener supported (which would be no more ads!). If you think that sounds cool, help us out and in doing so, you get 2 extra episodes every month! UPDATE - If you already downloaded this, it has been removed from your device. You can skip ahead to about the 39 minute mark to pick up where the previous version quit. Sorry for the trouble.

Woofcast 652: I don't know how to drive an Automatic Last show of 2018 has Gabe, Todd and myself talking about Gabe's interview with Pat McKenna, the upcoming 2020 JCW GP, upcoming other JCW models and a ton more! If you haven't listened to the interview with Pat yet, you should and be sure to comment . Remember gang, besides Facebook being evil, if you want those comments and feedback seen by anyone at BMW or MINI, comment at MotoringFile! You still have time left to visit any of the fine sponsors under the White Roof before Christmas! All of them have a special or something, please check them all out! We all hope you have an amazing holiday, no matter which one you celebrate and looking forward to talking to you again in 2019!  

Gabe gets the chance to speak with Pat McKenna, head of Marketing for MINI USA and long time friend of the show. We have all already listened to this interview, at least 3 times! This is conversation you have been waiting for! Be sure to click over to to offer any feedback or questions. We will make sure they are seen!

For this, our final show of 2018 (unless something cool happens we want to tell you about), we talk about the upcoming GP (you know Todd will get one), snow tires with Gabe, a little MINI history, an update from Gabe on the MF JCW Countryman and a little bit of news. Be sure to stick around to the end for something cool. I can't say anymore than that, but trust us, it's cool! And, this week's show art brought to you by JoAnne. Say hi to Duce! We hope everyone has a great holiday season! We will talk to you again in 2019!  

Talking about mods for Hank and weather in Arizona to get us started. Todd tests the MINI Crash Avoidance System which drives us down the nanny feature rabbit hole and some of the best ways to find out how these features work in your car. Oh, and watch how well this driver corrected himself during a crash on the 'Ring . And then we end up down the track day/driving school/top down rabbit hole. Ending with one of my favorite websites that I think you guys will dig; . Be sure to check out this . Oh, and check out the that was at Detroit Tuned last week! This week's featured image comes from the , where Chuck shared this fine photo of his Bitsy Mae on the dragon from earlier this year. Thanks for the photo Chuck! Finally, we are on Jim Petersen tire watch. For those of you that are east of the Rockies, that means almost cold weather tire season. We discuss that a bit plus tips if your TPM sensors have been going off. It is a milestone show, so a quick shout-out to you guys for listening almost to the end of every show and even listen through the ad reads. THAT IS AWESOME! We have the best podcast listeners for all podcasts and really appreciate each and every one of you. Thank you so much for being awesome and holding us to a particular level of awesome as well!  

Gabe reminds us how much he hates Apple Car play in this weeks , so we continue talking about Car Play on the positive for you guys here. We think it's been especially better since you can now use Google Maps/Waze with Car Play! Continuing the free form show with actual MINI talk from the latest to the originals. Some good stuff in here for you this week, we think you'll dig it! And, if you are looking for the buyers guide for first generation MINIs, Gabe and I did one for a few years back. We still stand by it. Don't forget to check out the new and Todd has new stuff coming very soon to , so keep an eye out for that. And, finally, don't forget to follow and on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for funny stuff, specials and new product!