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Jan 12, 2025
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Project Mini Cooper

12 years ago
1 min read

by Michael Satterfield

We are building an exciting new car for the 2012 SEMA show, blending modern fashion trends with one of the most iconic cars of all time the original Mini Cooper. The project is more than just rolling out a stock Mini it’s about making the classic Mini a true modern-day city car, to help with this our partners over at Valor Multimedia have equipped us with some of their top of the line products including their amazing  In-Dash Navigation AM/FM/CD/DVD Receiver 6.2″ Touchscreen Monitor

We are going to be installing their DDN-868W that has the following features, be sure to check back on the blog for more info and the install pics.

Navigation Features
Built-in navigation system (Includes MAP for North America) 
Includes GPS Antenna and Interface Cable
Voice Guidance and Text to Speech (TTS) Features
3 Million Points of Interest (POI) Database
2D Map Views
Automatic Rerouting

Turn-By-Turn On-Screen Display

DVD Player Features
DVD Mechanism plays: DVD Video,CD Audio,VCD,MP3,and WMA
Plays MPEG 1,2 & XVID
Plays DVD Audio discs
Plays MP3 and WMA Files Burned on DVD +/- Discs
Last Position Memory on DVD Play Back
Displays JPEG picture files

LCD Display Features
6.2”Touch Screen FIX Panel 
Touch Screen Control of all Functions
Fully Interactive DVD Menu′s on Touch Screen
800 X 480 WVGA TFT LCD Panel
NTSC/PAL Compatible

Features
Built-in Bluetooth cell phone interface for hands-free Dial/Answer
Built-in microphone
Auto connect to the last used phone
Auto answer capability
A2DP capable to play music via Bluetooth



AV Receiver Features
Built-in AM/FM Tuner with 40FM/40AM Presets
Front A/V In Jack (3.5mm)
Front SD Card Reader (32GB Max. Support)
2 Volt 4.1 Channel RCA Line level output (Front, Rear, Subwoofer) 
1- A/V Input
1-Rear Video Outputs
1-Rear Vision Camera Input
4×45 Watts MOSFET Amplifier

Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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