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Suspension/Wheel Rub Help!
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Suspension Upgrade Question/Wheel Rub Issue!!!
Hey guys,
I'm brand new here, and brand new to the Mini world!
I just picked up a 2002 Mini Cooper S with 116,000km (72000miles) and no modifications except rims.
Rims are MSR style 045 - 18"x8" with a 35mm offset.
It has 225/35/18 tires on it.
When I'm on my own, the car rides well, but with a passenger bumps or hard turns causes the rear tires to scrape. With 3 passengers, a crack in the road causes rubbing.
I am looking to upgrade the suspension on the car, but every coilover I find is going to lower the car. I can't imagine that would improve my situation any.
Was hoping to get some input/advice for suspension choices.
I'm looking for a setup that will improve the overall handling, and ride feel. I am not concerned with lowering the car, as I think that the car looks good as is. Lower would be cool, but I can't see it working with the current rims. Unless of course my suspension is just really worn...
Sorry for the long rant. I'm also aware that without the offset of the rims, you guys might not be able to help, just hoping for the best here.
Thanks!!!
I'm brand new here, and brand new to the Mini world!
I just picked up a 2002 Mini Cooper S with 116,000km (72000miles) and no modifications except rims.
Rims are MSR style 045 - 18"x8" with a 35mm offset.
It has 225/35/18 tires on it.
When I'm on my own, the car rides well, but with a passenger bumps or hard turns causes the rear tires to scrape. With 3 passengers, a crack in the road causes rubbing.
I am looking to upgrade the suspension on the car, but every coilover I find is going to lower the car. I can't imagine that would improve my situation any.
Was hoping to get some input/advice for suspension choices.
I'm looking for a setup that will improve the overall handling, and ride feel. I am not concerned with lowering the car, as I think that the car looks good as is. Lower would be cool, but I can't see it working with the current rims. Unless of course my suspension is just really worn...
Sorry for the long rant. I'm also aware that without the offset of the rims, you guys might not be able to help, just hoping for the best here.
Thanks!!!
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Mini cooper s yellow engine light?
okay so almost 2 years ago, i bought a 2008 mini cooper, brand new. there is now about 15,000 miles on it. today as i was driving, the yellow engine light came on, and i immediately drove back home. not really being experienced with cars i didn't know what to do.
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Best place to sell a mini. AutoTrader, GTree ot PH?
Hi. I'm new to here but not new to mini::smile::
If you have ever bought an used mini, could you guys please tell me where you bought him/her from?
I recently put my 09 R56 on the market but haven't received a lot of calls. Now I'm wondering whether she's in the right place.
Apart from AT, GT and PH where I've already advertised, where is the best place to ad a mini? Is there a mini specialist market or something like that?
Sorry, this is my first time selling a car so I'm totally lost now.
If you have ever bought an used mini, could you guys please tell me where you bought him/her from?
I recently put my 09 R56 on the market but haven't received a lot of calls. Now I'm wondering whether she's in the right place.
Apart from AT, GT and PH where I've already advertised, where is the best place to ad a mini? Is there a mini specialist market or something like that?
Sorry, this is my first time selling a car so I'm totally lost now.
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Speedometer
Hi,
We are thinking to get a gen 2 cooper but noticed the speedometer is in the middle of the front dashboard, is there a digital speedometer behind the steering wheel? does the middle analog speedometer distract you from the road?
Thanks!
We are thinking to get a gen 2 cooper but noticed the speedometer is in the middle of the front dashboard, is there a digital speedometer behind the steering wheel? does the middle analog speedometer distract you from the road?
Thanks!
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Walnut shell blasting in Cambridgeshire
Hi all
Any recommendations for walnut shell blasting (to remove carbon deposits) in the Cambridgeshire area?
I'd imagine someone on here must have had it done...
Cheers,
Ev
Any recommendations for walnut shell blasting (to remove carbon deposits) in the Cambridgeshire area?
I'd imagine someone on here must have had it done...
Cheers,
Ev
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2005 mini convertible electrical faults-help please
Can anyone advise.
The problem is that the roof doesn't go down completely (it stops at the sun roof function) and my front headlights are permanently on. Have also discovered that both rear side lights are also not working (not confirmed yet-may be the bulbs, but seems suspect).
Anyone had the same issues? If so, how did you solve them?
The problem is that the roof doesn't go down completely (it stops at the sun roof function) and my front headlights are permanently on. Have also discovered that both rear side lights are also not working (not confirmed yet-may be the bulbs, but seems suspect).
Anyone had the same issues? If so, how did you solve them?
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Potential new mini owner from SW Ontario
Hello,
Looking forward for the help required in choosing the right mini for me.
Going to be 48 this month and after 10 years with a much used 05 toyota echo HB, it is time to upgrade.
Any recommendations for this newby is very much appreciated.
Sat in one today and hopd to test drive a few next week.
thanks in advance
Looking forward for the help required in choosing the right mini for me.
Going to be 48 this month and after 10 years with a much used 05 toyota echo HB, it is time to upgrade.
Any recommendations for this newby is very much appreciated.
Sat in one today and hopd to test drive a few next week.
thanks in advance
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Coolant Issues that no thread has helped so far with!
Hey all,
I have done quite a bit of research and here are just the facts:
I have a 2007 Mini Cooper S
few weeks ago I had a coolant leak in the housing, the car steamed up and I towed it home. So I bought a new thermostat housing and installed it no problem/no leaks
the problem:
after about 10 km of driving a code on my reader tells me that P0128 Thermostat below regulating temperature.
after a bit longer driving I get the code P0112B which I believe is a implausible temperature BMW/Mini specific
I thought it was the coolant sensor so I changed the new sensor with the old on, no change
I bled the system and still no change
I have looked on the cars computer while driving around and the cars temp is about 40C (at cold start) and after about 15kms of driving it is around 70C at the most.
My thoughts:
I believe it for sure it isn't the sensor
I don't think it is the thermostat stuck open/closed as the thermostat is brand new and I can see the temperature go down when I am driving (just small fluctuations)
I know the coolant level is good, and the mixture is right
If anybody can help me I will be eternally indebted to you!
I have done quite a bit of research and here are just the facts:
I have a 2007 Mini Cooper S
few weeks ago I had a coolant leak in the housing, the car steamed up and I towed it home. So I bought a new thermostat housing and installed it no problem/no leaks
the problem:
after about 10 km of driving a code on my reader tells me that P0128 Thermostat below regulating temperature.
after a bit longer driving I get the code P0112B which I believe is a implausible temperature BMW/Mini specific
I thought it was the coolant sensor so I changed the new sensor with the old on, no change
I bled the system and still no change
I have looked on the cars computer while driving around and the cars temp is about 40C (at cold start) and after about 15kms of driving it is around 70C at the most.
My thoughts:
I believe it for sure it isn't the sensor
I don't think it is the thermostat stuck open/closed as the thermostat is brand new and I can see the temperature go down when I am driving (just small fluctuations)
I know the coolant level is good, and the mixture is right
If anybody can help me I will be eternally indebted to you!
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How Good is A/C
My 2005 Mini Cooper S with 41000 miles had the A/C charged when I bought it only 2 months ago. It worked great. Yesterday was the first really hot day in NYC in fact I got in the car around noon the OAT read 106 in the parking lot. The air right at the vent is cold air but it just couldn't cool the car even after 1 hour of highway driving. I have had BMWs that just had poor A/Cs. Is this systemic to the car or is it this a fault. Oddly the right side vents are much cooler than the left side. This is exactly what happened when I first bought the car but of course it was May not July in NYC
Thanks to all who have helped me as I am getting familiar with this new to me car. I've been an English Sports car fanatic since 1973 and this new Mini generation with English DNA and German input had to be experienced. My first 2 new cars were a 1973 Triumph TR6 and a 1976 BMW 530I manual ( Hard to find in NYC in 1976)
akberk@outlook.com
Thanks to all who have helped me as I am getting familiar with this new to me car. I've been an English Sports car fanatic since 1973 and this new Mini generation with English DNA and German input had to be experienced. My first 2 new cars were a 1973 Triumph TR6 and a 1976 BMW 530I manual ( Hard to find in NYC in 1976)
akberk@outlook.com
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Waiting at Mini
Checked email an found this! Whatever next? :)LINKY
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program my 2015 countryman s to my gate
I'm New to the MinI family, I'm Still learning how to operate, my baby!. The probblem is i cant program my mini to the gate . i've look at the manual, i dont see any buttons on the mirror/key remote. i thinking i spent to much money on my baby, to not have a gate opener??? help :eeksurprise:
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Mini cooper s (whats in my boot?)
I have been looking through your site, but cant seem to find any reference to this.
I have a 56 plate cooper s. I was wondering what the module/amp thing is located in the passenger side boot (behind the carpet for access to the rear lights)
I have only just got the car and was wondering what this is?
Will post a photo.
I have a 56 plate cooper s. I was wondering what the module/amp thing is located in the passenger side boot (behind the carpet for access to the rear lights)
I have only just got the car and was wondering what this is?
Will post a photo.
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Sudden drop in mileage
I am a new member of this forum. I joined because I own a 2011 Mini Cooper with only 25,000 miles on it but now have issues. I used to get about 32 mpg in the city. Suddenly it has dropped to about 21. No one can figure out what's wrong with it. No warning lights on. Tire pressure good. No leaks. New fuel filter.
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Advice needed please 1.6d hdi
Hi,
I've searched the forums but not found anything that relevant so hope you can help.
Im going to be carrying out a full service on my wifes cooper r56 1.6hdi.
My question is, is there anything that i can do or need to do as a precautionary measure to further the life of this engine? Or anything i should replace?
I was thinking cleaning egr valve etc?
Its just coming up to 95k miles so want to look after it as best as we can!
Any help is much appreciated thanks.
I've searched the forums but not found anything that relevant so hope you can help.
Im going to be carrying out a full service on my wifes cooper r56 1.6hdi.
My question is, is there anything that i can do or need to do as a precautionary measure to further the life of this engine? Or anything i should replace?
I was thinking cleaning egr valve etc?
Its just coming up to 95k miles so want to look after it as best as we can!
Any help is much appreciated thanks.
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Advice needed please 1.6d hdi
Hi,
I've searched the forums but not found anything that relevant so hope you can help.
Im going to be carrying out a full service on my wifes cooper r56 1.6hdi.
My question is, is there anything that i can do or need to do as a precautionary measure to further the life of this engine? Or anything i should replace?
I was thinking cleaning egr valve etc?
Its just coming up to 95k miles so want to look after it as best as we can!
Any help is much appreciated thanks.
I've searched the forums but not found anything that relevant so hope you can help.
Im going to be carrying out a full service on my wifes cooper r56 1.6hdi.
My question is, is there anything that i can do or need to do as a precautionary measure to further the life of this engine? Or anything i should replace?
I was thinking cleaning egr valve etc?
Its just coming up to 95k miles so want to look after it as best as we can!
Any help is much appreciated thanks.
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2007 Mini Cooper S.... What now?
Ok, so still liking my mini but it's not making it easy....
First day of owning it ran terrible, changed one coil pack sorted that though :) only cost £23
Although it seemed ok OBD said problem with thermostat even though no dash warning lights so I changed that and it cleared the error... Cost £60 by doing it myself... And a little blood... Literally!
Have to say, the interior fan seems very weak to me :( even when on full it seems lacking in puff compared to other cars.... Hopefully that's just a typical mini
But real problem is when at speed, 70-80 under acceleration (on a private road or airfield) it seems to stutter a tiny bit.... Weird.... Coil pack on way out maybe? 101 other possible things so assuming I'm not going to be able to fix it :(
But overall, still glad I finally got a mini :)
First day of owning it ran terrible, changed one coil pack sorted that though :) only cost £23
Although it seemed ok OBD said problem with thermostat even though no dash warning lights so I changed that and it cleared the error... Cost £60 by doing it myself... And a little blood... Literally!
Have to say, the interior fan seems very weak to me :( even when on full it seems lacking in puff compared to other cars.... Hopefully that's just a typical mini
But real problem is when at speed, 70-80 under acceleration (on a private road or airfield) it seems to stutter a tiny bit.... Weird.... Coil pack on way out maybe? 101 other possible things so assuming I'm not going to be able to fix it :(
But overall, still glad I finally got a mini :)
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Buzby54
Evening. Just collected my 11 Reg Countryman D All4 from my local Mini Dealership, being the best part of £2000 out of pocket. Recently, my clutch has been slipping(26000 miles) so after the initial shock of the original quotation, I arranged for the work to be carried out - only to be told that a new flywheel was also required, since the original was burnt and cracked, hence the hefty bill. I made enquiries in the meantime and have learned that it appears to be a hydraulic problem on 4 wheel drive models, thinking that the clutch system isn't beefed up enough for the job. I challenged the Manager this morning, pointing out that surely there must be a strong case for financial help. He pointed out that since it only happens in a "handful of cases" when you consider all the minis on the road, there was very little he could do. I'm wondering how large "the handful of cases" actually is?
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Mini Cooper D AT stops while driving
Hello!!
I have a MINI Cooper D Pepper AT 2014. Few weeks ago I had to take it to MINI because I had a little accident and to change the tires... Two weeks after that I was standing on a red light , the car remained in D and lowered the rpm and stopped. I put it back to P and turned it back on when I returned to D , the same thing happened, it happened for 1.5 hours app .
No fault indicator came on or any light.
I took it to Technical Service (after calling them for a week or so with no answer) and tell me that nothing appears on the computer.
Some of you have had a situation like this?
My car is still under warranty, but I will not withdraw it until I get a satisfactory answer , and they tell me they tried it and it is no problem. But I know that there is something.... It's no normal...
THANKSS!!!!
I have a MINI Cooper D Pepper AT 2014. Few weeks ago I had to take it to MINI because I had a little accident and to change the tires... Two weeks after that I was standing on a red light , the car remained in D and lowered the rpm and stopped. I put it back to P and turned it back on when I returned to D , the same thing happened, it happened for 1.5 hours app .
No fault indicator came on or any light.
I took it to Technical Service (after calling them for a week or so with no answer) and tell me that nothing appears on the computer.
Some of you have had a situation like this?
My car is still under warranty, but I will not withdraw it until I get a satisfactory answer , and they tell me they tried it and it is no problem. But I know that there is something.... It's no normal...
THANKSS!!!!
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