Changing 2 spoke steering wheel to 3 spoke MFSW - is it worth it?
Hi, I've had a look through the threads but haven't found any actual success stories, has anyone completed this? I can get hold of the steering wheel for around £80, but struggling to find somewhere...
View Articleengine chokes at full throttle
Hi everyone, Yesterday i've noticed a strange problem on my MCS. When I accelerate, the car seem to choke (sounds like anti-leg lol) for a few moments and keep revving. It only happens at full throttle...
View ArticleSUNROOF Tilting
Hi All I've recently purchased a 2012 Dooper which came with a sunroof. I like the tilt option which tilts both front and back roofs at the same time. But is it possible to just tilt the front part...
View Article2004 jcw
2004, JCW, 200bhp version. When accelerating hard and on gear change I am seeing a puff of black smoke from the exhaust. Afterwards, when I have checked the rear of the car, there are some very faint...
View ArticleThere is a BUS in my MINI !
Traditionally, for every electrical device in a car, the manufacturer ran a wire from a power source, via a fuse and then a switch, to the device and then to ground. When you turned the switch on and...
View ArticleSYDNEY BMW - MINI servicing = Appalling
I am fed up with appalling service at Sydney's factory Rushcutter's Bay BMW / MINI dealership. When you buy a car, you never consider that servicing would be enough to put you off buying into a...
View ArticleMulti fuction steering wheel
Hi, Is it possible to swap a normal steering wheel with one who has the multi function buttons for stereo and cruise control ? I mean are the cables ready and is it plug and play or is this conversion...
View ArticleJCW Suspension
Hi all, Anyone on here tried the JCW suspension? Currently my 2005 JCW Works has the standard Sports Plus on but I have considered getting the JCW set up (different dampers and lowering springs -...
View Article2006 S Four fault lights on: ABS, DSC, TPMS, Service Engine Soon
I have a 2006 Mini Cooper S Convertible with about 60,000 miles. Today, four fault lights came on at once: -DSC - dynamic stability control -ABS - anti lock brakes -TPMS - tire pressure monitoring...
View ArticleMazda 2 to Mini one
My wife is having her first mini on saturday , changing her mazda 2 for a mini one with a pepper pack, I think she is a bit excited because she even sorted out her 7 day insurance which is usually my...
View Articlemini r50 -WIDE wheels
hey guys, im thinking about buying some new wheels for my mini and was wondering if anyone knew if 9j with an offset of et 30 would fit ? ( im going to be running 8j on the front and 9 in the back if...
View ArticleJCW guide price
Im looking at selling my beloved JCW 2008 Pepper White Mini. Could anyone give me an idea of what price I should be looking at selling this at. It is fully loaded including Sat Nav, Freeview Tv, 19"...
View ArticleSpace saver wheel
Hi all I'm getting rid of my runflat tyres and going over to standard ones and was looking at buying a space saver wheel. I know that the spec for the wheel is 115-70-r15. I have seen a couple of them...
View ArticleReally need your help - Oil Leak.....
Hi, I am hoping someone can help me..... I noticed oil on my drive a few weeks back so monitired it for a week or to and yes oil was clearly coming from my car. So I took it to a garage / someone I...
View ArticleMini tow bar
hi guys as anyone fitted a tow bar to the mini r56 any info would be good thanks
View ArticleBuying An R56 S!
Guys, I sold My R53 S nearly a year ago now to raise money to buy a house, currently share my GF'S car (Citroen C2 VTS/Code) and hate it!! Finally persuaded her to change the car to an R56 as she loved...
View ArticleHelp please!!plastic piece between windscreen and door
Can anyone tell me what the piece of plastic is called running down between the front windscreen and the door? I know now it covered an ugly bit of metal. I have a 52 plate mini one, and I noticed it...
View ArticleHow do I advertise something for sale in the classifieds section??
I am trying to advertise my MINI Samsonite fitted luggage, but cannot seem to find how to create the ad, start a new topic etc??:puzzled::( Can anyone point me in the right direction?? :D
View ArticleShocking price quoted for a new exhaust!
Have just had to lie down for about half an hour to get over the shock of the price of a new Mini One Convertible exhaust (middle section). This is assuming it has got a hole in it - it's making enough...
View ArticleHelp
Hello everyone,my girlfriend put her rings on my dash of my r56 s and they fell down the main heater blower pipework..a couple of days went by and wn i start the car it makes a horrible knocking and...
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