Help whining noise
Hi peeps, My mums pride and joy broke down today :-( It started to make a whining noise when she turned the engine off. She thought it was the lamp post she parked next to at first. When she went to...
View ArticleNew guy from Olympia, Wa
Hi, I am a new owner of a 2007 S convertible with JCW. Lots of fun so far, but I have much to learn. I'm sure this site will be of much assistance.
View ArticleUrgently need to hire a Mini
I dont know if I am in the right place but I am looking for someone with a Mini Cooper Convertible who can loan / hire it to me for a few hours on 26th July. Its my daughter's wedding and she has...
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First Mini
Hi all, I'm Matt from Cardiff, recently picked up my first mini a few days ago and I love it. British racing green '02 R50 Mini Cooper. I've had to have the radiator replaced as it was leaking, looked...
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June 30th Sunday - Touge.ca Cayuga TMP track event 5-9pm! #9 of 20+ Events 2013!
June 30th Sunday@ Cayuga 5:00pm - 9:00pm! 2013 Touge.ca#9 track event "Flexible schedule with 20+ events offering to fit your busy life"! Hello all drivers, We're starting to build a drivers list for...
View ArticleIntermittent Oil Warning Light Problem
I have a 2010 facelift R56 which I purchased earlier this year (luckily from a main dealer!) On long straight roads (i.e. motorways, dual-carriageways, etc.) and when doing a constant (but usually...
View Articleleaving the mini world
I've sold the mini and have moved onto a Mercedes, due to leg problems no longer able to drive a manual, but had loads of fun in the time I owned it and would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun,...
View ArticleCoil pack vibrating
Hi guys this is my first thread, my engine seems to vibrate quite alot when i drive off, i am almost sure it is coming from the coil pack, has anyone ever put larger rubber washers to try to dampen it...
View ArticleWhen cold the car is dead
When i first drive off in the morning my mine one decides not to go anywhere, is this a common fault? temperature sensor? maybe?
View ArticleGetting the mini one remapped next week....
Hi guys i work in the trade, i am getting a remap for £150 plus put on the rolling road which is very cheap i know! so im pretty pleased about that, what bhp will i expect? 35? 40? plus would a exhaust...
View ArticleSeat base not locking in position for rear passenger entry
My passenger seat does not lock in position when pushed forward when the handle on the back of the seat is pulled, to allow a passenger in to the rear seats. I have to hold it forward (especially on a...
View ArticleMini Cooper S 2007
Hi guys. I have just bought a Cooper S R56. The car has been service on March 2012 last time but the service indicator says that the next service is due on March 2014. I therefore think I need a...
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Jimmy joins your ranks :) advice needed
Hi guys, Jimmy here :) My wife has always wanted an orange mini convertible so we finally saw one that we could afford and we took the plunge. Here's a few pics, we love it !! Now she really looks the...
View Articleanti roll bar touching power steering pipe
been hearing a tinny rattle over bumps the last few days.. just after popping under the car there and discovered the anti roll bar is coming into contact with a power steering pipe. has anyone else...
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mcs cheep gauge install
just done a very cheep 4 gauge install on my 04 mcs got the 4 clocks from ebay removed the speedo rev counter 2 screws from above behind the clocks unplug the wire then remove the 2 screws from the...
View ArticleParty Over?
So I was a member here a few years ago. I owned an R56 Cooper and an R53 Cooper S JCW GP. Several years passed, during which time I owned a Golf GTD and a BMW M6 as my everyday cars. I have recently...
View ArticleThe Mini Scene in Canada
Hey all. I am a moderator of one of the other well known Mini forums, and have recently relocated to near Vancouver, BC. I am looking to get more involved in the scene for numerous reasons, and to try...
View ArticlePower Steering Out after pulling fuse
Hi everyone, I was pulling a fuse because I was told that it was probably bad, f38 to be exact, and after doing so, my power steering went out. Could it be because of pulling the fuse, or what else...
View ArticleR53 Cooper S Shocks recommendation?
Hi, My 2002 Cooper S shocks are shot and I know this as it's like driving a 1960's Cooper S rally car without the usual suspension in the seat. As much as I like the handling that comes with rock hard...
View ArticleAdvise appreciated on Decat Downpipes
Could anyone please advise me if there is any difference between the stock 2007 R56 downpipe and the stock JCW downpipe? Thanks for your time.
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