R53 clutch "howl"
Hello all. Driving a r53 cooper s. it exhibits the wookie howl when moving off in first gear sometimes second when cold. Would like to know if there is any fix for it as I beleive the system is...
View ArticleContinental Tyres Tour Part 2 with RS3, A Class AMG & GT3 RS Track Time Videos
This is one where I was a full loony on track with some tasty cars AUDI RS3, BMW 355i, A CLASS AMG & Porsche GT3 RS Hot laps Enjoy Continental Brand Experience: The Contidrom Part 2 | JCW...
View ArticleR53 - Removed Sparco Seats, replaced with Mini Seats, now airbag light on
Hi All My 2004 R53 MCS, had factory fitted JCW Sparco seats from new when I bought it. I didn't get on with these, so bought some regular MCS leather seats about a year ago. (I have now sold the JCW...
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LED Number Plate Lights
Bought a pair of these yesterday and am absolutely delighted! A cheap, easy to install upgrade which makes all the difference! Will post pics later on, but in the meantime, here's a link if you fancy...
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should there be clips here?
should there be clips holding the airbox cover down? im getting like an induction noise when i drive off Attached Thumbnails
View ArticleWARNING....MINI SPORT LTD Lancashire
I ordered a panel filter from Mini sport via their very nice website for approx £40. This was on the 06/06/2013. It is now 4/07 2013 I waited weeks with no filter showing up. I asked for a refund to...
View ArticleLimp mode now and again
Hi about every 3/400m i get a error code of 4560 something to do with fuel rail pressure plausibility low, any ideas where to start car runs perfect, then goes into limp with amber engine light on,...
View ArticleR56 stickers
I wanna make it look distinguished even more so i thought about putting on some side stickers (doors, lower side, like challenges). Has anyone tried anything, id appreciate it if you could give me some...
View ArticleFan belt replacement
Was driving my Mini Cooper s r53 at weekend and my fan belt isn't snapped but it has frayed and bits of it are missing, going into garage to get replaced on Tuesday and was wondering how long this...
View ArticleConvertible top not coming down - not the usual symptoms
I have a 2005 R52 convertible (bought it January this year). I've experienced the occasional problem where the top won't come down - each time caused by the rear shelf in the boot/trunk not being fully...
View ArticleMini one gearbox problem
2001 mini one 1.6 petrol manual My car has been suffering from a gearbox whine. Today it has lost all drive at wheels. There was no bang or crunch or any noise it just lost all drive. I have checked...
View ArticleArmrest
Yes, I appreciate the subject has been done to death already (and I've read most of the threads) :D Been caught in a bidding war on eBay, quick question about the original factory fit one. Most of the...
View ArticleNoisy Brakes
Hi All, Before I take a trip to the dealer I'm wondering whether anybody has any thoughts on why the brakes on a Oct 2010 MCS would sound like they're grinding everytime I get in the car ? After a mile...
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Niall O'Dowd's R53 MINI Cooper S
Niall O'Dowd's Mini Cooper S on ilovebass.co.uk -... I Love Bass · Article · Niall O'Dowd's Mini Cooper S VIDEO Featured Article of the R53 and more photos: I Love Bass · Article · Niall O'Dowd's Mini...
View Articlebroken dip stick
I have a broken dip stick with half remaining in the tube. Anyone ever have this problem and got any ideas how to get it out ? :confused:
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Dodged a bullet...
Well, that's an exaggeration. I recently came into a little coin and decided to update my 05 Mini convertible. I definitely wanted an "S" model as I was getting tired of seeing 3000 rpm on the clock at...
View ArticleMCS Timing Chain
Hi, A few months ago my 07 MCS started knocking quite badly and there has also been a loss in power. More recently it has also started with the "death rattle" when cold and on further research I...
View ArticleWiper Blades
Hi All, This may seem like a really stupid question, but what's the difference between the standard R56 wiper blades and the 'Aero' blades I keep seeing advertised ? I need to buy some new ones for my...
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Goodwood: Festival of speed Ticket for Sunday £45 shipped
Goodwood: Festival of speed Ticket for Sunday £45 shipped
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