whos changed the m.a.p. sensor?
I have done over 65.000km and have already changed one m.a.p. (Manifold Absolute Pressure) sensor and it seems like im gonna be changing the second one too. Has anyone had issues with this specific...
View ArticleChrome trim peeling off
Went to wash the car yesterday, and noticed that the chrome trim below the window on the offside rear quarter panel is peeling off. I say chrome trim, but i was amazed to discover its so wafer thin...
View ArticleMy precious ivy blue is about to reach the 100k milestone.
Good evening mini2 members, As the title suggest my precious ivy blue is about to reach the 100,000 milestone. The clock is currently at 96,000 and I will bypass the 100,000 barrier by September. My...
View ArticleR56 MINI JCW Coil Pack Failure
Hello, Just recently, my 3 year, 4 month old Mini JCW suffered a coil pack failure on cylinder 3. The cost of the fix was £200 as the Mini was out of warranty. What I am most bothered about though was...
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My 1st Car Review - MINI Cooper S Roadster
My 1st Car Review of the MINI Cooper S Roadster MINI Cooper S Roadster Review | JCW Adventures Comment, Like, Subscribe, Follow or Tweet me Twitter: Mr_M1R Instagram: d4rkhorse Youtube Channel: AMAUTOS7
View ArticleOperating the roof while moving?
I have read in a number of places that you should be able to operate the roof up to 20, or is it 30mph? Yesterday when in a slight rush I wanted to open the roof as I was leaving the car park. But...
View ArticleHow to change covers
How do I change the wing mirror covers what do I have to do to take the covers off thanks guys
View ArticleTime To Say Goodbye...
Well, After 6 long, exhausting years of owning my Cooper S I've finally part x'd. 6 years of contstant repairs, battling with BMW are now over. I was one of the first to pick up the new R56 in the area...
View ArticleWhat is this help
The service light comes on with the car symbol at the Same time the handbrake symbol. Goes yellow. It's being like this for a while. It have changed the pads also the sensor lead. And reset on the dash...
View ArticleStereo upgrade: run new speaker wires or leave the stock ones in?
Finally, I'm about to replace the front speakers and install an aftermarket head unit in my R50 w/ Boost HU. But before I get to work, I have some questions: 1. I want to run an active system, which...
View ArticleFrequently Asked Questions & Answers on the 2014 F56 MINI
FAQ: MotoringFile Archive Frequently Asked Questions & Answers on the 2014 F56 MINI
View ArticleMini Stripes
Hi Has anybody had their Mini stripes perish and discolour? I have a 2007 model with silver viper stripes (from new) that now look like a real eyesore. Has anyone had any experience of this? Should I...
View ArticleWindbreak
Hi all Anyone tried one of these? BMW M2 Mini Cooper Windscreen Windblocker Wind Deflector Thoughts / feedback? Thanks! John
View ArticlePollen Filter Change
If your MINI is no longer serviced by BMW like mine, you may not have had your Pollen Filter replaced at least once a year as part of its routine servicing. Purchasing a replacement filter is cheap...
View ArticleIs this normal for a 3month old Countryman?
Hi, I wanted to seek some advice from the people in the know :) I'm at my wits end with how to proceed next with my dealer or just put it down to owning a Mini. I bought a new Countryman Cooper D 2wd...
View ArticleTWINI - Twin engine R53 Endurance Race Car
PRESS RELEASE SONOMA RACEWAY SONOMA, CA TWINI TARGETS TWENTY FIVE Bay Bridge Bimmers and Minis of Oakland, CA has developed and built a car specifically for the 11th running of the 25 Hours of...
View ArticleThe Mini Story: The Original, the Cooper, the Legacy
The Mini Story: The Original, the Cooper, the... Back in 1959, BMC changed Britain's automotive landscape with the unveiling of the original Mini. 54 years on and the little saloon remains as charming...
View ArticleMini Driving Videos
Hi all, I thought I would share a few videos of me driving my mini while I was testing my new car camera. Any more videos that I make will be posted once they are uploaded. Mini Cooper S Convertible...
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Convertible Troubles...
Hey guys, me again. For a while now I've been noticing a tiny jingling sound, like there was something loose in my car. It wasn't constant so I never really bothered to look for a problem; I just...
View ArticleRadio Problem
Since I have had my car, about a year now, I have had on and off radio signals. But today I have realised that it is not random at all. It seems that when I play the radio while the car is switched...
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