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Learning to Drive MINIs the Way John Cooper Intended
Quote: Pop-pop-pop! The exhaust of the MINI John Cooper Works Im driving reacts enthusiastically as I let off the gas and carefully point the car to the apex of the turn, then accelerate the little...
View ArticleAA Fitted wrong Alternator
Hellooo, not been on here for ages and ages:) I'll keep the story short and to the point. October 2010 The AA supplied and fitted alternator to a 05 Cooper S. (60k miles) June 2013 ( 68k miles)...
View ArticleAntenna Base Replacement? R52
Hi all, after having signal problems with my 2007 R52 cooper s, my local mini dealer suggested that I need to replace the antenna base. Now they are charging me £50 which is ok, but £120 labour seems...
View ArticleDroopy Headlights
I have the Xenon type ('03 S) and they won't self-adjust anymore. They ride much too low now and i have to drive with brights on all the time to compensate. Is there a common issue with them? They both...
View ArticleBluetooth connection to play tunes from iPhone 3GS
Help would be appreciated please. How do you connect an iPhone 3GS so that its "Music" app tunes can be played via Blue Tooth. We purchased the special cable as well as the cradle. Just can't recall...
View ArticleMini R50 Knocking sound from up front
Hi, my 52 Mini One has developed a bad knocking sound up front over the past few months. Its not got progressively worse just one day started and hasn't gone. The knock occurs when braking mostly but...
View ArticleS or SD?
I'm looking to buy a Paceman (All4 automatic) this summer and I'm torn between the S and SD. Can someone who has drove these two variants, be it Paceman or Countryman, tell me pls if the 40 horse power...
View ArticleRoad America Track Weekend October 12-13
Hi All: MVPs October 12-13 Road America track weekend, our 4th annual Cheese Heads On Track, is filling fast. Hope to see everyone there. Registration for Road America is available on line or with a...
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Newbie from north london help needed too
Hi to everyone :cool: well ive just got a r55 chubby copper s 2008 dark grey,pice to follow.now my rant !!! right where do i start.... so i plug my odb scanner in and the chubby comes back with loads...
View Articleerror codes
Where can i find info on that an error code represents? Is there some list of all the possible errors and their eplanation?
View Article5th gear problems
Sometimes my 5th gear won't work. Previously it was sometimes stiff to get it in to reverse so not sure if this has caused what's wrong with it now. I can get it to work if before I set of I keep...
View Articlesterring angle sensor
has anyone ever changed the steering angle sensor on a 1st gen cooper s. my run flat lights has stayed on and main dealer says i need a new steering angle sensor at £400 fitted. i'm pretty useful and...
View Articlecooper S hood molding
Hi. Has anyone had occasion to replace the molding that is around the rear edge of the hood? Mine has a stone dent in it and I was interested in how it is attached so I can replace it myself. 2012 Mini...
View Articlewarning light re exhaust
Hi, Had new exhaust 6 months ago but the engine warning light has just come on , the orange outline of engine block one, handbook suggests exhaust issues , anyone got any advice before I return to...
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G'day!
Hows it going, name is Chris and I'm located in South Australia! New to the mini community and I like what I've seen so far on this forum! Hopefully will get to meet a few of you soon if you live close...
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My first Mini!
My Mini all polished up, I've ordered a new set of those DRL lights and have it booked in with the dealer for them to be installed next month, excited to see what they'll look like! :) Any people from...
View ArticleNew Club for SA!
Hey people, Just wondering is there anybody from SA interested in forming a new casual club, somewhere where like minded mini fanatics can meet up and show off their Mini! Pm me if you are! :cool:
View ArticleMini2 Club stickers
I've been searching the site for a club shop to get some mini2 window stickers but it appears there isn't any available? :confused:
View Articlewater pump independent garage sought
Hi My 2003 r50 has a suspected water pump failure. Due to this I need to have he car picked up and fixed but do not know anyone in my area to use. Please can anyone in the Northampton UK area recommend...
View ArticleHow BMW and Mini will sell a million cars per year off one platform
Interesting article linked below on the future plans of MINI from Autocar. How BMW and Mini will sell a million cars per year off one platform Could Mini have survived to a third-generation model...
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