Airbag warning light
Been on holiday for a week. Came back yesterday and the airbag warning lamp is on (again) - hasn't been on in months and obviously, the car hasn't even moved in the last week. Plugged in my trusty B800...
View ArticleICE install, buzzing from rear speakers when brake pedal depressed :(
Hi All, Spent all day installing a system in my R56 cooper D today. All was going well until I test drove the vehicle and noticed when idling at lights with my foot on the brake, I get a buzzing noise...
View Articleoil dipstick
Ok the stock oil dipstick is bad for checking oil, cant see where oil is on the oil mark, any solutions for an oil dipstick that is better?
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Scotsman Naismith sticks with a trusty Mini
"Lots of footballers are said to have a good engine and plenty of Premier League stars have flash cars. If they aren't rocking up in a 4x4 then you will probably spy them in a Ferrari or possibly a...
View ArticleXenon issue
Hi all, I have a 03' S and one of the xenons wont turn on I've changed the globe and ballast from side to side and checked all fuses, it seems to be missing a ignition power compared to the other side,...
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Wind deflector / wind blocker / wind stopper / wind protector / Windschott
Hello from Switzerland Take a look at this. A beautiful alternative to the original wind deflector for the Roadster R59. It's fabricated of 4mm acrylic glass (PMMA). It is not as scratch resistant as...
View ArticleStrange noise after dealer ecu (dme) flash
Hi Has anyone had the recent Mini dealer ecu flash for a R56 LCI July 2011 build. And noticed a strange not very loud but noticeable metalic click from the engine area when letting the clutch up to set...
View Article15% pulley on a 2005 MCS automatic is it worth it
I am putting a 15% ALTA pulley on my 2005 MCS automatic Note..I have a mini madness CAI and a ALTA exhaust fitted and it drives nice IS IT WORTH FITTING THE PULLEY OR SHOULD I JUST LEAVE IT AS IS So...
View ArticleLusting after a Cooper S - but which one?
I owned a 2010 R56 Justa Cooper in 2011 - it was only 1 year old with approx 3000 miles on it. I had it six months and it was in the dealer for almost 1 month of that time with a noisy rattling engine...
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Happy Birthday Mini! (54 Today)
"On 26 August 1959, motoring history was made. Exactly 54 years ago, the first Mini was launched to the public, and its creator, Sir Alexander Arnold Constantine Issigonis, stood proudly alongside to...
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View ArticleEGR valve, now CEL
I was replacing my air filter and fiddling around with the filter housing. Was trying to get down behind the engine and unplugged the EGR valve. Forgot to plug it and and started the car. Now I've got...
View Articlebonnet catch problem and more.
Moring, The wifes mini's bonnet hasn't been catching properly on the passenger side, so yesterday i fitted a second hand catch i got off ebay, but to no avail as we still have the same problem. So next...
View ArticleCars and Coffee - Reno motor enthuesiets
This is a monthly event is geared towards car and motorcycle enthusiast. At the event people can share stories and their passion for their vehicle over a nice cup of coffee and a scone. There is a...
View ArticleSpot Lamp not working
I have an R53 with Dual Spots mounted on the grill. one isn't working and I've confirmed it's not the lamp itself by swapping it for the other which does work on the left, but not the right. Do these...
View ArticleBattery Advice
My R53 2004 MINI has gone through several batteries, the last being replaced less then a year ago. I have the dealer installed voltmeter (and oil temp gauge) down by the ashtray and cup holder so I can...
View ArticleMINI Settling CVT Class Action Suit
A Federal Judge in California is set to grant approval on a class action lawsuit settlement between BMW of North America and some 1,200 MINI owners who had to have their R50 CVT transmissions replaced...
View ArticleMini Fest -1st SEP 2013 - Uttoxeter Racecourse
The British Mini Clubs annual Mini Fest at Uttoxeter Racecourse in Staffordshire is back and held on the 1st September 2013. This a fantastic show with everything for the Mini/MINI fan and enthusiast....
View ArticleOriginal Mini Suspension Designer Alex Moulton Profiled
"The original Mini was revolutionary on a number of fronts. But one that is often forgotten is the unique rubber springs used on the car. The combination of conical rubber springs and small wheels was...
View ArticleJust ordered some JCW Recaro seats for my JCW
Has anyone fitted these seats themselves. I understand they need to be coded by mini and the dealer says they will do this for me no problem. Just wondered if anyone knew if there was much to fitting...
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