Cooper S
I am thinking of getting a cooperS for around 12K is there any spec I should be looking for ? And what faults do I need to check for if any ?
View ArticleUpcoming QLD ClubMINI Events
Time to revive Mini2! Here's the upcoming official events being run by / attended by ClubMINI Queensland. For all those that have fallen to the dark side and signed up to Facebook, you are welcome to...
View Articlewill forging engine parts fix oil consuming issue?
Well the title sais it all, is there a chance to fix the oil burning issue if i forge pistons and anything else that could be forged inside the engine? Im curious, those overpowered R56S minis that are...
View ArticleHandbrake problem on 2013
I hope you all could help me. In the past month me and my other half went out and bought 2 brand new 2013 plate minis. One being a JCW and the other cooper coupe. We live on the smallest incline of a...
View ArticleNorthants mini specialist??
Anyone know of someone in Northants who could replace the bushes at a reasonable cost?? I'm not bothered about uprating to poly bushes. It's the dropping of the subframe that bothers me as I can't do...
View ArticleR56 Gearbox - Do I need new links?
Hi all, I am having a slight problem with the gearbox. When I come out of gear, the gear stick doesn't automatically go back to the middle, it is like there is no spring action. I have taken the gaiter...
View ArticleMy JCW is featured on MINI SPACE
Here is my JCW as features on the MINI SPACE website MINI Space - Blog - JCW Adventures: Ali Mir Showcases His Customised Ride - creative projects, competitions, events, thoughts and ideas, by MINI
View Article'05 Cooper S Door Lock Problem
I'm hoping that someone can give me a clue as to what wrong with my door locks. Just recently my locks seemed to have stopped responding to the door remote. Howe Dr, I started to notice. Pattern in the...
View ArticleMINI DOne (One D)
Hey guys and gals!! Got myself a brilliant mini one d at the beginning of the year and it is Brilliant!! I'm Only 19 and to have such a good car for a (relatively) cheap insurance price is amazing! I...
View ArticleHello from Waterford.
Hi I joined up before but never really posted. :redface: I collected a 07 laser blue cooper S last weekend. I'm coming from a 5 series BMW but no longer need a big car so decided to go back to...
View ArticleWater in footwell- air conditioning ??
Hi, The passenger footwell has over the past two days appeared soaked. As if someone has thrown a few pints of water in the footwell. I know that the drain holes are all OK ( and it hasn't been...
View ArticleSounds like my mcs tyres are flat .
Help required please . My r53 mcs sound like its front tyres are flay but they are not . Tyre pressures are fine . The noise occurs at low speed whilst turning . It just sounds like they are flat . My...
View ArticleDeath Rattle 2011 JCW
Hi Guys, Just wondering I had a MINI Cooper S 2008 which had problems with the timing chain (Death Rattle) which was fixed by BMW and was all ok after the fix . I traded the Cooper S in for a new JCW...
View ArticleWind Noises
Morning Fellow Mini People, I have just spent the past hour searching the net and coming up with zilch. My 04 Mini Cooper has suddenly started to produce a wind like noise when driving (even at low...
View ArticleBenham mini Wolverhampton what a mess !
Just removed my stock seat to fit my new jcw seats. Well! My mini had been fitted with some jcw seats by benham mini before I purchased it from benham in 2011. The seats were removed by benham before I...
View ArticleThe Sport Button on the SD Countryman
Hello! Can someone who has a Countryman SD with an automatic tell me pls if the Sport Buton make the disel feel more "sportier"? I'm asking because I have the exact same engine on a bmw x1 18d (it...
View ArticleRetrofit iPhone/iPod music integration into 2013 Cooper
Hello We have a 12 month old Cooper Clubman. We have the basic bluetooth integration for the phone (iPhone) and standard stereo but as far as I can see theres no bluetooth media player integration with...
View ArticleR50 and R53 suspension compatibility?
Hey looking around for coilovers. As always i wana be a cheepo. I found some R50 coils. I dont care about ride quality just want them to fit. Would they fit on my 04 R53? I see some that say they fit r...
View ArticleCar availability survey
Hi guys Currently working on my dissertation on new car availability experiences. If you live in the UK and ever bought a new car grateful if you cold fill out the following. It will only take 2mins....
View ArticleBluetooth pairing - 2005 R53 MCS
Hi, I've just bought myself a 2005 R53 Cooper S. When I bought it I was told it had the bluetooth prep. I have the mfsw with all necessary controls, plus in the armrest there is a snap in adaptor...
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