More MINI Woes
Anyone with a 2010 Dooper had a recall to replace one of the modules which controls the reading lights. My previous posts rant on about this but the recall was to fix that. Unfortunately the windows...
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Recognize this car?
Aloha fellow MINIACs. I just picked up this R53 on the Big Island. I'm the sixth owner and it lived most of it's life on Oahu. Anybody over there recognize it? It has a lot of parts added like ,...
View ArticleR56 GP replica alloys? Source & fit
Hi, Anyone recently bought a set of worx (or similar) 17" or 18" GP replica rims? I need 14mm bolt holes for an R56 so BMW OEM ones are no good - do the worx fit? Looking for a recommendation on a...
View ArticleNewbie
Recently purchased a 2005 Mini Cooper. Was the wife's choice having previously owned a Seat Leon Cupra. Pleasantly surprised at how well the mini drives and build quality seems good. Only has 30k on...
View ArticleServicing/repairs/parts specialists in Sussex?
Hi All, I was wondering if anyone knows of some good places to take one's mini in and around Sussex? I have been quoted £1000+ after my 'health check' from a BMW/Mini garage near Eastbourne to do some...
View ArticleJCW Brake Duct Replacements
Hi guys, im a new joiner on this forum although I have been looking on here for a while. A couple of months ago I bought a 2010 John Cooper Works R56 hatch (I have no idea whether this is an LCI model...
View ArticleNice to meet you!
Hi guys, I have been looking on these forums for a while looking for inspiration as I was saving up to buy my first Mini, I finally bought it about 6 weeks ago and then started a new job, so I have...
View ArticleRear wiper delete
Hi fellas. I love some in put in this please? I'm thinking of removing the rear wiper plus the motor from my R53 would like to know how it's done and also what happens to the plastic inside of the boot...
View ArticleJCWADVENTURES.COM Update
No Blog today guys due to a number of reasons as i have alot happening at the moment Here is a previous post to tie you all up for next week MINI World Action Day | JCW Adventures Something special is...
View ArticleIs this anyone's car?
I've been looking for a Cooper Clubman for a while now and seen one I quite like at Sandal MINI in Huddersfield. Its a Pepper White, Chilli pack 12 reg, but I'm just a bit concerned about why its been...
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Top 10 Cars of the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show
Geographically speaking, the Frankfurt Motor Show is one of the biggest auto shows in the world. Aside from being a venue to wear holes through countless pairs of sweaty dress socks, it's a place where...
View ArticleEBC Redstuff brake pads overheating
hi all I own a 2007 mini cooper s r56 model with an official JCW upgrade kit (body, engine, exhaust etc) A little less then a year ago I upgraded my disc brakes and pads to a complete EBC redstuff...
View ArticleHeavy oil consumption & alternative motor oil
Hello, My Mini One 07 seem to be burning atleast 1 litre of per month, I am unsure whether it is due to daily motorway travel of 90 miles return trip. I been shelling out £40 for 5 litres of Castrol...
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Hi! - New Mini One owner
Hey all!! I'm new to this forum. I recently bought a Mini One car. I absolutely love it! This is a picture: I'm hoping to meet some good people here, learn a lot of new things and help other people :)
View ArticlePepper package? USB audio???
I have a Mini One, 1.4 from 2008. So it's the new model. It has the Pepper package. However, it does NOT have a USB port. It does have an AUX port. How can this be? I read everywhere on the internet,...
View ArticleNewbie - Mini Cooper Convertible owner
After years of putting one on my Christmas list I finally got my beloved Mini Cooper Convertible. It's everything I every wanted, cool blue with blue hood and bullet alloys. I wasn't bothered about any...
View ArticleRam air scoop near windscreen
Hi guys need help again please. I'm looking for air scoops to go on to the vents right by the windscreen? I've seen them on many cooper Ss but don't know what they are called properly or where I can...
View ArticleHello :)
Hi everyone, I'm Luke, 23, mechanical engineer (just finished a 4 year apprenticeship) and I live in the midlands,UK. I've just bought (last Saturday) my first mini-a 52plate Cooper S in lightning...
View ArticleNot Your Normal Test Drive
MINI USA | Not Your Normal Test Drive - YouTube "One place a MINI can really shine is a properly set up autocross course. In this video from MINI, a whole gaggle of folks take their turn MINIs and do...
View ArticleHelp finding piston ring
My girlfriend has an 07 mini cooper and just found out that the number 2 piston ring is bad and is leaking oil. I can only find this part in a kit which costs about $2400 which is way out of our...
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