Deeply wanting to be a MINI owner
Hello everyone, I am brand new to this forum and hoping to be a MINI owner in the near future. I apologize I broke the rules by not being a current owner of a MINI but thats why i joined this forum. :p...
View ArticleLow Transmission Oil From Factory
Hello, I have been lurking this forums for a couple months now and finally decided it was time to buy a Mini Cooper S. I went to test drive a 2011 Cooper S in a manual transmission with 27k miles....
View ArticleNew Blog Post - The BIG MINI SHOW
Its a New year so here is another year of MINI Madness The MINI might be a SMALL car but then there is The BIG MINI Show Here is the write up for the UK's 1st dedicated New MINI show The BIG MINI Show...
View ArticleWant to buy JCW, need an advice
hi forum, currently im riding toyota mr2 2006, was looking for smth faster and more comfortable and less noising, so i have found that JCW is looks great to me, just few things i thinking of, firstly...
View ArticleLED Interior Bulbs
Just replaced all the interior bulbs on my R53 Works with a complete kit of LEDS supplied by a very nice chap who already sells R56 bulb kits on ebay. He is UK based and very helpful if you have...
View Article2011 Volume & Aux issues
Hi guys, I was hoping someone maybe able to help. My MCS seems to have a problem or tow with the stereo. The AUX input just seems to produce horrible crackingly music. Could this just be a loose...
View Articlehelp: Passenger window doesn't slide back up when closing door
Hi, I'm new to this forum. My 2011 Mini Cooper S's passenger side window slides down slightly when opening the door as it should, but when closing the door, it never slides back up to seal. As a...
View ArticleWheel ?????
Hello, My Daughter has picked out some pretty aggressive Wheels for her 2006 Mini Cooper S , I want to make sure they will work ok before i ordered them 17 x 8.5 with a 30 offset , I'm putting...
View ArticleWheel question
Hello, My Daughter has picked out some pretty aggressive Wheels for her 2006 Mini Cooper S , I want to make sure they will work ok before i ordered them 17 x 8.5 with a 30 offset , I'm putting...
View Article03 JCW not getting full boost belt screeching
I keep hearing a loud screech and my boost gauge bounces through acceleration. I have a 17% reduction alta stop tensioner and a lightened 0% crank pulley. Brand new napa 060539 belt... I'm only getting...
View Articlegoodbye audi?
ok I'm sure its been done heaps before but. i'm thinking of getting an S to replace my TT, love my car but i want to do a track day or two this year and from what i read the MCS is a more exciting car...
View ArticleWindow problem-drops when closing
Hello! I have a R55 (2008) and I noticed a malfunction on passenger window. When I open the door the window doesn't drop, but when the doors are closed and I close the window it gets to the top and...
View ArticleEWS,DME,BCM Dealership key programming NIGHTMARE
Hi newbie here , I have had a big nightmare with mini dealership and still after coming out the problem is half fixed , So start of the story is i lost my keys in university before i finished i had key...
View ArticleR50 problems
[size="5"][font="Century Gothic"]Hi all we are new here having recently bought a 2001 R50 cooper, she was fine when we first got her but has developed a few niggles i,m hoping you guys can help with,...
View Article2004 Mini Cooper Owner + repair questions
Hello all, I've owned my lovely 2004 British Racing Green Mini Cooper since 2010. I bought him with 62k and have just passed 98k. His name is Oliver and I have learned that the Auto climate control is...
View Articlenewbie
hi guys we are just saying hello, got a 2001 R50 cooper in red, love the car such a blast to drive, got a few little problems i,m hoping u guys acan help with. posted in the first gen section thanks...
View ArticleHELP! BMW unable to supply part till April
Hi I hope someone can help. We need a gear select cable for our Mini One Convertible (2004) and BMW has told us they can't supply till April 7th in Germany. Can anyone make any suggestions this seems...
View ArticleNewbie. Need tips! :)
Hi! I'm rafique and I'm looking forward to buy a 03' S for my birthday. I'm really excited for having this S but, can you guys give me few important tips before considering buying the car? It would be...
View ArticleAlternator problem or not?
Help please: I have a Mini One Cabriolet and last weekend it just decided to cut out on me mid reverse! No warning light, no nothing....I had been running around in the car happily for half an hour or...
View ArticlePersonalised Reg Plate
Hi guys! I wonder if I could grab some opinions? As my mini will be off for PX soon I shall be taking the reg off. It reads "CO03 PUR" and has been valued online for £2700. I know this isn't a...
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