MINI sales help BMW stay ahead
"MINI sales produced a late spurt last month with a 6pc increase to push the 2013 full-year total to 303,030 cars, an increase of 1.2pc on the year. The US remained the biggest market for the Mini,...
View ArticleAftermarket Wheels on GP2
Anyone change out there wheels or tires? Got the factory tire replacements for the Kuhmo's but miss the aggressiveness of the 215's. Looking to get either tires or rim and tires.
View ArticleWhen does turbo get involved for Countryman S?
As far as I know, turbo only get involved when rpm is higher than some certain number, what is it? Does Sport mode make the turbo be involved earlier?
View ArticleNew Member, Old .Owner
Hello, New here, previously owned a 2004 Cooper. Now have a 2008 Clubman. Attached Thumbnails Â
View ArticlePower Steering Rack & Pinion Frustration
I have little experience with the power steering system and need some help. I had my power steering pump replaced about two weeks ago and was told that pump's intake hose coming from the fluid...
View ArticleTriangle w/exclamation !
I am new to the forum but I have an 09 base model. I just changed brakes all went well. But shortly there after I had to put a new clutch in. After the clutch install I got a warning light yellow...
View Article2009 possible leaking convertible roof
Hi can someone help, I've purchased my first soft top (before I had hard top convertibles) my problem is since having all this rain my soft top has taken a hammering, the last few night we have had...
View ArticleDimple Magnetic Sump Drain Plugs.
Hey Guys, Have any of you used the Dimple magnetic sump drain plugs? I've ordered one from Orranje, only cost £23.00. I'm keen to keep my Cooper engine in tip-top condition and I already change my Oil...
View Articlebmw/minicooper D clubman
Hi i have only just joined the forum so not sure what to say but lets have a go anyway . i have got a 2008 bmw/mini R55 cooper D clubman estate its showing some faults in the sat nav screen its saying...
View ArticleButton Heat unit problem
Hi, I have a R50 mini cooper and since many months I try to fix my problem.. When I want to active the A/C, the rear window heater or the recirculating air on my manual Heat unit, Nothing happen......
View ArticleMini Virgin until now
Bought the missus a cosmic black cooper s sidewalk this week (proper drivers car, love it) :biggrin:and after driving it I'm hooked. Love your forum and can see me becoming an avid user ;) Craig
View ArticleR56 DME Failure Question
First time post and new to the Mini 2 forum but grateful that I can ask the "EXPERTS". I have an 07 Hardtop S with 70K located in Oh. 2011 had the timing chain cold weather mod done. Four weeks ago at...
View ArticleSUCCESS Installing aftermarket stereo to R50 Cooper
I'm thrilled to announce that installing an aftermarket head unit to my 2004 MC is a success! I'm so happy. The whole process took about 2 hours that's only because I had trouble finding the tools I...
View Articlenew mini owner
Hi to everyone at MINI2, I have just bought a mini one 2003 for my wife to learn to drive in.
View ArticleMidwest Domestics (MFBA) Road America HPDE Invite, May 3rd & 4th 2014
The Midwest Domestics (MFBA) Road America Spring Rental dates have been set! We'll be renting the track out the weekend of May 3rd and 4th, 2014. Full details and registration is available via our...
View ArticleGalaxy S4
Bought a 59 plate coopers works a few weeks back which has a usb and jack as standard. Tried connecting my galaxy s4 today via usb and it didnt like it ! Pity I fancied listening to some tunes on the...
View Article2nd time lucky?
Hi all, In November 2001 I purchased a brand new mini cooper with chilli pack. The car was returned to BMW 4 months after and I received a full refund as I had so many problems with it. After a 12 yr...
View ArticleWipers will not stop when engine OFF!
Hi I have recently returned from a weekend away - I left my car at the airport for 3 nights and when I got back I had a flat battery. I hadn't left any lights on or anything like that but the driver...
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