Is factor satnav any good?
I'm looking at getting a cooper sd and I was wonder if it's worth searching one out with Nav. Is it as good as a tomtom and does it have any form of traffice warning/rerouting built in??
View ArticleBike rack for Mini Roadster
I'm wondering if anyone with a '13 Mini Roadster has tried to fit it with a bike rack (trunk type). And if so, could you include a picture?
View ArticleSpeaker size in the One convertible
Hiya Just changed out my original stereo as it stopped working and had a SONY CDX-GT270MP CD CAR STEREO put in which is good. Getting fair bit of vibes to the front speakers (can't hear what it's like...
View ArticleHello from a prospective owner :)
Hi All, Im based in Brisbane, Australia and dont own a Mini...yet :) We're looking to get a second hand Mini for my wife to commute and zip about town in and Im joining here hoping to find a community...
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New MINI owner
Well, this is my first time joining a car club since I've never been super proud of my car. But I just sold my Scion xA and bought a 2005 Mini Cooper S, just because I needed a car. I originally wanted...
View ArticlePreventative maintenance...
Hello, I recently bought a 2005 Cooper S (6 speed manual). The mileage is getting close to 100k, and I wanted to see what components start to fail around that mark so I can take care of them early (I'm...
View ArticleRhythmic Noise
Hello Everyone, I am the proud owner of a 2005 Mini Cooper Hatchback. Now, whenever I enter the highway and am at at a speed above 90km/h, my car makes a rhythmic noise, it seems to be comin from the...
View ArticlePlease help me buy our first Mini!
Hi Guys, I'll start by saying I know very little about mini's, so please bare with me. My wife is keen to get a second hand Mini as her car for commuting and general zipping about town. At the moment...
View ArticleHarmon Kardon in the F56
Anyone interested in the F56 sound can see details of the HK option at www.mini.harmankardon.com As expected they have gone the BMW route and 8" subs under the seats. Doesn't appear there is any noise...
View ArticleNew to mini-ing
Hi guys, Complete newbie to minis having just changed the wife's Audi A4 avant to something slightly smaller, opted for the 07 cooper, it's a plain Jane black at the moment, but will soon have a few...
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2014 MINI F56: First Driving Impressions
"Somehow, some way, theyve done it. MINI has increased the size and refinement of the car while making it feel more immediate, more fun and more (dare we say it) MINI. Lets be honest. Since MINI...
View ArticleImmobiliser
Sorry if this in the in the place. I wasn't sure where to put it. Part of the plastic on my key fell off awhile back but i was still able to remote open the car door. Yesterday it failed to open...
View Articlemini one 1.4 spark plug socket
Hi all having difficulty finding what spark plug socket is needed for mini one 1.4 95bhp r56. Putting in ngk plugs, have heard varying options so be good if i could clear it up cheers
View ArticleRear anti roll bar for MINI One
Does anyone know if the Cooper rear anti roll bar if just a bolt on fit for an 03 MINI One?, is it just a case of a bar/mounts and drop links and game on or is there more to it?..... Cheers. Ronnie
View ArticleWhat can be done about paint chips?
I have a 2006 mini that I just recently bought. I don't expect the car to be in showroom shape because it is 8 years old. But I am the kind if person who if I notice something wrong with my car it...
View ArticlePlease help! My car won't start & makes clicking noise... 2003 Mini Cooper
Hi. I hope you all are doing well and can help me out with my car (2003 Mini Cooper) problem. Something has been draining the battery and the car wont start. I have already recharged the battery for...
View ArticleNew owner
We picked up our R52 Cooper S convertible today and the sun shone for once! It's a second car, but I guess one that will be used at every opportunity. Looks like I'm going to start ownership pulling...
View Articleadvice on buying please
Hi i am looking at a 2003 mini cooper s jcw it has 130000 miles on the clock 1 owner from new full bmw service history he is looking for £3650 for it what is everybody's thoughts is it worth the money...
View ArticleAmplifier Installation?
I'm wondering what's involved to install an amplifier into my First Generation Cooper S. It's just the standard stereo, which while being pleasing from the factory wouldn't hurt to have a bit more. If...
View Articledirt on my steering wheel
This is one of the most annoying issues that can happen to any car, but it happened to my mini. Im referring to engineers negligence in washing their hands after they fix the car and then take it out...
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