Chain Reaction: The New MINI. The New Original.
Chain Reaction: The New MINI. The New Original. -... "One good ride deserves another. Race through the ages with MINI and see how a big idea in 1959 started a chain reaction that's been charging...
View ArticleGauge Problems on R53 Cooper S
Morning Guys Ok have come across a problem with a couple of gauges that are fitted below the A/C on the console enclosing the gearstick The left one is a voltmeter, the right is an oil temp gauge BOTH...
View ArticleTuning and RR results
Before i post is this the correct place to list my mods and the results of my RR after a Evolve FMIC and re-map on my 2011 JCW? Thanks, David.
View ArticleGauge Problems on R53 Cooper S
Morning Guys Ok have come across a problem with a couple of gauges that are fitted below the A/C on the console enclosing the gearstick The left one is a voltmeter, the right is an oil temp gauge BOTH...
View ArticleCleaning/blacking the plastic edging that surrounds the roof
Hi Guys, What do you all use to clean and restore the grey coloured edging that surrounds the roof - the grey bit that seperates the roof and the rest of the car! I used MINI bumper care i think it was...
View ArticleFaulty auto wipers and stop/start
Hi. I treated myself to a '08 r56 cooper s a few months ago. When I got it the auto wipers and the auto stop start functions both worked, but around the same time they seemed to pack up. The stop start...
View ArticleNew and excited!
Another newbie to this forum! Just traded in my 335i for a Cooper S Clubman. Picking up Saturday morning if all goes well! Looking forward to you guys answering all my questions. Attached Thumbnails Â
View ArticleMileage on MINI'S
Hey im still searching around for a mini that i would like to purchase. but like some car brands mileage counts, i was wonder is it the same with MINI cooper s? what i mean is, if a cooper s has high...
View ArticleGreen Horn to the site here, glad i found you folks
Glad to have found this site, have loved my first Mini since I picked it up. it was a 2009 Hardtop (real basic) only had cold weather pkg in it. It also had the 6 speed manual. Was Oxygen Blue with...
View ArticleEngine Oil Use?????
I took my 2009 Hardtop at all the proper service times to the dealer. BUT.... I have been raised with the knowledge and thoughts that a new engine is creating hell inside with metal shavings etc. The...
View ArticleGen3 delivery dates
Hi to all, My girlfriend just went at a dealership to order the upcoming MCS and her delivery date is June 27. There was quite a long waiting list when I order my MCSC in 2005 and was wondering if...
View ArticleR56 Sunroof will Open.. But not close!
As stated in title.. sunroof opens perfectly via button. However, if you push it to close it - the motor works for a sec to go forward and then stops. It sounds like it's clunking on something.. hence...
View ArticleMy Cooper S is under-powered - why?
Hi, I just bought my first Mini and chose a nice 2003 manual Cooper S. When i test drove it i did notice it felt sluggish, but was in a bit of a hurry and just went ahead and bought it (private sale)....
View ArticleIntercooler Help
Hey everyone, Looking to get a intercooler fitter on my 05 R53 anybody have a opinion on the GRS Intercooler and the Airtec Intercooler...?
View ArticleMilltek exhaust R52
Hello All, I have a R52 with a Milltek exhaust cat back at the moment. However I have been toying with the idea of up grading to the Milltek Manifold and Cat. But Milltek state that you need a Stage 2...
View ArticleEngine coolant tank emptying
Hi All, I have just purchased a mini cooper 05 a few months ago with around 55k on the clock. After having the car only 2 weeks the clutch went on the car and I have since had that replaced but I am...
View ArticleCigarette lighter
Hi Everyone, I bought my Mini cooper S last August and I am having problems with the Cigarette lighter on my Cooper S 56 Plate, I have changed fuse twice and still not working so have taken to my Mini...
View ArticleMy 09
Attachment 169858Found a picture of my 2009 Hard Top. This it's the one that got traded in for my 2014, Countryman S All-4. It has 58,000. The car was awesome. Only had work too do around 55,000, a...
View ArticleAuxiliary water pump noise
Hello there! My auxiliary water pump was replaced day ago under recall and weird noise appeared. Noise starts at 00:03 and ends at 00:56. It looks like there is some air in aux pump or something like...
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