Hello from Warrington
Hi there! I am shortly (hopefully) going to be selling my fiance's 2010 mx5 miyako and replace it with either an r56 jcw or mcs. We get very little use from the Mazda even though it's lots of fun we...
View ArticleNew F56 Spy Shots Confirm Rocketman-style Headlights
"This latest image confirms something we’ve been reporting for more than a year: the F56 will have Rocketman-style headlights. The “halo” light rings aren’t turned on for this test mule, but they’re...
View Articleneed help newbee
Im new here and need help I have a r53 2003 mods are v2 exhaust , alta 15%pully , alta intake im getting this weekend bigger intercooler, and header with test pipe I dont have money for a tune and wont...
View ArticleCooper s convertible 09 'chip'
What is the ECU tune of choice if you are not going down the JCW route? What sort of price?
View ArticleNEW BLOG POST - MITP at Santa Pod (1/4 mile action pics n Vids)
NEW BLOG POST MINI IN THE PARK at Santa Pod Some 1/4 mile action with loads of piccies n Vids MINI In The Park at Santa Pod | JCW Adventures Comment, Like, Subscribe, Follow or Tweet me Twitter: Mr_M1R...
View ArticleMini one mpg
Ive got a 2007 mini one and was wondering how many miles other people get out of a full tank of petrol it costs me about £45 to fill up and i get about 230-250 miles out of it my first bar on my petrol...
View ArticleSteering Wheel Vibration
I have a 2010 Mini 2 convertible that has developed a steering wheel vibration at very low speeds. It feels like one of the tyres has deformed - as it is in sync with the wheel rotation (ie one wobble...
View ArticleClik here to view.
DIY: Changing the orange turbo seal
I've noticed several people complaining about split seals, damaged seals and intake pipes slipping off the turbo inlet. Here's a quick DIY on how to change and resolve the issues. Here's what we'll...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Clik here to view.
Heated Wing Mirros
Bit of a noob question - my other half has a 2008 Mini One 1.4 - as far as I know with no option packs, does this One of this generation come with heated mirrors? If it has they aren't working on mine...
View ArticleSoftware upgrade / update charges
Hi guys I'm doing some research for a magazine feature on infotainment pricing and was hoping for some insight into charges BMW/MINI makes for software updates and upgrades. Things like map updates,...
View Article2006 Mini Cooper stereo back light on but nothing else
Hope some one can help my mrs has a 2006 Mini Cooper and the stereo has stopped working The back light works when you put lights on But no screen display or buttons work just Wonderd if they can have a...
View ArticleHello Mini Owners
Hello guys! I'm from the UK, I'm 18, about to turn 19 and I've just recently bought myself a Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works 2003 model! I absolutely love the car, it is amazing! In theory, it's my 4th...
View ArticleDipped headlight change
Hi guys, can any of u tell me how to change the dipped headlight bulbs on my 2008 cooper d.:)
View ArticleTicking sound coming from automatic Chrome ring surround
I have a 08 MCS convertible with auto trans. All of sudden an annoying ticking vibration sound seems to be coming from the chrome ring shifter surround. It almost sounds like I'm getting a morse code...
View ArticleHi I'm new and do with some advice :)
Hi, I'm Julie and live in Newcastle in the UK. I've been a lurker on here for a while and have picked up some basic but very useful tips. I'm a newbie to car maintenance. My Mini is an 02 plate mini...
View ArticleReverse camera
Hi Guys, I am new to the forum, looking to know does anybody have or know the whereabouts of a genuine reverse camera? I have one installed so just need the camera itself as it has got damaged due to...
View ArticleR56 switch panel replacements
Hi Just bought a R56 JCW exterior was just what I wanted but interior was not as I would spec it. Main thing to start with is all the switch panels are silver/ grey and I would love to replace them all...
View ArticleWant to replace interior switches
Hi Just bought a R56 JCW exterior was just what I wanted but interior was not as I would spec it. Main thing to start with is all the switch panels are silver/ grey and I would love to replace them all...
View Article