Intermittent heated seat
The passenger side heated seat in my 2009 Clubman is intermittent. Sometimes after selecting heating the green indicator lights will just extinguish after a few moments with no heating in the seat....
View ArticleDeath Rattle - consolidated answers?
Hi all, Merry Christmas, I hope you are all festively plump!! First an apology, I'm aware there's a huge thread on the R56 death rattle and I know some of the questions I'm going to ask are answered on...
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Brooklands Mini Day Sunday, March 24, 2013
All types of Mini (including the modern BMW MINI) are invited to this annual event, so expect displays in all areas of the Museum grounds. We had over 1,000 Minis on site last year and we are hoping to...
View ArticleXenon Lights Problem
I have got a 53 plate Cooper S with xenon headlights and the light from the units is getting worse and worse - I have had the bulbs replaced and alignment tested and everything is working fine but...
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spotlights
Has anyone installed a set of Quad spotlights? I have a MCS cabrio 2006 and I'm thinking of buying this set: see picture Question i need answered is with the wiring loom do the spotlights come on with...
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spotlights -quad
Has anyone installed a set of quad spotlights to a Cooper S Cabrio 2006? I'm thinking of getting a set of: Stainless Quad Lamp Bar Kit - R50/R53 | NMPLAMPBARK01 I would like to know a bit about the...
View ArticleMore power :)
hi guys newbie here well kinda lol well ive got a mini one 2003 and ill tell you what ive done so far power wise; 1. bluechips superfin remap 2. k&n panel air filter 3. platinum ngk sprak plugs...
View Articlecold air intake feed best location location
hi guys, just a quick question before i do it myself or find a place, has anyone found the best place to install the cold air feed...? i was thinking down the radiator as the feed will be aluminum that...
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Newbie
Hi, Newbie here; Forty Something but never too old to have a COOPER S - after all I'm only middle aged!! We are the second owner, Mini is my wife's car as I drive a BMW diesel in the week so its nice...
View ArticleWindow auto drop down/up
Hi all, The drivers window drops a tad in the normal fashion when the door is opened and then rises when shut; all good. However, the passenger window does not adjust at all - is this a known fault /...
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18" R105 to 17" R98 Split Rims
Hi all, Recently swapped my 18" OEM R105 wheels black/burnished with RUN FLATS to 17" OEM Split rims with softer walled Toyo Proxes - in my opinion a better look and certainly a better ride. Can...
View ArticleOil Pressure guage sender fitment
Installed a water temp and Oil pressure guage the other day. Both are wired in, but I'm looking for any guidance for a suitable oil pressure guage pickup location. If any one has done this mod to an...
View ArticleAdvice for dented boot door
I reversed into a skip and dented my boot door - about 2 inches across with some paint scratches in the middle. I went to a local body shop and they quoted me £200 saying they would need to take the...
View ArticleRed service light and date normal on startup?
When I start my Mini Cooper S the speedo trip display has a red service light and displays 11/2012. I had a service just a few months ago so not sure what this is about?
View ArticleInteresting pic in December 2012 newsletter
Anyone know if there's a thread on here about the pic of the blue MINI in the newsletter with the bonnet vents? Thanks! C ya, Dutch
View ArticleClutch Control
I just bought a used mini, after driving a 2000 VW Beetle for 7 years. I am having real problems out of releasing the clutch properly. It appears to release at a slightly different point than my bug's...
View ArticleNew here
Hello everyone!!!! My wife is thinking of swapping her mazda 2 for a mini , about £8000 we want to buy from a main dealer, any thoughts or help would be useful. John & Jane
View ArticleAre mini,s easy to drive
My wife is changing from a mazda 2 to a mini one/cooper she's worried about getting used to one, she won't drive my Abarth 500!!!!!!
View ArticleDealers in the midlands
Has anyone had any good dealing with dealers in the midlands and ones to stay clear from.
View ArticleCooper S 2004 convertible with advertised extras
I have just bought my 1st mini, it has JCW, chilli pack etc, a beautiful car that kept winking at me when I stopped at the traffic lights lol. I was told it had the mini interior light package but cant...
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