Help heavy steering funny noise???
Hi, For the past few months or so our car has been making a strange noise at first it started off as a ssshhhh shhhh shhh noise, when the car was started and sat still. Now the noise is much more...
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Introduction - Bayswater MINI
Hello Everyone, I just purchased a 2013 MINI Cooper S. It is a Bayswater edition with some other options I have selected. Love the color .. It is so BLUEEEEE :) So far it has been a pleasure to drive.....
View ArticleNew member buying advice
Hi Almost at the stage of parting with some cash and just after a little advice. Look out a r56 cooper s in red with what I understand to be a jcw body kit and carbon fibre mirrors and bonnet scoop....
View ArticleNew owner, bodge job by previous owner, help please
Hi Guys / Girls, i recently bought a 2002 mini one auto, during the test drive i noticed that the fan was on full whack, but i thought nothing of it due to it being a really hot day, i got the car and...
View ArticleReplacement Works Badges
After a replacement works badge for the front apron of my clubby, in Aus been quoted $250 aussie dollars wow wow wow, alot of money, buy a new air box for that, anyway I know in the UK Scene there are...
View ArticleWorks Exhaust or Similar
Looking at updating the current exhaust do I replace it with a New Works one or find a similar one, like the classis mni sound with a nice little bark and gurgle when shifting down, Who if anyone makes...
View Articlechange to halo headlights?
Hi everyone ! I've got an 03 reg mini & I'm wanting to make it look just a bit newer really ! I assume that at the min it has the standard front headlights, but I'd like to 'upgrade' them really to...
View ArticleClunking noise - R53 cooper S
Hi, Recently purchased a R53 Cooper S and after a week a loud rattle/clunk sound suddenly appeared from the front end. It only happens when driving and you take your foot off the accelerator. The...
View ArticleGuide pin bushes
Can anyone help? My rear offside brake calliper is sticking slightly, on closer inspection I can see that one of the guide pins does not move freely in its rubber guide/bush ant therefore I need to...
View ArticleNew 2005 (R52) Cooper S Convertible owner from Cambridge
Hi All I'm new to here, my wife brought her first Mini 2 weeks ago & I found this site for tips & tricks for fixing faults etc... Having been a member / user of another Car forum UK Cougar...
View ArticleUnable to remove rear seat in '03 base
I purchased the Mini used. Shortly after purchase, the release cable for the rear passenger seat came out of the plastic lever assembly, and the seat is now stuck in the upright position. A friend...
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New Member
Hi everyone, Nice to be amongst like minded Mini owners! We have been Mini owners for years and have just purchased another Mini Cooper S. Thought the original Minis were fun and full of character but...
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Bonnet Stripes - Dealership Replacement
Hi all, I've been a MINI owner since July 2006, but just joined the forum (though I have been an avid visitor). I've gotten to the point where I want to start updating/changing things on my MINI, and I...
View ArticleOdd pulsing/droaning noise at constant medium-high speeds
I noticed it the day I was driving back the 160 miles from the MINI dealer in the South West back up to Cheshire, but put it down to either cruise control, the road surface or my mind playing tricks on...
View ArticleHello forum...
Hello to everyone, Well I am newbie here and don't know much about this forum. So kindly guide me wherever I leave a mistake. Anyway I believe we will enjoy to this community and expose the knowledge...
View ArticleReplacement door mirrors (not covers)
Anyone know how much it costs to replace the casing (not the colourer bit but the main body)? I know the covers are about £60 each but not sure on the price of the main part - some jerk drove into my...
View ArticlePremium fuel ?
Hey, Sorry if this has been discussed before..... Can I first start by saying this is not about better MPG , more performance , I am more thinking along the lines of is it better for the engine?...
View ArticleUSB Connection??? 2007 Mini Cooper S
Does my 2007 Mini Cooper S have a USB? If so where should it be? And how can I connect my iPhone? Sorry for sounding so dumb! I'm new to this!!
View ArticleOil Offer at Halfordsss
I've read a lot on here about people recommending Castrol Edge 5W30 But Halfords have a good deal on at the moment for Castrol Magnatec 5W30 Oil 4 Litre at only £17.50 (cheaper than their own brand oil...
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