OEM mirror cover vs mirror covers
Hi guys I've been thinking about changing the wing mirrors cover (black) on my R50 2004 MC since the LHS mirror cover has been scratched up pretty good. I have started looking on eBay, and found there...
View ArticleOh not the chewbacca clutch?!
So I have had my Mini about 2 months now, and for a while now when cold and pulling away in first gear I can hear this screeching/chewbacca grown sound, after the car starts to get warm it is gone....
View ArticleNew Car: Cooper v Cooper S
Hi all, I'm new to the whole Mini thing and I've been doing my research, however, I wanted views from actual Mini drivers rather than an editorial in a magazine or online. I'm due to be buying a Mini...
View ArticleMini Cooper and iPod
Hi All, I live in Dubai, and i just received my new mini cooper 2012 Model last night. Been trying all night to make the new ipod nano (lightining connection) to work through the USB or AUX connection...
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strange noise when starting up mini cold
Hey all, Just received delivery of a 59 plate Mini Cooper D and all is good, however.. I've noticed a weird noise when starting up the car when "cold"... The noise disappears after a bit but its very...
View ArticleVolume turns down with bass
Hi, I've got a cooper s (2011) with visual boost system. However when I play a song with some bass the car automatically turns down the volume which is quite annoying. Can anyone help me disable this.
View ArticleMini wierd engine problem... :S
Hi guys. I'm new here so be nice :p I got my mini as my first car. It's a MINI ONE D 1.4 75HP. I didn't notice it when we got the car off eBay as the chap we bough it from drove it a fair few miles to...
View ArticleHi from Philly!
I'm on my second MINI now. My first was a HB/B MCS (06). Felix, my R58, is a MB/MB with silver stripes. He was delivered in early August and I adore him. How could I not? Anyway, thought I'd drop in to...
View ArticleChocolate Clutch - Mini One
New to the forums but just wanted to voice my anger. We have had three Mini One's over the years but our latest has decided to destroy its clutch just weeks before its first service and with less than...
View ArticleHi all newbie with a Cooper D
Just joined as i am getting the apron strings a Mini on Sunday and thought this would be a great site for advice etc. We're getting a Cooper D on a 59 in bright red with a black roof and mirror caps....
View ArticleEbay Finds Thread
I'm a member of another car forum and wanted to ask here if we have a thread about car parts that may be of interest to other MINI owners in here that are useful and well priced ?
View Articleoil changes , lol
it has come to my atention that the Cooper S's eat oil in a somewhat fashion of 1Ltr to every 1000 miles? if that is so, the 20k mile service that BMW schedule in will mean that you would have changed...
View ArticleNewbie
Hi all my son owns a 2001 Mini Cooper which I convinced him to buy and has so far cost a small fortune in repairs some done by myself and others not the car is great when it behaves but the latest...
View ArticleLapis blue shift knob
Does anyone have one???? 25110306139 They don't "sell" them anymore....
View ArticleWill an R53 Manifold fit my R50?
I was planning on selling my PS One R50 shortly but can't afford to upgrade to an S at this stage so need to decide on more mods! :D Ignore my (lack of) logic! I've been thinking upgrading my manifold,...
View ArticleSea Foam
Tried Sea Foam in my 2007 MCS today and I have to say I am astonished at the results. I was getting pinking and rough idle problems but after reading how others have used this product I thought I'd...
View ArticleR56 JCW brakes on r53 Questions
Read through few threads but can't get the few things I need to know Front and rear brake lines off a r56 will they fit and work with no mods to r53 brake lines? better to use braided hoses or...
View ArticleLooking to buy??
Hi all. New here and totally new to the Mini. I am looking to buy myself a cooper s, 2004 ish. Have £3500 to spend. Looking for more room from what I drive now believe it or not, lol. I am after a fun...
View Article2010 Countryman media advice. Please ;-)
Hi all, I have just purchase my countryman Cooper D with Chilli, Media and Vision pack from 2010. It has Visual Radio Boost and i was wondering if there is a retrofit for the Mini Connected and if so,...
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