Another spare wheel question?
OK, just put my new space saver wheel into the well in the back of my Clubman. In order to do this I had to remove the polystyrene tray that contained the jack, wheel brace, tools etc. These are now...
View ArticleDetermining Model and Finish
I just bought a 2006 Mini Cooper. How can I tell which model (series) and interior (1st or 2nd generation) I have? And what is Ice?
View ArticleLooking for front splitter & rear diffuser?
Hi all. Will I found this and it looks pretty good. Wonder if anyone has bought it or something similar. DesignTek Front Lower Spoiler / Splitter (Carbon Fiber) for MINI Cooper S R53 - 3205000001, Car...
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The Effect of Bigger Wheels/Tyres
This American article from Car and Driver testing five different wheel/tyre sizes from 15s to 19s in a 2.5 Golf is from back in 2010 but I've not seen it referred to before. C&D have always...
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Mini Cooper S, slight oil leak, helped needed!
Hi guys First post and about a problem, still never mind. The mrs has a 57 plate cabrio cooper s. I was checking oil whiched needed a top up. And noticed a very small leak to the side of the engine...
View Articlefitting boost system in wave system mini
Hi have a 2003 mini cooper s with the radio cassette with auto changer ,got a cd player head unit from a 2003 mini cooper s my plug is round pin and the new head unit is flat pin , i have made a...
View ArticleFunding a mini
Is mini finance any good, I am thing about buying a cooper S my present car is on finance on a personal loan, my wife thinks I would be better going through the mini dealer, with a personal loan you...
View ArticleEngine not keen to rev past 4000rpm
Hello all, not posted here much but been a 2 time mini owner and have used this site to understand and fix most of the problems i had on my old gen1 cooper. I have had a search and don't see anything...
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Tyre Inflator Kit
This looks like a clever idea for anyone who wants to replace runflats as it seems simple enough for absolutely anyone to use - hook it up, twist the orange bit upright and switch on. About £50 on eBay.
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Hello All
I'm not quite a mini owner yet as I'm not picking up my new car until next week when the new registrations are released. To be honest I really wanted a motorbike, but my wife wont let me (just as well...
View ArticleHi guys
Hi guys Newbie here, I have a 57 plate cooper s cabrio. Well technically it's the mrs, but I just pay for service,insurance, tax blah blah blah. Oh and occasionally have a fun drive in it too... I've...
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NewBie
Hi all - just joined today. Purchased a BMW Mini Cooper S convertible 2 years ago after being blown away on the test drive! Suppossed to be for the wife but I love it - such brilliant fun Attached...
View Article2008 R56 something is drawing down my battery!
Car goes to sleep in about 15 seconds(as it should), all interior lights go out etc. but If you pull the neg side of the battery something is using 10 volts of draw. also When you put the neg side back...
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A Look Back at the Three Generations of the Mini Cooper & Cooper S
"As MINI gears up to release the entirely new MINI Cooper and Cooper S in early autumn its time for a look back and where the model has come from. The idea, hatched by brilliant Formula One designer...
View ArticleMini Cooper S R56 Timing Chain Tensioner
Travelling on the M25 last week in rush hour traffic, when there was a sudden and increasing knocking noise. Indicated, changed lane, decreased speed and within seconds there was a bang and the engine...
View ArticleHK Retrofit possibilities??
Hi, I have a December 2009 Cooper S convertible with Boost 6 speaker audio. It has USB/Aux and 6 disk CD changer. It sounds rubbish. My last 1st gen mini had Harman Kardon speakers and wonder if it is...
View ArticleWould a Mini Cooper s front bumper 2012 plate fit a 2007 Mini one?
Hi, I want to upgrade a Mini One with the Cooper S front bumper however I'm not sure whether a 2012 cooper s bumper would fit a 2007 Mini One :confused: Can anyone help?... Thanks
View Article2006 Mini Cooper Radio Disc
I just bought a 2006 Mini Cooper with the original radio/disc. It's not even MP3 and doesn't have a USB/Aux port. Can I install an after-market radio/disc like any other car or do I have to go with...
View ArticleMini idrive?
Hello! I'm looking to buy my first Mini(a Paceman:D). I'm coming from a BMW with iDrive(no navigation). Does the Mini have something similar and does it come with the base model or is it something...
View ArticleSun visor vanity lights.
Hi guy. In the process of changing all my interior bulbs to led crisp whites ones. All done apart front the vanity lights in the visors. Does any body know what type of bulbs these take. I've looked on...
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