roof bar retrofit
Anyone know if its possible to retrofit the longitudinal roof bars to an R55 Clubman? If so, what sort of a job is it, does the headlining have to be removed or can they be fitted with rivnuts or...
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ADVISE please!
hello there, i have a 2003 lotus orange mini cooper with cooper s bumpers, bonnet and spoiler. i am looking to do a engine swap and replace the original 1.6 with a 1.6t out of a cooper s 2006-2007...
View ArticleArmrest
Hi, Just about to buy a '61 (uk) plate mini cooper and would like to install the official Mini armrest... Doing it through Mini however is quite expensive and I've heard installing it yourself is not...
View ArticleMini 04 Cooper Converitable R52 Glove Box Locking Latch
On my wifes Mini Cooper Convertible (04 reg R52), the latch mechanism seems to have packed up, it lockable and the locking barrel has fallen apart. I managed to get it apart and also to open the glove...
View ArticleCorroding wheels.
My SD has the 18" split rims, you know the ones with black outer, polished rim and grey inner. As they are so visible I like to keep them clean, even the insides. My car is just over 12 months old with...
View ArticleUpgrading my mini's pedals. Bit of advice please!
Hi all, Please forgive me im a new mini owner (R56) cooper. Now im loving the car however my only problem is that with my size 11 feet, the pedals are a bit tricky. My foot catches the dead pedal when...
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Corgi Mini Cooper S MC40 40th anniversary car 1.36 scale limited edition
Limited edition Corgi #1715 of #2910 still new in box with certificate. This is a nice addition to a collection or if you actually have a MC40. $30.00 Paypal only...Free shipping in the lower 48 only....
View ArticleI lost my h
I have a canadian 2003 mini cooper 5 speed manual two door base ,so I was taking off from a red light that just turned green , shifted into 1st all good, shift to second all good , go to shift to 3rd ,...
View ArticlePCD adaptors. fitting bigger wheels
right my mates got some brand new lenso s73. they look sick there 18x7.5J but with tires it 215/35/18 so i think they should be alright. only problem i think is the pcd,i think they have the stud...
View ArticleTo trade or not to trade?
Hi everyone, a relative newbie here. I have been a member for a while but very rarely posted. I tend to come here when I am stuck and you have always been great so I am pushing my luck again. I...
View ArticleNoise when starting has now stopped.
My partner has a mini one d 2003, when she used to start it there was a buzzing sound like something priming up.This sound has now stopped and we are suffering coolant loss at an alarming rate.Does...
View ArticleMini dealer..good deal on new tyres.
I have my mini in today for its last TLC service. I know i needed x2 front tyres. I sort these out cheaply my self off of the net and use a local tyre fitter £9 per tyre fitted. However mini (knights...
View ArticleDreaded Engine Light.. Advice needed
Hi I have a 2005 R53 MCS, over the last week the engine light has been coming up in yellow for small periods of time (the engine outline logo). It will randomly appear and then disappear after a while...
View Articlecountryman and racing bike
Hi, I apologize for my English school .... I would ask anyone who owns a road bike if he can get us into the bike disassembled without tipping the rear seats .... if possible if you have some photos...
View ArticleHi from Italy!!!
Hi guys! My name is Andreas and i'm 24 yrsold , owner of a superbe cooper s 04! i want to come in your comunity, hoping that i can try many solutions to tune my sweety!:D:D:D cheers, Andreas
View ArticleLots of Countryman questions
Howfy folks I'm going to be buying a new car in the next couple of months. Currently considering the Jeep Patriot but waiting a few months for the new Cherokee to come out so I can see it in the flesh....
View Articleno magazine
I have fitted a Alpine chm s630 cd changer to my 2006 cooper, the wires were all there ready to plug into the small black box so was all very easy . The head unit displays no magazine when i try to...
View Article2008 mini R56 Base Model Hatch Where is antenna for RDC
2008 mini R56 Base Model Hatch Where is antenna for RDC control unit? The unit itself is in the boot area with the left rear tailinght but not antenna for it in there??? My tpms system does not work,...
View ArticleHi from Scotland
New to this site, had a Mini Cooper last year loved it but just wasn't quick enough so I have just invested in a black cooper s. Anyone taken their stickers off? E.g stripes roof flags? If so what did...
View ArticleRemoval of bonnet stripes/roof stickers
Just wondering if anyone has taken their bonnet stripes off? If so what did u use? Did it show on the paintwork where they were?
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