Snow chains
Trying to get ready for winter here in Wales. Our house is someway off the road so can anyone recommend some good snow chains for my Mini Cooper tyre size 175/65/R15 ?
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MINI JCW GP Video from Paris
2013 Mini John Cooper Works GP World Premiere -... Quote: As a part of the ever evolving language of the Internet, if you’re writing in all caps, you’re screaming. That’s what MINI appears to be doing...
View ArticleService Schedules
I took my BMW for a service at Sytner Last year and had such a bad experience so i have decided to service my Mini myself and I am struggling to get the details on what needs to be serviced and when....
View Article06 JCW Throttle
In my 06 JCW, whenever I get over 4K RPM in 3rd gear the throttle stops. The engine stays on and the car doesn't turn off or anything ut the throttle has no response. The EML and DSC lights both come...
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Which coolant colour - please help!
Hello all, I'm sure this has been done to death but I've searched all over and can't seem to find a conclusive answer so I'm hoping all you Mini enthusiasts can help! I have a 2003 Mini Cooper and the...
View ArticleAnother power steering problem!
Hi, I've been reading through some posts and I'm almost certain i already know the answer but to avoid buy expensive parts I don't need ill ask anyway! My girlfriends mum has a 2005 Mini One and a few...
View ArticleJcw brakes on r53
Hi guys I have seen them fitted to a r53. It came in work but was a waiting job and wasn't my job so didn't get a good look. Is it a straight forward swop ? Jon
View ArticleNew Member From Bedfordshire
Hi everyone, My name is Gemma and i'm from the Bedfordshire area. I bought my 2008 plate mini one convertible in January this year :) Just looking for ideas from like minded people as not done many...
View ArticleDownshift Braking for Fuel Economy?
To my surprise, it seems that Mini recommends letting the engine overrun and (also) downshifting when braking, only releasing the clutch when at engine speeds below 1,000 rpm. I know, I know, I...
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Stolen red mini cooper s coupe from london area
My beloved red Mini Cooper S Coupe has been stolen last week from the Notting hill gate area, London W11. Sources passed on to us have confirmed that the culprits operate from the following areas...
View ArticleMisfire Cooper S
Had the car in today to investigate a misfire that happens at random when accelerating. They have found a faulty knock sensor and are replacing. Hopefully this fixes the problem. When the misfire...
View ArticleDoor won't open from outside
Had the actuator changed a couple of weeks ago on wife's 53 plate Cooper as driver's door would lock but not unlock via fob. All fine since then until today!! The door won't open from the outside but...
View Article02 plate Mini Cooper - Traction control
Hi Guys I have been searching for months on how to resolve my issue below Had front wheel bearings changed and straight after Traction control kicks in for the first minute or so of the journey. I can...
View ArticleIm a new owner of a 2006 mini cooper
Hi Im new at this ...have never owned a mini but always wanted to ...how do you determine on which mini that you have? There are so many models , letters, numbers and the like ...just wondering what I...
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MINI GoPro shot
I spent the day playing with the Gopro, here is one shot miniroof by Pixel Lindy, on Flickr 175264_396484877090484_212716511_o by Pixel Lindy, on Flickr
View ArticleMINI ONE crunching and knocking on drivers side
Hi, I have a MINI ONE 03 Plate This morning I noted that when I was coasting in traffic That there was a crunching sound followed by knocking coming from the front drivers side. Once I revved to drive...
View ArticleMINI TO THE MAX Write up with Videos of the New GP on Hot Laps
MINI TO THE MAX Write up with Videos of the New GP on Hot Laps MINI TO THE MAX at Goodwood Circuit | JCW Adventures Spotted the New Aston Martin Vanquish on the motorway so i went in HOT PURSUIT of it...
View ArticleMCS R56 Auto - Brake pedal click when in park
Hi guys, My wife and I both noticed this week on separate occasions that when the car is in park ('P') and you depress the brake pedal that there is a clicking noise (one click per press of the pedal)...
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